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Amber Cove

Amber Cove · Dominican Republic · 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.

Port highlights

A tropical climate that is warm and humid year-round. Summer to autumn falls within the hurricane season.
Climate
Spanish (English is also used in tourist areas)
Language
Dominican peso (DOP; US dollars are also widely used)
Currency
December to April (dry season)
Best time to visit
Local food

Mofongo, sancocho (meat and root vegetable stew), fresh seafood, rum, Dominican coffee

Sights
Aqua Zone (pools and slides)San Felipe FortressAmber MuseumOcean World (dolphin experience)

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Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
19°Jan
30°
19°Feb
30°
19°Mar
31°
20°Apr
32°
22°May
33°
23°Jun
33°
23°Jul
34°
23°Aug
34°
23°Sep
33°
22°Oct
31°
21°Nov
30°
20°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PUERTO PLATA · about 18.1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)101 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

DOP 10.50
Water 473 ml
DOP 120.00
Coffee
DOP 550.00
Inexpensive meal
DOP 250.00
Local beer
DOP 410.00
Big Mac

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

Getting there from Japan

POP
Nearest airport
—
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

About 16 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Amber Cove” (CC BY-SA 4.0)