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Puerto Plata Cruise Travel Guide: What to Do & Where to Go!

Professor Melissa
Professor Melissa
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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you're taking a cruise to Puerto Plata, here's what you need to know

taxis in Porto Plata are surprisingly expensive especially compared to other Caribbean cruise ports

my go-to private transportation company is called happy driver Dominican

by far a private driver is my favorite way to explore

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Bring towels from the cruise ship as Carnival and Holland do not provide towels outside the ship
โœ“Avoid stamping your passport with the souvenir stamp at Amber Cove as it can invalidate your passport
โœ“Book a private driver for exploring Puerto Plata as it is more affordable and flexible than taxis or cruise line excursions

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

Getting around Puerto Plata from the cruise port โ€” Use a private driver for flexibility and cost savings
Walking to sites from Amber Cove โ€” You cannot walk; book an excursion, private driver, or taxi

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top things to do at Amber Cove and Taino Bay?
QCan I walk to Puerto Plata sites from the cruise port?
QWhat are the transportation options in Puerto Plata?
QDo I have to book a cruise line excursion in Puerto Plata?
QIs the pool at Amber Cove free?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconPool Deck4ยฝ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Puerto Plata4 Happy Bacon
Top: Monkey Land
Taino Bay4ยฝ Happy Bacon
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If you're taking a cruise to Puerto Plata, here's what you need to know: 00:00 Intro 00:04 What are the top things to Do at Amber Cove & Things to Do at Taino Bay 01:45 Can I walk to Puerto Plata sites from the cruise port? 02:02 What are the transportation options in Puerto Plata? 02:46 Do I have to book a cruise line excursion in Puerto Plata? 03:40 Is the pool at Amber Cove free? 05:00 Where do I get a taxi from Amber Cove? 05:13 If I do an independent excursion in Amber Cove, where do I meet them? 05:45 What's the best private driver company in Puerto Plata? 06:29 What are the best Puerto Plata sites? (Umbrella Alley, Pink Alley, Town Square) 07:29 What's walkable from Taino Bay? Can I walk to Puerto Plata from Amber Cove? 08:25 Can I walk to the beach from Taino Bay or Amber Cove? ----------------------------------------------- LINKS ๐Ÿ›ณ Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent ๐Ÿ›ณ Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book ๐Ÿ›ณ Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ ๐Ÿ›ณ Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe ๐Ÿ›ณ Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. โ™ฅ๏ธ