TAINO BAY CRUISE TERMINAL, PUERTO PLATA

TAINO BAY CRUISE TERMINAL, PUERTO PLATA

Puerto Plata’s beauty and attire is undeniable. Puerto Plata’s historical downtown, Victorian home style buildings, cable car and the San Felipe fortress are just some of its main cultural points of interest, whereas natural attractions such as Sosua, Cabarete, Punta Rucia and the Damajagua waterfalls represent what this destination has to offer. 

 

 

Taino Bay is a world-class cruise terminal. Its recently built berthing positions allow the simultaneous docking of three vessels and the disembarking of up to 14,000 passengers. The facilities welcome the most important cruise lines in the world. This terminal consolidates Puerto Plata as one of the principal destinations in the Caribbean. Taino Bay offers brand new touristic facilities which include retail spaces and gourmet experiences throughout the various restaurants and bars.

 

 

Taino Bay Port in Puerto Plata opened operations today with the arrival of the MSC Seashore, a modern EVO class cruise ship with 1,700 passengers and capacity for 4,540 plus crew. The ship was built for MSC Cruises in Italy, and arrived on December 15th, 2021 at 8:00am to host the inaugural ceremony with the Dominican Republic.

 

3D model of Taino Bay Port in Puerto Plata

 

In the new Taino Bay, cruise passengers will arrive at an exciting destination with elements related to the pre-Columbian Taino culture, as well as an ecological park, water slides, encounters with wildlife, restaurants, shops and other entertainment. From there they will have direct access to the historic center of Puerto Plata, with its colorful Victorian-style houses and buildings.

 

 

INFORMATION TAINO BAY CRUISE, PUERTO PLATA

In its first stage, Taino Bay will have a dock large enough to handle two Oasis size ships. A 20-acre / 8.4-hectare onshore facility divided into several areas:

 

• Taino Village with a theme based on the culture of the pre-Columbian Taino people.

 

• Monkey Jungle will be an interactive ecological park with Capuchin monkeys, a botanical garden, an aviary, a reptile island, a marine habitat and a sustainability center.

 

• Fort Cibao will be a theme park with water slides, roller coasters, children’s and VIP areas, and swimming with rays and cat sharks.

 

• Bucanneers Village with  shops, bars, restaurants, squares for live entertainment and a museum.

 

• Fort San Felipe, a historic 14th-century Spanish fortress overlooking the bay, commissioned by King Phillip II of Spain in 1564, and full of historic significance.

 

• Puerto Plata Historic District, within walking distance to the port, and full of landmarks, restaurants, plazas, museums, shopping areas and entertainment.

 

• Zip Line –  A multi-stage Zip Line that will surround the entire facility.

 

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That area includes dozens of gift shops, antique shops, and landmarks such as the Paseo Dona Blanca, Central Park, San Felipe Cathedral, The Gregorio Luperon museum, the Amber Gallery, Umbrella street, The Amber Museum, Historic Fire Department and many more places where cruise passengers will be toured.

 

 

Grupo ITM from México invested $80 million into the first stage of the Taino Bay development, which includes the dock and two-berth dock facilities. Some dredging was required to bring the shipping channel and basin depth to 11.5 meters / 38 feet, and a former power station and fishing pier will be removed.

 

 

The existing loading dock will be expanded to 400 meters / 1,312 feet, to allow for a couple of Oasis-size ships alongside. In the second stage, an additional 300 meters / 984 feet extension is planned so that three Oasis-sized ships can call simultaneously.

 

To create Taino Bay, Puerto Plata’s former cargo pier was extended to handle two Oasis-size ships and one smaller vessel. Its first phase of upland development includes a welcome area, transport hub, retail, beach club, food and beverage outlets, entertainment and continuous free trolley service to Puerto Plata’s colonial center.

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ARRIVALS PORT SCHEDULE, TAINO BAY CRUISE, PUERTO PLATA

Times are subject to change.  For questions on arrival and departure times, please contact your cruise line.

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MAP TAINO BAY CRUISE, PUERTO PLATA

NEAR TO OCEAN WORLD ADVENTURE PARK

You are in the center of the city where the places of interest are close and you can get there by crossing a corner, enjoy every moment with your family or your partner, show your photos to your friends of our beautiful Puerto Plata.

 

• Teleferico
• Espigon Cigar Factory
• Independence Central Park
• Isabel de Torres National Park
• Calle De Las Sombrillas
• El Rincon Del Cafe
• Paso Peatonal de Melosa
• Amber Museum
• Fortaleza San Felipe
• Gregorio Luperon Museum
• Paseo Dona Blanca

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WHERE TO STAY, PUERTO PLATA

 

Choosing where to stay in Puerto Plata is very simple, if you are looking for 3 to 5 star hotels they are available for you, if you are looking for comfortable and safe cheap hotels you will also find them, we will leave you a list of 5 star hotels and cheap hotels so that you can make the right decision .

Where to Stay in Puerto Plata

We recommend these resorts around Puerto Plata for the best experience, regardless of your budget:

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TAINO BAY CRUISE, PUERTO PLATA - VIDEO

The second arrival to the port on December 17th was the gorgeous, 333 meter long Norwegian Encore, a Breakaway Plus class ship with 4,200 passenger berths, built for and operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. Other ships scheduled to arrive in the first month of operation are the Celebrity Millennium, Scarlet Lady, and Celebrity Reflexion.

 

The third arrival to Taino Bay was the Scarlet Lady from Virgin Cruises, a gorgeous ship that carried over 2,000 tourists. The same day Puerto Plata welcomed over 7,000 tourists from two other ships that docked at the Amber Cove port from Carnival Cruises. It was a glorious day to see the city handling this many tourists in a very professional way.

TAINO BAY CRUISE, PUERTO PLATA - FAQ's

• What are Taino Bay Cruise hours of operation?

  Taino Bay Cruise opening hours:
  Sun - Sat 8:00 - 16:00

• Is it necessary to book in advance to visit Taino Bay Cruise?

  We recommend booking Taino Bay Cruise tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the tour for a full refund. See all 7 Taino Bay Cruise tours on Tripadvisor

• What is the best way to see Taino Bay Cruise?

  According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Taino Bay Cruise:

  • City Tour & Cable Car Puerto Plata
  • The 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
  • Taino Bay Shore Excursion – ATV Adventure with Resort Beach
  • Cayo Arena Day Trip from Puerto Plata

   

• What hotels are near Taino Bay Cruise?

  • (2.67 km) BlueBay Villas Doradas
  • (2.75 km) Emotions By Hodelpa Playa Dorada
  • (2.76 km) Blue JackTar
  • (2.50 km) Viva Wyndham V Heavens – All-Inclusive Resort