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Seabourn Ovation Amber Cove Excursions

Seabourn Ovation is due at Amber Cove on Monday, November 16, 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
~600
The white Seabourn Ovation cruise ship sailing on deep blue sea off the Italian Riviera, with green hills and coastal towns behind.
Seabourn Ovation in Portofino, Italy. Photo: Quintin Soloviev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.

Seabourn Ovation at Amber Cove: every date through June 2027

Seabourn Ovation 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.

  1. Nov 2026
  2. Dec 2026

    No calls

  3. Jan 2027

    No calls

  4. Feb 2027

    No calls

  5. Mar 2027

    No calls

  6. Apr 2027

    No calls

  7. May 2027

    No calls

  8. Jun 2027

    No calls

The best Amber Cove excursions for Seabourn Ovation guests

These are the excursions that make our top 3 most often on Seabourn Ovation 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.

  • 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 Seabourn Ovation day, first pick on 1.

    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 Seabourn Ovation day.

    See the tour & book
  • Best private tour

    7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer)

    Zip-line over the treetops, swim through seven waterfalls and finish with a buffet lunch, in your own vehicle.

    From
    $110per guest
    Duration
    4 hours
    Ages
    8+
    From the pier
    31 min

    In our top 3 on 1 of 1 Seabourn Ovation day.

    See the tour & book

Every excursion for Seabourn Ovation’s time in port

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Our Amber Cove excursions with price, duration, minimum age and whether each fits Seabourn Ovation’s time in port
Excursion From Duration Ages Fits Seabourn Ovation’s port time
Puerto Plata City Tour 18 min from the pier · Easy $44.55per guest About 4 hours All ages Fits
Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds 18 min from the pier · Easy $57.99per guest 3 hours All ages Fits
7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer) 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 4 hours 8+ Fits
Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $49per guest 3 hours 7+ 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
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 Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn Ovation is a Seabourn ship of the Encore class, sailing since 2018.

Cruise line
Seabourn
Ship class
Encore class
In service since
2018
Gross tonnage
40,350
Guests (double occupancy)
600
Crew
330
Length
210 m (689 ft)

Onboard highlights

  • All-suite ship; every suite has a private veranda
  • The Grill by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller
  • The Retreat, a shaded lounge area with its own bar

See Seabourn Ovation on the Seabourn website

Seabourn Ovation at Amber Cove: FAQs

When is Seabourn Ovation in Amber Cove?

Seabourn Ovation is scheduled at Amber Cove once in the port schedule we have, from November 2026 to June 2027: Nov 16, 2026.

What time does Seabourn Ovation dock at Amber Cove?

Seabourn Ovation 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 Seabourn Ovation guests?

Our top 3 for Seabourn Ovation’s call is Puerto Plata City Tour, Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds and 7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer). All 16 of our excursions fit Seabourn Ovation’s time in port.

Where do Seabourn Ovation 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 Seabourn?

No. You can book through Seabourn 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 Seabourn Ovation 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.

Plan your Seabourn Ovation port day

Compare excursions by activity and read our guides to the terminal before your ship arrives.

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.