Fortaleza San Felipe from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Attractiona 10-15 minute walk1 hourFits a typical call

Spanish fort begun in 1564 on the headland at the harbour entrance; it is the only surviving 16th-century building in the city and now a small history museum.

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 10-15 minute walk · 3.1 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
About $5; closed Mondays.
Time to allow
1 hour

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 40 min at Fortaleza San Felipe, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), 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
    8:35 am · At Fortaleza San Felipe
    A 10-15 minute walk from Taino Bay.
  3. 3
    3:15 pm · Leave Fortaleza San Felipe 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

A self-guided visit takes only about 15 minutes, so pair it with the Malecon and Umbrella Street.

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Fortaleza San Felipe FAQ

How far is Fortaleza San Felipe from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port?

From Taino Bay it is a 10-15 minute walk, about 3.1 km.

How much does it cost to visit Fortaleza San Felipe?

About $5; closed Mondays.

How much time do you need at Fortaleza San Felipe?

Allow 1 hour. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have up to 6 h 40 min at Fortaleza San Felipe, enough for a visit (allow 1 hour), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Fortaleza San Felipe on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 10-15 minute walk from Taino Bay. A self-guided visit takes only about 15 minutes, so pair it with the Malecon and Umbrella Street.

Sightseeing tours in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata

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