Amber Cove Puerto Plata Highlights Sightseeing Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Amber Cove cruise terminal in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic!
  
• Air-conditioned shore excursion vehicles (van or minibus according to the number of participants)!
• Guided scenic and city sightseeing excursion!
  
• English-speaking, local certified Puerto Plata shore excursion guide!
  
• Restaurant and souvenir stores are available for purchase!
• Guests will visit Rum Factory, Amber Museum, Fort San Felipe, Central Plaza, Malecon, and Cigar Factory!
  
  

Come and discover the beauty of Puerto Plata with our excursion that includes the best this tropical city has to offer. Visit the Amber Museum, Fort San Felipe, Cigar and Rum factory, and more. This is truly the best of Puerto Plata!

This Amber Cove Sightseeing Excursion will take you to the famous "Christ the Redeemer" statue, then visit the famous Fort San Felipe. You will have the opportunity to stop at the Amber Museum as well as the central plaza where you'll find architecture influenced by the Victorian era and then enjoy some free time to take a stroll, visit the local shops, and maybe take some photos reminiscent of the postcards of yesterday.

Your excursion begins as soon as you walk through the main exit gate of the Amber Cove Cruise Terminal where your English-speaking shore excursion guide will be waiting for you. Once you have checked in, you will board your air-conditioned transportation. There is a scenic 20-minute ride to Puerto Plata City. Your transportation will either be a van or a minibus depending on the size of the group booked.

The first stop will be at the Brugal Rum Factory which produces 1.5 million liters of white and dark rum each year. Enjoy the narrated visit inside the factory and take a sip of the quality rum produced here. You will have the option to buy from a wide variety of rums. The distillery is closed during the weekends though.

Your next stop is just 10 minutes away, at Playa Dorada Beach where you will visit the Amber Museum. See the displays of amber pieces natural and hand-designed including some with enclosed fossils hundreds of years old. The building itself is a jewel, a nice example of Neoclassical architecture.

Next, you will make a 20-minute ride to Puerto Plata's oldest surviving building, Fort San Felipe. This fort was built in 1564 by the order of Philip II of Spain. Most of the city developed around the fort since protection was necessary against both French and English pirates that terrorized the local inhabitants. This fort was also declared a National Monument in 1980. Your experienced, English-speaking guide will provide a bit of history and local bits of information along the way.

Then you are off to Puerto Plata's central plaza, "Parque Independencia". Here is where you will see the charming restored, gingerbread houses and shops. After an orientation, you will enjoy free time to take a stroll through the plaza where you might see some of the staff dressed up in vintage clothing, visit the unique shops and boutiques, take some photos, and maybe stop for a cup of Dominican Republic's world-famous coffee at one of the cafes. Walk along the Malecon and enjoy the sea breeze.

You will close out your day with a visit to the cigar factory, where the local craftsmen produce the finest cigars. You can watch the process and buy cigars at discounted prices. Once your time is complete at the cigar factory, you will be returned to the Amber Cove cruise ship terminal.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Amber Cove cruise terminal in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
• Air-conditioned shore excursion vehicles (van or minibus according to the number of participants).
• Guided scenic and city sightseeing.
• English-speaking, local certified Puerto Plata shore excursion guide.
• Restaurant and souvenir stores are available for purchase.
• Guests will visit Rum Factory, Amber Museum, Fort San Felipe, Central Plaza, Malecon, and Cigar Factory.

Excursion Notes

• We recommend you wear lightweight clothing and sensible footwear.
  
• Bring along sun protection, a camera, cash for balance payment, lunch, drinks, tips, souvenirs, etc.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
  
• There is a necessary minimum of 6 guests to run the excursion.

Where we meet

For the Amber Cove Puerto Plata Highlights Sightseeing Excursion, you will meet right outside your Amber Cove Puerto Plata cruise ship pier. All the necessary information will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Not available for guests with a motorized wheelchair, as the vehicles used for this excursion do not have a wheelchair lift. Guests in collapsible wheelchairs are welcome.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.