Cruise ship with a brightly painted hull docked at Taino Bay in Puerto Plata, with colorful beach chairs on the sand

Off the ship, into paradise

Amber Cove & Taino Bay shore excursions

Private tours for cruise passengers docking at Amber Cove and Taino Bay — Sosúa, Puerto Plata and the north coast, back on board in time.

The short version

Amber Cove and Taino Bay shore excursions, at a glance

Private shore excursions for cruise passengers docking at Amber Cove (Maimón) and Taino Bay (Puerto Plata). We meet you outside the terminal gate, build the day backwards from your ship's all-aboard time, and return you to the pier with a margin. A typical Puerto Plata port call runs 8 to 9 hours.

Piers served
Amber Cove (Maimón) · Taino Bay (Puerto Plata)
Meeting point
Outside the terminal gate, with a name sign
Typical port call
8–9 hours — tours are built to fit it
Return to ship
Guaranteed before all-aboard
Group
100% private · from 4 guests

Back before you sail — guaranteed

We track your ship's departure and build every tour around it. You are always back at the port with time to spare.

Waterfalls cascading into a natural pool surrounded by tropical forest

Charcos de Damajagua

Limestone pools you climb up, then jump and slide back down. About an hour from either pier, so it sits comfortably inside a normal port call. Bring swimwear and shoes you don't mind soaking.

Half day

US$235 total · private

US$58.75 per person

Historic colonial architecture decorated with colorful festival flags

Puerto Plata City Tour

The shortest run from either pier — Taino Bay is inside the city itself. Fort San Felipe, the Victorian old town, the cable car up Pico Isabel de Torres, and amber, rum and cacao tastings. The one to pick when your ship has a short call. US$65 per person, up to 6 guests.

Half day

US$260 total · private

US$65 per person

Rider on an ATV quad bike kicking up dust on a dirt trail

ATV Adventure

Your own quad on country trails, river crossings and back roads behind Puerto Plata. Roughly half an hour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay — dusty, loud, and done in half a day with the afternoon still yours.

Half day

US$260 total · private

US$65 per person

Dune buggy parked in the desert with a safety flag mounted on the roll cage

Dune Buggy Adventure

The same backcountry as the quads, but side by side under a roll cage — easier if you would rather share the driving. About half an hour from either pier, and planned backwards from your all-aboard time.

Half day

US$400 total · private

US$100 per person

What sets us apart

Safe & Reliable Service

Your safety and peace of mind are our priority throughout the journey.

Guaranteed Punctuality

We know your vacation time is valuable. We always arrive on time so you can make the most of it.

Trusted by travelers worldwide

"27 Charcos with Sariel was pure adrenaline — the guides made us feel safe the whole way. Then fresh fish on the beach. Perfect day."

Lukas B.Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

"Our driver was waiting with a sign even though our flight landed 2 hours late. Cold water, spotless van, zero stress. This is how every vacation should start."

Sarah M.Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

Cruise questions, answered

Both of Puerto Plata's terminals: Amber Cove in Maimón and Taino Bay in Puerto Plata city. We meet you outside the terminal gate with a name sign.

Yes. We track your ship's departure and plan every tour backwards from its all-aboard time, returning you to the pier with a margin rather than on the dot.

Usually 8 to 9 hours. Our shore excursions are half-day trips, which leaves several hours of margin even after the drive each way.

About 50 minutes from Taino Bay and 60 minutes from Amber Cove.

Yes — your group only, in your own vehicle, at your own pace. You are never grouped with passengers from other ships.

Yes. Tell us your ship, your port and what you want to see, and we plan a custom day around your all-aboard time instead of a fixed package.

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