Boasting one of the largest man-made dolphin habitats in the world, Ocean World is a must-see attraction for everyone cruising Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Day Pass visitors have the opportunity to snorkel in a Tropical Reef Aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”), learn about marine mammals, feed exotic tropical birds, walk through a tropical rain forest, and observe dolphin, sea lion and tropical bird shows. Guests will also have a free access to the dolphin beach and the fresh water oasis located at the Pirate’s Pool! This tour also includes a hearty Dominican lunch and allow to Immerse in the rich Dominican culture tasting handmade chocolate and observing skill woodcarving artisans on the go. Appreciate the expertise involved in cigar rolling and learn a few steps of Merengue and Bachata or sit back and admire a professional presentation with our folkloric ballet. Before you go, visit the Dominican Corner, the ideal spot for shopping local souvenirs. Photos, videos and drinks are available at an additional cost. At an additional fee get an unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”).

OVERVIEW
Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata through a diversity of attractions that will lend insight into the local history and lifestyles. At the Rum Legacy Museum, you will learn how the acclaimed spirits are distilled and aged, according to a proprietary process that has handed down through the generations. While driving around the 60-block historical city center, you will pause to explore the 16th-century Fort San Felipe and browse the unusual Amber Museum. Its collection of plants and ancient creatures preserved in fossilized tree sap, known as amber, is extraordinary. The Luperón House Museum contains photos and personal effects that celebrate the achievements of national hero General Gregorio Luperón. For a perspective of present-day Puerto Plata, you can meander through popular Central Park, browse the artisan shops that line the atmospheric streets and amble down the Pink Alley, a monochromatic walkway where everything is painted bright pink.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Stop at key attractions within Puerto Plata’s 60-block historic city center.
• Tour a Rum Legacy Museum, browse artisan shops and meander through Central Park.
• Browse a museum dedicated to a national hero and another full of amber artifacts.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and flavors of Puerto Plata on this enriching journey through the city’s most iconic sites. Your experience begins with an inside visit to the San Felipe Fortress—one of the oldest military structures in the Americas—where the sea breeze and centuries of history come together along the city’s dramatic coastline. From there, you will explore the Confluencia Museum, dedicated to more than 500 years of Dominican heritage and the cultural roots that define the nation’s identity. Next, stroll through the charming historic center of Puerto Plata, where vibrant Umbrella Street, the colorful Pink Alley, and the lively Central Park provide perfect backdrops for memorable photos. The adventure continues at the Rum Legacy Museum, a living tribute to the island’s traditions and craftsmanship. Finally, indulge your senses at the Chocolate Museum and Factory, where the aroma of roasted cocoa beans fills the air and you’ll learn about the artistry of creating fine Dominican chocolate—ending the day with a sweet taste of local culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Step inside the historic San Felipe Fortress, a symbol of Puerto Plata’s colonial defense.
• Explore 500 years of Dominican history at the Confluencia Museum.
• Walk through the colorful streets of Puerto Plata, including Umbrella Street, Pink Alley, and Central Park.
• Visit the Rum Legacy Museum, celebrating one of the nation’s most cherished traditions.
• Conclude your day at the Chocolate Museum and Factory, where cocoa culture comes to life.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a camera to capture the vibrant colors of Umbrella Street and Pink Alley.

After a short ride, get ready to enjoy the best family activity at Ocean World, the Dolphin Encounter, which offers close contact with dolphins in waist-deep water, kissing, feeding, and playing with these gentle mammals. This 20-minute interaction is fun and educational, ideal for non-swimmers and families with babies. This tour features additional activities including: Dominican buffet lunch, snorkeling with hundreds of fish in the tropical reef aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”). Swim at the dolphin beach lagoon and relax at the Pirate’s Pool. An unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”). Visit to the rain forest. Encounter, feed, and take pictures with macaws, toucans, and love birds. Dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows are presented, guests may take advantage of these shows time permitting. Photos, videos, and local souvenirs are available at the gift shop and the photo lab at an additional cost. The park also features bars and restaurants with a variety of local drinks and food available for purchase.

OVERVIEW

Watch artisans demonstrate how they make an array of local products and enjoy shopping for these signature items before relaxing on one of the area’s most beautiful beaches. You can expect to see premium cigars being hand-rolled from a blend of tobacco leaves, coffee beans being roasted and organic cocoa beans being processed for chocolate and to flavor other foods. You will also browse a museum devoted entirely to amber, an ancient hardened tree sap that is often used in jewelry. Similarly, larimar is a rare blue mineral only found in the Dominican Republic and it too is often incorporated into jewelry. Besides seeing how all of these raw products are hand-crafted into extraordinary merchandise, you will spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata. The adventure continues at the Dominican Rum Legacy Museum a living tribute to the island’s traditions and craftsmanship. And what better way to relax afterwards than by basking in the sun on a gorgeous stretch of beach and swimming in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how local products such as cigars, coffee and chocolate are made from raw materials.
• Browse a museum full of amber products, including exquisite jewelry.
• Spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata.
• Relax on one of the beaches that rims the city and swim in the sea if you like.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Race through the tropical countryside in an open-air, off-road buggy for an exhilarating experience between stops at several top attractions. You will have the chance to test drive the buggy beforehand so you will feel comfortable whether at the wheel or as the passenger. Then, it’s off into the wilds, where you will drive down country lanes, past rivers and into isolated areas that most visitors never see. If it has rained recently, the ride will be even more fun because your caravan of vehicles can zip through long stretches of muddy dirt roads. In time, you will stop to tour a farm that grows coffee, cocoa for chocolate and tropical produce such as mangoes and carambola, the national fruit of the Dominican Republic. Free time at the beach will follow, during which you can lounge about as you wish, stroll the shore and enjoy an invigorating swim in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Zip down dirt roads and off-road in an open-air buggy.
• See how coffee, cocoa and fruits are grown at a country farm and enjoy samples of them.
• Relax at a gorgeous beach along the north shore and swim in the ocean, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

