Puerto Plata, Dominikanska Republika

Set off on a catamaran toward the most intense blue in the Caribbean. **Brush against the dazzling sand of Playa La Ensenada, skirt the red rocks of Punta Rucia and end up in Paradise Island**: A natural outdoor pool and a coral reef to be explored with an expert snorkeling guide, amid shoals of vividly multicolored tropical fish. Then, cocktail in hand, oceanview lunch... and the certainty that today paradise is truly yours.

• Punta Rucia
• Catamaran cruise
• Playa La Ensenada
• Cayo Arena
• Snorkelling on the coral reef
• Lunch in a beach restaurant

• We will leave the port by coach directly for the northern cost of the island to then hop on-board our catamaran.
• Equipped with a bar and toilets our boat will sail the blue waters of the ocean offering magical views.
• We will reach the incredible Playa La Ensenada, where the crystal-clear waters and the large crescent shaped white sand are overlooked by striking red rock formations hence the name Punta Rucia.
• We will make our way to Paradise Island, a minuscule area of land surrounded by a genuine natural pool and a magical coral reef, the only one in the Dominican Republic.
• A spectacular experience awaits: a snorkelling session in the coral reef, where we will make contact with very colourful tropical fish and multicoloured underwater plantlife. For those who prefer relaxing, you will have the possibility to swim and sip a cocktail.
• Finishing off this magical experience, lunch served in a panoramic restaurant opposite the beach.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
  • For an even more immersive experience, all proposed dishes feature local or international cuisine.

• This excursion requires that you know how to swim and that you are physically fit.

• Minimum age: 6 years.

• The excursion includes a local English-speaking guide.

• The coach transfer takes about an hour and 30 minutes each way crossing local, uneven roads.

• Catamaran has no sail.
  

• Cayo Arena is a small sandy atoll conditioned by sea erosion, for this reason does not offer the to lay the towel to bask in the sun. We will have the unique opportunity to admire an amazing panorama and enjoy a refreshing bath in the turquoise waters or relax on the shoreline.

Kayak, super light sand and cool cocktails: Answer the call of the sea at Coconut Cove. Into the blue, and while you relax on a comfortable deck chair, let the Caribbean sun and breeze do the rest.

• Coconut Cove beach 

• Soft golden sands and spectacular ocean views

• Typical Dominican rural countryside

• Enjoy an inland view before arriving at your sand oasis on a typical open air vehicle.

• Soak your feet in the warm blue ocean and try out the kayaks, rowing tables and diving equipment that you can rent at Coconut Cove. Discover the tropical colors that lie beneath the bay's water's edge, navigating on this shallow waters.

• This excursion does not include a guide. 

• The ride may get bumpy and as such the tour is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with back and neck injuries. 

• Not Wheelchair accessible. The transfer to the beach is done with open air trucks.

**You don't visit Puerto Plata: You eat it up, inhale its scents, experience it! **With your guide, discover how cocoa beans turn into organic chocolate bars, then let the slow smoke of artisan cigars envelop you and taste coffee that'll wake you up more than the bang of a drum. Amid squares, fortresses and a swig of rum at the museum, discover the warm heart of Dominican traditions. The grand finale? **A typical lunch **that defeats all diets.

• Organic chocolate factory with tasting
• Fortress of San Felipe; Plaza Independencia; San Felipe Cathedral: external visits
• Cigar factory: product manufacturing demonstration and coffee tasting
• Hacienda La Huerta
• National museum of rum with rum tasting
• Typical Dominican

• The intensity of Dominican culture isn’t something you talk about – you experience it: here’s an experience that reveals a people to you through its aromas and flavors.
• With your guide, you set off from the organic chocolate factory in Puerto Plata, where you’ll discover the historic method of processing cocoa beans until they become bars, before some sweet tasting.
• On the seafront, you’ll satisfy your appetite for history with anecdotes about San Felipe Cathedral, about Plaza Independencia and about the fortress of San Felipe, a historic defense against pirates.
• In a craft cigar factory, you’ll see every product hand-rolled, as tradition demands. Want to take one home? Think about it over an organic coffee.
• Change of scene. In the Hacienda La Huerta you’ll walk among the most typical local plantations such as coffee, cocoa, bananas, mangoes, flowers and exotic plants.
• Guess what, there’s sugarcane too… and its aromatic distilled spirit! In the museum of rum you can discover and taste it, before the grand finale: a typical Dominican lunch with live dances and music.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.

