Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Port Q&A
14 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic traveler questions & answers
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Q: is there any close by restaurants near the port in Puerto plata Taino bay besides the ones at the water park?
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A: There are several restaurants about a 10-15 minute walk from the port, in the Centro Histórico area. Plus things like the umbrella street, pink street, the fort, etc. We felt completely safe walking around the area on our own.
Answered by TampAGS on July 22, 2024
A: I would not recommend leaving the water park, by foot, on your own. Not a particularly good neighborhood.
Answered by Gravel6 on July 22, 2024
A: yes as you walk through the duty free building and out to the shops, on the right is a cantina and it was awesome 😎 we love it
Answered by EDPickett on July 22, 2024
Q: How far a walk is it from Taino Bay to the umbrella street? The pink street? Did you feel safe walking around?
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A: Like 15 minutes, but keep in mind that it’s usually hotter than the face of the sun. It will feel like an hour.
Answered by jpmato16 on March 19, 2024
A: You can walk there in 10 -15 minutes. Not far at all
Answered by bama4roll on March 18, 2024
A: thank you for getting us thi⁸s information!
Answered by outtoseapatty on March 24, 2024
Q: Does the $55 Sunscape Resort includes unlimited food and drink, pool and beach access with the free beach chairs?
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Q: Is there a good beach mear cruise port or is it better and safer getting an excursion for all inclusive resort? The resort excursion is $105 per person. So $210. But it includes unlimited drinks and pool.
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A: We are doing Sunscape resort . With granddaughters 8 and 10. Beach and pool ,food and drinks included. Only 15 min from Port.
Answered by holly48 on March 15, 2024
A: $55 for Adults $29 for children. For Sunscape resort.
Answered by holly48 on March 15, 2024
A: I've been to Playa Dorado twice. they have bar service at personal Palapas. It's like 5 bucks for the Palapa. There's also a shopping area with local goods.
Answered by XtraviX on March 15, 2024
Q: Has anybody done any of the excursions and not booked through the cruiseline at Puerto Plata? thanks
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A: Yes we did the 27 waterfalls excursion—-I bought off trip advisor, then contacted company with cruise hours. Was amazing!!! Van picked us up and we got history of island from driver. We hiked and then slid down waterfalls and jumped cliffs. Purchased... our own photographer for the whole thing and walked away with a flash drive with all of our pictures. Was the best day and can’t wait to do it again!!!See More
Answered by girlonaboat on January 20, 2024
A: never done by third party but you can check Viator or Shoreexcursionsgroup
Answered by Razor78 on January 16, 2024
A: I did the wild truck excursion via NCL, would have preferred to stay at port pool area or gone directly to beach
Answered by DessertSteaks on January 17, 2024
A: If you're lucky it will be Taino Bay as it's absolutely beautiful.
Answered by Dappel on November 12, 2023
A: I believe Amber Cove is only used by Carnival Corporation cruise lines (Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Costa, etc.). All other cruise lines will dock at Taino Bay.
Answered by LisaKitty on October 30, 2023
A: I was on Norwegian and we use Amber Cove port
Answered by mrshenry01 on November 12, 2023
A: It depends on what shop you are on ,what date you dock and how many ship will be at port on that day: From what I have read is that Amber Cove is for Carnival ships and all others use Taino Bay, but if no other ship are in port using Amber Cove then... you will dock there.See More
Answered by wmeggen on November 12, 2023
A: We were just there and our tour guide told us only carnival uses amber cove.
Answered by Bdonkey13 on December 8, 2023
A: There is a FREE pool, loungers and lazy river right off the pier. This area also has food, drinks and shops.
Answered by exUPSman on July 28, 2023
A: @exUPSman is spot on. I love Taino Bay. People be 😴 on this port. Absolute best 💯
Answered by NIKKI7484 on July 28, 2023
A: This port is incredible. Tons of places to eat, shop, and hang out. Just make sure you keep an eye on your stuff, even if it seems safe theft has been known to happen.
Answered by Bdonkey13 on December 8, 2023
Q: For anyone that has done the waterfalls. I'm trying to figure out the best thing to do as far as a backpack with extra clothes and other items. does seem like I can take it while doing the falls. thank for your help.
