27 Waterfalls of Damajagua from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Adventure30-40 minutes by taxi4-5 hours incl. transfersFits a typical call

A river canyon of natural pools where you hike up, then jump and slide down; cruise-day tours do up to 7 falls. Minimum age is 8-11 depending on operator, and it is not suitable for limited mobility.

Getting there from the ship

From
Amber Cove Cruise Center
Amber Cove & Puerto Plata has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
30-40 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
Ship-passenger tours with transport: about $79-89 for 7 falls, 4.5-5 hours (Shore Excursions Group, Expedia, checked 2026).
Time to allow
4-5 hours incl. transfers

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have up to 5 h 50 min at 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, enough for a visit (allow 4-5 hours incl. transfers), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:00 am · At 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
    30-40 minutes by taxi from Amber Cove Cruise Center.
  3. 3
    2:50 pm · Leave 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Amber Cove & Puerto Plata; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Closed-toe shoes are mandatory; some operators refuse water shoes and sandals (shoe rental about $3).

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua FAQ

How far is 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port?

From Amber Cove Cruise Center it is 30-40 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua?

Ship-passenger tours with transport: about $79-89 for 7 falls, 4.5-5 hours (Shore Excursions Group, Expedia, checked 2026).

How much time do you need at 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua?

Allow 4-5 hours incl. transfers. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have up to 5 h 50 min at 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, enough for a visit (allow 4-5 hours incl. transfers), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory; some operators refuse water shoes and sandals (shoe rental about $3).

Tours that go to 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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