Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Port Reviews

Enjoyed getting off the ship and taking an excursion. Explore best of Puerto Plata. I would recommend taking some kind chaperoned tour.

Nice shopping and pool, lazy river area

Most excellent experience

No cruise itinerary is truly complete without getting off the ship and immersing yourself in the different ports of call. On my recent Norwegian Encore voyage, the stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic provided a nice blend of cultural activities and beach time. In Puerto Plata, I opted for a shore excursion that combined some city sightseeing with a visit to a local cigar factory and beach time. The cigar factory tour was a highlight, providing an interesting glimpse into the craftsmanship and art of hand-rolling cigars. We also got to experience one of Puerto Plata's most photogenic spots - the vibrant Umbrella Street. Lined with bright, colorful umbrellas overhead, it made for a scenic walking path and backdrop for snapping some great photos. Unfortunately, the beach portion of the excursion was a bit of a letdown. While the sandy areas were nice enough, the water itself was full of seaweed, detracting from the overall experience and views. It was still enjoyable to have some dedicated beach time, but the setting wasn't quite as picturesque as some of the pristine Caribbean beaches I've visited. Despite that minor disappointment, the day allowed us to sample some of Puerto Plata's culture and hospitality. Between the cigar factory insights, colorful Umbrella Street, and beach club amenities, it provided a well-rounded taste of what this port city has to offer cruise visitors. For those looking to experience more than just the surf and sand, shore excursions like this can be the perfect way to dive into the local culture and attractions during your limited time in port. Just be prepared that not every beach will be post-card perfect!

Outstanding

Loved the port with the pool. Long walk back from excursion drop off. We did the waterfall/zip line and it was great. The hike however was no joke. Definitely showed how out of shape I am. Waterfalls were neat but they kinda shove you down to keep everyone moving. As with most excursions it was pretty crowded

The only complaint I have about this export and excursion was that it started raining quite hard at the end of the excursion and the buses took us way far away from the place that we got on the excursion and we had to walk in the rain passed all these vendors.

Puerto Plata has a really nice pool area with lively music, a swim up bar, lazy river and terrific shops that is right off the ship. This is a great place to chill in the sun.

Zip lining was really good excursion.

I did the Resort for a day - totally enjoyed it. (Iberostar?)