While away the hours enjoying an exclusive beach on Playa Dorada, one of the area’s most beautiful stretches of sand. It won’t take long to reach Playa Dorada, which will give you all the more time to luxuriate there. With a welcome drink in hand, you can become oriented with everything this beautiful beach has to offer. During the next four hours or so, you might lie back in a lounge chair and bask in the sun, take a leisurely stroll along the shore and ease into the water for a refreshing swim. Playa Dorada is a Blue Flag beach, a prestigious designation only awarded to beaches that are clean and eco-friendly. Around midday, a buffet lunch will be served. One of the main dishes will likely be Dominican fried chicken, which is exceptionally flavorful and tender because the chicken is first brined and then generously seasoned.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours enjoying the breathtaking beach on Playa Dorada.
• Swim in the sea, bask in the sun, stroll the beach and do most anything else you please.
• Enjoy the beach’s Blue Flag status for being eco-friendly and clean.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Take the wheel of an off-road vehicle and drive through the countryside, stopping along the way for tastings at a farm and to browse a museum with exhibits showcasing the indigenous Taino people. While riding through the lush landscape in a caravan of 4x4 vehicles, you will enjoy spectacular views of Isabel de Torres Mountain, which looms high above Puerto Plata. Upon arriving at the farm, you will learn how many local fruits and coffee are grown, harvested and processed. You will also sample many of these products, which will enhance your understanding of their allure. More scenic vistas await you on the ride to La Confuencia Galería Etnográfica, a museum full of ancient artifacts that promote the culture and history of the Dominican Republic with a special emphasis on the Taino. You may discover how they emigrated to the island of Hispaniola and how life changed following the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive a 4x4 vehicle through the lush tropical countryside.
• Enjoy tastings of fruits and coffee at a farm and see how they are grown and processed.
• Browse an ethnographic museum that focuses on the indigenous Taino people.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Explore the rugged back roads of the Dominican countryside on your way to a leisurely day on the beaches of Coconut Cove. Experience a 45-minute off-road adventure before arriving at your own personal beach oasis. Soak your feet in the warm blue ocean and take advantage of the kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkel equipment available for rent at Coconut Cove. Discover the tropical colors beneath the bay surface, navigating the waters of this shallow reef.

Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience in this small group 20-minute program in deep water, hugging, kissing, dancing, feeding, and swimming with dolphins. The highlight of the swim is an amazing ride through the lagoon using a boogie board. This tour features additional activities including: Dominican buffet lunch, snorkeling with hundreds of fish in the tropical reef aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”), swim at the dolphin beach lagoon and relax at the Pirate’s Pool. An unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”). Visit to the rain forest, Encounter, feed, and take pictures with macaws, toucans, and love birds. Dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows are presented, guests may take advantage of these shows time permitting. Photos, videos, and local souvenirs are available at the gift shop and the photo lab at an additional cost. The park also features bars and restaurants with a variety of local drinks and food available for purchase.

Meet them up close, in our interaction pool, where you will have an opportunity to touch, feed, pet, and play with these wonderful animals. Get a kiss, a hug, and tons of memories to last forever. This tour features additional activities including: Dominican buffet lunch, snorkeling with hundreds of fish in the tropical reef aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”), swim at the dolphin beach lagoon and relax at the Pirate’s Pool. An unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”). Visit to the rain forest, encounter, feed and take pictures with macaws, toucans and love birds. Dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows are presented several times a day, guests may take advantage of these shows time permitting. Photos, videos, and local souvenirs are available at the gift shop and the photo lab at an additional cost. The park also features bars and restaurants with a variety of local drinks and food available for purchase.

Visit many of the key landmarks that define Puerto Plata and spend time relaxing on a golden beach that is considered to be among the city’s best. You will see remarkably diverse attractions, ranging from a Victorian Era district of gingerbread homes to a lounge where you can learn to roll cigars with premium Dominican tobacco. Nearby, you will find the lovely Cathedral of San Felipe and Pink Alley, a monochromatic walkway where everything is painted bright pink. For an authentic glimpse at local life, you will meander through Central Park, a popular gathering spot also known as Independence Square to commemorate the unification of the Dominican Republic following the War of Restoration. The adventure continues at the Dominican Rum Legacy Museum a living tribute to the island’s traditions and craftsmanship. A traditional lunch and free time at Playa Dorada follows. This spectacular stretch of sand is a Blue Flag beach, a prestigious designation only awarded to beaches that are clean and eco-friendly.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata by visiting its landmark attractions.
• Visit the central park, Victorian Era district and highly unusual Pink Alley.
• Spend hours enjoying eco-friendly Playa Dorado beach on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.