Amber Cove

Safety: 8/10

Dominican Republic

Direct DockEastern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~8 hours

Walk to Town

Puerto Plata is a 15-min taxi ride

Currency

DOP (USD accepted)

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Good

Time Zone

AST (no DST)

Time Zone Alert

The DR uses AST year-round. Same as EDT in summer, 1 hour ahead of EST in winter.

Overview

Amber Cove is Carnival Corporation's purpose-built cruise port on the Dominican Republic's north coast. The complex features a large pool, water slides, zip lines, and shops. Puerto Plata and its 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua are popular excursions.

Top Excursions

27 Waterfalls of Damajagua

$70–$1004-5 hours

Puerto Plata Cable Car & Fort

$40–$603-4 hours

Sosua Beach Day

$30–$504-5 hours

Catamaran Snorkel Cruise

$60–$803-4 hours

Zip Line Adventure

$50–$702-3 hours

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Free Things To Do

Amber Cove Pool Complex

Large pool with swim-up bar, water slides, and lounge chairs — included for cruise guests.

Port Shopping Village

Browse local crafts, amber jewelry, and Dominican souvenirs at the port shops.

Nature Trail Walk

Short walking path through tropical gardens near the port area.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Port Complex Grill$

Luper's Restaurant (Puerto Plata)$

La Tarappa (Puerto Plata)$$

Getting Around

Taxis from the port to Puerto Plata cost $20-25 for up to 4 people. The port complex itself is walkable. For excursions like the 27 Waterfalls, book a tour. Public guagua (minibus) service is available but not recommended for cruise passengers.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

Centro Medico Dr. Bournigal — Puerto Plata

US Consulate

(809) 567-7775 (Santo Domingo)

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