Amber Cove Cruise Center from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Attractioninside the cruise port2-5 hoursFits a typical call

A free 300,000-gallon pool with swim-up bar and kids' splash pad, plus a zip line, kayaks, pedal boats, shops and a duty-free store, all inside the gates. The resort area has no sandy beach.

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
Inside the cruise port
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
Pool and loungers free; unlimited zip line $28; double kayak $20 per 30 min; poolside cabanas about $500-530 (Nov 2025 prices).
Time to allow
2-5 hours

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 7 h 10 min at Amber Cove Cruise Center, enough for a visit (allow 2-5 hours), 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
    8:20 am · At Amber Cove Cruise Center
    Inside the cruise port from Amber Cove Cruise Center.
  3. 3
    3:30 pm · Leave Amber Cove Cruise Center 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

Carnival Wi-Fi packages and drink packages do not work ashore; bring a card or cash for food and drinks (entrees about $14-30).

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Amber Cove Cruise Center FAQ

How far is Amber Cove Cruise Center from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port?

From Amber Cove Cruise Center it is inside the cruise port.

How much does it cost to visit Amber Cove Cruise Center?

Pool and loungers free; unlimited zip line $28; double kayak $20 per 30 min; poolside cabanas about $500-530 (Nov 2025 prices).

How much time do you need at Amber Cove Cruise Center?

Allow 2-5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have up to 7 h 10 min at Amber Cove Cruise Center, enough for a visit (allow 2-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Amber Cove Cruise Center on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is inside the cruise port from Amber Cove Cruise Center. Carnival Wi-Fi packages and drink packages do not work ashore; bring a card or cash for food and drinks (entrees about $14-30).

Sightseeing tours in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata

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

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More things to do near Amber Cove Cruise Center

All 11 places
  • Ocean World Adventure Park · Attraction · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.8 km from Amber Cove Cruise Center
  • Fortaleza San Felipe · Attraction · a 10-15 minute walk from the pier · 8.8 km from Amber Cove Cruise Center
  • Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres · Attraction · 5-10 minutes by taxi (about 2 km) from the pier · 8.9 km from Amber Cove Cruise Center
  • Amber Museum · Attraction · a 20-25 minute walk from the pier · 9.3 km from Amber Cove Cruise Center