Shore excursions for cruise passengers
Docking at Taino Bay in Puerto Plata? Choose from 16 guided excursions: the city tour, the Damajagua waterfalls, ATV and buggy rides and monkey visits. Every one includes round-trip transportation, and your driver meets you inside the port.
All 16 excursions leave from inside the Taino Bay port. We grouped them by how far they take you from the pier, closest first, so you can match one to the hours your ship is in port.
Downtown Puerto Plata is 5 minutes (1.7 km (1.1 mi)) from the Taino Bay port, so the city tour spends more of your day sightseeing and less on the road. The combos add a guided ATV or buggy ride.
About 4 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Discover Puerto Plata’s history, colors and local flavors on a guided city tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $44.55USD · per guest
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Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Pair Puerto Plata’s historic center and waterfront with a guided off-road ride in a two-seat buggy. US$75 per person, two sharing.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $75USD · per person · 2 per buggy
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Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Combine Puerto Plata’s landmark city tour with a guided double ATV ride through the Maimón countryside. US$75 per person, two sharing.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $75USD · per person · 2 per ATV
Book nowThe trails run through the Maimón countryside. From Taino Bay it is about 17 minutes (14.6 km (9.1 mi)) to Playa Teco, the beach stop on these rides, a little farther than the 10 minutes from Amber Cove.
2 hours 30 minutes 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Share a double ATV through Maimón’s backroads, streams and muddy trails, with Dominican tastings and a beach stop near Amber Cove.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $45USD · per person · 2 sharing
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3 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
A single-rider ATV adventure for Amber Cove cruise guests, combining trail riding, Dominican culture and a refreshing beach stop.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $85USD · per ATV · 1 rider
Book now 3 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Share a two-seat buggy through Puerto Plata’s muddy trails and countryside, with Dominican tastings and a quick swim at Teco Beach.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $50USD · per person · 2 sharing
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2 hours 30 minutes 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Drive your own single-rider buggy through Puerto Plata’s off-road trails, countryside and streams on an energetic shore excursion from Amber Cove or Taino Bay.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $95USD · per buggy · 1 rider
Book nowMonkey Home is 24 minutes (25.3 km (15.7 mi)) from Taino Bay. Feed squirrel monkeys, add a butterfly garden and tropical birds, or pair the visit with a double buggy ride. The visit on its own is an easy outing for families.
3 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Meet friendly squirrel monkeys in a natural sanctuary, learn about their care and habitat, and explore scenic eco-friendly trails.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $60USD · per guest
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3 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Meet friendly squirrel monkeys and explore colorful butterfly and tropical bird habitats on a family-friendly Puerto Plata excursion.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $57.99USD · per guest
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Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Meet friendly squirrel monkeys at Monkey Home, then share a double buggy on Puerto Plata’s muddy country trails. US$107 per person, two guests per buggy.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $107USD · per person · 2 per buggy
Book nowThe Damajagua waterfalls, also called the 27 Charcos, are 38 minutes (32.8 km (20.4 mi)) from Taino Bay, about 7 minutes farther than from Amber Cove. They are our longest drive, so they suit a long day in port.
4 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
A cruise-day combo of zip lining, seven Damajagua waterfalls and a Dominican buffet lunch, with private transportation from Amber Cove.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $110USD · per guest
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5 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Make the most of your Puerto Plata port day with an adrenaline-packed combination of Damajagua waterfalls, zip line and buggy trails.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $149USD · per guest
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5 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Pair the natural slides and pools of Damajagua with a two-seat buggy adventure and a traditional Dominican meal.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $110USD · per guest
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3 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Seven Damajagua waterfalls with transportation, guide and gear. Lunch not included.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $39USD · per guest
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3 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Climb, slide and swim the seven Damajagua waterfalls, a 31-minute drive from Amber Cove, with round-trip transportation and a Dominican lunch included.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $49USD · per guest
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About 4 hours 5% OFF 6+10% OFF 11+ Taino Bay · Cruise friendly
Combine seven Damajagua waterfalls, an interactive Monkey Park visit and a Dominican lunch in one cruise-friendly adventure lasting about four hours.
