jeff33436 Posted April 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Hi- arriving in the D.R. via Virgin Voyages. We come into Puerto Plata. Is that the name of the actual port? Is that the same thing as Amber Cove? A little confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ruru107 Posted April 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Yea they’re basically the same. Puerto Plata is the name of the actual city there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProvoAggie Posted April 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Amber Cove is a private port owned by Carnival next to Puerto Plata. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare genealogyfan Posted April 28, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 7:01 PM, ProvoAggie said: Amber Cove is a private port owned by Carnival next to Puerto Plata. Norwegian is also using Amber Cove now for some cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted May 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2023 So if we book the Monkeyland and Puerto Plata tour it will be near the Amber Cove port we are docking at on Carnival? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted May 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2023 21 hours ago, latebloomer56 said: So if we book the Monkeyland and Puerto Plata tour it will be near the Amber Cove port we are docking at on Carnival? Thanks Amber Cove is about 6-7 miles from Puerto Plata. I don't know where Monkeyland is, but reviews on carnival.com said it was about a 20 minute bus ride. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TravelBluebird Posted May 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2023 it’s so weird…I tried to get a definitive answer for you, but everything online is so vague. It is my understanding that Amber Cove is just for Carnival Corp cruise lines (Carnival, Norwegian, Princess) bur when I try to find a separate cruise ship schedule for Taino Bay (which is the other Puerto Plata port) I can’t find one. Please let us know after your cruise where you ported to! If you are interested in more information about Puerto Plata, Monkeyland, etc, I have a new Guide to Amber Cove//Puerto Plata that I just posted: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undertoes10 Posted July 12, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Carnival docks at Amber Cove - Picture 10:00. All other ships dock at Taino Bay which is 1:00. Carnival passengers docked in Amber Cove need to take a taxi to Puerto Plata, which is about $35 for 5 one way. Passengers docked in Taino Bay can walk into Puerto Plata. Monkey Land is directly in Puerto Plata tucked in a corner of one of the squares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie17 Posted July 22, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/12/2023 at 9:41 AM, undertoes10 said: Carnival docks at Amber Cove - Picture 10:00. All other ships dock at Taino Bay which is 1:00. So...if an NCL itinerary says "Puerto Plata", can I assume that it's actually Taino Bay? I've seen itineraries for other cruise lines that specifically say Taino Bay, so it's confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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