Puerto Plata Highlights and Resort Beach - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Description
Enjoy an approximately 1 hour tour of Puerto Plata's Victorian district and then relax on one of the best resort beaches on the north coast. Your English-speaking host will provide you with information regarding the Dominican Republic and historic San Felipe de Puerto Plata. (this is not a shopping tour). You will visit the fort grounds for historical information and photo opportunities, Parque Independencia where you will learn of the fight for independence and restoration period, enjoy photo opportunities at the Umbrella Street and La Calle Rosa (The Pink Street) drive along the famous Atlantic Malecon and then relax at the beach. You will have at least 2 hours at the beach where complimentary loungers and our signature rum punch awaits along with fresh water showers and a full-service bar and restaurant!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet location just outside the Amber Cove Port main gates!
Drive through the historic town center
Drive along the Atlantic ocean boardwalk
Enjoy a complimentary lounger, complimentary rum punch and plenty of beach time! Fresh water showers and a full bar and restaurant on site!
Fun photo stop!
Paseo de Dona Blanca, known fondly as , "Pink Street" is one of the most photographed areas in historic Puerto Plata. This iconic alley was created to commemorate Mrs. Bianca Franceschini, a pioneer in the development of the early tourism industry in Puerto Plata at the end of the 18th century. This Victorian style passageway is painted entirely in shades of pink, including walls, flooring, decorative elements, benches and flowers.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
PLEASE READ ALL: TOUR DEPARTURE TIME IS 45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL. IF THE SHIP IS EARLY OR LATE THE DEPARTURE TIME REMAINS THE SAME (45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL). PORT AMBER COVE, PUERTO PLATA: Outside the main gates of the Amber Cove port, approximately 12-minute walk from the pier. PORT TAINO BAY, PUERTO PLATA: Outside the main gates of the Amber Cove port, approximately 12-minute walk from the pier. Look for our Welcome Team with signs that read, "Puerto Plata Adventures". It is important that you be with the first groups to leave the ship as we aim to depart 45-minutes after your ship’s actual arrival (or when the gangway is in place). TOUR DEPARTURE TIME IS 45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL. IF THE SHIP IS EARLY OR LATE THE DEPARTURE TIME REMAINS THE SAME (45-MINUTES AFTER THE SHIP'S ACTUAL ARRIVAL). Important Note: there are two (2) ports in Puerto Plata - Taino Bay, Puerto Plata AND Amber Cove (less than 15-minutes apart by car. If your ship announces an "itinerary change" to either port - we will be there. We will provide you with the new map and meet instructions if there is a port change. There is no need to cancel your excursion!
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is recommended to bring a swimsuit, under lightweight clothing, or resort wear
- Minimum age is 4 years (requires a paid seat - no lap infants/toddlers)
- Guests should carry a towel and wear sunglasses and sensible footwear
- Not recommended for those with mobiliy issues due to the walk to the main gates within the amber Cove Port
Reviews(80)
This was absolutely a wonderful excursion. Our tour guide Xander was so knowledgeable and courteous in all he did. If you like to see and adventure out into the culture and then finish off with a beautiful beach this is for you. The walk was a bit intimidating but everyone is so helpful. 10/10!!
Its a very informative history and view of Puerta Plata. It was a rewarding experience. The beach is absolutely gorgeous very clean and beautiful. Tour guide Jordan was AMAZING. He is quite knowledgeable, and affable. He made our visit quite comfortable. We felt safe and at ease. A wonderful young man indeed.
We booked this tour last minute and it ended up being the highlight of our cruise. I can’t fully express here what a great time we had. Xander and his crew were phenomenal. Kind, funny, knowledgeable and accommodating. Sometimes in a foreign place I am a little nervous but from start to finish we were comfortable and felt safe and in good hands. We learned about the city, saw some great sights and photo ops, and went to a beautiful beach with chairs and umbrellas. We returned with plenty of time to check out the port area and get back to our ship with time to spare. I do feel a need to mention that it’s a longish walk to get to where you meet the tour, but people can direct you along the way. I’m fluffy and not used to walking that much in that type of heat, but I made it and it was so totally worth it. I highly recommend Xander and his crew. This tour is exactly what we were looking for.
