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Sun Princess Amber Cove Excursions

Sun Princess is due at Amber Cove 8 times between Nov 27, 2026 and Mar 19, 2027, usually from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pick your date to see the three excursions we’d book for that exact port day, with guaranteed pickup in the terminal lobby.

Top 3 for Nov 27 All 8 dates Compare excursions
Usual hours
8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Time in port
8 hours
Guests
~4,300
The large white Sun Princess cruise ship, seen from above at its stern, docked at the port of Piraeus with red harbour boats alongside on a clear morning.
Sun Princess in Piraeus, Greece. Photo: Adamdl06204917, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

Sun Princess at Amber Cove: every date through June 2027

Sun Princess is due at Amber Cove 8 times 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
  3. Jan 2027
  4. Feb 2027
  5. Mar 2027
  6. Apr 2027

    No calls

  7. May 2027

    No calls

  8. Jun 2027

    No calls

November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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The best Amber Cove excursions for Sun Princess guests

These are the excursions that make our top 3 most often on Sun Princess 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 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 8 of 8 Sun Princess days, first pick on 6.

    See the tour & book

  • 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 8 of 8 Sun Princess days, first pick on 2.

    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 8 of 8 Sun Princess days.

    See the tour & book

Every excursion for Sun Princess’s time in port

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Our Amber Cove excursions with price, duration, minimum age and whether each fits Sun Princess’s time in port
Excursion From Duration Ages Fits Sun Princess’s port time
Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $49per guest 3 hours 7+ All 8 calls
Puerto Plata City Tour 18 min from the pier · Easy $44.55per guest About 4 hours All ages All 8 calls
Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds 18 min from the pier · Easy $57.99per guest 3 hours All ages All 8 calls
Damajagua Waterfalls 31 min from the pier · Challenging $39per guest 3 hours 7+ All 8 calls
Monkey Home Adventure 18 min from the pier · Easy $60per guest 3 hours All ages All 8 calls
Double Buggy Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate $50per person · 2 sharing 3 hours 8+ All 8 calls
Single Buggy Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate $95per buggy · 1 rider 2 hours 30 minutes 8+ All 8 calls
Double ATV Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate $45per person · 2 sharing 2 hours 30 minutes 8+ All 8 calls
Single ATV Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate $85per ATV · 1 rider 3 hours 8+ All 8 calls
7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer) 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 4 hours 8+ All 8 calls
Damajagua + Zip Line + Buggy 31 min from the pier · Challenging $149per guest 5 hours 8+ All 8 calls
Damajagua + Buggy + Dominican Food 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 5 hours 8+ All 8 calls
Damajagua + Monkey Park + Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $99per guest About 4 hours 8+ All 8 calls
City Tour + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate $75per person · 2 per buggy About 6 hours 8+ All 8 calls
City Tour + Double ATV 18 min from the pier · Moderate $75per person · 2 per ATV About 6 hours 8+ All 8 calls
Monkey Home + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate $107per person · 2 per buggy About 5 hours 6+ All 8 calls

About Sun Princess

Sun Princess is a Princess Cruises ship of the Sphere class, sailing since 2024.

Cruise line
Princess Cruises
Ship class
Sphere class
In service since
2024
Gross tonnage
177,882
Guests (double occupancy)
4,300
Crew
1,600
Length
345 m (1,132 ft)

Onboard highlights

  • First Princess ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)
  • The Dome: a glass-roofed entertainment space on the top deck
  • Glass-walled Piazza atrium with ocean views in every direction
  • The Arena, a theater that transforms for each production

See Sun Princess on the Princess Cruises website

Sun Princess at Amber Cove: FAQs

When is Sun Princess in Amber Cove?

Sun Princess is scheduled at Amber Cove 8 times in the port schedule we have, from November 2026 to June 2027: Nov 27, 2026, Dec 11, 2026, Jan 8, 2027, Jan 22, 2027, Feb 5, 2027, Feb 19, 2027, Mar 2, 2027 and Mar 19, 2027.

What time does Sun Princess dock at Amber Cove?

Most often from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (7 of 8 calls), local time (UTC−4). The earliest arrival is 8:00 AM and the latest departure 5:00 PM, so you get 8 hours in port depending on the date.

What are the best Amber Cove excursions for Sun Princess guests?

Our top 3 for Sun Princess days most often includes Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch, Puerto Plata City Tour and Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds. All 16 of our excursions fit Sun Princess’s time in port.

Where do Sun Princess 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 Princess?

No. You can book through Princess 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 Sun Princess 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 Princess ships at Amber Cove

Every Princess ship and date at Amber Cove

Plan your Sun Princess 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 4, 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.