Playa Dorada from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Beach20 minutes by taxi (30 from Amber Cove)3-4 hoursFits a typical call

Golden-sand beach lined with resort complexes, with a souvenir market, bars and kitesurfing schools.

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
20 minutes by taxi (30 from Amber Cove)
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
Public beach free; resort day passes vary.
Time to allow
3-4 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 Playa Dorada, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 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 Playa Dorada
    20 minutes by taxi (30 from Amber Cove) from Taino Bay.
  3. 3
    3:10 pm · Leave Playa Dorada 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

Some stretches are reserved for resort guests, so use the public access points.

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Playa Dorada FAQ

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

From Taino Bay it is 20 minutes by taxi (30 from Amber Cove).

How much does it cost to visit Playa Dorada?

Public beach free; resort day passes vary.

How much time do you need at Playa Dorada?

Allow 3-4 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 Playa Dorada, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Playa Dorada on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20 minutes by taxi (30 from Amber Cove) from Taino Bay. Some stretches are reserved for resort guests, so use the public access points.

Tours that go to Playa Dorada

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

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