Grand Turk and Amber Cove Ports
Jul 1st, 2018, 07:03 PM
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Grand Turk and Amber Cove Ports
We will be visiting Grand Turk and Amber Cove
We would love to hear from people who have stopped at those ports and let us know of their experience. We are not big on beach people so we are wondering what else there is to do.
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We would love to hear from people who have stopped at those ports and let us know of their experience. We are not big on beach people so we are wondering what else there is to do.
Thank You
Jul 1st, 2018, 10:39 PM
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They are really small places, here is a suggestion for the cultural and historic stops.
Grand Turk: the National Museum and the salt Company.
Amber Cove: San Felipe Fortress, San Felipe Cathedral and Independence Square
Grand Turk: the National Museum and the salt Company.
Amber Cove: San Felipe Fortress, San Felipe Cathedral and Independence Square
Jul 2nd, 2018, 08:55 AM
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>>ANy suggestions on how to visit these places?<<
On Grand Turk you walk to them -- the National Museum and Salt House are close to the cruise terminal
In the DR - you can take a taxi - maybe 5 or 6 miles - to Puerto Plata where everything (San Felipe Fortress, San Felipe Cathedral and Independence Square, etc) is walkable.
On Grand Turk you walk to them -- the National Museum and Salt House are close to the cruise terminal
In the DR - you can take a taxi - maybe 5 or 6 miles - to Puerto Plata where everything (San Felipe Fortress, San Felipe Cathedral and Independence Square, etc) is walkable.
Jul 3rd, 2018, 09:04 AM
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Puerto Plata is relatively safe. You can also book a ship's excursion to see those Puerto Plata, but then you will be limited by time spent where you wanted to and the size of the group. But at elast you will be with a group of people and you will be "safe".
Jul 5th, 2018, 06:45 AM
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Puerto Plata had a visible tourist police presence when I was there this winter. If taking a taxi doesn't appeal, there are ship's excursions and private excursions. Check Cruise Critic's Ports of Call forum and Tripadvisor for private tours. I very much enjoyed my time in Puerto Plata and did not feel unsafe.
Jul 15th, 2018, 09:48 AM
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We were at Amber Cove recently for the first time and stayed around the port. There's a huge winding pool with slides, swim-up bar, water sports, a smattering of shops and restaurants. One thing that was fun--to walk up to the highest point. There's a great view from the top (as well as a bar), banana trees and other neat foliage along the way. - Musing About Cruising
Aug 1st, 2018, 09:29 AM
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When we visited Grand Turk we did the glass bottom kayak tour and really enjoyed it.
It was booked through the ship and was with Oasis Divers.
Grand Turk, Grand Turk kayaking, Grand Turk best beaches | Oasis Divers
It was booked through the ship and was with Oasis Divers.
Grand Turk, Grand Turk kayaking, Grand Turk best beaches | Oasis Divers
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