My Amber Cove Guide, Updated! Great tips and details!

[JustinPlusLauren]

I visited Amber Cove a number of years ago, shortly after it first opened, and I wrote a guide all about planning your visit. I've recently updated that guide with information about how to spend the day in Amber Cove, excursions you can take from Amber Cove, and some details about the volunteer excursions you can take that were a big focal point of the trip I originally made there (on the defunct Fathom Cruises ship, Adonia).

 

You can check out my full guide here! It might answer some questions you may have, and also help you plan your trip.

 

I'll include a few photos below from my trip to Amber Cove. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you might have and I'll try my best to help!

[Suntanz]

Awesome review! Thanks for posting this. I debating whether to do the Falls with my 22 & 21 year old when we cruise in May.

[JustinPlusLauren]

4 hours ago, Suntanz said:

Awesome review! Thanks for posting this. I debating whether to do the Falls with my 22 & 21 year old when we cruise in May.

 

I've heard it's amazing. I had it booked when I went there, but unfortunately there was flooding when I visited and it wasn't open. I had to cancel my tour. This is a pretty rare occurrence though so I'm sure things will be fine when you visit!

[sailawaybellaluna]

This is so helpful, thank you for posting! I think this has convinced me not to book a tour! 

Do you happen to know the minimum age for children on the zip line?

 

Thank you!

[JustinPlusLauren]

On 2/28/2023 at 9:30 PM, sailawaybellaluna said:

This is so helpful, thank you for posting! I think this has convinced me not to book a tour! 

Do you happen to know the minimum age for children on the zip line?

 

Thank you!

I didn't know off hand, but I searched around a little for you to see if I could find any information. Apparently the minimum age is 14, but I'm not totally sure if that's correct. I also saw the minimum weight is 80 lbs (and max is 250 lbs). 

[sailawaybellaluna]

13 hours ago, JustinPlusLauren said:

I didn't know off hand, but I searched around a little for you to see if I could find any information. Apparently the minimum age is 14, but I'm not totally sure if that's correct. I also saw the minimum weight is 80 lbs (and max is 250 lbs). 

 Thank you for that! My teenager can definitely go and I will plan something else with my little one!

[genealogyfan]

Thanks for the info. Just an FYI, Norweigan Cruise lines is sailing/docking there too. At least the Epic on the Apr 14 sailing is.

[cruisegal40]

Thank you for this. It's been very helpful.

 

[JustinPlusLauren]

On 3/2/2023 at 7:17 PM, genealogyfan said:

Thanks for the info. Just an FYI, Norweigan Cruise lines is sailing/docking there too. At least the Epic on the Apr 14 sailing is.

Oh that's good to know!! Thanks! 🙂

[Atlgator]

I am surprised that NCL is now using Amber Cove as their port for the D.R. ?  The Getaway has been changed from Puerto Plata To Amber Cove in May as well.

[honusonline]

Please forgive a dumb question from a newbie, but how do we find out what specific port our cruise will be using? 

[bchillin]

On 3/13/2023 at 4:56 PM, Atlgator said:

I am surprised that NCL is now using Amber Cove as their port for the D.R. ?  The Getaway has been changed from Puerto Plata To Amber Cove in May as well.

Can't get those big ships in and out of PP.  Missed PP on  Epic 12/21 and Getaway 12/22.

[gkrebs]

for the Cabanas, is there someway to pay extra for one additional person above the 8

[Megan_Strick]

On 2/25/2023 at 6:03 PM, JustinPlusLauren said:

I visited Amber Cove a number of years ago, shortly after it first opened, and I wrote a guide all about planning your visit. I've recently updated that guide with information about how to spend the day in Amber Cove, excursions you can take from Amber Cove, and some details about the volunteer excursions you can take that were a big focal point of the trip I originally made there (on the defunct Fathom Cruises ship, Adonia).

 

You can check out my full guide here! It might answer some questions you may have, and also help you plan your trip.

 

I'll include a few photos below from my trip to Amber Cove. Please feel free to ask me any questions that you might have and I'll try my best to help!

Is there a beach within walking distance? I'm a female traveling solo so I'm a little nervous to venture too far.

[latebloomer56]

How long of a walk is it from the ship to that small shopping area?

[ruru107]

Amber Cove is owned by Carnival and is only used by Carnival ships. Other cruise lines use Taino Bay. 

[genealogyfan]

On 5/8/2023 at 4:49 PM, ruru107 said:

Amber Cove is owned by Carnival and is only used by Carnival ships. Other cruise lines use Taino Bay. 

Norwegian also has ships that dock at Amber Cove. When I was on the NCL Epic, we docked at Amber Cove. Norwegian had another ship dock at the other location that day.

Edited May 13, 2023 by genealogyfan

[JustinPlusLauren]

On 5/3/2023 at 4:42 PM, Megan_Strick said:

Is there a beach within walking distance? I'm a female traveling solo so I'm a little nervous to venture too far.

 

I think it would be a little too far to walk. You'd need to take a taxi.

[drvmywifecrzy]

Cabana prices are wayyyyyyyy up.

 

 

[Tatertottie]

So helpful! Thank you for sharing this!

[ready2cruzagain]

On 5/8/2023 at 4:49 PM, ruru107 said:

Amber Cove is owned by Carnival and is only used by Carnival ships. Other cruise lines use Taino Bay. 

Yes Carnival owns it but NCL Epic is going there, I have two cruises booked on the Epic that and it shows up on Amber Coves Ship Schedule even.

[carribbound]

I wish Carnival would stop going to Amber Cove and La Romana all together. You are almost forced into booking a ship sponsored excursion or sitting at the pool/shopping area d/t the lack of safety of venturing out on your own. 

[Dancin Doctor]

On 6/14/2023 at 5:40 PM, drvmywifecrzy said:

Cabana prices are wayyyyyyyy up.

 

 

 

WOW! I just booked a poolside cabana for our sailing October 2024 and it was under $300 for the poolside and ocean. It was still expensive for the Grand Cabana! 

[Sanpan]

Thank you for posting this.  I've been to Amber Cove before but never realized they had so many activities in addition to the shops.