Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic (Eastern Caribbean). Carnival uses Amber Cove and other lines often use Taino Bay closer to town. Both are about 20 minutes from the cable car.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $175 | $197 | – | $159 | 5/5 |
| Fishing | – | $125 | – | – | $109 | 5/5 |
| Party / sunset cruise | – | $92 | $133 | – | $84 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $97 | – | – | $88 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | – | – | $100 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | $123 | $158 | – | $95 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $157 | $147 | – | $99 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $87 | $133 | – | $100 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | – | $78 | – | $53 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $87 | $128 | – | $75 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $104 | $118 | – | $86 | 3/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $105 | $147 | – | $81 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $75 | $123 | – | $45 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) Carnival in Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) NCL in Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) MSC in Amber Cove (Puerto Plata)
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata cable car | 4.4 km | ~15 min by road |
| 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua | 13.8 km | ~35 min by road |
| Sosua beach | 23.4 km | ~55 min by road |
| Puerto Plata old town | 4.7 km | ~15 min by road |
Distances are measured from Amber Cove Cruise Center and Taino Bay. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Nature / waterfall / park: The 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua are about 40 minutes away.
- Beach break / beach club: Sosua and Cabarete beaches are 40 to 60 minutes away.