--- title: "Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove description: "Dominican amber and Atlantic waves" --- # Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) πŸ‡©πŸ‡΄ Β· Dominican Republic Β· Caribbean > "Dominican amber and Atlantic waves" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.2h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,359 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Dec (216 sailings), Jan (195 sailings), Mar (178 sailings) ## About Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) Amber Cove is a purpose-built cruise port near Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic's north coast. The terminal area has a swimming pool, water slides, a zip line, and a gondola ride overlooking the bay, all of which can be used for a fee. The complex is self-contained, with shops and restaurants on site. Puerto Plata's main attraction is the TelefΓ©rico, a cable car that goes to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres, where a smaller version of Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks the coast. The Fort of San Felipe, a 16th-century colonial fortress, sits on the waterfront in town. The Amber Museum in a Victorian villa displays amber specimens, including pieces with insects trapped inside. Dominican rum and cigars make standard souvenirs. Mamajuana, a local drink made from bark, rum, and honey, is offered at most bars. The Dominican Peso is the currency, though US dollars are accepted. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** DOP (DOP) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** America/Santo_Domingo (UTC-4) ## Location Coordinates: 19.7986, -70.7012 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Puerto%20Plata%20(Amber%20Cove)/@19.79857,-70.70117,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Puerto%20Plata%20(Amber%20Cove)&ll=19.79857,-70.70117&z=13) ## Things to Do in Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Monkeyland Puerto Plata](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b127ccd8-e93e-4530-aa42-4b0719e0ac9b.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (1,542) | 4h 30m | βœ“ | €62 | Viator | | [Half Day City Tour in Puerto Plata](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e340e9a1-fde1-4ffc-bc39-254ea2554a1b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (511) | 4h | βœ“ | €41 | Viator | | [Puerto Plata Highlights City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9d909901-9421-4f14-8990-a4ae058cc7c0.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (342) | 4h | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Half-Day Buggy Guided Adventure for Amber Cove and Taino Bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6710c1d1-9c3f-4381-ba79-34add12b1de2.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (322) | 3h | βœ“ | €107 | Viator | | [Private & Customizable Puerto Plata City Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f3020a64-6d32-43ff-aa92-b48dabfc848c.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (268) | 4h | βœ“ | €105 | Viator | | [7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6e4429bb-3d63-4372-b4d9-e345014a5f2c.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (253) | 3h 30m | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | | [Monkey Mania Puerto Plata](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/10f5e007-fa07-45a3-8eb7-e3c2fc935b14.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (180) | 3h | βœ“ | €65 | Viator | | [VIP Party Boat & Snorkeling](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c7cd05c0-d651-49ba-8e2e-2b7354d785c0.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (134) | 3h | βœ“ | €77 | Viator | | [Dominican ATV Safari & Coconut Cove Beach Escape](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cefcae70-a04a-4a67-99e9-1402167f1c91.md?via=markdown) | 4.9β˜… (135) | 2h | βœ“ | €68 | Viator | | [Puerto Plata City Tour - at Amber Cove & Taino bay](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/98912c50-e77a-4411-8dd8-371e9bf02adb.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (94) | 3h 15m | βœ“ | €40 | Viator | | [AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8eb2d893-7e58-44f0-a5f3-39a756fa5cc4.md?via=markdown) | 4.8β˜… (102) | 3h | βœ“ | €86 | Viator | | [Puerto Plata City Tour with Private Guide, Rum,Chocolate.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/176363e1-1358-4252-9688-cc0f04789535.md?via=markdown) | 5β˜… (80) | 4h | βœ“ | €50 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [SamanΓ‘](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/samana.md): 85 nm - [Labadee](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/labadee.md): 88 nm - [Santo Domingo](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/santo-domingo.md): 92 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - 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**Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2026-10-28 - **Itinerary:** Caribbean Escape – Puerto Plata & Bahamas ## Featured Cruises from Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Cobalt Shallows – Puerto Plata & Sint Maarten](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cobalt-shallows-puerto-plata-sint-maarten~PCL-CO-20261029-10.md) | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-10-29 | 10 | €444 | | [Cerulean Horizon – Half Moon Cay & Bahamas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/cerulean-horizon-half-moon-cay-bahamas~CCL-FIRENZE-20270411-7.md) | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-04-11 | 7 | €400 | | [Foaming Crest – Half Moon Cay & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/foaming-crest-half-moon-cay-nassau~CCL-CELEBRATION-20261115-7.md) | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €417 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=puerto_plata_amber_cove) (1,359 sailings) ## Browse - 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