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Puerto Plata's Best Kept Secret! Monkey Island Taino Bay!

Sea Trippin' w/ Kim and Scott
Sea Trippin' w/ Kim and Scott
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👁️ 5K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 30:10
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Monkey Island was such a fun experience — super tame monkeys, no bites, no phone steali

It was $25 a person. Yep. And it's right here in port. You don't have to leave port.

This cruise has been so fun. Yeah, it's been a great time. The the ship is beautiful.

We just got done seeing all of our shows for the nights. Yeah. What did we see first? Oh, Whitney. Mhm. Whitney. That was She was really good.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to shows early, as they can fill up quickly even without reservations.
Remove jewelry before interacting with monkeys to prevent them from trying to take it.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting bitten or having phone stolen by monkeysThe monkeys at Monkey Island were tame and gentle; no bites or phone theft occurred.
Navigating the shipThe ship is beautiful but navigation can be confusing; the creators are still learning the layout.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like at Monkey Island in Puerto Plata?
QHow much does Monkey Island cost and what is included?
QWhat are the dining options on the ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Puerto Plata3 Happy Bacon
Top: Monkey Island ($25 a person)
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YouTube Video Description

Join us on our exciting cruise day in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, as we explore the port of Taino Bay, grab some unexpected breakfast at a burger and pizza place, and spend some unforgettable time with monkeys on Monkey Island! 🐵💚 We start our morning onboard with a surprise breakfast find, then step off the ship into a cloudy but beautiful Puerto Plata. Our mission? Find the monkeys! (Spoiler: we do!) Monkey Island was such a fun experience — super tame monkeys, no bites, no phone stealing, just cute cuddles and photo ops. Plus, it was only $25 per person and inside the port, so no extra transport needed! Next, we venture into town, find the colorful Umbrella Street and Pink Street, sip on some much-needed coconut water 🌴, and enjoy the vibrant street life. Back on the ship, we talk food (again), debate lunch options (again), and wrap up the night with a fancy dinner at the ship's Italian restaurant, Eataly, followed by a Whitney Houston tribute show and an amazing acrobatic duo performance. 🎤🎪 This vlog is packed with laughs, adventures, food, and first-time experiences — perfect if you're curious about Puerto Plata excursions, cruise port tips, or just love watching some playful monkeys! What to do in Puerto Plata! 📌 Highlights: Cruise breakfast hack 🍳 Monkey Island visit 🐒 Exploring Puerto Plata town 🏘️ Coconut water hydration 🥥 Italian dinner on the ship 🇮🇹 Whitney Houston tribute show 🎶 Acrobatics at sea 🤸 👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more cruise content & travel vlogs! Follow Sea Trippin' on Social Media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeaTrippin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_trippin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seatrippin/ Pinterest: https://pin.it/4o8znRb Email: seatrippincruising@gmail.com Our Cruise partner! Caribbean Breeze Travel will help you book your perfect cruise! https://www.caribbeanbreezetravel.com/ ******************************************************************************************** The following product links are from our Amazon Affiliate page. There is no extra cost to you and we get a small percentage back for the referral! Thanks for looking! As Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ******************************************************************************************** Here is a link to our Amazon Shop with links to some of the Essential Items we bring on our cruises! https://www.amazon.com/shop/seatrippinwkimandscott?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfseatrippinwkimandscott_D3ZVZX19PVJR06NPJJ0M Rolling Carry on Cart https://amzn.to/4bpYReg LOVIMAG Strong Magnetic Hooks, 100LBS https://amzn.to/3XlR9wG JABINCO Beach Towel Clips Chair Clips https://amzn.to/3MlF04f 5 Pack Cruise Ship Luggage Tag Holders for All Princess/Carnival/NCL/MSC/Holland America Line https://amzn.to/3AA5SLi Cruise Luggage Tags for Royal Caribbean Ships and Celebrity https://amzn.to/470VlVN Travel Power Strip with USB C https://amzn.to/4dEB0YS Lanyards for Cruise Ship Cards https://amzn.to/4dXnWxf Mesh Large 24 Pocket Shoe Organizer https://amzn.to/3X0LN8I Sun Bum Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Spray |Vegan and Hawaii 104 Reef Act Compliant (Octinoxate & Oxybenzone Free) https://amzn.to/3MmXKk8 Amazon Basics After Sun Gel with Aloe Vera https://amzn.to/4dZ6Gb7 Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray https://amzn.to/3YZFrc8 HOTOR Travel Toiletry Bag https://amzn.to/4g3ugW4 SeaTrippin Sweatshirt! https://seatrippinwkimandscott.myspreadshop.com/excuse+us+while+we+cruise+the+world-A668afb59db32e840eb0c4924?productType=444&sellable=qNG0Bbxbewi0jNQLwRR8-444-23&appearance=22 Reusable Silicone Drinking Straws https://amzn.to/3z6Wmil 32oz Insulated Water Bottle with Straw https://amzn.to/4cIvyCI Venture Ultralight Backpack https://amzn.to/3XoDV2g Mesh Beach Bag Family https://amzn.to/4cGyzUf MAINCH Women's Hiking Water Shoes https://amzn.to/3APsUhg MISSION Cooling Bucket Hat https://amzn.to/3yJpgoQ Non-Drowsy Bonine for Motion Sickness Relief https://amzn.to/4dLUx9J MQ Motion Sickness Patch https://amzn.to/3X2YiAs Blisslets Acupressure Relief Band https://amzn.to/3Z4x6UK Travel Pill Organizer https://amzn.to/4796SCw White Noise Machine https://amzn.to/3MjlTbh KEDSUM Upgraded Rechargeable Travel Makeup Mirror with Light https://amzn.to/46YKKKV INIU Portable Charger https://amzn.to/4dXqTOC #mscworldamerica #worldamerica #eataly #tainobay #puertoplata #monkeyisland #umbrellastreet #pinkstreet #dominicanrepublic #cruising #msc #cruiselife #cruiseship #seatrippin #cliffhanger #cruise #letsholiday 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Pizza and Burger does Breakfast 00:58 Off ship in port Puerto Plata 02:44 Monkey Island 08:57 Walking out of the port 09:59 Puerto Plata Umbrella Street 11:36 Puerto Plata Pink Street 12:35 Walking around port 14:06 Back on World America 16:03 World America Buffet 16:51 Kim doing Cliffhanger 19:25 Eating at Eataly 25:49 The Soul of Whitney 27:13 MP Art Duo 28:03 End of Night