Puerto Plata Beaches

[Annmarie]

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Can you walk to the beaches in Puerto Plata if you dock at the Taino Bay Cruise Port?

 

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@Annmarie I think there are some walkable beaches from Taino Bay Cruise Port. Although I haven't walked to a beach from this port before, I'm finding options that are within 15 minutes walking distance. 

[Kendall James-Vargas]

@Annmarie Here are some other places to explore while you are there! 

https://www.cruisehive.com/best-things-to-do-in-puerto-plata-dominican-republic/69671

[PaulB]

Dominic Republic is the most beautiful place. I've been several times and completely enjoyed my time there on each occasion.

[Kendall James-Vargas]

What do you typically enjoy exploring while in Dominican Republic? 

The area is truly rebounding post-shutdown. In fact, I think it's going to continue to do so. 

https://www.cruisehive.com/caribbean-cruise-nation-received-nearly-100000-cruise-visitors-in-july/77965

I wonder if the cost of activities will go up. I explored Ocean World last year and the price was very reasonable. 

[Lou]

No. There are no beaches within walking distance of Port Taino. HOWEVER, within the port itself, there is a lovely pool area and a "lazy river". I even saw a surf-style "flow rider" at the port. Looked like a lot of fun. If we hadn't booked an excursion, I might have just hung out at the port itself instead. 

[Cruising Caribbean]

@Lou I was able to enjoy Port Taino on a recent cruise, and I loved it! It was such a visitor friendly experience and I felt safe the entire time. Port Taino was clean and secure, unlike some of the other ports I stopped at during my last itinerary. I missed the lazy river when I was there, but that's something I surely would have enjoyed. Hopefully next time I'm there I take advantage of that amenity. Which excursion did you end up at?