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Damajagua Waterfalls Cruise Port Guide: Tips and Overview Update

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👁️ 10K views📅 10 months ago⏱️ 11:45
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Creator's Key Takeaways

We visited the waterfalls as part of a shore excursion booked through our cruise line during a visit aboard the MSC Seascape in April 2025.

Still, one by one, we each managed to find the courage to make the leap, and we all agreed it was an absolute blast.

Everyone in our family's travel group still had a great time and said they would absolutely do the excursion again.

MSC delivered a bottle of champagne and a selection of petite 4s to apologize for the bus issues we experienced.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book shore excursions through the cruise line a couple of months in advance for popular activities.
Pack or rent thick-soled water shoes for rocky terrain and water sections.
Bring only essential items on the excursion and leave other belongings on the secured bus.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Physical difficulty of the hikeThe hike is hot and strenuous; take rest stops and pace yourself.
Safety during water slides and jumpsLife vests and helmets are provided; follow guide instructions for a safe experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Damajagua Waterfalls excursion like from a cruise port?
QHow should I prepare for the hike and water activities?
QWhat happened when the excursion bus broke down?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Puerto Plata2 Happy Bacon
Top: Damajagua Waterfalls
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YouTube Video Description

Located just outside Puerto Plata, in the Dominican Republic, the Damajagua Waterfalls are a popular excursion site known for the series of natural rock slides and jumps that take visitors through freshwater pools carved into the surrounding hillside. We visited the waterfalls as part of a shore excursion booked through our cruise line during a visit aboard the MSC Seascape in April 2025. In this video, we’ll share our visit to the Damajagua Waterfalls, where we made the long, strenuous hike to the top before sliding and jumping our way back down through the natural water features. 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - Excursion Start 3:46 - Visitors Center 4:06 - Hiking to Waterfalls 7:04 - Waterfall Adventure 8:28 - The Big Jump 10:04 - Returning to Port MORE PORT GUIDES https://www.thejellybeans.net/ OUR FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejellybeans OFFICIAL MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-jelly-beans #TheJellyBeans #CruisePortGuide #DamajaguaWaterfalls #DominicanRepublic #PuertoPlata