Holland America Line · 1 call ahead, through June 2027
Nieuw Amsterdam Amber Cove Excursions
Nieuw Amsterdam is due at Amber Cove on Thursday, December 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM: its only call on the official port schedule from November 2026 to June 2027. See the three excursions we’d book for that port day, with guaranteed pickup in the terminal lobby.
- In port
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Time in port
- 9 hours
- Guests
- ~2,106
Nieuw Amsterdam at Amber Cove: every date through June 2027
Nieuw Amsterdam is due at Amber Cove once through June 2027, the last month of the official port schedule we have so far. Times are local (UTC−4), and each date links to its top 3 excursions, the weather to expect and our lobby pickup details.
- Nov 2026
No calls
- Dec 2026
- Jan 2027
No calls
- Feb 2027
No calls
- Mar 2027
No calls
- Apr 2027
No calls
- May 2027
No calls
- Jun 2027
No calls
December 2026
All ships in December 2026-
Thursday, December 24 Departed
Top 3 tours for Nieuw Amsterdam & Sky Princess on Dec 24, 2026- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (9 hours in port) 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Amber Cove & Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
Also in port: Sky Princess
Our top 3 for this day
The best Amber Cove excursions for Nieuw Amsterdam guests
These are the excursions that make our top 3 most often on Nieuw Amsterdam days. We meet you in the terminal lobby about 30 minutes after the ship docks and plan your return about an hour before all-aboard.
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Best for culture & history
Puerto Plata City Tour
Fortaleza San Felipe, the Malecón, Umbrella Street, Pink Street, a chocolate factory and the cathedral, with only light walking.
- From
- $44.55per guest
- Duration
- About 4 hours
- Ages
- All ages
- From the pier
- 18 min
In our top 3 on 1 of 1 Nieuw Amsterdam day, first pick on 1.
See the tour & book -
Best overall
Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch
Slide, jump and swim through the seven Damajagua waterfalls, then sit down to a Dominican lunch.
- From
- $49per guest
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Ages
- 7+
- From the pier
- 31 min
In our top 3 on 1 of 1 Nieuw Amsterdam day.
See the tour & book -
Best for families · all ages
Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds
Feed squirrel monkeys, walk through a butterfly garden and hand-feed colorful birds at an easy pace.
- From
- $57.99per guest
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Ages
- All ages
- From the pier
- 18 min
In our top 3 on 1 of 1 Nieuw Amsterdam day.
See the tour & book
Every excursion for Nieuw Amsterdam’s time in port
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| Excursion | From | Duration | Ages | Fits Nieuw Amsterdam’s port time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Plata City Tour 18 min from the pier · Easy | $44.55per guest | About 4 hours | All ages | Fits |
| Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging | $49per guest | 3 hours | 7+ | Fits |
| Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds 18 min from the pier · Easy | $57.99per guest | 3 hours | All ages | Fits |
| Damajagua Waterfalls 31 min from the pier · Challenging | $39per guest | 3 hours | 7+ | Fits |
| Monkey Home Adventure 18 min from the pier · Easy | $60per guest | 3 hours | All ages | Fits |
| Double Buggy Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate | $50per person · 2 sharing | 3 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| Single Buggy Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate | $95per buggy · 1 rider | 2 hours 30 minutes | 8+ | Fits |
| Double ATV Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate | $45per person · 2 sharing | 2 hours 30 minutes | 8+ | Fits |
| Single ATV Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate | $85per ATV · 1 rider | 3 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| 7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer) 31 min from the pier · Challenging | $110per guest | 4 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| Damajagua + Zip Line + Buggy 31 min from the pier · Challenging | $149per guest | 5 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| Damajagua + Buggy + Dominican Food 31 min from the pier · Challenging | $110per guest | 5 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| Damajagua + Monkey Park + Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging | $99per guest | About 4 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| City Tour + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate | $75per person · 2 per buggy | About 6 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| City Tour + Double ATV 18 min from the pier · Moderate | $75per person · 2 per ATV | About 6 hours | 8+ | Fits |
| Monkey Home + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate | $107per person · 2 per buggy | About 5 hours | 6+ | Fits |
About Nieuw Amsterdam
Nieuw Amsterdam is a Holland America Line ship of the Signature class, sailing since 2010.
- Cruise line
- Holland America Line
- Ship class
- Signature class
- In service since
- 2010
- Gross tonnage
- 86,700
- Guests (double occupancy)
- 2,106
- Crew
- 929
- Length
- 285 m (935 ft)
Onboard highlights
- Morimoto By Sea restaurant and sushi bar from chef Masaharu Morimoto
- Live music at Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard sing-alongs
- Lido Pool under a retractable glass roof
- Tamarind Pan-Asian restaurant and Pinnacle Grill steakhouse
Nieuw Amsterdam at Amber Cove: FAQs
When is Nieuw Amsterdam in Amber Cove?
Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled at Amber Cove once in the port schedule we have, from November 2026 to June 2027: Dec 24, 2026.
What time does Nieuw Amsterdam dock at Amber Cove?
Nieuw Amsterdam is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (UTC−4), which gives you 9 hours in port. All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before departure, so confirm it in your cruise app.
What are the best Amber Cove excursions for Nieuw Amsterdam guests?
Our top 3 for Nieuw Amsterdam’s call is Puerto Plata City Tour, Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch and Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds. All 16 of our excursions fit Nieuw Amsterdam’s time in port.
Where do Nieuw Amsterdam guests meet the guide?
Inside the Amber Cove cruise terminal lobby. Pickup there is guaranteed on every excursion, 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 I have to book Amber Cove excursions through Holland America?
No. You can book through Holland America or directly with a local operator like us. We plan every tour to have you back at the pier about an hour before all-aboard.
What if Nieuw Amsterdam 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.
Other Holland America ships at Amber Cove
Plan your Nieuw Amsterdam port day
Compare excursions by activity and read our guides to the terminal before your ship arrives.
Excursions & planning
- Amber Cove excursions for Holland America shipsEvery Holland America ship and date at Amber Cove, with the top 3 tours for each day.
- Amber Cove cruise ship scheduleFind your ship’s day: port hours, weather and the top 3 tours for it.
- Puerto Plata city tourFortaleza San Felipe, Pink Street, Umbrella Street and a chocolate factory.
- The 10 best Amber Cove excursionsRanked with prices, durations and drive times from the pier.
Port-day guides
Which Cruise Ships Go to Amber Cove? Lines, Ships & Terminal TipsSee which cruise lines and example ships visit Amber Cove, why Puerto Plata listings can be confusing, and how to confirm your own cruise terminal.- Amber Cove Cruise Port: Complete Guide for 2027Amber Cove cruise port guide: ships dock at the pier, the complex has a pool, bars and shops, and tours meet you in the terminal lobby.
What Is Pink Street in Puerto Plata? A Guide to Paseo de Doña BlancaLearn what Puerto Plata's Pink Street is, how it differs from Umbrella Street, and how to include both in an Amber Cove city visit.
Ship times: official Amber Cove port schedule, checked November 3, 2026; times are local (UTC−4) and can change. Itineraries: the cruise line’s published sailings, where we found them. Prices are our current direct-booking rates in US dollars.