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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

Puerto Plata is set to begin 2026 with a historic milestone in cruise tourism. The Ministry of Tourism has announced that 72 cruise ships are scheduled to dock at the destination during January 2026, marking a new monthly record for the city. Of these arrivals, 30 ships will dock at Amber Cove, while 42 ships

The long-anticipated Amber Highway, a project designed to connect the cities of Puerto Plata and Santiago in as little as 30 minutes, has taken an important step toward becoming a reality. The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC), through the RD-Vial Trust, has officially opened the public tender for the design and construction of

Cruise arrivals to Puerto Plata are set to surge this December, with a total of 81 cruise ships scheduled to dock across the province’s two terminals. According to the latest schedules, 28 ships are expected at Amber Cove, while 53 ships are set to arrive at Taíno Bay. This marks a strong start to the

Puerto Plata is cementing its status as a Caribbean cruise tourism leader, preparing for an incredible November with 62 cruise ship arrivals scheduled! This massive influx is split between the province’s two major ports: Taino Bay will welcome 39 cruise ships. Amber Cove will host 23 cruise ships. A Major Economic Boost for the North

September promises another busy month for cruise tourism in Puerto Plata, as there are 21 ships scheduled to dock at Amber Cove and the Taino Bay terminals. These liners, often carrying thousands of passengers, boost the presence of international visitors in the city and throughout the region. According to the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), Amber