Hello,
We are also booked for this holiday cruise! If anyone is interested in doing a private shore excursion with us in Amber Cove (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic), please let us know. We have contacted a private driver/guide - who we used back in 2010 - he is still in business and gets excellent reviews!
Our plan is to visit Monkey Jungle (for the jungle experience - not the zipline), and a girl's orphanage. Let us know if you'd like more details.
Thanks.
Beth and Steve (Chicago)