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Puerto Plata May 2026

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm JD and along with my wife Chris, we are the Casual Cruisers.

There is a large pool which is free for everyone to use.

To get to the fort, turn left at that cross street.

Here are several views of Fort San Felipe.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the free pool at Taino Bay.
Turn left at the cross street to get to Fort San Felipe.
Say 'no thank you' to taxi vendors if not interested.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in the Taino Bay port area?
QHow do you walk from the ship to Fort San Felipe in Puerto Plata?

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YouTube Video Description

Taino Bay port area and Walking to Fort San Filipe in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. :01 Intro to Taino Bay and Puerto Plata :16 The Casual Cruisers Intro :39 Pier walk from the ship to the entry to Taino Bay. :49 Tuktuk from the ship to the entrance and back. :57 Taino Bay entrance 2:04 Taino Bay map 6:04 The free pool 6:21 Far side of the pool 6:46 Lazy River first look 10:04 Exit the port area to the town. 10:11 Exit and taxi vendors 10:39 Walking to the fort 11:11 Puerto Plata sculpture 11:21 Fort San Filipe 11:40 A view of the Amphitheater from the top of the hill. 11:51 The walk back to Taino Bay 11:58 Back in Taino Bay shops and bars 14:02 Aviary 14:42 Outro #thecasualcruisers #celebritycruises #puertoplata #cruising