Rum, cigar and chocolate tour from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Food & drink20-30 minutes by taxi5-7 hoursTight on a typical call

Standard circuit: Brugal rum factory tasting, cigar rolling demo, Amber Museum, Fortaleza San Felipe, lunch and a chocolate factory.

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
20-30 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
Group tour from $70 for about 5 hours (Amstar); private full-day $163-175 per person for 7 hours (currently not bookable).
Time to allow
5-7 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Only just. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have about 6 h 10 min at Rum, cigar and chocolate tour once you keep an hour's margin, a little short of a full visit (allow 5-7 hours). Go early, keep it short, or book a tour that meets at the pier.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:50 am · At Rum, cigar and chocolate tour
    20-30 minutes by taxi from Amber Cove Cruise Center.
  3. 3
    3:00 pm · Leave Rum, cigar and chocolate tour 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

Drive between stops is not itemised by operators; a 5 hour tour plus transfers needs a ship call of at least 8 hours.

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Rum, cigar and chocolate tour FAQ

How far is Rum, cigar and chocolate tour from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port?

From Amber Cove Cruise Center it is 20-30 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Rum, cigar and chocolate tour?

Group tour from $70 for about 5 hours (Amstar); private full-day $163-175 per person for 7 hours (currently not bookable).

How much time do you need at Rum, cigar and chocolate tour?

Allow 5-7 hours. Only just. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call you have about 6 h 10 min at Rum, cigar and chocolate tour once you keep an hour's margin, a little short of a full visit (allow 5-7 hours). Go early, keep it short, or book a tour that meets at the pier.

Can you visit Rum, cigar and chocolate tour on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Drive between stops is not itemised by operators; a 5 hour tour plus transfers needs a ship call of at least 8 hours.

Tours that go to Rum, cigar and chocolate tour

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 Rum, cigar and chocolate tour

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  • Puerto Plata historic centre · Town & walking · a 10-15 minute walk from the pier · 2.0 km from Rum, cigar and chocolate tour
  • Amber Museum · Attraction · a 20-25 minute walk from the pier · 2.2 km from Rum, cigar and chocolate tour
  • Fortaleza San Felipe · Attraction · a 10-15 minute walk from the pier · 2.8 km from Rum, cigar and chocolate tour
  • Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres · Attraction · 5-10 minutes by taxi (about 2 km) from the pier · 2.9 km from Rum, cigar and chocolate tour