Welcoming the 1st Ship
October 6, 2015
Amber Cove Site
Amber Cove Site Plan
Welcome Center
Shorex Pier
Transportation
Hub
Cruise Ship Pier
Recreational
Amenities
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Approximate distances from/to Amber Cove (in nautical miles)
Port Everglades - 697
Miami - 679
Grand Cayman - 625
Nassau - 561
St. Maarten - 434
Half Moon Cay - 417
Ocho Rios - 396
St. Thomas - 345
San Juan - 276
La Romana - 255
Grand Turk - 100
About Puerto Plata
• The city was founded by Columbus and his brother in
1496
• Puerto Plata is the capital of the Dominican province of the
same name
• Existing hotel and transportation infrastructure across a
total area of about 197 square miles
• Puerto Plata International Airport receives daily flights from
a variety of North American and European carriers
Downtown Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Boardwalk ( Malecon)
Fort San Felipe
Amber Cove – Excursion Highlights
• Ocean World Adventure Park nearby the port provides a
wealth of marine adventures including animal interactions
• The 27 Charcos (“Waterfalls”) allows visitors an exhilarating
canyoning excursion through the falls
• Cigar & Rum Factories are present throughout the region and
open for tours; DR is among the largest producers of sugar
cane rum in the world
Cigar & Rum Factories
Amber Cove – Excursion Highlights
27 Waterfalls
• Ocean World Adventure Park nearby the port provides a
wealth of marine adventures including animal interactions
• The 27 Charcos (“Waterfalls”) allows visitors an exhilarating
canyoning excursion through the falls
Amber Cove – Excursion Highlights
Boardwalk
• Ocean World Adventure Park nearby the port provides a
wealth of marine adventures including animal interactions
• The 27 Charcos (“Waterfalls”) allows visitors an exhilarating
canyoning excursion through the falls
• Cigar & Rum Factories are present throughout the region and
open for tours. DR is among the largest producers of sugar
cane rum in the world
• Fort San Felipe, the 3 mile Boardwalk and Mount Isabel de
Torres
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Mount
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Amber Cove – Excursion Highlights
Ocean World
• Ocean World Adventure Park nearby the port provides a
wealth of marine adventures including animal interactions
Dominican Republic Highlights
• DR has 800 miles of coastline and is the eastern 2/3 of the
island of Hispaniola which it shares with Haiti
• The 2nd largest island in the Caribbean, covering 18,815
square miles (Cuba is the largest)
• Hispaniola is one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by
two countries (Saint Martin/Sint Maarten being the other).
• DR has both the highest point and lowest point in the region.
Pico Duarte rises 10,130 feet. Lake Enriquillo is 130 feet
below sea level
• Population of over 10m
Map of the DR
Bay of Samana
Punta Cana
Santo Domingo
La Romana
CSMART Simulation Preparation
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Berthing Simulation
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CSMART Simulation
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Cruise Ship Pier
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Executive Team Site Visit
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Amber Cove – What’s in the Name?
• The 62-mile Puerto Plata Coastline was renamed the “Amber
Coast” by a Presidential Decree in the 1970’s- This is noted in
CCL’s Press Release
• The Amber Mines in the region are some of the richest in the
world
• Dominican Amber is 90 percent clearer than others and has
10 times more insects than Baltic Amber
• Jurassic Park was partially filmed and loosely based upon the
unique features found in Amber stones from Puerto Plata
region
Construction Progress – Pier Finishing Touches
Construction Progress – Welcome Center
Mangrove Replanting & Landscaping
Landscaping Progress
Architectural Highlights
Your Adventure Awaits…
Shore Excursions Program
• Amber Cove will feature of 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.
• 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.
Amber Cove Beach Excursions
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La Casa en La Playa – A Select Retreat
All Inclusive Beach Getaway
Exclusive Family Beach Escape
Coconut Cove Beach Break
Serenity VIP Lifestyle Resort Experience
All Inclusive RIU Resort Pass Paradise Island
Cayo Arena by Speed Boat & Snorkel
Punta Rucia Beach Getaway
Coconut Cove Beach
• 20 Min from Amber Cove
• A great Location for Different beach tour Packages /
Family Beach Escape
• Horseback Ride & Swim
• Great Potential for Add on Tours/ Rentals
Lifestyle Luxury Resort
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Serenity VIP Lifestyle Resort Experience
10 Minutes from Amber Cove
Beautiful Luxury 5 Star VIP Resort
Clean Facilities & Amenities
Pools & Restaurants Available for use
Punta Rucia Beach
• Paradise Island By Speed Boat & Snorkel
• Punta Rucia Beach Club ( Mangrove Kayak, Paddle
Board, Snorkeling Tours)
• Exclusive Tours, La Isabela Sightseeing tours
Amber Cove Cultural & Sightseeing Excursions
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Eat, Drink, Dance – Rhythms of Puerto Plata
Discover Puerto Plata and Local Flavors
Hidden Treasures of Puerto Plata
Top 10 Best Of Puerto Plata
Mega Truck of Rural Puerto Plata, City Tour &
Teleférico
Museums, Arts and Fort San Felipe
Outback Dominican Adventure
Puerto Plata City Tour & Dominican Fiesta
La Isabela a Columbus History and Luperon Town
Puerto Plata & Surrounding Locations
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Puerto Plata City Tours
Historic Highlights of Puerto Plata
Island Tour & Beach
Catamaran Snorkeling Tour
Panoramic Puerto Plata
Outback Safari Ranch
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Outback Safari Tour
Outback Dunne Buggy Adventure
20 Minutes From Amber Cove
Wildlife at the Ranch
Mega Truck Ranch
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Mega Truck Safari Tours
Mega Truck & ATV Tours
Mega Truck Combination Tours with Teleferico
Mega Truck Combination Tours With Beach
Mega Truck Combination with Horseback Riding tours
Amber Cove Water & Dolphin Tours
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Sea Safari Hidden Beaches & Snorkel
Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
Beginner Scuba Dive
Certified Two Tank Dive
Snuba
Surfing at Cabarete
Deep Sea Fishing
Dolphin Swim
Dolphin Swim and Lunch
Dolphin Encounter
Sea Lion Show, Stingray & Shark Encounter
The Ultimate Ocean World Experience
Be a Dolphin Trainer for the Day!
Dolphin Kiss
Ocean World Adventure Park
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Dolphin Swim
Dolphin Encounter
Sea Lion Show, Stingray Encounter, Shark Snorkel
Dolphin Trainer for a Day
The Rainbow Ends Here!
THANK YOU!