Cruising to Retirement Posted December 9, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2021 We are on the January 19th Sailing of Norwegian Gem and scheduled to visit Puerto Plata, Does anyone know if it is open for Cruise Ships or not. Was loking forward to seeing it and have an excursion booked there already- any info is appreciated..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted December 10, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 9:56 AM, Cruising to Retirement said: We are on the January 19th Sailing of Norwegian Gem and scheduled to visit Puerto Plata, Does anyone know if it is open for Cruise Ships or not. Was loking forward to seeing it and have an excursion booked there already- any info is appreciated..... It is "suppose" to open Dec.15th for cruise ships, but many now are going to Amber Cove, which is 5 or 6 miles away..we are also suppose to there Jan. 11th on the NCL Encore...cruisetimetables.com has us going to Amber Cove, not PP... Big Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted December 10, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, big al said: It is "suppose" to open Dec.15th for cruise ships, but many now are going to Amber Cove, which is 5 or 6 miles away..we are also suppose to there Jan. 11th on the NCL Encore...cruisetimetables.com has us going to Amber Cove, not PP... Big Al NEW TODAY: https://dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2021/12/10/the-taino-bay-port-opens-this-month-with-the-arrival-of-its-first-cruise-ships/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted December 11, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Yes, it's opening on December 15th. We'll be on the MSC Seashore which will be there on it's opening day. Should be nice! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockymtn2 Posted December 11, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Native Floridian 26 said: Yes, it's opening on December 15th. We'll be on the MSC Seashore which will be there on it's opening day. Should be nice! Please come back and let us know how it was! We're supposed to be there on the NCL Getaway on Jan. 3. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted December 11, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, rockymtn2 said: Please come back and let us know how it was! We're supposed to be there on the NCL Getaway on Jan. 3. I will! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber2021 Posted December 12, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 8:35 PM, Native Floridian 26 said: I will! Looking forward to hearing about this port. We are scheduled in a couple weeks on Reflection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classy_cruiser Posted December 13, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I’m wondering if it’s fairly easy and safe to get off the ship and into town without an excursion, either walking or a short cab/shuttle ride 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted December 14, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 14, 2021 17 hours ago, classy_cruiser said: I’m wondering if it’s fairly easy and safe to get off the ship and into town without an excursion, either walking or a short cab/shuttle ride We have a short shore excursion booked. A Google Maps search shows that the distance to certain sights (FORT area) are not too much of a walk for us. What might be the biggest deterrent, is the on-going construction! We'll go on the booked excursion and see what we see, then perhaps, explore a little on our own by foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted December 14, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 14, 2021 9 hours ago, ggTexasGal said: We have a short shore excursion booked. A Google Maps search shows that the distance to certain sights (FORT area) are not too much of a walk for us. What might be the biggest deterrent, is the on-going construction! We'll go on the booked excursion and see what we see, then perhaps, explore a little on our own by foot. Looking forward to your report on PP!! ..we are suppose to go Jan. 11th on NCL Encore...have a great time... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted December 16, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 12/14/2021 at 3:39 PM, big al said: Looking forward to your report on PP!! ..we are suppose to go Jan. 11th on NCL Encore...have a great time... You will need to report first! We don't cruise until later in January.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockymtn2 Posted December 17, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Looks like the MSC Seashore docked at Taino Bay Puerto Plata! https://cruiseradio.net/new-caribbean-port-welcomes-first-cruise-ship/ Looking forward to hearing how complete the port is, especially if the trolley service to the city center is running. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajabirdy Posted December 17, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2021 42 minutes ago, rockymtn2 said: Looks like the MSC Seashore docked at Taino Bay Puerto Plata! Thanks for your encouraging update! We're scheduled to dock in Puerto Plata in February. I'm hopeful that any minor problems at the port will have been worked out by then. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted December 28, 2021 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Definitely open. Was there today (NCL Encore). Will try to remember to post pics when we get home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted December 28, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2021 1 hour ago, bookbabe said: Definitely open. Was there today (NCL Encore). Will try to remember to post pics when we get home. Great! We are going on the Encore Jan.11th on our1/9/22 cruise..BTW, what is the mask situation like on the Encore for your cruise? Are they being strict or lenient? What do you think of the this new port in the DR? Thanks!! Big Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted December 31, 2021 #16 Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2821452-taino-bay-at-puerto-plata/ My comments on Taino Bay are in the thread linked above. They really aren't being strict about masks at all this week on Encore. Compliance seems about 50-50. Edited December 31, 2021 by bookbabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizO830 Posted January 1, 2022 #17 Share Posted January 1, 2022 We docked at Puerto Plata yesterday (12/31/21 - Celebrity Reflection). The port is absolutely beautiful! We walked all the way to the end to the taxi area inside the port. We paid $40 roundtrip for 4 people to go to Playa Dorado. Beautiful beach, nice safe area, free beach chairs, beach waiter service, good restaurant & bar. Bathrooms were very clean. This isn’t a calm water area, but the waves were fun. The taxi drivers stay at the beach the whole time you’re there. The ride to the beach took about 15 minutes, but the return drive was about 30 minutes. We wore masks in the port, taxi, & restaurant. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted January 1, 2022 #18 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Nice Pics..great to hear...we go in 10 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Annies88 Posted January 14, 2022 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2022 On 12/31/2021 at 10:27 AM, bookbabe said: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2821452-taino-bay-at-puerto-plata/ My comments on Taino Bay are in the thread linked above. They really aren't being strict about masks at all this week on Encore. Compliance seems about 50-50. A couple of questions. Would you say you could spend the day at Taino Bay? I was looking to do the waterfall tour but I am worried about booking and ports/dates changing. Did they require masks in the stores at port? Thank you for posting. You really got me to stick to a decision to do my cruise on 1/23 on the Encore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted January 14, 2022 #20 Share Posted January 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Annies88 said: A couple of questions. Would you say you could spend the day at Taino Bay? I was looking to do the waterfall tour but I am worried about booking and ports/dates changing. Did they require masks in the stores at port? Thank you for posting. You really got me to stick to a decision to do my cruise on 1/23 on the Encore! If you only wanted to sit in a lounger enjoying the sun and sipping a beverage, and maybe splash in the pool for a bit, yeah, I suppose you could spend a whole day there. The shopping wouldn’t use up more than an hour or so, then maybe another half hour for the monkeys. They did have a booth at the end of the pier where you could book tours, or if you book through the ship they’ll refund you if the port changes. That might be a better plan if you aren’t sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Annies88 Posted January 14, 2022 #21 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted January 17, 2022 #22 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Just came off the NCL Encore, where first out port was cancelled at PP for Tuesday, then after St. Thomas & Tortola were also cancelled, NCL reinstated PP and we went last Thursday..DW & I were impressed with PP..very nice pool area & the shops were open & nice..tour agent told us the whole port area should be finished by summer 2022..nice excursion called "Party At Sea", which was a snorkel / cruise around on a catamaran type of excursion...would go back again easily.. Big Al 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckTollerFans Posted January 20, 2022 #23 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Is the pool area specifically for NCL (free?) or is this a separate excursion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted January 20, 2022 #24 Share Posted January 20, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, DuckTollerFans said: Is the pool area specifically for NCL (free?) or is this a separate excursion? The pool area is for all cruise lines...and yes, it's free.. Edited January 20, 2022 by big al added sentence.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckTollerFans Posted January 20, 2022 #25 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Thanks, @big al I found this website https://www.porttainobay.com/en Great photos. Not not a lot of information right there, but at least gives ideas of what to Google. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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