Amber Cove and La Romana....TALK ME INTO THIS CRUISE

[susan1957]

Hi everyone, I'm looking at this cruise that has these ports....anyone been....if so, what am I going to do at these ports....thanks for any insight..

 

[mz-s]

Yes I've been to both, nice ports, I'd go back to both. Lots to do at Amber Cove, La Romana is a little more challenging but still you have some options. In La Romana on Freedom last year we did a private beach day, we got on a boat off the pier and took a 20 minute or so boat ride to a small island off for a very serene beach day.

[ObstructedView2]

18 minutes ago, susan1957 said:

 

I'm looking at this cruise that has these ports... what am I going to do at these ports.

 

 

From Carnival - Top 10 things you need to know about Amber Cove

Located @:

https://www.carnival.com/awaywego/cruising-fun/what-to-expect/the-top-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-amber-cove

 

 

Amber Cove Port Info

Located @:

https://ambercove.com/

 

 

Things To Do In La Romana 

Located @:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147292-Activities-La_Romana_La_Romana_Province_Dominican_Republic.html

 

 

Don't forget to Google for further research on your ports being considered.

 

Also there is a bunch of information at the Ports Of Call Section right here on Cruise Critic.

 

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[susan1957]

25 minutes ago, mz-s said:

Yes I've been to both, nice ports, I'd go back to both. Lots to do at Amber Cove, La Romana is a little more challenging but still you have some options. In La Romana on Freedom last year we did a private beach day, we got on a boat off the pier and took a 20 minute or so boat ride to a small island off for a very serene beach day.

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[susan1957]

13 minutes ago, ObstructedView2 said:

 

From Carnival - Top 10 things you need to know about Amber Cove

Located @:

https://www.carnival.com/awaywego/cruising-fun/what-to-expect/the-top-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-amber-cove

 

 

Amber Cove Port Info

Located @:

https://ambercove.com/

 

 

Things To Do In La Romana 

Located @:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147292-Activities-La_Romana_La_Romana_Province_Dominican_Republic.html

 

 

Don't forget to Google for further research on your ports being considered.

 

Also there is a bunch of information at the Ports Of Call Section right here on Cruise Critic.

 

😉

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[tallnthensome]

La Romana - Monkey Land - fantastic. Look it up .....

[Essiesmom]

Amber Cove is an improved version of Grand Turk, though no beach.  Has a zip line.   I thought It was great.  The shopping area has a lot of similarity to Mahogany Bay. EM

Edited May 23, 2022 by Essiesmom

[Rob&Robin]

2 hours ago, mz-s said:

Yes I've been to both, nice ports, I'd go back to both. Lots to do at Amber Cove, La Romana is a little more challenging but still you have some options. In La Romana on Freedom last year we did a private beach day, we got on a boat off the pier and took a 20 minute or so boat ride to a small island off for a very serene beach day.

The beach day sounds great! Was that a ship sponsored excursion or private?

 

[mz-s]

10 minutes ago, Rob&Robin said:

The beach day sounds great! Was that a ship sponsored excursion or private?

 

 

It was a ship excursion. I don't see it on the website now. The island is Isla Catalina in case that helps you find it.

[ALSPAUGHDOLL]

I love Amber Cove.  I won't lie we just hang out at the pool, but it has always been a very nice break for us.    We have been 4 times now.   I always want to do the 27 waterfall excursion but even my teens love the pool day and always decide they would prefer it.   One of these days we will do 27 waterfalls with Iguana mama!

 

[kona_wahine]

We went to amber cove in march and had won nicely at the casino so went to the VIP area, which was nice. Had up front cushioned lounge chairs with our own server. I think it was $75. It was a nice splurge. Went to La Romana once and we did an excursion out to Isla Catalina. It was GORGEOUS out there. Would do it again in a heartbeat. 

[skrufy]

6 hours ago, susan1957 said:

Hi everyone, I'm looking at this cruise that has these ports....anyone been....if so, what am I going to do at these ports....thanks for any insight..

 

Have never been to La Romana. Enjoy the pool at Amber Cove, makes for a relaxing day in the sun.

[coldweather]

I prefer to avoid Amber Cove due to lack of a beach.  There is a nice pool but not my preference. 

[80sGal]

We did a snorkeling tour at Amber Cove, which was really good.   Compared to Roatan snorkeling, which was a 10 in my book, I'd give AC snorkeling a 7, but DH says he feels the opposite .... so YMMV.   The snorkeling excursion came with a decent picnic-style lunch on the boat, and all the rum punch you could drink.   

[dbrucern]

On 5/19/2022 at 8:01 PM, Eli_6 said:

So, my husband and our younger son are booked in a suite. My older son and I are booked in an inside room across the hall. (I thought the kids were booked in the inside room alone, but apparently I was wrong.)  So, basically, my husband and one son will go through priority and have a check in time of 10:30-11. My other son and I will have to go through regular at 11-11:30.  We could not get their early check in time and when I tried to change their time to our later time, even the 11-11:30 was booked up.  I always take a rolling bag with our two wine bottles and our diet dr. pepper. Normally, we all go through security together, but since we are split up, I am not sure what to do with the wine bottles, DDP, and the carry on.  Since we are flying in, bringing an extra bag just for this purpose is not an option.  Also, my husband will probably have his hands full with our younger son and I don't see him being able to just carry a loose wine bottle and case of DDP.  Will they let me through with my rolling bag carry on with two bottles even though the other guest with me will be under 21 if explain about the different check in times/priority thing?  Alternatively, will they let us all check in priority? Or can we all go through regular at 11-11:30 even though their check in time is technically 10:30-11?  How much of a stickler is the Seattle port for being there at exactly at your check in time?  I know at some places they are more laid back and other places they are super sticklers.    

 

22 hours ago, susan1957 said:

Hi everyone, I'm looking at this cruise that has these ports....anyone been....if so, what am I going to do at these ports....thanks for any insight..

 

We booked a resort for the day in La Romana and were not disappointed , price included all access, drinks and food.  Had a fantastic time.  Amber Cove we have been there so often that we now just remain in the port and usually try to book a cabana

[tw67]

25 minutes ago, dbrucern said:

 

We booked a resort for the day in La Romana and were not disappointed , price included all access, drinks and food.  Had a fantastic time.  Amber Cove we have been there so often that we now just remain in the port and usually try to book a cabana

Do you know which resort you went to?

[dbrucern]

On 5/24/2022 at 10:28 AM, tw67 said:

Do you know which resort you went to?

Go to "resorts for a day" website.  We have been to Dreams and I believe it was a Hilton and Wyndham we have done this 4 times and had a great time with absolutely no complaints in fact the taxi driver that took us there showed up each time on time to take us back to the port.  We also received great service at all the resorts. 

[cruisinqt]

We just got back from these ports. We did Carnivals monkey farm tour at Amber Cove and loved it. We spent a lot of time with the monkeys. Then we watched them make fresh coffee and hot cocoa from handpicked beans they ground themselves. After having a cup we got to buy our own fresh ground coffee and cocoa. It was very reasonably priced too. Our whole family loved this tour and would do it again. 

In La Romana we did an all inclusive day pass at the Hilton La Romana. They had a beautiful beach as well as numerous pools with swim up bars and a lazy river. There were several restaurants to choose from. The drinks at the bars were really good and very strong. My only complaint there would be that I wish we had gotten to spend more time there. It’s so big you can’t really see and go everything in one day. 

 

I personally loved these ports and would do them again.