The Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals have 26 and 34 arrivals scheduled, respectively, for a total of 60 vessels that will contribute to the tourist and commercial dynamism of the province
PUERTO PLATA. – Puerto Plata will receive 60 cruise ships during November 2026, according to the schedule of operations released by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), which includes arrivals through the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals.
Of the total expected, 26 vessels will arrive at Amber Cove, while the remaining 34 are destined for Taíno Bay. In this way, both port facilities will handle a total of 60 operations during the month.
This volume represents a 57.9% increase compared to October, when 38 arrivals were scheduled. Consequently, November will see 22 additional operations, resulting in a greater influx of international visitors to one of the country's leading cruise destinations.
Cruise ship passengers will boost commercial activity
The increase in arrivals also presents opportunities for various sectors of the Puerto Plata economy. Those benefiting include tour guides, transportation providers, merchants, restaurants, and other service providers involved in serving visitors.
The program also includes ships from renowned international lines, such as Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises, among other companies in the sector.
The schedule includes arrivals during November
According to the distribution established by Mitur, operations are planned throughout the month, with specific arrival and departure times for each vessel at the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals.
For its part, the Ministry of Tourism, headed by David Collado, disseminated the schedule as part of the information on the projected cruise ship traffic for Puerto Plata.
However, the institution warns that the planned dates and operations are subject to changes, modifications, cancellations and possible additions of vessels.
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