Getting ashore
Amber Cove is a cruise facility near Puerto Plata, with a pier, shops, restaurants and a beach. Shuttles and transfers run to the town and the attractions.
Watch-outs
The facility is managed, so the sights are limited to what it provides. Book excursions in advance, and carry cash in pesos for transfers.
The facility
The site has a pier, a beach, shops and food stalls, with a stage for local music and dancing.
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata is the nearby town, with the cable car to Mount Isabel de Torres and the Amber Museum.
Taíno sites and the coast
Taíno archaeological sites and the north coast beaches are reached by road, with tours running from the facility.
Food & shopping
Dominican food includes la bandera and fried plantain. The facility’s restaurants serve simple meals.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the Dominican peso. US dollars are accepted in many places.
Accessibility & mobility
The pier and the facility paths are mostly flat. Beach access has sand. Ask the cruise line about wheelchair access before you go.