Amber Cove · Friday, April 2, 2027

Top 3 Amber Cove Tours for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia

Carnival Horizon and MSC Meraviglia are both at Amber Cove on Friday, April 2, 2027: Carnival Horizon from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and MSC Meraviglia from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the three excursions we’d book for this port day, with guaranteed pickup in the Amber Cove terminal lobby, drive times from the pier, minimum ages and the weather to expect.

Carnival Horizon guests: available All 16 of our excursions are open. Book online until 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 1.

MSC Meraviglia guests: available All 16 of our excursions are open. Book online until 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 1.

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The Carnival Horizon cruise ship, with its navy-blue bow and red, white and blue whale-tail funnel, is docked at Amber Cove under a partly cloudy sky, seen across calm turquoise water from a rocky shore.
Carnival Horizon Carnival Cruise Line · 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Photo: 787will · CC BY-SA 4.0
The white MSC Meraviglia cruise ship docked in Malta's Grand Harbour under a clear blue sky, with a red navigation buoy in the foreground.
MSC Meraviglia MSC Cruises · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM Photo: Estormiz · CC0
Carnival Horizon
8:00 AM–4:00 PM · all aboard ~3:30 PM
MSC Meraviglia
8:00 AM–6:00 PM · all aboard ~5:30 PM
Pickup
Guaranteed in the terminal lobby
Ships in port
2 · Busy day: book early
Chance of rain
31% on a typical April 2

Your Friday port day at a glance

Port day timeline for each ship at Amber Cove on Friday, April 2, 2027
Ship Docks Meet your guide Excursion window All aboard Departs
Carnival HorizonCarnival Cruise Line 8:00 AM ~8:30 AM in the lobby 8:30 AM–2:30 PM6 hours ~3:30 PM 4:00 PM
MSC MeravigliaMSC Cruises 8:00 AM ~8:30 AM in the lobby 8:30 AM–4:30 PM8 hours ~5:30 PM 6:00 PM

Carnival Horizon and MSC Meraviglia are both in port. Together they carry about 8,460 guests at double occupancy, so it’s a busy day: book your excursion early. All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before departure; check your cruise line’s app.

Heads-up: Some cruise itineraries list this call as 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We use the official Amber Cove port schedule; confirm the time in your cruise line’s app.

Top 3 Amber Cove tours for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia on April 2

Chosen to suit guests of both ships, their time in port and the weather April 2 usually brings. Each tour has a booking button for each ship, with its arrival time already filled in.

Best overall

1. Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch

Slide, jump and swim through the seven Damajagua waterfalls, then sit down to a Dominican lunch.

Price
From $49 per guest
Duration
3 hours
Pickup
Amber Cove lobby Guaranteed
Drive from the pier
31 min 23.8 km (14.8 mi)
Minimum age
7+
Back at the terminal
~11:30 AM Carnival Horizon all aboard ~3:30 PM · MSC Meraviglia all aboard ~5:30 PM

Why it’s a top pick for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia on April 2

Leave the lobby around 8:30 AM and you’re back at Amber Cove around 11:30 AM, about 4 hours before all-aboard. Rain falls on 31% of days around April 2; showers don’t stop it, and guides check the river after heavy rain. Ages 7+.

  • Dry: Great
  • Showers: Great
  • Rainy: Depends
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Each button opens the booking form with that ship, Apr 2, 2027 and its arrival time already filled in.

Route to 27 Charcos de Damajagua

Amber Cove Cruise Terminal → 27 Charcos de Damajagua: 31 min · 23.8 km (14.8 mi)

Fastest driving route on Google Maps as of November 1, 2026. Tour vans may take longer in traffic. Open in Google Maps

Best for families · all ages

2. Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds

Feed squirrel monkeys, walk through a butterfly garden and hand-feed colorful birds at an easy pace.

Price
From $57.99 per guest
Duration
3 hours
Pickup
Amber Cove lobby Guaranteed
Drive from the pier
18 min 16.3 km (10.1 mi)
Minimum age
All ages Kid friendly
Back at the terminal
~11:30 AM Carnival Horizon all aboard ~3:30 PM · MSC Meraviglia all aboard ~5:30 PM

Why it’s a top pick for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia on April 2

Leave the lobby around 8:30 AM and you’re back at Amber Cove around 11:30 AM, about 4 hours before all-aboard. Rain falls on 31% of days around April 2, and this one runs rain or shine. Good for all ages.

  • Dry: Good
  • Showers: Great
  • Rainy: Great
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Route to Monkey Home Puerto Plata

Amber Cove Cruise Terminal → Monkey Home Puerto Plata: 18 min · 16.3 km (10.1 mi)

Fastest driving route on Google Maps as of November 1, 2026. Tour vans may take longer in traffic. Open in Google Maps

Best for culture & history

3. Puerto Plata City Tour

Fortaleza San Felipe, the Malecón, Umbrella Street, Pink Street, a chocolate factory and the cathedral, with only light walking.

