The Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM) has confirmed that the province of Puerto Plata, through the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals, will receive 20 cruise liners in August.
The executive director of the Dominican Port Authority, Jean Luis Rodríguez, has highlighted the great importance of frequent cruise arrivals through different terminals. He emphasised that this confirms the Dominican Republic is an ideal destination for cruisers, thanks to the facilities and amenities provided in the ports, particularly those in Puerto Plata.
Rodriguez added that, in the cruise arrival report for August, the Amber Cove terminal will receive more boats with 12, followed by Taíno Bay with 8. Additionally, Port Cabo Rojo will welcome 2.
He was also able to confirm that the ships that will dock in Dominican ports are MSC Worlds America, Norwegian Aqua, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Vista, Oasis of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Magic, MSC Seascape, MSC World America, Celebrity Beyond, Carnival Vista, Island Princes, Freedom of the Seas and Norwegian Escape.
The number of cruise liners docking in Puerto Plata shows a slight decline compared to August 2024, when 30 ships docked in the two ports. That month, 14 docked in Taíno Bay and 16 at Amber Cove.