Amber Cove - A Carnival Destination
The following is copied from a press release send by Carnival Cruise Lines to the Travel Agent Community on December 12, 2014....
We're excited to share that Amber Cove - a NEW destination in the heart of the Dominican Republic's breathtaking North Coast, will welcome its first cruise ship when the Carnival Victory arrives on October 6, 2015.
This much-anticipated Caribbean destination gives you a new selling point for enticing your tried-and-true Caribbean cruisers looking for a different destination to visit - and is equally attractive for cruise rookies as well! 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.
In addition, 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.
Splendor and Carnival Victory from Miami, FL, Carnival Conquest from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Valor from Port Canaveral, FL, and Carnival Fantasy from Charleston, S.C.
For more information, please contact Rick Saltarelli at Salty Breeze Cruise Planners at esaltarelli@cruiseplanners.com or www.saltybreezecruiseplanners.com.