Price
From $44.55 per guest
Duration
About 4 hours
Pickup
Amber Cove lobby Guaranteed
Drive from the pier
18 min 12.5 km (7.8 mi)
Minimum age
All ages Kid friendly
Back at the terminal
~12:30 PM Carnival Horizon all aboard ~3:30 PM · MSC Meraviglia all aboard ~5:30 PM

Why it’s a top pick for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia on April 2

Leave the lobby around 8:30 AM and you’re back at Amber Cove around 12:30 PM, about 3 hours before all-aboard. Rain falls on 31% of days around April 2; it’s at its best on a dry day, so watch the forecast below. Good for all ages.

  • Dry: Great
  • Showers: Good
  • Rainy: Depends
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Each button opens the booking form with that ship, Apr 2, 2027 and its arrival time already filled in.

Route to Fortaleza San Felipe, Puerto Plata

Amber Cove Cruise Terminal → Fortaleza San Felipe, Puerto Plata: 18 min · 12.5 km (7.8 mi)

Fastest driving route on Google Maps as of November 1, 2026. Tour vans may take longer in traffic. Open in Google Maps

Weather in Amber Cove on Friday, April 2

Around April 2, rain falls on about 3 in 10 days in Puerto Plata, and about 1 in 10 are properly rainy (10 mm or more). When it does rain, the day’s total is typically around 7 mm. Use the live forecast to pick the right plan below.

Live forecast · Amber Cove

Forecast for April 2

The live forecast shows up here about nine days ahead, from March 24. Until then, plan with the typical weather for this date.

Forecast data from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes. Forecasts more than three days out can still change.

Typical weather around April 2

Chance of rain (1 mm+)
31%
Rainy day (10 mm+)
12%
Heavy rain (25 mm+)
7%
Average high
30 °C (86 °F)
Average low
20 °C (68 °F)

Source: NOAA daily records from the Puerto Plata airport weather station, 1996–2024, using every day within a week of April 2 (364 days).

Best excursions for each kind of weather

Rain or shine, there’s a good tour for your day. Once the forecast is in, the plan that matches it is highlighted.

Dry day

Less than 1 mm of rain between 8 AM and 8 PM

Dry weather is made for sightseeing and the zip line, and the waterfall pools are at their most turquoise.

  1. Puerto Plata City Tour Great pick From $44.55 All ages Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  2. 7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer) Great pick From $110 Ages 8+ Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  3. Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch Great pick From $49 Ages 7+ Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  4. Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds Runs as normal From $57.99 All ages Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia

Passing showers

1–10 mm of rain between 8 AM and 8 PM

Showers on the north coast are usually short. Pick a tour where getting wet or muddy is part of the plan.

  1. Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch Great pick From $49 Ages 7+ You get wet in the canyon anyway, so a passing shower changes little. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  2. Double Buggy Adventure Great pick From $50 Ages 8+ Rain means more mud, which is half the fun. You will get dirty either way. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  3. Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds Great pick From $57.99 All ages Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  4. Double ATV Adventure Great pick From $45 Ages 8+ Rain means more mud, which is half the fun. You will get dirty either way. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia

Rainy day

10 mm of rain or more between 8 AM and 8 PM

Go for the buggy and the monkeys and butterflies. Damajagua depends on how much it rains: guides check the river that morning.

  1. Double Buggy Adventure Great pick From $50 Ages 8+ Rain means more mud, which is half the fun. You will get dirty either way. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  2. Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds Great pick From $57.99 All ages An easy, short-drive visit that still works when it rains. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  3. Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch Depends on the rain From $49 Ages 7+ Runs in light rain. After heavy rain, guides can close the falls until the river is safe; then we offer another tour or a full refund. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
  4. Double ATV Adventure Great pick From $45 Ages 8+ Rain means more mud, which is half the fun. You will get dirty either way. Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia

Guaranteed pickup

We meet you inside the Amber Cove terminal lobby

1. Before your port day

We email your exact meeting point in the lobby, your driver’s ID badge photo and a contact number.

2. About 30 minutes after docking

Walk off your ship and into the terminal lobby, where your guide is waiting. If the ship runs late, we adjust to its real arrival.

3. Back before all-aboard

Round-trip transportation is included, and we plan every tour to bring you back to Amber Cove well before your ship’s all-aboard time.

  • Teco Beach (buggy & ATV) 10 min · 5.7 km (3.5 mi)
  • Monkey Home 18 min · 16.3 km (10.1 mi)
  • Downtown Puerto Plata 18 min · 12.5 km (7.8 mi)
  • Damajagua waterfalls 31 min · 23.8 km (14.8 mi)

About Carnival Horizon

The Carnival Horizon cruise ship, with its navy-blue bow and red, white and blue whale-tail funnel, is docked at Amber Cove under a partly cloudy sky, seen across calm turquoise water from a rocky shore.
Carnival Horizon in Amber Cove. Photo: 787will, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; cropped.