First, a shake up on a safari truck along dirt roads in the Puerto Plata countryside, then you can jump off a zipline amid the Dominican mountains, like a tropical superhero. Once the adrenalin goes down, jump on the saddle for a ride amid palm trees and rivers... to the final reward: A mouth-watering Dominican lunch. Yeah, the only danger here is that you might want to do it all over again.

• Sightseeing truck tour from Amber Cove port to the Adventure Park
• Zip-line experience
• Horses trek in the mountains
• Lunch based on typical homemade Dominican foods

• Country tracks become accessible on board your six-wheel drive safari truck, perfect for discovering the most authentic side of the Puerto Plata countryside and its villages.
• Then it’s time to don helmet and harness and glide in complete safety over the fields and mountains of Puerto Plata, revealed from a fresh perspective: from the zip line, with a view that’s a mosaic of green.
• With your feet on the ground once more, you get ready to discover the landscape of Puerto Plata from yet another perspective: on the saddle of your horse you’ll experience it at a walk and a trot, up and down the stream-crossed slopes, among tropical plants and broad, exotic views.
• Riding gives you an appetite and a traditional Dominican lunch at the ranch is just what you need.

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.

Set off on a coach amid spectacular forests and villages with palm trees as high as skyscrapers. You reach Country World, where the instructor tells you how to have fun in complete safety. **Then down, at full speed, on the longest zipline in the Dominican Republic**, flying over mahogany trees and thrilling views. And at the end? A tropical snack in the shade, because even daredevils deserve to be spoiled.

• Panoramic coach tour from Amber Cove harbor to the "Country World" adventure park
• Zip line experience
• Tasting of fresh fruit

• From Amber Cove harbor, you'll set off in the direction of the “Country World” adventure park. The comfort of the coach is perfect for snapping as many picture-postcard photos as the Caribbean landscapes that you see from your window: tropical forests, cultivated fields and rural villages with royal palms towering high above.
• After your instructor has finished giving you all the safety advice you need to have fun in total safety, it's time to take to the skies: climb up onto a platform that is suspended from a centuries-old tree and get ready to whizz down the longest zipline in the Dominican Republic.
• You'll see the jungle from a new perspective that is both unique and electrifying, as you speed along through the dense foliage of the mahogany trees, the national symbol of Dominica.
• Now it's time to dedicate yourself to total relaxation: a snack of local fruits awaits you, to be savored with views of the countryside all around you, under the cool shade of a traditional canopy woven from palm leaves.

• Minimum age: 6 years.
• Wear closed shoes and clothing that is suitable for the experience.

Balancing on a SUP, paddle through mangroves and lakes, looking for the Caribbean “mermen”: The sweet sea cows. They'll observe you with curiosity while fish, birds and tropical trees pass you by. Then beaches, sun, a cool drink and a packed lunch... because every explorer deserves a reward.

• Stand up paddling between two lakes
• Manatee sightings as well as other plant and wildlife species
• Relaxation on beach
• Packed lunch

• We will head off to discover one of the most fascinating natural areas on the island, where the plant and wildlife thrive amongst the green mangroves and the glistening waters of the two lakes.
• On our stand up paddle, which uses a board similar to a surf board where you stand and navigate using a paddle, we will paddle between the two lakes observing the spellbinding views provided by this magical habitat, looking for manatee, pleasant , large and round sea mammals.
• With a bit of luck, we might have the opportunity to interact with the large local manatee population which is not the only attraction. The area is, in fact, home to fish, birds, small canaries, owls and turtles, which, from time to time, love being watched.
• The plantlife is just as interesting. Right before us, we will see extremely beautiful plant species, such as the leafy mahogany and the evergreen guayacan as well as genuine palm trees, mangroves and a rapture of shrubbery.
• After such excitement, we will take a break and relax on the beach, sunbathing under the Caribbean sun.
• To finish off this fantastic experience, we can sip a delicious and refreshing drink whilst we sample our packed lunch, and continue to feel like true explorers.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• This excursion requires that you know how to swim and that you are physically fit.
• Minimum age: 6 years.
• This excursion is not recommended to pregnant women.
• The stand up paddling experience takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• The sighting of certain species of flora and fauna is not guaranteed

Dive into rum island! At the Macroix distillery, the aroma enfolds you and your palate celebrates. **Then off, amid pastel-colored lanes, stores full of colors and views flowing by from the coach, to San Felipe fortress**, where the ocean is breathtaking. You'll get back on board with a suitcase full of memories... and a bottle under your arm, perhaps.

