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Amber Cove Cruise Port Tour on New Years Cruise and Find Out Why We Storm Out of the MDR

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The Jolly Cruise Vlogger
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๐Ÿ‘ถ Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean ยท WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

A cruise day is better than a work day any day.

Amber Cove is definitely one of those cruise ports that you do not have to have an excursion to have a great time.

We walked out of the dining room before we even placed our order for dinner.

The Sky View Bar has a 360 degree view of the port area as it sits on top of a little hill just above the pool area.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“You do not need an excursion to have a great time at Amber Cove.
โœ“Visit the Sky View Bar for stunning views and a cool breeze.
โœ“Consider the VIP experience for shaded loungers and included food and drink.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Need for excursion to enjoy port โ€” Amber Cove has plenty to do without an excursion; just walk up and pay for activities.
Cost of activities โ€” Many activities like the pool are free; water slides are $6 per person, zip lines $30 per person.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do at Amber Cove without an excursion?
QWhy is it called Amber Cove?
QWhat are the costs for activities like zip lines and water slides?

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

It's the first port day of our New Years 2026 Cruise and it is Amber Cove. Amber Cove is in the Dominican Republic and is a port that is Carnival Corporation specific. That means that only ships that are under the Carnival Corporation umbrella can go to unless they have special permission. It is based with a 300,000 gallon free form pool and lazy river but also includes a huge shopping area, water slides, zip lines and a Sky Bar with a 360 degree view of the area. Let's go explore the port area before we storm out of the MDR before ordering our dinner and end the night with the White Hot Deck Party and pizza. Intro theme โ€œThe Jolly Cruise Vloggerโ€ written by @pandbswideworldofports Patrick Gribben. Music by Suno. Subscribe to the channel and lets discuss the industry that we all love through news updates, daily vlogs, ship tours and shorts. Invest in the memories you make on a cruise. Take a cruise, love on your loved ones, make memories because unfortunately, tomorrow is never promised. Follow The Jolly Cruise Vlogger on all social media TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to see why a cruise day is better than a work day any day! About The Jolly Cruise Vlogger: I enjoy exploring the world through cruising. Currently have 18 cruises sailed and always have 2-3 more booked to look forward to. I get great joy out of seeking the less popular ships, ports, or things to do on the ship and letting you know that there is so much more to explore than you first think. We release a new cruise vlog every Saturday morning at 9:00 am EST. And sometimes through the week when important events happen. So make sure that you hit the notification bell so you will see the clogs first! For collaboration inquiries, please email me at: thejollycruisevlogger@gmail.com #carnivalcruise #carnivalmagic #cruiseship #cabintour ย @Carnivalย  #sailawayparty #newyear2026 #newyearcruise #ambercove #cruiseport #maindiningroom #whitenight #zipline #waterslides #pool #swimupbar #dominicanrepublic #jurassicpark