Carnival Mardi Gras Pt.5: Amber Cove, Sunscape Day Pass, Guy's Smokehouse, Tiki Party - ParoDeeJay
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The creators document a day of excursions and dining while sailing on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The journey begins in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, where they navigate breakfast options and travel via taxi to Sunscape Puerto Plata at Playa Dorada. During their visit to the resort, they explore the pool area, observe local vendors on the public beach, and encounter various sea life including turtles and fish while snorkeling. They also discuss the logistics of negotiating taxi fares and the amenities available at the property, such as the buffet and various cafes. Upon returning to the ship, the vlog covers a dinner experience at Guy's Smokehouse, where they review the menu options and food quality. The day concludes with a festive tiki party on the Lido deck, featuring themed music and activities. Throughout the video, the creators also share updates regarding changing mask protocols on the ship and provide commentary on the overall atmosphere of the cruise.
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we managed to get them to 60 dollars so 60 round trip cab fare to playa dorada
the water is surprisingly clear we were thinking with a little bit of wavy action that it was going to be churned up but it's really not
the lunch was quite tasty yeah we could have gone to the buffet for more options but we just needed something where jake could drip dry
the bourbon banana pie thing imaging on here is so much better than that thing i had on the horizon
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