Amber Cove Puerto Plata Highlights and Blue JackTar Beach Resort Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned round-trip transportation from your Amber Cove cruise terminal in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (van or minibus according to the number of participants)!
  
• City sightseeing highlights - Fort San Felipe, Malecon - Neptune Statue, and Independencia Park!
  
• Beach time at the famous Blue JackTar Hotel on Playa Dorada - Golden Beach!
  
• Welcome Rum Punch at Blue JackTar Hotel!
  
• Lounge chairs, Umbrellas (First-come-first-serve), and use of facilities!
  
• Free WiFi at the Blue JackTar Hotel!
• Rum punch is available in the vehicle until depleted!

Discover what the lovely city of Puerto Plata has to offer. Learn some history while visiting the Fort San Felipe, the Neptune Statue, and the Parque Independencia. Then relax at the famous "Golden Beach" and enjoy the facilities of the Hotel Blue Jack Tar!

This Amber Cove Sightseeing and Beach Excursion starts at the cruise center's main gate in Amber Cove. Your local Dominican Republic shore excursion guide will be waiting for you and will then show you to your comfortable air-conditioned transportation. Your first photo stop will be at Fort San Felipe, which is also known as El Morro de San Felipe. Commissioned by King Felipe II of Spain in 1564 it wasn't completed until 1577. Its strategic location helped to guard the entrance to the city's seaport for hundreds of years.

Next, you'll stop for views and photos of the famed Neptune Statue which is situated on a small island just off the coast. Although quite impressive now, this statue has seen its share of woes. The 22 ft. bronze sculpture has been hacked for valuable metal, toppled over several times, and finally hacked to bits. However, the Islanders have a true love for their guardian of the sea and it was returned to its full glory and now, with the support of 3 cables, once again rules the sea.

Your next sightseeing excursion stop will be at the Parque Independencia, which is the center of town. With churches, gazebos, scattered benches, and local music often playing, it is a true taste of Puerto Plata.

Finally, you will be taken to Playa Dorado, known as the "Golden Beach" of Puerto Plata, which is located near the famous Hotel Blue JackTar, where a welcome drink awaits you. The ambiance is strictly tropical and friendly and boasts lovely beaches and surroundings. Take a stroll, take a dip, it's your choice.  

Your guide, as always, will inform you of the beach and resort activities available to you. You are welcome to purchase food and drinks from the hotel bar. You may use the lounge chair and other use of facilities including complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. 

After a great sightseeing excursion and beach resort day pass in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic you will be returned to your Amber Cove Puerto Plata cruise ship terminal!

What is included?

• Air-conditioned round-trip transportation from your Amber Cove cruise terminal in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (van or minibus according to the number of participants).
• City sightseeing excursion highlights - Fort San Felipe, Malecon - Neptune Statue, and Independencia Park.
  
• Beach time at Blue JackTar Hotel on Playa Dorada.
  
• Welcome Rum Punch at Blue JackTar Hotel.
  
• Lounge chairs, Umbrellas (First-come-first-serve), and use of facilities.
  
• Rum punch is available in the vehicle until depleted.

• Restaurant and bar.
  
• Other activities or rentals are available at the beach or beach resort.

Excursion Notes

• We suggest bringing along sun protection, a swimsuit, a change of clothes, towels, a camera, cash for balance payment and to purchase food, drinks, tips, shopping items, etc.
  
• Please consider if part of your group are no-show the local vendor may still charge you for them.

Where we meet

For this Amber Cove Puerto Plata Highlights Blue and Jack Tar Beach Resort Excursion, you will meet right outside your Amber Cove Puerto Plata cruise ship pier in the Dominican Republic. All the necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to participate is 4 years old.
• The minimum age for alcohol consumption is 18 years old. 
• Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
• Guests must fit comfortably in one seat only on the bus/van.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• All participants must be able to stand and walk completely unassisted and be able to navigate narrow streets; uneven terrain declines/inclines and sandy areas.
  

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.