Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, is poised for a bustling cruise ship season as November heralds the start of its peak tourism period. A total of 49 cruise ships are scheduled to dock at the province’s two major ports, Amber Cove and Taíno Bay, marking a substantial increase from the 23 vessels recorded in October. This surge in maritime arrivals is expected to provide a significant economic boost to the region, directly benefiting thousands of families reliant on tourism-related activities. From January to September this year, Puerto Plata welcomed 1,621,775 cruise passengers, representing 81.4 percent of all visitors arriving at the country’s terminals via this route. Last year, the province saw an even higher influx, with 2,186,000 cruise passengers accounting for 80 percent of the nation’s maritime visitors. The steady growth in cruise tourism underscores Puerto Plata’s vital role in the Dominican Republic’s tourism sector and its economic resilience.
November marks the start of the high cruise season in Puerto Plata with 49 port calls
