Amber Cove Shore Excursions 2026
Damajagua, Buggy Tours & Beach Day
for Puerto Plata cruise passengers

Amber Cove is the Carnival Corporation cruise terminal at Maimon Bay, about 10 minutes west of Puerto Plata, used by Carnival, Princess, and Holland America. Taino Bay is the newer terminal in downtown Puerto Plata, used mostly by Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Norwegian. Most shore excursions on this site work for both terminals with hotel-style pickup at the port entrance.

Damajagua waterfalls tours start from 45 to 65 USD per person. Buggy and ATV tours from 80 to 125 USD. Catamaran and snorkel tours from 65 to 85 USD. Compared to Carnival or Princess shore excursions, you typically save 30 to 60 USD per person booking through Viator partners directly.

Yes. Every shore excursion on this site is timed for a single cruise day in port, with operators who know the all-aboard windows for Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Tours typically end 60 to 120 minutes before ship departure to give you a buffer. Always confirm your ship departure time on your cruise card and double-check at booking.

Most shore excursions offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. If your ship is rerouted with very little notice, contact the operator directly through Viator and explain your situation. Itineraries that change due to weather are usually accommodated with a refund or reschedule.

Cruise line shore excursions are convenient and the ship will not leave without you. Independent operators on Viator are typically 30 to 60 USD cheaper per person, smaller groups, and same quality with the same end-time guarantees. The trade-off is you take on the responsibility of being back on time.

Yes. Both Amber Cove and Taino Bay have a designated meet-and-greet zone outside the terminal where independent shore excursion operators wait for guests. You walk off the ship, walk through the terminal, and the driver is holding a sign with the booking name. No taxi needed.

We recommend booking at least 24-48 hours in advance, especially during high season (December-March) when tours sell out quickly. Early morning slots are the first to go. Instant confirmation on all bookings.

Yes. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable. Check the specific tour for details.