Carnival Horizon is a Carnival Cruise Line ship of the Vista class, sailing since 2018.

In port
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Ship class
Vista class
In service since
2018
Gross tonnage
133,500
Guests (double occupancy)
3,960
Crew
1,450
Length
323.6 m (1,062 ft)

Onboard highlights

  • IMAX theater for big-screen films on board
  • SkyRide, a pedal-powered bike track suspended high above the deck
  • Dr. Seuss WaterWorks, an onboard water park
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse, with beer brewed on board

This sailing: 8-night Southern Caribbean from Miami, Florida

  1. Miami, Florida
  2. Oranjestad, Aruba
  3. Willemstad, Curacao
  4. Amber Cove
  5. Miami, Florida

Arrives from Willemstad, Curacao. Next stop after Amber Cove: Miami, Florida.

Itinerary source: cruisetimetables.com. Check your booking for your exact ports.

All of its dates are on our Carnival Horizon Amber Cove excursions page. See Carnival Horizon on the Carnival Cruise Line website.

About MSC Meraviglia

The white MSC Meraviglia cruise ship docked in Malta's Grand Harbour under a clear blue sky, with a red navigation buoy in the foreground.
MSC Meraviglia in Valletta, Malta. Photo: Estormiz, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

MSC Meraviglia is a MSC Cruises ship of the Meraviglia class, sailing since 2017.

In port
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Cruise line
MSC Cruises
Ship class
Meraviglia class
In service since
2017
Gross tonnage
171,598
Guests (double occupancy)
4,488
Crew
1,536
Length
315.8 m (1,036 ft)

Onboard highlights

  • Galleria Meraviglia promenade under an 80-meter LED ceiling
  • Himalayan Bridge, a rope bridge high above the top deck
  • MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites with private whirlpool terraces

This sailing: 8-night Eastern Caribbean from Miami, Florida

  1. Miami, Florida
  2. Philipsburg, St. Maarten
  3. Basseterre, St. Kitts
  4. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
  5. Amber Cove
  6. Miami, Florida

Arrives from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Next stop after Amber Cove: Miami, Florida.

Itinerary source: cruisetimetables.com. Check your booking for your exact ports.

All of its dates are on our MSC Meraviglia Amber Cove excursions page. See MSC Meraviglia on the MSC Cruises website.

Every excursion for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia on April 2

“Back by” assumes you meet your guide about 30 minutes after your ship docks. Every tour includes round-trip transportation and pickup in the Amber Cove terminal lobby.

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Excursions for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia at Amber Cove on Friday, April 2, 2027, with price, duration, return time, minimum age and weather fit
Excursion From Duration Back by · Carnival HorizonBack by · MSC Meraviglia Ages If it rains Book
Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $49per guest 3 hours ~11:30 AM ~11:30 AM 7+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Damajagua Waterfalls 31 min from the pier · Challenging $39per guest 3 hours ~11:30 AM ~11:30 AM 7+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds 18 min from the pier · Easy $57.99per guest 3 hours ~11:30 AM ~11:30 AM All ages Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Monkey Home Adventure 18 min from the pier · Easy $60per guest 3 hours ~11:30 AM ~11:30 AM All ages Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Double Buggy Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate $50per person · 2 sharing 3 hours ~11:30 AM ~11:30 AM 8+ Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Single Buggy Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate $95per buggy · 1 rider 2 hours 30 minutes ~11:00 AM ~11:00 AM 8+ Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Double ATV Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate $45per person · 2 sharing 2 hours 30 minutes ~11:00 AM ~11:00 AM 8+ Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Single ATV Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate $85per ATV · 1 rider 3 hours ~11:30 AM ~11:30 AM 8+ Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Puerto Plata City Tour 18 min from the pier · Easy $44.55per guest About 4 hours ~12:30 PM ~12:30 PM All ages Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer) 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 4 hours ~12:30 PM ~12:30 PM 8+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Damajagua + Zip Line + Buggy 31 min from the pier · Challenging $149per guest 5 hours ~1:30 PM ~1:30 PM 8+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Damajagua + Buggy + Dominican Food 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 5 hours ~1:30 PM ~1:30 PM 8+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Damajagua + Monkey Park + Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $99per guest About 4 hours ~12:30 PM ~12:30 PM 8+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
City Tour + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate $75per person · 2 per buggy About 6 hours ~2:30 PM ~2:30 PM 8+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
City Tour + Double ATV 18 min from the pier · Moderate $75per person · 2 per ATV About 6 hours ~2:30 PM ~2:30 PM 8+ Depends on the rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia
Monkey Home + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate $107per person · 2 per buggy About 5 hours ~1:30 PM ~1:30 PM 6+ Great in rain Book · Carnival HorizonBook · MSC Meraviglia

Traveling with kids? Minimum ages

All ages

Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds, Monkey Home Adventure, Puerto Plata City Tour. On Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds, kids 3–11 pay US$39 and infants 0–2 go free.

