|
 Amber
Cove, an exciting new destination located in the heart of the Dominican
Republic's breathtaking North Coast, known as the Amber Coast, just outside the
historical town of Puerto Plata – will welcome its first cruise ship when the
Carnival Victory arrives on October 6, 2015, for a day-long call.
The visit by Carnival Victory is the first of 37 calls by eight different
Carnival ships that will take place between October 2015 and April 2016,
accounting for more than 100,000 guests during this period.
Amber Cove will be a featured port on select sailings of Carnival Breeze,
Carnival Glory, Carnival Splendor and Carnival Victory from Miami, Carnival
Conquest from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Valor from
Port Canaveral, Fla., and Carnival Fantasy from Charleston, S.C.
"Amber Cove is destined to become a cornerstone in creating new itineraries from
several U.S. home ports," said Terry Thornton, Carnival's senior vice president
of itinerary planning. "It will provide an unmatched combination of 'fun in the
sun' activities and eco-tourism opportunities along with unique sightseeing,
dining and cultural experiences to create a lifetime of wonderful vacation
memories for our guests," he added.
Designed to serve as the gateway to one of the world's most beautiful cruising
regions, Amber Cove features dramatic architectural elements that echo the
area's storied Colonial past. The port is situated in a picturesque cove that
serves as the backdrop for soaring mountains and lush tropical landscape.
Its cobblestone plazas will be lined with a wide variety of retail offerings,
including themed restaurants and bars and a marketplace with locally sourced
crafts and souvenirs, recreational amenities, and a transportation center for
access to land and sea adventures.
The facility will offer two berths that can accommodate up to two large post-Panamax
cruise ships simultaneously.
Amber Cove will feature one of the most extensive shore excursion programs
available in the Caribbean, offering a wide array of landside experiences
including beautiful beaches, exciting water sports and special culinary,
cultural and adventure options. Nearby Ocean World, which is one of the region's
largest marine adventure parks, will offer guests many great ways to experience
and interact with a variety of marine animals.
Dozens of shore excursions will be available, from cross-country adventures in
4x4 Terracross buggies that traverse the rugged countryside and horseback riding
on the beach to snorkeling in crystal-clear waters and swimming in a pristine
natural river pool.
Guests can also travel via speedboat to beautiful Paradise Island, one of the
Caribbean's top spots for snorkeling and scuba diving, or visit rural coffee
plantations and sample traditional Dominican cuisine, rum and seasonal fruit. Or
for the ultimate luxury experience, guests can reserve their own private
beachside bungalow with the services of a personal chef, bartender and staff.
Amber Cove will also provide easy and convenient access to the nearby historic
town of Puerto Plata, named by Christopher Columbus when he discovered the
island in 1492. Puerto Plata is home to the first fort built by European
settlers in the New World.
Visitors to the city can shop in the bustling downtown area featuring numerous
artist studios and rum and cigar factories or stroll along the famed Malecon, a
three-mile-long open air beach-side boardwalk dotted with bars, restaurants and
shops. |
