# Amber Cove - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/amber-cove For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: Joe deSousa · [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amber_Cove_Sunrise_(31647461387).jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - Description: Private port of call - Port name: Amber Cove - English name: Amber Cove - Country: Dominican Republic - Latitude / longitude: 19.83, -70.70 A cruise-only resort port developed by Carnival near Puerto Plata. The port has pools, waterslides, a zipline-equipped Aqua Zone, and souvenir shops. Nearby attractions include the San Felipe fortress from the Spanish colonial era, an amber museum, and Ocean World, where visitors can experience dolphins. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Climate: A tropical climate that is warm and humid year-round. Summer to autumn falls within the hurricane season. - Language: Spanish (English is also used in tourist areas) - Currency: Dominican peso (DOP; US dollars are also widely used) - Best time to visit: December to April (dry season) ### Local food Mofongo, sancocho (meat and root vegetable stew), fresh seafood, rum, Dominican coffee ### Sights - Aqua Zone (pools and slides) - San Felipe Fortress - Amber Museum - Ocean World (dolphin experience) Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 29 °C / 85 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | | Feb | 30 °C / 85 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | | Mar | 30 °C / 86 °F | 19 °C / 67 °F | | Apr | 31 °C / 87 °F | 20 °C / 69 °F | | May | 32 °C / 89 °F | 22 °C / 71 °F | | Jun | 33 °C / 92 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Jul | 33 °C / 92 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Aug | 34 °C / 93 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Sep | 34 °C / 92 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | | Oct | 33 °C / 91 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | | Nov | 31 °C / 88 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | | Dec | 30 °C / 86 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PUERTO PLATA · about 18.1 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 101 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Similar to Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 473 ml | DOP 10.50 | DOP | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | DOP 120.00 | DOP | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | DOP 550.00 | DOP | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | DOP 250.00 | DOP | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | DOP 410.00 | DOP | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 This port of call is operated by a cruise line or similar company. Prices inside the facility are set by the operator. Prices in the city of Puerto Plata are given for reference. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: POP - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: C — Two or more connections (Estimated) About 16 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-7n-port-canaveral) - Region: Caribbean & Bahamas - Itinerary: Oct 2026 – May 2027 - Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-04, 2027-05 - Ship: Mardi Gras - Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line - Duration: 7 nights - Departure / arrival: Port Canaveral → Port Canaveral - Port: Port Canaveral › Celebration Key › San Juan › +2 › Port Canaveral - Cruise type: Round trip / 6 - Amount: From $584.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; 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JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Lower Checked: none (unverified) ## Links ### External sites and sources - [puertoplatadr.com](https://www.puertoplatadr.com/amber-cove/amber-cove-port-guide-2025/) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Cove) - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amber_Cove_Sunrise_(31647461387).jpg) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Caribbean & Bahamas on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=caribbean) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/mardi-gras-7n-port-canaveral) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-celebration-7n-miami) - [8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-8n-port-canaveral) - [6-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-festivale-6n-port-canaveral) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/nieuw-statendam-7n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - [7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/star-princess-7n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) - [10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/enchanted-princess-10n-fort-lauderdale-port-everglades) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - secondary: puertoplatadr.com — https://www.puertoplatadr.com/amber-cove/amber-cove-port-guide-2025/ - encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Cove Source: Wikipedia “[Amber Cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Cove)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))