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Is Amber Cove the Best FREE Port in the Caribbean??

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πŸ‘οΈ 71K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 16:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores the Amber Cove port in the Dominican Republic, a destination built by Carnival Corporation that accommodates various ships including Holland America and Princess. The video begins with a tour of the port layout, noting that the area is divided into a shopping section featuring local artisans and an activity section containing pools, water slides, and zip lines. The creator highlights local goods such as carved coconut lamps and bamboo mugs, while also sampling a chicken empanada from a local food cart. After discussing the lack of a beach within the immediate port area, the creator moves to the recreation side to showcase the large pool, lazy river, and over water bungalows. The video concludes with a detailed review of a specialty dining experience at Rudy's Selendjar. The meal includes various seafood dishes such as smoked salmon, marinated lobster, escargot, and pan seared wahoo. While the creator praises the quality of the starters and the massive portion sizes, the dessert experience is described as inconsistent.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mardi Gras
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Mardi Gras
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

this port was built by Carnival so Carnival ships Holland America ships princess ships anything in the carnival Corporation can dock here

there's a giant pool all of the pools included we're just gonna go check it out

finding one with shade could be an issue but not a lounge chair itself

the food was delicious the Caribbean Lobster was good the portions were humongous

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Take a left for shopping and dining when you exit the port area.
βœ“Go right for the pool, water slides, and recreation area.
βœ“Arrive early to secure a lounge chair with shade near the pool.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing where to go in the port β€” The port is split into two sections: left for shopping/dining, right for pool and fun activities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do for free at Amber Cove?
QHow is the layout of Amber Cove port?
QWhat dining options are available at Amber Cove?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Amber Cove4 Happy Bacon
Top: Beach visit (off-port)
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