The two cruise ship ports in Puerto Plata, on the north coast, are expecting 71 cruise ships in December 2023, the Ministry of Tourism reports.
The natural and cultural wonders of the north coast of the Dominican Republic have consolidated Puerto Plata as one of the most popular with cruise ship travelers.
Puerto Plata has two cruise ship terminals. One is Amber Cove operated by Carnival Cruise in the Maimon beach area, about 15-minute drive from the city of Puerto Plata. A second is Taino Bay, which operates out of the Port of Puerto Plata right in Puerto Plata City. Amber Cove opened in November 2015 and Taino Bay in December 2021.
As reported, 25 cruise ships are scheduled to dock at Amber Cove. Another 46 will dock at Taíno Bay.
The northern regional director of tourism, Atahualpa Paulino highlights the arrivals boost the local economy. He said the high cruise season is shaping up to be a resounding success.
The constant arrival of cruise passengers is consolidating Puerto Plata as one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Caribbean region.
Among the cruise ship lines with ships set to dock in Puerto Plata this December are: Carnival Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Regent Seven Seas, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Marella Cruises, MS Cruises and Princess Cruises.
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El Caribe
5 December 2023