
Providing cruise passengers easy transportation was one of the main goals when developing Amber Cove. Expect higher chances of rain in December, and the warmest sea temperatures in August. Summer may see days in 80s, whereas winter days average around 75 degrees (F). While temperatures can get hot in the tropical climate of the Dominican Republic, the weather at Amber Cove and Puerto Plata remains pleasant for most of the year. Today, Puerto Plata is a popular beach town, but you can still experience its Spanish colonial past with a walking tour or time spent at local museums and landmarks. Puerto Plata was first discovered by Christopher Columbus and was the site of one of the first forts in the Americas, Fuerte de San Felipe. While Amber Cove and its attractions are still new, the area dates back to the 1490s.

(The last ship to call at nearby Puerto Plata was almost thirty years ago.) Your ship will sail into the Bay of Maimon, a short distance to the north-west from Puerto Plata. When it opened along the Dominican Republic’s northern “Amber Coast,” it re-opened the area for cruise ships to visit. The Amber Cove Cruise Center is still pretty new-and it’s a pretty big deal, to boot. Amber Cove is the Dominican Republic’s Newest Cruise Port

Here’s what you need to know about the Dominican Republic’s new cruise destination.ġ. If you’re a long-time cruiser, you may not have had the pleasure of visiting the Caribbean’s newest cruise port yet, but we’re betting that Amber Cove will be popping up on your vacation wish list in no time. Beach or Pool? You Don’t Have to Choose.Amber Cove is the Dominican Republic’s Newest Cruise Port.