• Macroix rum distillery: visit and tasting
• Shopping in Puerto Plata
• Sightseeing tour of Puerto Plata: fort of San Felipe

• We will leave the port by coach heading forPuerto Plata, literally the "silver port", as named by Christopher Columbus, who remained spell bounded by the glistening waters of this corner of paradise.
• The first stop on our tour is the famous Macroix distillery, founded in 1899, which produces excellent Dominican rum.
• Upon entering, we will have the opportunity to visit the factory building and find out interesting facts on the history and the bottling process before the product is exported.
• Once the visit has ended, we will move onto the cafeteria to taste the rum of which various qualities, such as Anejo, Carta Dorada, Extra Viejo and many more: an experience for true connoisseurs!
• We will wave goodbye to the distillery and arrive at Puerto Plata, where we can indulge our desire to shop and purchase traditional souvenirs from the Dominican Republic.
• Our coach will take us on a sightseeing tour to discover the city, with its centre boasting Victorian, soft pastel colour buildings.
• We will stop at the fort of San Felipe, erected in 1564 to defend the city from pirate attacks. The view from this raised position is simply marvellous. We will remain bewitched admiring it before returning to the ship, happy and relaxed after this fun tour.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• There is limited availability of English-language guides.
• With the exception of the tasting session, food and drinks are not included in the ticket price.
• We recommend bringing cash or credit cards with you to purchase items.

From pirates to lunch by the sea: In Puerto Plata, history tastes of adventure. Dive into the past, amid century-old fortresses and fairytale Victorian houses. Then, Playa Dorada calls out for you: A golden beach, the breeze messing up your hair and a lunch so good that you'll want to stand up and give it a round of applause.

• Sightseeing tour of Puerto Plata
• Forteza San Felipe
• Cathedral of St. Philip and Plaza Independencia
• Lunch and relaxation on the beach

• We leave the port by coach headed for a sightseeing tour of Puerto Plata, literally the "silver port", as named by Christopher Columbus, who remained spell bounded by the glistening waters of this corner of paradise.

• In the city centre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we stop at forteza San Felipe, erected in 1564 to defend the city from pirate attacks. Here, our local guides will provide interesting information about its history.

• We continue towards the amazing Art Deco Cathedral of St. Philip in Plaza Independencia also known as Parque Central and heart of the historical city centre and admire the magnificent Victorian architecture in light pastel colours.

• We then move on to the beach, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch.

• Finally, we relax on the amazing beach enjoying the sun and sea breeze before returning to the ship.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended. 
• For an even more immersive experience, all proposed dishes feature local or international cuisine.

You visit Puerto Plata with the wind in your hair, on board a colonial-style open-top trolley train: A quick shot of the murals, zoom on the anti-pirate fortress and a panoramic take of the bay. The center is like a photo set: Cathedral, Victorian palaces, Umbrella Street and Pink Street. Then some 20-billion-year-old prehistoric amber, local coffee, hand-rolled cigars and the unmissable rum... at an exclusive tasting event. It's not a dream: It's a tour created just for you. Literally.

• Sightseeing ride on the historic train through the city of Puerto Plata
• Amber Museum: Interior visit, coffee tasting, artisan cigars and local rum

• There is a unique way to discover the icons and typical products of Puerto Plata: on board a fully open colonial-style train, perfect for taking as many photos as you want in total comfort.
• Your first clicks will be of the many murals that decorate the facades as you climb up to the fortress, with 360-degree views of the harbor and the entire bay: did you know that it is the most important colonial monument in the city? It has defended it for hundreds of years from pirates and corsairs.
• You'll cross the historic center and photograph the San Felipe Cathedral and the colorful and Victorian buildings all around you: keep your camera to hand, because you can't miss the colorful street with hundreds of umbrellas and the pinkest in the world.
• Then, head to the Amber Museum and wander among the gemstones: some are real time machines, preserving fossils from 20 million years ago.
• But you're not here just for them: get a taste of the most authentic Dominican flavors, concentrated in the local coffee, handmade cigars and the unmissable rum. Do you know that this is a special edition opened just for you?

• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the experience.

Twenty-seven waterfalls, zero boats, a lot of adrenalin! After a trekking in the jungle, you're in Damajagua, at the top of paradise: Natural pools with transparent icy water you can dive or slide into while screaming with joy. With a guide leading the way, dive down amid splashes and canyons, swimming in caves and floating along the river. Nature challenges you... and you answer with a splash!

• Damajagua Falls
• Mountain trek
• Descent along the canyon
• Jumps, dives and natural slides from one waterfall into the next
• Swimming in natural pools

• A short coach transfer takes us to the destination of our exciting excursion: the Damajagua Falls * 27 drops created by a geological fault that generated a winding canyon various kilometres long.
• We venture on a mountain trek in the amazing natural scenery of the area around Puerto Plata as far as the first waterfall.
• We can see them below us: immersed in the lush vegetation, the waterfalls drop with sudden jumps, gentle slopes or winding bends forming natural pools with fresh clear water ideal for swimming.
• This is where the most adrenaline-filled part of our adventure starts: together with an expert guide, we descend along the waterfalls letting ourselves slide or jumping into the natural pools below.
• It is a true competition between us and nature: without the aid of any kind of boat and with only our arms and legs to helps us, we make our way along the narrow gorge crossed by the river. We swim in real caves and experience the thrill of launching ourselves onto natural slides generating joyful splashes as we drop into the small lakes found at the base of the various waterfalls.

• Minimum age: 8 years.
• Maximum weight: 125 kg.
• This excursion is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with mobility problems.
• You will have to pay USD 8 for the lockers that are available and can hold up to one backpack.
• It is necessary to wear non-slip rubber shoes (these can also be purchased at the price of USD 8).
• To participate in the excursion you must be in good physical shape.
• <span>The route includes only the visit of some of the 27 waterfalls.</span>

Jump on the mega truck and get ready to speed on wild trails amid thrilling views. **Discover the hidden hinterland of Puerto Plata, then reach Coconut Cove where, amid a dive and a tasty lunch, you can relax as only one can in the Caribbean**. The sun is scorching, the waves are calling you... what are you waiting for?

• Mega truck tour across the Puerto Plata hinterland
• Relaxation on Coconut Cove beach and lunch

• The tour takes place on a special mode of transport, the mega truck, specifically designed to take us to places which cannot be accessed by standard jeeps and coaches to enjoy incredibly fascinating views.
• Armed with our powerful vehicle, we will set off to discover the hinterland of Puerto Plata, leaving the Sea behind us to travel towards apicturesque inner village, accompanied by the blue sky.
• After having explored magical lands, we deserve a little relaxation on the private Coconut Cove beach, a genuine corner of paradise nestled between the Atlantic ocean and the cliffs where we can enjoy the delicate sounds of the waves and the fresh, tropical breeze.
• Surrounded by such magical views, we will taste a delicious lunch, the perfect way to finish off this great tour.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
• Minimum age: 6 years.

Discover the exclusive side of Puerto Plata, just off the ship. **Dive into the luxury of a private house on the beach**: Cool cocktails, mouth-watering Dominican dishes and hammocks where you can relax like a royal. Kayak, snorkeling and laughs with your travel companions. Paradise is just a step from the ship!

• Dominican Style Beach House, exclusive use for the group
• Welcoming host and friendly staff.
• Water sports and beach bar
• Lunch of Caribbean dishes

• Escape the crowds and retreat to a luxurious private Dominican-style beach house hidden along the beaches of Puerto Plata.
• Be pampered and catered to by the local staff, relaxing with your closest friends and family in this private house with beach access.
• Make the beach house your home for the day, enjoying cocktails and authentic Dominican food. Lounge in a hammock soaking up the spectacular views of the coastline, or actively explore the ocean waters with one of the included kayaks, paddleboards, or snorkels.
• Warm up with the relaxing rays of the sun before cooling down in one of the cozy lounge areas in the house, creating a lifetime of memories with your closest family and friends.

• This excursion does not include a guide.
• The country road may get bumpy and as such the tour is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with serious back and neck injuries. • For an even more immersive experience, all proposed dishes feature local or international cuisine.

