Puerto Plata Signs Landmark Agreement to Become an Accessible Tourism Destination Puerto Plata took a major step toward a more inclusive future today with the signing of the “Puerto Plata, Accessible Destination” agreement. The deal brings together the Tourist Cluster of the Destination Puerto Plata, TRAVEGALI, and the Ministry of Tourism, with support from the […]

Thousands of Villa Montellano Families Set to Receive Property Titles as Punta Bergantín Development Moves Forward VILLA MONTELLANO, Puerto Plata – More than 3,000 families in the municipality of Villa Montellano are moving closer to receiving formal titles to properties they have occupied for many years, as the Technical Execution Unit of State Land Title […]

Puerto Plata will continue to strengthen its position as the Dominican Republic’s leading cruise destination during August 2026, with 29 cruise ship calls scheduled between the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay cruise terminals. According to the Dominican Port Authority (APORDOM), 15 cruise ships are scheduled to dock at Amber Cove, while 14 will arrive at […]

Puerto Plata continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the Caribbean’s premier cruise destinations, with a total of 30 cruise ships scheduled to visit the province during July 2026, according to the official arrival schedules for the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay cruise terminals. Of the scheduled arrivals, 18 cruise ships will dock at […]

June cruise ship arrivals confirmed by APORDOM expect 32 arrivals at Dominican ports, led by Amber Cove in Puerto Plata with 17 vessels, followed by Taíno Bay, also in Puerto Plata, with 13, and Port Cabo Rojo in Pedernales with two. The agency projects a 23.1% increase in cruise arrivals compared to June of last […]

Puerto Plata will welcome 29 cruise ships during the month of May 2026, according to the official calendar of the Ministry of Tourism, with 16 arrivals in Amber Cove and 13 at Taíno Bay. This programming reaffirms the operational stability of the destination and the confidence of the main cruise lines, keeping Puerto Plata as […]

The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic has announced that Puerto Plata is scheduled to receive 54 cruise ship calls in April 2026, further highlighting the sustained growth of cruise tourism in the country’s northern region. Of these arrivals, 19 ships will dock at Amber Cove, while 35 ships are expected at Taíno Bay, […]

The City of Puerto Plata continues to consolidate itself as one of the main cruise hubs in the Caribbean, with 67 ships scheduled for March 2026. Amber Cove will welcome 24, while Taíno Bay, located close to the city center, will have 43, according to the official calendar of the Ministry of Tourism. The full […]

Puerto Plata’s tourism surge shows no signs of slowing down. As part of the national strategy to cement the Dominican Republic as the Caribbean’s premier cruise hub, the province is preparing for a high-traffic February 2026. While February is the shortest month of the year, it is packing a heavy punch. A total of 65 […]