Laszlo Posted February 10, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2020 We are booked on the NCL Jade that will be stopping there February 2021. I'm not able to find much info about this stop including on NCL's site, its not even listed under excursions. Any info would be helpful Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Love2CruiseTampa Posted February 10, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Puerto Plata is a new stop being marketed as of November 2020, which is why you cannot find much on it. The city is an historic town located on the north shore of the Dominican Republic. Carnival built their own port 10 minutes west of the city, Amber Cove, a couple of years ago. If you are looking for shore excursions, search for Amber Cove and you will find plenty. The city has a pretty main square, shops, a cable car to the top of a mountain, and there are other tours in the area such as zip lines, beach breaks, and the waterfalls at Damajagua. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Laszlo Posted February 11, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted February 11, 2020 18 hours ago, Love2CruiseTampa said: Puerto Plata is a new stop being marketed as of November 2020, which is why you cannot find much on it. The city is an historic town located on the north shore of the Dominican Republic. Carnival built their own port 10 minutes west of the city, Amber Cove, a couple of years ago. If you are looking for shore excursions, search for Amber Cove and you will find plenty. The city has a pretty main square, shops, a cable car to the top of a mountain, and there are other tours in the area such as zip lines, beach breaks, and the waterfalls at Damajagua. Excellent! Thanks for the information Link to post Share on other sites
TSUmom Posted February 17, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Another thank you for this information. We will be on the Gem in April 2021 so hoping people post a bit about their experiences after November. Link to post Share on other sites
greaseslapper Posted February 24, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I have a home in Puerto Plata I saw cranes a couple of blocks away from the new port it's right on the edge of town maybe 4 miles closer than Amber Cove 2 Link to post Share on other sites
shipgeeks Posted June 18, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2020 The last time we were in DR, the tender (local) had fabulous Merengue music playing. We love the music, and the dance! Is there any place in the town where we could hear some (live or otherwise), and maybe even get to dance? Link to post Share on other sites
kenns Posted June 26, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Currently booked on the Bliss, coming to Puerto Playa on 2/16/2021. Looks like the waterfall excursion is very popular. Any other recommendations? The cable car to the mountain top sounds pretty cool. Link to post Share on other sites
Jennpate Posted July 7, 2020 #8 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Will be headed there hopefully 10/2020. Any tips on what to see for a couple (no kids) just wanting to enjoy the local area? Link to post Share on other sites
BarbaraM Posted August 13, 2020 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2020 On 7/7/2020 at 4:19 PM, Jennpate said: Will be headed there hopefully 10/2020. Any tips on what to see for a couple (no kids) just wanting to enjoy the local area? We were scheduled to be there in November and again in January— Oceania cancelled the stop, saying there was still construction and wouldn’t be open due to the delay. Link to post Share on other sites
Jennpate Posted August 13, 2020 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Yeah, our whole trip got cancelled. I am so bummed right now. Link to post Share on other sites
wanderingjew Posted September 23, 2020 #11 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 6/26/2020 at 3:30 PM, kenns said: Currently booked on the Bliss, coming to Puerto Playa on 2/16/2021. Looks like the waterfall excursion is very popular. Any other recommendations? The cable car to the mountain top sounds pretty cool. The cable car is very scenic I use it as a weather indicator if i can see it it means no heavy clouds Link to post Share on other sites
SAPMAN Posted December 3, 2020 #12 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Are there good beaches where we can rent chairs/umbrellas within a few miles of the NCL docking area? Or can we just go to Amber Cove and use (pay for) thier pool and facilities? Link to post Share on other sites
strathcona Posted December 4, 2020 #13 Share Posted December 4, 2020 (edited) the new port is still not finished, guess there is no rush because it is privately funded and there are no cruise ship. It is right on the edge of the town. Most people get out of Amber Cove not go there. The new port will have similar but smaller. look at the drawings. Since it is still many months before cruising goes to DR, suggest you wait till the port is open and availability of taxi or shuttle is known. Once RCL and NCL start sailing into port, it will have local tours to beaches or just city tour or taxi. yes there are beaches close on both sides of the new port. Link to the port. last report from a local, construction is started again slowly to time cruise ship opening. Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic, Taino Bay) cruise port schedule | CruiseMapper Edited December 4, 2020 by strathcona Link to post Share on other sites
mrspaper Posted 8 hours ago #14 Share Posted 8 hours ago Thank you for all the information. Hopefully, someone will stop there before me (in Dec) and provide updates on what to do Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now