Caribbean Escape – Puerto Plata & CocoCay

About this cruise

Book 5 days off from March 2, 2026 and this cruise from Port Canaveral will do the rest, taking you to Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and CocoCay and back. Every port day is followed by a sea day, so you get time to sleep in, use the ship, and look forward to the next stop. Snorkelling, palm trees, rum. Each stop does it a bit differently. Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) stands out. It's Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. Roughly 9 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Explorer Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. And March is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. All in all, it's a solid trip.