Get a Picture in Front of the ShipĪs you get off the ship, take a left and then head to the end of the port area.

The shopping area takes up one entire side of the port, giving you plenty of options to choose. Need a souvenir? Or maybe to pick up something from the pharmacy? Or jewelry? Or alcohol? No matter what’s on your shopping list, there will be a store in Amber Cove that sells it. Shopping The port features tons of places to shop for everything from small souvenirs to diamonds. If you plan to go explore nearby Puerto Plata, then we have a complete guide of things to do here. Below we cover all the things to do in port. In many ways you can think of it as an extension of the cruise ship. This port area is custom made to entertain cruise passengers. Map data: Google, CNES / Airbus, Maxar Technologies. You can get an idea of the layout via the map below: Amber Cove features lots to do for passengers who want to spend the day in the port area, from ziplines to pools to cabanas and more. To the right is the “Aqua Zone” that’s complete with a huge pool, waterslide, cabanas, and much more (more on this below). To the left are a number of restaurants, shops, and the way to exit the port and grab a taxi. Once through, straight ahead will be the meeting points for booked shore excursions. First, your ship will dock at the pier, and then it’s a short walk to Amber Cove. Walking outside the port isn’t really feasible.Īs for the layout of the port area itself, it’s fairly easy to navigate. As a result, if you want to go anywhere outside the port, you’ll need some sort of transportation. Apart from that, it’s largely open space with hills and pastures. Around the port there is very little, although there is a resort right next door. Map data: Google, CNES / Airbus, Landsat / Copernicus, Maxar Technologies, US Geological Survey.įirst things first, it’s nice to get a lay of the land with the port, its location, and what’s around.Īmber Cove sits in a small inlet, about 10-15 minutes by taxi from Puerto Plata.

Taino Bay is right at the city, while Amber Cove sits a few miles away. Location & Layout of Amber Cove There are two major cruise ports in the area. So what exactly is there to see, do, and know about Amber Cove? We recently visited to give you all the ins and outs about the spot. And while it is a jumping off point for seeing Puerto Plata, the truth is that you could spend all day inside the port area if you wanted and have plenty of fun. But here you’ll find all kinds of amenities for cruise passengers, from a pool area to shopping to restaurants. You can think of Amber Cove much like a private island, only it is still part of the mainland. So if you’re sailing a Carnival brand and headed to the area, then this is where you’ll stop. This port - located about six miles west of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic - is a dedicated area for passengers of Carnival Corporation ships. It features plenty to do for cruise passengers, including a pool, restaurants, shops, and more. Amber Cove is a dedicated port area near Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Headed to the eastern Caribbean on a Carnival or Princess cruise? Chances are that it may include a stop in a port known as Amber Cove.

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