Puerto Plata : Umbrella Street, Rum and Chocolate Factory

4.9 (17 reviews)3 h–4 hAmber Cove & Puerto PlataAdventureCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 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. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–4 h; we plan for 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 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 up to 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 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 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Amber Cove Cruise Center.

Among the 400 Amber Cove & Puerto Plata shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (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

Experience the perfect combination of culture and relaxation with the 'City Tour and Beach Escape'. What sets us apart is the commitment to a hassle-free experience: we combine the historical aspects of Puerto Plata – such as the Fortress of San Felipe, the colorful Umbrella Street and Pink Street – with a relaxing break on one of the most beautiful local beaches.

While other tours only show you the city, we make sure you can also enjoy the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.The tour includes guided tastings of organic chocolate and artisan rum, providing a true sensory experience of the Dominican Republic. We offer a 100% punctual return guarantee for cruise passengers (Amber Cove and Taino Bay), bilingual professional guides and comfortable air-conditioned transportation. This is the most complete and efficient way to see the best of Puerto Plata in just 5 hours!

Max 200 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from port/hotel
  • Tasting of Rum and Chocolate
  • Bilingual Professional Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • with beach access
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Photos or memories

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Fortaleza San Felipe
    Explore this historic 16th century colonial fortress, built to protect the city from pirates. It is one of the oldest monuments in America. Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean as our guide tells you fascinating stories of colonial times.
    45 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Umbrella Street
    We will walk along the famous street of parasols, the most photographed place in Puerto Plata. Then we will visit Paseo de Doña Blanca (the pink street), a charming corner dedicated to the pioneers of tourism in the city. It’s the perfect time to take spectacular photos.
    30 minAdmission included
  3. 3
    Stop 3
    Live a sensory experience at the area’s most famous organic chocolate factory. You will learn about the process from grain to bar and enjoy a delicious tasting of different types of pure Dominican chocolate.
    30 minAdmission included
  4. 4
    Stop 4
    Discover the history of Dominican rum in this interactive museum. You’ll learn about the distillation and aging process, and taste Macorix’s variety of premium rums, including its fruit and spice versions.
    30 minAdmission included

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Enma and Ivo tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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