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Caribbean ports/Amber Cove & Puerto Plata/Tours

Private Transfer from or to Puerto Plata Airport

4.8 (317 reviews)1 min–45 minAmber Cove & Puerto PlataFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 9:55 am, 6 h 35 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 5 h 35 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 9:55 am
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Amber Cove & Puerto Plata20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
  3. 8:45 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 1 min–45 min; we plan for 45 min. Latest sensible start: 2:20 pm.
  4. 9:30 am
    Tour ends25 min back to the pier
  5. 9:55 am
    Back at the gangway6 h 35 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

About this tour

Our service is safe and reliable, responsible and punctual drivers who will be at the pick-up point at the agreed time, comfortable, clean and well-maintained vehicles to provide you with the service you deserve.

Private tour

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Soda/Pop
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • (for +18 travelers)

Itinerary

After you make your reservation, we receive an email with all the information for your pick-up immediately, our staff contacts the client, we track your flight, once you arrive at the airport it is easy to identify your driver, he will be waiting with our logo, the name of the client and the details of the reservation, the transfer is private without having to wait for other passengers, vehicles in perfect condition and highly trained staff to provide excellent service as you deserve.

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Ends at

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

4.8
317 traveler reviews
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Operated by Dominican VIP Transfers. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $44 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
45 min (1 min–45 min)
Typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket

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