Thank you for the "10" Star review! Our team strives for nothing less than to be the "highlight" of your cruise :-) Xander is a wonderful ambassador and so sincerely excited to share our country with guests like you. After the walk to our assigned meet location we are right there to greet our gests with a cold bottle of complimentary water. We are glad that you enjoyed the north coast's only Blue Flag beach. We also hope you enjoyed our complimentary signature rum punch! We all really appreciate the time you took to write such a detailed and thoughtful review. We hope to see you again one day very soon! HAPPY SAILING!! Our Tour Hosts, Jump Coaches © (Damajagua Adventures) and Naturalist Guides are fully licensed. Our company is fully licensed and insured and holds fully compliant Tourism and Business Licenses. All tours and adventures include deluxe, air-conditioned transportation, full narration, and a chauffeur as well as a guide. Cold, bottled water upon arrival and throughout your adventure is provided. Fresh fruit from a picturesque, typical stand and complimentary rum punch is always included. Our Fun Tours and Real Adventures return to port at least 1, 1 ½ hour before ALL-ABOARD (2 hours before the ship departs). HAPPY SAILING!
We had the best time with the best guides. So much fun. Completely safe and very informative. What a great team and a great experiece. Would take this excursion again and again!
Reviews and comments like yours make our day :-) We love what we do and spending the day with our guests. Thank you so much!
This trip was excellent from start to finish, guide was really kind and full of info, water supplied, banana and Rum punch which was delicious, sun beds and umbrellas ready for us on beach.
Hi and thank you! We are really glad you feel your experience was "excellent from start to finish"! We sincerely hope to see you back one day really soon :-) Happy Sailing - Rosie Our Tour Hosts, Jump Coaches © (Damajagua Adventures) and Naturalist Guides are fully licensed. Our company is fully licensed and insured and holds fully compliant Tourism and Business Licenses. All tours and adventures include deluxe, air-conditioned transportation, full narration, and a chauffeur as well as a guide. Cold, bottled water upon arrival and throughout your adventure is provided. Fresh fruit from a picturesque, typical stand and complimentary rum punch is always included. Our Fun Tours and Real Adventures return to port at least 1, 1 ½ hour before ALL-ABOARD (2 hours before the ship departs). HAPPY SAILING!
You must walk outside security gate then another 200 yds. to meet the Viator tour group. The total walk time is about 15 min. The walk was well worth it: we had a tour guide for the three of us while similar Carnival cruise was packed with 50 people.
Great tour through the city with a beautiful beach stop. Rosie was a wonderful guide and her helper and driver did a fantastic job. We felt safe touring with them and they did a great job keeping the time and getting us back to the port in plenty of time. We spent just enough time at each spot in the city. The van was nice and air conditioned and they also provided us with cold water. The restaurant at the beach had great food. A little pricier, but it is at a resort so we expected that. It was a beautiful beach and not over crowded since it was at a resort. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Rosie was great We loved the stops and to see so many iconic areas before enjoying the relaxation at sbeautiful beach. Top notch service!
Only downside was, because the Cruise Company owns Amber Cove, you have to walk outside the gates to get to non-cruise tours. It is almost half a mile, but great on a nice morning to walk off the cruise food. Xander was an energetic and informative guide. First stop was downtown at the main square. We visited the church, walked down the avenue of flags, saw the umbrella street and Pink street and other shops, with time for some shopping and hot chocolate sample. Although we don't drink, there were rum samples too for those who partake. You do need to be able to walk without assistance. We were downtown about an hour and then spent pleasant two hours at beautiful Dorado Beach - loungers provided. On the way back to the ship Xander hosted a party with music, local bananas, rum samples and slightly laced fruit punch for those who were interested.
We booked this tour through Shore Excursions because the cruise was sold out of what we wanted. The times and logistics were very easy once the ship docked and we had a nice air conditioned vehicle waiting for us with our driver, Daniel. Alex was our tour guide who grew up in Puerto Plata and is well versed in the area. The first stop was downtown to see the town center and learn some history, and see the beautiful historic church. There is time for quick shopping. Alex took us down thru Umbrella Street and Pink Street and we stopped at a chocolate and coffee shop for samples. Alex has a wealth of knowledge about the island and answered all our questions and also made it fun. The last stop was to Golden beach where there were some food options available for purchase and they provided umbrellas or beds to lay on for shade. The beach is gorgeous and it was such a great time to just sit and relax. On the way back we enjoyed some rum punch, El Presidente beer (we made a little stop) and fresh bananas from a market nearby. We had a blast and would highly recommend this again for anyone who just wants something easy and fun.
