Amber Museum from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Attractiona 20-25 minute walk45-60 minutesFits a typical call

Dominican amber with insects and plants preserved in it, in a Victorian-era mansion on Calle Duarte, about a mile from Taino Bay.

Getting there from the ship

From
Taino Bay
Amber Cove & Puerto Plata has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
A 20-25 minute walk · 1.6 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Time to allow
45-60 minutes

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 6 h 20 min at Amber Museum, enough for a visit (allow 45-60 minutes), 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
    8:45 am · At Amber Museum
    A 20-25 minute walk from Taino Bay.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave Amber Museum 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 Sundays per Fodor's; entry fee was not confirmed, so carry a few dollars in cash.

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Amber Museum FAQ

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

From Taino Bay it is a 20-25 minute walk, about 1.6 km.

How much time do you need at Amber Museum?

Allow 45-60 minutes. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Amber Museum, enough for a visit (allow 45-60 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Amber Museum on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 20-25 minute walk from Taino Bay. Closed Sundays per Fodor's; entry fee was not confirmed, so carry a few dollars in cash.

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