by jbknight2016
Did the Atv/Beach combo excursion booked through Carnival Breeze and it was fun! Only thing is that the Puerto Planta area has not had any decent amount of rain in months. It was heartbreaking to see the land and livestock struggling so much. They stopped over at "Auntie" Tia's house for fresh coffee and mango and both were delicious. Half the group wouldn't touch either however because of the media hype about the DR.
by aubrav
Amber Cove really just felt like a giant tourist trap. It was my very first port and there were a handful of shops, including a craft market, and a large pool with attached restaurant and bar. I thought the craft market was made up of local goods so I bought from there but it turned out it was the same as every other item offered at every shop in every port. The drinks were expensive and weak (IMO) but it was nice to relax in a large pool (although it was overheated). The sky was overcast and the water slides were out of service. If I had it to do over again I would take a ride to nearby Puerto Plata or do an excursion. This was my least favorite port and we headed back to the ship early.
Visited: Oct 07, 2018
by CorkDork
The port area is delightful, but you are about 20 minutes outside of Puerto Plata, and an hour or so from Sosua. You'll likely be locked in to cruise line excursions if you don't pre-book on your own, as there's no place for touts to meet up with you. You can, in theory, rent a car, but from what we saw of the roads and other drivers, I'd rather not. We booked a catamaran sail and snorkel excursion, where we stopped at 2 spots to snorkel, and had an open bar (soda, beer, and rum drinks) and lunch (cold cut sandwich buffet with sides). Unfortunately for us, March is rainy in the DR, and that means the water wasn't terribly clear, but the excursion crew got in the water to chum for us, attracting fish.
Visited: Mar 17, 2018
by capstone1
Pretty port. Didn’t do an excursion just some shopping.
Visited: Jun 29, 2019
by cmliutkus
Brush up on your defensive driving if you're going to try to rent a car here!
Visited: Apr 23, 2017
by crobertson23
Swam with the dolphins it was awesome
Visited: Aug 24, 2019
by summer6ft
We just stayed in the Carnival area with the pools, etc. It was HOT and crowded. Took forever to get a drink. Could not feel the ocean breeze at all. Mainly spent some time for the wi-fi. If I went back I would do the waterfalls excursion. With everything going on in the DR right now my ex did not really want my daughter venturing out.
Visited: Jun 22, 2019
by Miosotish
For me this port was mostly a emotional one I was able to meet up with my big brother who lives in DR after walking out side the gates. Sucks I couldn’t have him visit into amber cove only people with cruise cards are able to enter which sucks. But I understand is for security reasons. After spending time with my brother went back on the port and the pool, water park and basketball court was so much fun the food delish and drinks even better had a waiter from coco loco his name is Wilson and he was attentive and fun he made sure we got all we needed.
Visited: Feb 01, 2020
by tbrinson429
The port was fine. we toured the city
Visited: May 27, 2019
by tamicar
We did the falls excursion and it was well worth the money but the transport staff did not give you time to shop in any of the stores.
Visited: Jun 16, 2019
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