6+

Monkey Home + Double Buggy. Feed the squirrel monkeys, then share a double buggy on muddy country trails.

7+

Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch, Damajagua Waterfalls. Kids swim, slide and jump with a helmet and life jacket, always with a guide.

8+

Buggy and ATV rides, plus these combos with Damajagua, a buggy or an ATV: 7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer), Damajagua + Zip Line + Buggy, Damajagua + Buggy + Dominican Food, Damajagua + Monkey Park + Lunch, City Tour + Double Buggy, City Tour + Double ATV.

The rule for combos: when a combo includes Damajagua, a buggy or an ATV, the buggy and ATV minimum age of 8 applies to the whole tour. The one exception is Monkey Home + Double Buggy, which starts at age 6.

Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia at Amber Cove: FAQs

What time do Carnival Horizon and MSC Meraviglia arrive in Amber Cove on April 2, 2027?

Carnival Horizon is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and MSC Meraviglia is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (UTC−4) on Friday, April 2, 2027, according to the official Amber Cove port schedule (checked November 4, 2026). Some cruise itineraries list this call as 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We use the official Amber Cove port schedule; confirm the time in your cruise line’s app.

How much time will I have in port?

Carnival Horizon: 8 hours, with all-aboard around 3:30 PM; MSC Meraviglia: 10 hours, with all-aboard around 5:30 PM. All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before departure, so plan to be back at the pier about an hour before it. Every excursion we offer fits both port days.

Where do we meet our guide at Amber Cove?

Inside the Amber Cove cruise terminal lobby. Pickup there is guaranteed on every excursion on this page, and the return trip brings you back to the same terminal. Before your port day we email your exact meeting point, your driver’s ID badge photo and a contact number.

Do you have availability on April 2, 2027?

Yes, for guests of both ships. Carnival Horizon guests can book online until 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 1; MSC Meraviglia guests can book online until 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 1 (12 hours before each ship docks). Groups of 6 or more get 5% off automatically (10% off for 11 or more), and you can reserve with a 30% deposit.

Which excursions are best for kids on April 2?

For any age: Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds, Monkey Home Adventure, Puerto Plata City Tour. Kids 3–11 pay US$39 on Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds, and infants go free. From age 6: Monkey Home + Double Buggy. From age 7: Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch, Damajagua Waterfalls. From age 8: the other buggy and ATV rides and combos that include Damajagua, a buggy or an ATV.

What is the minimum age for Damajagua, buggies and ATVs?

Damajagua: 7 years. Buggy and ATV tours: 8 years. Any combo that includes Damajagua, a buggy or an ATV follows the buggy and ATV minimum of 8, except Monkey Home + Double Buggy, which starts at 6. The city tour and the monkey tours are open to all ages.

What if it rains on April 2?

Around April 2, rain (1 mm or more) falls on 31% of days and a properly rainy day (10 mm or more) on 12%, based on NOAA records for Puerto Plata. Buggy, ATV and the monkey and butterfly tours run rain or shine. Damajagua runs in showers, but guides can close the falls after heavy rain; if a tour can’t run for weather or safety reasons, we offer another tour or a full refund.

How busy is Amber Cove on April 2?

Carnival Horizon and MSC Meraviglia are both in port. Together they carry about 8,460 guests at double occupancy, so it’s a busy day: book your excursion early.

What happens if my ship is late or skips Amber Cove?

We adjust your tour to the ship’s actual arrival, so let us know as soon as the cruise line announces a delay. If your ship was scheduled to dock at Amber Cove but doesn’t, you get a full refund.

Can I cancel my excursion?

Yes. Cancel at least 25 hours before the scheduled start of your excursion for a full refund.

Plan the rest of your port day

More ways to get ready for Carnival Horizon & MSC Meraviglia at Amber Cove: compare excursions by activity and read our travel guides.

Port-day guides

Ready for your Friday at Amber Cove?

Start with our #1 pick, Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch, or ask our local team which tour fits your group.

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Free cancellation up to 25 hours before your tour · 5% off groups of 6+, 10% off 11+ · Reserve with a 30% deposit

Ship times: official Amber Cove port schedule, checked November 4, 2026; times are local (UTC−4) and can change. Typical weather: NOAA daily records for Puerto Plata. Live forecast: MET Norway. Drive times: Google Maps’ fastest route from the Amber Cove terminal. Prices are our current direct-booking rates in US dollars.