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A: We just did the full falls tour last week (December 3rd or 4th? 2023) and they have lockers for you to rent for 8 dollars. At least with our tour you were not allowed to leave anything on the bus and nobody could/ or would have wanted to take backpac... ks.See More
Answered by Bdonkey13 on December 8, 2023
A: We went a few weeks ago and they didn’t let you take anything large on your person. For people that brought backpacks, the bag stayed on the bus in the main parking lot at the base of the falls
Answered by sorol21 on February 26, 2023
Q: how much in advance do you recommend booking a tour? I was planning doing it once on the ship.
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A: Definitely book as soon as you find something you want to do. They do sell out. If you are booking through the cruise line they normally do allow you to cancel and change them if you end up finding something else you want to do.
Answered by Jerrec on February 21, 2023
A: You can find excursions here: Republic https://cruiseline.com/excursions/port/puerto-plata-dominican-republichttps://cruiseline.com/port/caribbean/puerto-plata-dominican-republic
Answered by CruiselineAdmin on February 22, 2023
A: I booked through the ship’s app, but there was a few excursions already sold out
Answered by BiddySue711 on February 21, 2023
A: If you know you want to take a specific tour with the cruise, book as far as in advance as your financially can. More and more tours are selling out before you even board the ship. So waiting until onboard you may find the tour you wanted is no longe... r available. As an example, my brother waited to book a tour he wanted and when he finally decided to book it, it’s now sold out. 3 months before the cruise is due to take place.See More
Answered by InnocentDaz on February 21, 2023
Q: I’m interested in the waterfall hike because I don’t want to jump off cliffs or slide down rocks. It doesn’t say you have to do either but has anyone done this? I want to make sure before I book.. thank you for any info!
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A: While you definitely don’t have to jump if you don’t want to and there are ladders to go down, the time of year we went (December) in at least two spots you HAVE to go down the slides. There’s no other way around It.. it was fun though?!
Answered by Bdonkey13 on December 8, 2023
A: We did this last February and it's amazing. You don't have to jump off the cliffs (there are stairs to walk down)
Answered by Shopngirl65 on January 1, 2023
A: Which sailing are you doing? If it’s NCL getaway then don’t book- they cancelled this port :(
Answered by kcoleman2010 on January 1, 2023
Q: Any idea:(1) Cooking class while in port?(2) Where purchase Pure White Hennessy?Thank you in advance
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A: white Hennessey is ridiculous in price now. not worth $80
Answered by CruisedudeNY65 on January 18, 2023
A: I'm not sure if you can purchase it at this port but I know you can purchase it in Nassau and depending on your ship, you can purchase in dity free. I purchased 3 bottles of it on msc seaside on a previous cruise
Answered by pccrossman on December 29, 2022
A: Cruise line canceled cooking class excursion that was purchased for $81 and was offered 20% discount to go look at dolphins and sea lions that cost $140 😐. Settled for Nature’s Treasures that was supposed be a farm to table cooking experience paid fo... r by OBC given for not going to San Juan but it was all flora and fauna and cost $74. Pure white was selling for $79 @ Taino Bay DF.See More
Answered by imccallusa on February 20, 2023
A: Appears that RCCL is offering a cooking class on the island…yippee! So excited!…And I had a relative just come back and says Pure White can be bought for $80/bottle in port.
Answered by imccallusa on January 18, 2023
A: sorry, different question. does celebrity cruises buy visitor passes for everyone when visiting Dominican republic or does everyone get their on before boarding
Answered by eshawn on August 24, 2022
A: cont.. if you're adventurous you'll get bored at the port. We did the dune buggy through the rain forest and loved it! Enjoy!!
Answered by lovemylife3495 on August 17, 2022
A: No they don't! Book an excursion through your cruiseline, town is dirty and traffic is congested and crazy. We were just there in January. new port is nice
Answered by lovemylife3495 on August 17, 2022
A: I don't think so, but there are plenty of city tours you can book. The port is several miles from the main part of the city. I have heard the city is quite poor and some areas are not scenic and may not be the safest to be wandering around without a... guide. A guided tour would likely be safer and allow you to see more sights.See More
Answered by spookylu on August 17, 2022
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