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Amber Cove

Dominican Republic · Port

Ships calling
19ships
Upcoming sailings
354sailings
Average stay
8hours

Amber Cove is a port of call in the Dominican Republic visited by MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line, with an average stay of about 8 hours. The port is generally included on a route connecting Miami (Florida), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), and other destinations.

Cruises visiting Amber Cove127

9-night round-trip cruise from Port CanaveralNov 20(Fri) · Sky Princess
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14-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 21(Sat) +3 more · MSC Meraviglia
Per person fromKRW 1,930,000
7-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 21(Sat) +3 more · Eurodam
Per person fromKRW 600,000
8-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 21(Sat) +4 more · MSC Meraviglia
Per person fromKRW 890,000
14-night round-trip cruise from MiamiNov 21(Sat) · Zuiderdam
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14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 21(Sat) +1 more · Eurodam
Per person fromKRW 2,970,000
14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 21(Sat) +16 more · Star Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,900,000
14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 22(Sun) +8 more · Regal Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,550,000
14-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 22(Sun) +12 more · Sun Princess
Per person fromKRW 1,570,000
7-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 22(Sun) · Sun Princess
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5-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 25(Wed) · Island Princess
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8-night round-trip cruise from Fort LauderdaleNov 28(Sat) +2 more · Regal Princess
Per person fromKRW 820,000

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Cruise lines calling here

  • Holland America Line
  • MSC Cruises
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Princess Cruises

Cruise port in Dominican Republic

Amber Cove

Allow about 20 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 8 hours. 23 places to explore.

Ships calling here
19 ships
Upcoming sailings
354 sailings
Average time in port
About 8 hours
Lowest fare
From USD 399

After disembarking

Cruise ships dock at Cruise terminal. Allow about 20 min each way from the terminal to the city center.

  • Where the ship docks

    Cruise ships dock at Cruise terminal.

  • Distance between Amber Cove terminal and Puerto Plata Old Town

    Amber Cove Cruise Center is in Maimon Bay, about 15–20 minutes (about 12 km) by car or taxi from central Puerto Plata Old Town. There is no pedestrian sidewalk connecting outside the terminal, so use a taxi or tour vehicle to get to town.

  • Free bicycle rickshaws at the pier

    A long pier about 400 m long connects the ship berth to the terminal welcome center. Free bicycle rickshaws operate regularly to help passengers get around (a voluntary tip is recommended).

  • Official fixed-fare taxi system

    Fixed-fare taxis to Puerto Plata, the cable car, Playa Dorada, and Damajagua Falls are available at the official taxi stand behind the terminal shopping area (about 30–35 USD one way to town; 70–80 USD for a round-trip charter). Check the official fare list and confirm your destination with the driver before boarding.

  • Free use of the resort-style pool inside the terminal

    The large lagoon-style pool, lounge chairs, water slides, and children's splash park in the Amber Cove port complex are free for cruise passengers. Zip lines and poolside cabanas are available for a fee.

About 8 hours in port: where can you go?

Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.

Return travel Time at destination

Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.

Between the terminal, city and airport

Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.

TaxiAbout 20 minUSD 30~USD 35

Amber Cove Cruise Center → Puerto Plata Historic Center (Parque Central)

At the official taxi stand outside the terminal, take a fixed-fare taxi to Parque Central in the Centro Histórico.

TaxiAbout 20 minUSD 35~USD 40

Amber Cove Cruise Center → Teleférico Puerto Plata (Mount Isabel de Torres)

Take a taxi from the terminal to the lower cable car station at the foot of Mount Isabel de Torres, then ride up to the summit lookout.

TaxiAbout 30 minUSD 40~USD 50

Amber Cove Cruise Center → 27 Charcos de Damajagua

Take a taxi or tour van inland along the Navarrete–Puerto Plata highway to the Damajagua 27 Waterfalls visitor center.

TaxiAbout 25 minUSD 35~USD 40

Amber Cove Cruise Center → Playa Dorada (Golden Beach)

Travel to Playa Dorada, a prominent resort area with golden sandy beaches on the eastern coast of Puerto Plata.

Puerto Plata places to explore

Explore 23 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.

Parque Central Independencia
Sights

Parque Central Independencia

This is the heart of Puerto Plata’s old town, with a two-story Victorian-style gazebo at its center and St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral and pastel wooden colonial mansions around it.

Visit
about 35 min
Admission
Free
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Fortaleza de San Felipe
Sights

Fortaleza de San Felipe

Built in 1577 on the orders of King Philip II of Spain to defend against Caribbean pirate attacks, this stone coastal fort preserves cannons and watchtowers.

Visit
about 50 min
Admission
DOP 100
Official website Google Maps
Pico Isabel de Torres
Sights

Pico Isabel de Torres

This mountain peak, 793 m above sea level, has a huge Christ the Redeemer statue, a subtropical botanical garden, and a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Puerto Plata’s coastline.

Visit
about 1 hr 15 min
Admission
Free

Clouds or fog may cover the mountain summit in the afternoon, so a morning visit offers better views.

Official website Google Maps
Museo del Ámbar
Sights

Museo del Ámbar

This museum in a Victorian mansion exhibits Dominican amber with perfectly preserved prehistoric insects and plants, including rare blue amber.

Visit
about 40 min
Admission
DOP 100
Official website Google Maps
Playa Dorada
Sights

Playa Dorada

This signature beach east of Puerto Plata has a broad golden-white shore, calm emerald water, palm shade, and watersports.

Visit
about 1 hr 30 min
Admission
Free
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Anfiteatro de Puerto Plata
Sights

Anfiteatro de Puerto Plata

This modern 4,000-seat outdoor amphitheater was built beside Fort San Felipe with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop and connects to the coastal promenade.

Visit
about 25 min
Admission
Free
Official website Google Maps

Cruises calling at Amber Cove

354 sailings are grouped into 127 cruises by ship and route.

127 cruises call at this port.

About Amber Cove

Amber Cove is a port of call in the Dominican Republic visited by MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line, with an average stay of about 8 hours. The port is generally included on a route connecting Miami (Florida), Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), and other destinations.

Cruise lines calling here: 4 places

Holland America LineMSC CruisesNorwegian Cruise LinePrincess Cruises

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