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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

There is plenty of local color in Puerto Plata. The city was founded around 1500 and given its name – which means “silver port” – by Christopher Columbus, who thought the clouds hiding the nearby mountaintop had a silvery appearance. Also identified by its hue, the main public beach is called Playa Dorada, or Golden Beach, after the color of its sun-kissed sand. If you spend some time there, you’ll find it’s a great place to bronze yourself. Or you can head into town to the Museo del Ámbar to see more shades of amber than you probably knew existed. Be sure to bring your green, as you can buy jewelry there too.

  • Date
    Dec 20
  • Arrive
    10:00 AM
  • Depart
    6:00 PM

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    The following Shore Excursions may be reserved beginning 365 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 300 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice Shore Excursions.
      • 5.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-001:
        Free
      • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
      • Walk through the rainforest, watch marine animal shows and snorkel in a reef aquarium.
      • Become immersed in the Dominican culture by watching local artisans and performers.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-002:
        Free
      • Enjoy an up-close interaction with bottlenose dolphins in waist-deep water.
      • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
      • Walk through the rainforest, watch marine animal shows and snorkel in a reef aquarium.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-003:
        $179.00
      • Swim with bottlenose dolphins in water deep enough for them to really show off.
      • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
      • Walk through the rainforest, watch marine animal shows and snorkel in a reef aquarium.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-004:
        Free
      • Interact with South American sea lions poolside and feed them if you wish.
      • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
      • Walk through the rainforest, watch marine animal shows and snorkel in a reef aquarium
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-005:
        Free
      • Swim and snorkel with sharks, an adrenaline-pumping, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
      • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
      • Walk through the rainforest, swim in the sea and snorkel in a reef aquarium.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
      • #
        POP-006:
        $199.00
      • Swim with bottlenose dolphins, ride on their bellies and interact with them up close.
      • Spend hours enjoying the attractions at Ocean World, a dolphin habitat with plenty more.
      • Walk through the rainforest, swim in the sea and snorkel in a reef aquarium.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-008:
        Free
      • Enjoy a panoramic driving tour through the most historical areas of Puerto Plata.
      • Participate in a hands-on cooking class followed by a lunch of traditional dishes.
      • Learn to dance the merengue and bachata at a lively Dominican fiesta.
      • Watch a folkloric ballet performance that beautifully expresses the Dominican culture.
      • 4.5 Hours
      • Strenuous Activity
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        POP-013:
        Free
      • Race off-road through the jungle wilderness on your own ATV.
      • Zip through remote areas and into villages and stop for coffee in a private home.
      • Spend free time relaxing at the beach and swimming in the sea.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Strenuous Activity
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        POP-014:
        Free
      • Fly over the sea and beach on a series of thrilling ziplines.
      • Race off-road through the jungle wilderness on your own ATV.
      • Spend free time relaxing at the beach and swimming in the sea.
      • 5.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-015:
        Free
      • Ride through the countryside in an ex-military truck that can go where other vehicles can’t.
      • Sample locally made coffee and chocolate and watch artisans hand-roll premium cigars.
      • Enjoy lunch and beach time at Chukka Ocean Outpost Coconut Cove.
      • 3.5 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-017:
        Free
      • Delve into the history of Puerto Plata at a fort that the Spanish built in the 16th-century.
      • See two museums: one dedicated to rum production, the other displaying amber artifacts.
      • Experience local life by meandering through Central Park and strolling the malecón.
      • 5.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-019:
        Free
      • See how coffee and cocoa are grown and processed at a farm in the countryside.
      • Enjoy a panoramic drive through the country, often off-road in a safari-style vehicle.
      • Learn about the local lifestyle and experience it firsthand by relaxing at the beach.
      • 3.25 Hours
      • Strenuous Activity
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        POP-020:
        Free
      • Zip down dirt roads and off-road in an open-air buggy.
      • See how coffee, cocoa and fruits are grown at a country farm and enjoy samples of them.
      • Relax at a gorgeous beach along the north shore and swim in the ocean, if you wish.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-021:
        Free
