Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure and Monkey Experience

4.9 (37 reviews)4 h 30 minAmber Cove & Puerto PlataAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:10 pm, 3 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 20 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 4 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 10:50 am.
  4. 1:00 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 1:10 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 20 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 4 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 1:10 pm — 2 h 20 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 2:10 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

This exhilarating half-day tour combines a visit to the charming Monkey Home with the natural beauty of the Damajagua Waterfalls. Hike through lush jungles, enjoy thrilling water slides, and jump into crystal-clear pools. Interact with friendly squirrel monkeys and learn about local flora. This tour is perfect for families and adventure seekers alike, ensuring an unforgettable experience in Puerto Plata.

- Duration: Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes

- Includes life jackets, helmets, and bottled water

- Convenient pickup from Amber Cove, Taino Bay, and local hotels

- Maximum group size of 50 for a more personalized experience

Max 50 per group English, French, Spanish

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Round-trip transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle from the cruise port.
  • Safety equipment provided for the Damajagua Waterfalls, including helmet and life jacket.

Not included

  • Meals

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Amber Cove Excursions
    Travelers will visit the Damajagua Waterfalls, walking along natural trails surrounded by tropical vegetation and enjoying the river pools and scenery. Depending on conditions and group level, there may be opportunities to swim and slide through some of the waterfalls.
    1 h 30 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Monkey Home Puerto Plata
    Travelers will stop at a designated area to observe monkeys from a distance in a natural environment. This is a visual experience only, with no physical contact or interaction with the animals. At this location, travelers can also enjoy a small tasting of local products such as chocolate, coffee, and mamajuana, and see different tropical fruit trees growing in the area.
    35 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. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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

Traveler reviews

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Operated by CR Top Excursions. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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