Pickup inside the ports included
From $99USD · per guest
Book nowDrive times from the Taino Bay port on Google Maps’ fastest route, checked on November 1, 2026. Tour vans can take longer in traffic.
| Destination | From Taino Bay | From Amber Cove | Excursions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Puerto PlataFortaleza San Felipe | 5 min1.7 km (1.1 mi) | 18 min12.5 km (7.8 mi) | City tours |
| Playa Teco, MaimónBeach stop on the ATV and buggy rides | 17 min14.6 km (9.1 mi) | 10 min5.7 km (3.5 mi) | ATV and buggy rides |
| Monkey HomeImbert–Luperón road | 24 min25.3 km (15.7 mi) | 18 min16.3 km (10.1 mi) | Monkey Home visits |
| Damajagua waterfalls27 Charcos, Imbert | 38 min32.8 km (20.4 mi) | 31 min23.8 km (14.8 mi) | Waterfall tours |
Pick a date, enter your ship’s arrival time and the number of guests, then pay in full or reserve with a 30% deposit or just US$1 (non-refundable).
After your reservation is confirmed, we email the exact meeting point inside the port, a photo of your assigned driver’s ID badge and the driver’s contact number.
At Taino Bay, your driver meets you inside the port and your excursion starts from there.
We plan your return for at least 90 minutes before your ship’s departure, and the same transportation brings you back to the port.
Puerto Plata has two cruise ports, about 13 minutes (10.8 km (6.7 mi)) apart by road. Taino Bay is beside downtown Puerto Plata. Amber Cove is in Maimón Bay, outside the city, 18 minutes from downtown.
Many cruise listings only say “Puerto Plata”, so check your itinerary or booking to see which port your ship uses. We pick up inside both, and every excursion on this page is available from either one.
It depends on how long your ship is in port. The Puerto Plata city tour is the closest: downtown is 5 minutes from the pier. The Damajagua waterfalls are Puerto Plata’s signature excursion, but they are a 38-minute drive each way. Monkey Home and the ATV and buggy rides sit in between. Every excursion on this page leaves from inside the Taino Bay port.
Yes. Every excursion starts and ends inside the Taino Bay port, and we pick up inside Amber Cove too. After your reservation is confirmed, we email the exact meeting point, a photo of your assigned driver’s ID badge and the driver’s contact number.
About 5 minutes (1.7 km (1.1 mi)) by car to Fortaleza San Felipe, on Google Maps’ fastest route. From Amber Cove the same drive takes about 18 minutes, so the city tour from Taino Bay leaves more of your port day for sightseeing.
About 38 minutes (32.8 km (20.4 mi)) each way, roughly 7 minutes farther than from Amber Cove. The waterfall excursions suit a long day in port, and tour vans can take longer in traffic.
Prices start at $39 per person, and the combos with an ATV, buggy or zip line cost more. Every excursion includes round-trip transportation. Groups of 6 or more guests get 5% off automatically, and groups of 11 or more get 10% off.
No. They are two separate cruise ports in Puerto Plata, about 13 minutes (10.8 km (6.7 mi)) apart by road. Taino Bay is beside downtown Puerto Plata, while Amber Cove is in Maimón Bay, outside the city. Many cruise listings only say “Puerto Plata”, so check your itinerary to see which port your ship uses. We pick up inside both.
Both spellings refer to the same cruise port in Puerto Plata. The name honors the Taíno, the island’s indigenous people.
You can book up to 12 hours before your excursion, subject to availability. Choose your date, your ship’s arrival time and the number of guests on the tour page, then pay in full or reserve with a 30% deposit or just US$1 (non-refundable).
Cancel at least 25 hours before the scheduled start of your excursion for a full refund.
We plan your return for at least 90 minutes before your ship’s departure, and the same transportation takes you back to the port.
Compare more excursions, then read our guides to the ports and to Puerto Plata before you book.
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 to Expect When Visiting Puerto Plata: A First-Timer's GuideWhat to expect in Puerto Plata: warm weather, short showers, US dollars widely accepted, English in tourist areas and sights 10–31 minutes from port.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.Choose your tour, pick your date and pay securely with Stripe. Your driver meets you inside the port.