      • Stop at key attractions within Puerto Plata’s 60-block historic city center.
      • Tour a rum factory, browse artisan shops and meander through Central Park.
      • Browse a museum dedicated to a national hero and another full of amber artifacts.
      • 3.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-035:
        $429.00
      • Sightsee from the comfort of a vintage automobile while driving through downtown.
      • Pause to snap photos at colorful Umbrella Street and an alleyway that’s painted bright pink.
      • Drive along the waterfront malecón and browse a 16th-century fortification on the bay.
      • Enjoy a rum tasting at the Macorix House of Rum.
      • 5.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-037:
        $79.00
      • Luxuriate for hours on end at the beachfront resort Emotions by Hodelpa Playa Dorada.
      • Relax as you please, whether swimming in the sea, basking in the sun or strolling the shore.
      • Enjoy a buffet lunch of international dishes that are sure to please.
      • 5.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-042:
        Free
      • Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata by visiting its landmark attractions.
      • Visit the central park, Victorian Era district and highly unusual Pink Alley.
      • Spend hours enjoying eco-friendly Playa Dorada beach on your own.
      • 5.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-043:
        Free
      • Spend hours enjoying the breathtaking beach on Playa Dorada.
      • Swim in the sea, bask in the sun, stroll the beach and do most anything else you please.
      • Enjoy the beach’s Blue Flag status for being eco-friendly and clean.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-044:
        Free
      • Walk through a serene tropical jungle where the only sounds are those of nature.
      • Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools below the Damajagua waterfalls.
      • Browse the shops in a country market and savor a cup of coffee and local chocolates.
      • Dine on traditional Dominican dishes at a hacienda on what was once a sugar plantation.
      • Sample a selection of rums from a distillery that was founded in 1888.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Light Activity
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        POP-045:
        $139.00
      • Luxuriate at a waterfront resort on a private beach in the town of Soúsa.
      • Enjoy full access to the resort amenities, including the beach and swimming pools.
      • Dine on an inspiring meal that Chef Tita has created that redefines Dominican cuisine.
      • 6.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-046:
        $169.00
      • Interact up-close with the gregarious squirrel monkeys at Monkeyland.
      • Walk through the rainforest to a series of waterfalls on the Damajagua River.
      • Swim in a pool beneath a waterfall and relax on the surrounding boulders.
      • Ride through a jungle-like setting in a buggy designed for off-road adventure.
      • 4.0 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-047:
        Free
      • See how local products such as cigars, coffee and chocolate are made from raw materials.
      • Browse a museum full of amber products, including exquisite jewelry.
      • Spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata.
      • Relax on one of the beaches that rims the city and swim in the sea if you like.
      • 3.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-048:
        Free
      • Drive a 4x4 vehicle through the lush tropical countryside.
      • Enjoy tastings of fruits and coffee at a farm and see how they are grown and processed.
      • Browse an ethnographic museum that focuses on the indigenous Taino people.
      • 5.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-049:
        Free
      • Drop by the Rum Museum for a tour and tasting.
      • Enjoy the spectacular panoramic views from atop the mountain Isabel de Torres.
      • Swim in the sea, bask in the sun and relax however you please at Playa Dorado.
      • Enjoy the beach’s Blue Flag status for being eco-friendly and clean.
      • 4.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
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        POP-050:
        Free
      • Delve into the fascinating world of butterflies at a sanctuary for these colorful insects.
      • Enjoy a sampling of local products at a market that also sells crafts.
      • Watch cigars being hand-rolled, another artisanal craft.
      • Dine at a former sugar plantation and sample a selection of premium rums.
      • 5.25 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
      • #
        POP-GG1:
        Free
      • See how coffee is grown and processed at a farm that follows sustainable practices .
      • Plant a coffee tree as part of a local reforestation project .
      • Savor a traditional Dominican lunch at the coffee farm .
      • 4.5 Hours
      • Moderate Activity
      • #
        POP-GG2:
        Free
      • Stroll the serene gardens that blanket the summit of Mount Isabel De Torres .
      • Tour an eco-friendly organic farm and sample some of its fruits and vegetables .
      • Snap photos at Fort San Felipe, which the Spaniards built in the 16th century .
      • 0.0 Hours
      • Light Activity
      • #
        PLA-STT:
        Free

      To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simply make your way to the designated stop to board your shuttle, and you’ll be whisked away to the heart of the city. Additional information and schedules can be obtained by visiting the onboard Destination Services Desk during your voyage.