Discover Puerto Plata with tales of rum, amber and pirates. Let yourself be swept away by the irresistible aroma of the Macroix distillery, marvel at fossils trapped in time at the Amber Museum, cross striking tropical landscapes. **From San Felipe fortress**, the historic anti-pirate stronghold, the sea winks at you with a breathtaking view... get ready to fall in love with it!

• Puerto Plata
• Casa del Rum, Macorix
• Amber Museum
• Plaza Independencia and the cathedral of San Felipe
• San Felipe Fort

• We will leave the port and head to Puerto Plata, literally "silver port", with its enviable location between the sea and the mountains.
• The first stop on our tour is a visit to the famous Casa del Rum Macorix, founded in 1899, which produces one of the best Dominican rums. Here you will have the opportunity to walk through the entire facility and learn all about the bottling process for export. Afterwards, a visit to the cafeteria will allow you to taste different rums produced at the factory, such as: Macorix Rebel, Macorix Cool Piña and others.
• Then we will head to the Amber Museum, which is worthy of a visit not only for its fossil remains embedded in resin which has become rock, but also the wonderful Victorian dwelling it houses, Villa Bentz.
• Our tour will then take us to Plaza Independencia, the square lying at the heart of the old town, where the wonderful San Felipe cathedral lies, **built in an Art Déco style.
• Then we will stop at the San Felipe fort, built in the 16th century to defend the city against pirate invasions. There we will have the chance to learn more about Puerto Plata's interesting history and take some incredible photos of the charming view from the top of the fort.

• We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.

Kayak, super light sand and cool cocktails: Answer the call of the sea at Coconut Cove. Into the blue, relaxing on a comfortable deck chair, enjoy the sun and taste the Dominican buffet included, full of typical dishes and Caribbean flavors.

• Coconut Cove beach 
• Soft golden sands and spectacular ocean views.
• Typical Dominican rural countryside
• Lunch with local dishes

• Enjoy an inland view before arriving at your sand oasis on a typical open air vehicle.
• Soak your feet in the warm blue ocean and try out the kayaks, rowing tables and diving equipment that you can rent at Coconut Cove. Discover the tropical colors that lie beneath the bay's water's edge, navigating on this shallow waters.
• Fill your belly indulging in a buffet of authentic Dominican cuisine before grabbing a drink from the included domestic open bar.

• This excursion does not include a guide.
• The ride may get bumpy and as such the tour is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with back and neck injuries.
• Not Wheelchair accessible. The transfer to the beach is done with open air trucks.
• The ride may get bumpy and as such the tour is not recommended for pregnant women or guests with back and neck injuries



Get ready to be amazed in the **largest aqua park in the Caribbean! **At Ocean World in Puerto Plata, dolphins await you for games, cuddles, kisses and a few splashes. Then off, snorkeling amid tropical fish, sea lion and shark shows, relaxation on the beach and walks in the forest amid toucans and macaques.

• Ocean World
• Dolphin encounter
• Stroking and playing with the dolphins, plus a lovely kiss
• Relaxing on the beach and snorkelling in the lagoon
• Animal shows
• Walk through the rain forest

• We will leave the port and travel to Ocean World, the biggest water adventure park in the Caribbean, where we will enjoy some exciting experiences of the marine world.
• We will head to the dolphinarium within the large complex, where we will prepare to experience the incredible thrill of direct contact with the dolphins, which will amaze us with their intelligence and playfulness.
• After a short introduction to find out more about the dolphins and the important rules for our safety, we will enter the water up to our waists and interact with the dolphins for 20 unforgettable minutes.
• The water is shallow so it doesn't matter if you can't swim. Before we know it, we will be making friends with the dolphins who will entertain us, play with us and even let us stroke them.
• We feed our cute and cheerful playmates directly from our hands and receive a mega kiss that seals our friendship..
• The surprises don't end there: there are so many options available at Ocean World! We can have fun snorkelling in the lagoon, discovering brightly coloured fish and the incredible underwater flora; or we can enjoy a dip in the pool or relax on the beach on the sun loungers reserved for us.
• We can watch various animal shows including sea lions and sharks, not to mention our old friends the dolphins.
• We will also seize the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant walk through the rain forest, where we will encounter macaques, toucans and lovebird parrots with their colourful feathers.

• This excursion does not include a guide.
• The price of the excursion includes return transfers and entry to the park.