Puerto Plata/Amber Cove

[jeff33436]

Hi- arriving in the D.R. via Virgin Voyages. We come into Puerto Plata. Is that the name of the actual port? Is that the same thing as Amber Cove?

A little confused!

[ruru107]

Yea they’re basically the same. Puerto Plata is the name of the actual city there. 

[ProvoAggie]

Amber Cove is a private port owned by Carnival next to Puerto Plata.

[genealogyfan]

On 4/26/2023 at 7:01 PM, ProvoAggie said:

Amber Cove is a private port owned by Carnival next to Puerto Plata.

Norwegian is also using Amber Cove now for some cruises.

[latebloomer56]

So if we book the Monkeyland and Puerto Plata tour it will be near the Amber Cove port we are docking at on Carnival?

Thanks

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

21 hours ago, latebloomer56 said:

So if we book the Monkeyland and Puerto Plata tour it will be near the Amber Cove port we are docking at on Carnival?

Thanks

Amber Cove is about 6-7 miles from Puerto Plata.

 

I don't know where Monkeyland is, but reviews on carnival.com said it was about a 20 minute bus ride. 

[TravelBluebird]

it’s so weird…I tried to get a definitive answer for you, but everything online is so vague.  It is my understanding that Amber Cove is just for Carnival Corp cruise lines (Carnival, Norwegian, Princess) bur when I try to find a separate cruise ship schedule for Taino Bay (which is the other Puerto Plata port) I can’t find one.  Please let us know after your cruise where you ported to!

 

If you are interested in more information about Puerto Plata, Monkeyland, etc, I have a new Guide to Amber Cove//Puerto Plata that I just posted:

 

 

 

[undertoes10]

Carnival docks at Amber Cove - Picture 10:00.  All other ships dock at Taino Bay which is 1:00.  Carnival passengers docked in Amber Cove need to take a taxi to Puerto Plata, which is about $35 for 5 one way. 

 

Passengers docked in Taino Bay can walk into Puerto Plata.

 

Monkey Land is directly in Puerto Plata tucked in a corner of one of the squares.

 

 

[schmoopie17]

On 7/12/2023 at 9:41 AM, undertoes10 said:

Carnival docks at Amber Cove - Picture 10:00.  All other ships dock at Taino Bay which is 1:00. 

 

So...if an NCL itinerary says "Puerto Plata", can I assume that it's actually Taino Bay? I've seen itineraries for other cruise lines that specifically say Taino Bay, so it's confusing.