Shore Excursions · DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SHORE EXCURSIONS
Good dominican republic shore excursions sell out while the ship is still at sea, and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Damajagua Waterfalls shore excursion from Puerto Plata, with jumps, slides, lunch, transport, safety advice, and cruise timing tips.
“They did a great job and took good care of my family. So fun! The guides were awesome, and the waterfalls were great.”
Review of Puerto Plata’s muddy two-person buggy tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay, with beach time, safety tips, pricing, and cruise-day advice.
“Oh my goodness!! We had such a blast in the mud with Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour! There were two couples in our group Pepo picked us up at the port, and drove us to and back the ship. Great directions via texts! Frank and his crew took us through every mud puddle and lake he could find! We were lucky that the rain the day of the excursion filled the puddles with the required water!! We had an incredible time!! We have bookmarked this group to do it again on the next trip to DR!!”
Review of Puerto Plata’s small-group shore excursion, with the cable car, mountain gardens, historic sights, port logistics, value, and practical tips.
“Our tour guide, Xander, was excellent! He was informative and attentive to our group ensuring everyone was happy and nobody was left behind. We had a great time and would not hesitate to book this again!”
Puerto Plata’s VIP DayPass combines ziplining, ATVs, horseback riding, lunch, and hotel pickup in one active six-hour outing.
“I absolutely recommend this VIP experience for anyone wanting adventure! All of the staff were friendly and welcoming, as well as knowledgeable and safety-oriented. I was the only horseback rider and am experienced, so we were able to canter and lope! The experience didn’t feel rushed at all and I didn’t want to leave!”
Puerto Plata shore excursion review covering Damajagua waterfalls, muddy buggies, lunch, pickup, timing, safety, and value at $139.
“We had to walk 2 miles to get to our tour guide! It was stressful we didn't know who he was and where he was at!”
Ride ATVs from Amber Cove or Taino Bay through the Dominican countryside, with a cigar stop, beach lunch, swim, and rum drink.
“The ATV tour was amazing ! Great balance between sightseeing , food and beach ! I addition Iguana Mama’s tour guide Angel us top notch ! If you can request him!”
Review of Damajagua waterfalls and zipline shore excursion in Puerto Plata, with honest advice on hiking, crowds, lunch, safety, and value.
“This was such an amazing experience. The waterfalls were awesome!! The hike wasn’t too bad at all. But it’s definitely up hill for parts. The waterfall slides were so fun and majestic. I absolutely love the Dominican Republic now and would totally go do this again!! The map they send you is great. But just keep walking out of the gated area and then go left and walk past the parking lot with the big tree in the middle and you will see some guys holding signs. That’s where they were located for pickup. The lunch was SO good. The guides were all so friendly and helpful. They gave us…”
Review of Puerto Plata’s Sosua snorkeling tour, with two reef stops, beach time, transport details, pricing, and practical booking advice.
“This was AMAZING! The staff were super friendly, knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time. The coral and fish were beautiful. Definitely a highlight of our family's trip to Puerto Plata. I would absolutely do this again with this tour company.”
Review of Puerto Plata ATV adventure from Amber Cove and Taino Bay, with mountain, countryside, beach riding, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“This was my first time riding ATVs and I can honestly say it was a amazing experience!! I rate it a 10/10 and would do it again. I would recommend going with Morenita, Darlin & El Lapiz for the best experience.”
Review of the Damajagua 7 Waterfalls excursion from Amber Cove and Taino Bay, with chocolate tasting, jumps, slides, lunch, and practical tips.
“The whole excursion was a blast. Great guides. No rushing. The last part of the hike was bit tiring for an out of shape old guy. But it was a great time. Went with my thirteen year old daughter and the 20ft jumps didn’t phase her, nor me. Just a whole lot of fun. Food was pretty good as well, loved the rice and beans as well as the eggplant!”
Zip through 7,900 feet of cable near Amber Cove on a guided Dominican Republic shore excursion with private transport and no experience needed.
“This was an amazing excursion, we did 8 zip lines with breathtaking views! All the guides were friendly and took care of us well. After we had the opportunity to explore the farm, animals, garden and have a drink.This did not feel like a tourist Read more”
Review of Amber Cove’s Ride N Zip Adventure, with horseback riding, eight ziplines, Dominican lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“We had the best time with Lebron, Eddie, Edward. They treated my friend and I to the best trip. It was just us two and we felt completely spoiled.”
Ride buggies through sugar cane fields, visit a batey, swim in the Chavón River, and taste Dominican cooking from La Romana.
“I have traveled the world extensively, many countries, many cultures. This was the absolute worst tour I’ve been on. I paid $500 for my black American family to go on this tour, we were the ONLY black people on this entire tour. When we arriveRead more”
Review of Puerto Plata’s ATV, zip line, horseback riding, pool plunge, Dominican lunch, transfers, safety, price, and booking tips.
“The team was phenomenal! We all enjoyed ourselves from beginning to end. This was my first experience and the course was out of this world. I tried to drive the ATV but decided against it once we started. Cuba took over my ride and Read more”
Review of Damajagua Waterfalls near Puerto Plata, with seven falls, five zip lines, lunch, port transfers, safety tips, and value advice.
“The waterfalls were closed due to high amounts of rain in the area, but the crew still took us around and made sure we had a great time! We did the city tour and they brought us to the beach before bringing us back to the port. We were able to experience the local culture and cuisine while feeling safe. I could not give these guys a better review!”
Pick a berth, a ruin or a boat.
