Ocean World Adventure Park from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Attraction10-20 minutes by taxi4-6 hoursFits a typical call

Marine park with dolphin, sea lion and shark encounters and an aquarium; open 9:00-18:00.

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
10-20 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
Day pass with transport and lunch from $79 (Amstar); entry only from $69 (Fodor's); animal encounters extra.
Time to allow
4-6 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 6 h 30 min at Ocean World Adventure Park, enough for a visit (allow 4-6 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
    8:40 am · At Ocean World Adventure Park
    10-20 minutes by taxi from Amber Cove Cruise Center.
  3. 3
    3:10 pm · Leave Ocean World Adventure Park 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 taxi is about $20 per vehicle each way. Animal encounters need advance reservations.

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Ocean World Adventure Park FAQ

How far is Ocean World Adventure Park from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port?

From Amber Cove Cruise Center it is 10-20 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Ocean World Adventure Park?

Day pass with transport and lunch from $79 (Amstar); entry only from $69 (Fodor's); animal encounters extra.

How much time do you need at Ocean World Adventure Park?

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

Can you visit Ocean World Adventure Park on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 10-20 minutes by taxi from Amber Cove Cruise Center. A taxi is about $20 per vehicle each way. Animal encounters need advance reservations.

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More things to do near Ocean World Adventure Park

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  • Amber Cove Cruise Center · Attraction · inside the cruise port from the pier · 3.8 km from Ocean World Adventure Park
  • Fortaleza San Felipe · Attraction · a 10-15 minute walk from the pier · 5.1 km from Ocean World Adventure Park
  • Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres · Attraction · 5-10 minutes by taxi (about 2 km) from the pier · 5.7 km from Ocean World Adventure Park
  • Amber Museum · Attraction · a 20-25 minute walk from the pier · 5.8 km from Ocean World Adventure Park