Dominican ATV Safari & Coconut Cove Beach Escape

4.9 (134 reviews)2 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataSightseeingSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 10:50 am, 5 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 40 min to spare.

Safety margin
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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:15 pm.
  4. 10:35 am
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 10:50 am
    Back at the gangway5 h 40 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.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 2 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 10:50 am — 4 h 40 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 11:50 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Amber Cove & Puerto Plata shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 89% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Amber Cove & Puerto Plata call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Leave the pristine resort behind and discover the wild side of the island on a high-speed dirt riding expedition. Navigate deep into lush tropical backcountry paths before rewarding yourself with total relaxation at a stunning, hidden beach club.

- Drive your own powerful quad bike through hidden jungle tracks and local farming communities.

- Wash off the mud in the crystal-clear waters of an exclusive, VIP beach cove reserved for your group.

- Capture perfect vacation shots from designated panoramic leisure areas featuring beachfront loungers.

- Enjoy round-trip, air-conditioned transport directly from your hotel lobby or cruise terminal.

Max 15 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Complimentary round trip hotel transfer within the Puerto Plata region
  • Thrilling Countryside ATV or Dune Buggy Safari Trail Ride
  • Free entry to our Private Beach
  • Indulge in a selection of non-motorized watersports
  • Access to Puerto Plata's only seaside nature adventure park

Not included

  • Locker Usage Rental US $10
  • Footwear Rental
  • Lunch available for sale between 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
  • Photos and souvenirs available for sale
  • Gratuities

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

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.
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All participants should be at least 18 years old and carry proof of a valid driver's license
  • All participants should weigh no more than 250lbs per person. Minimum age and height for Dune Buggy Passenger is 8 years old and 4 feet 7 inches tall.
  • The ride to the location is bumpy and as such this tour is not recommended for pregnant women or persons with back and/or neck injuries
  • The sequence of the activities is determined by the flow of daily operations, and as such is not based on the guests' preference
  • Helmets are mandatory for all tours and as such hairstyles should be worn to accommodate the use of this safety equipment.
  • ARRIVAL TIME - No later than 2:30 pm for guests arriving via their own transportation

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Operated by Attractions of the Caribbean - DR. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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