Puerto Plata recorded a significant cruise tourism operation on Tuesday, September 15, with the simultaneous arrival of four cruise ships with 16,714 passengers and 5,806 crew members on board at the Taíno Bay and Amber Cove terminals.

The Dominican Port Authority stated that the operation highlights Puerto Plata’s growing role as one of the country’s leading cruise destinations and generates activity for transportation, excursions, restaurants, handicrafts, retail, and other tourism-related businesses.

The Port Authority’s executive director, Alejandro Campos, stated that the growth of cruise tourism should translate into greater economic opportunities for local communities.

Based on an estimated average expenditure of US$100 per passenger, the 16,714 visitors could represent approximately$1.67 million in potential passenger spending in Puerto Plata during the day. That estimate does not include potential spending by crew members.

Four cruise ships arrive in Puerto Plata

In the Taíno Bay Tourist Terminal, the Adventure of the Seas arrived from Port Canaveral with 3,739 passengers and 1,193 crew members. In comparison, the Beyond Fame arrived from Miami with 3,175 passengers and 1,419 crew members.

In Amber Cove, in Maimón, the Mardi Gras arrived from Grand Turk with 5,547 passengers and 1,763 crew members, while the Carnival Vista arrived from Port Canaveral with 4,253 passengers and 1,431 crew members.

The simultaneous operation demonstrates the ability of both terminals to handle multiple cruise ships and a large volume of visitors.

Puerto Plata strengthens the growth of cruise tourism.

This arrival coincides with the continued boom in cruise activity in Puerto Plata. As of August 2026, Taíno Bay had received 800,680 cruise ship visitors and is projected to reach approximately 1.22 million passengers by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Amber Cove recorded 700,578 passengers between January and August.

The Dominican Port Authority stated that the continued increase in cruise ship arrivals is benefiting businesses and communities throughout the entire tourism and commercial value chain in Puerto Plata.

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