MIAMI, Dec. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Amber Cove, an exciting new destination located
in the heart of the Dominican
Republic's breathtaking North Coast, known as the Amber
Coast, just outside the historical town of Puerto Plata – will welcome its first cruise
ship when the Carnival Victory arrives on October 6, 2015, for a day-long call.
The visit by Carnival Victory is the first of 37 calls by eight
different Carnival ships that will take place between October 2015 and April
2016, accounting for more than 100,000 guests during this
period.
Amber Cove will be a featured
port on select sailings of Carnival Breeze, Carnival Glory,
Carnival Splendor and Carnival Victory from Miami, Carnival Conquest from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Carnival Sunshine and
Carnival Valor from Port Canaveral, Fla., and Carnival Fantasy from
Charleston, S.C.
"Amber Cove is destined to become
a cornerstone in creating new itineraries from several U.S. home
ports," said Terry Thornton,
Carnival's senior vice president of itinerary planning. "It
will provide an unmatched combination of 'fun in the sun'
activities and eco-tourism opportunities along with unique
sightseeing, dining and cultural experiences to create a lifetime
of wonderful vacation memories for our guests," he added.
Designed to serve as the gateway to one of the world's most
beautiful cruising regions, Amber
Cove features dramatic architectural elements that echo the
area's storied Colonial past. The port is situated in a picturesque
cove that serves as the backdrop for soaring mountains and lush
tropical landscape. Its cobblestone plazas will be lined with a
wide variety of retail offerings, including themed restaurants and
bars and a marketplace with locally sourced crafts and souvenirs,
recreational amenities, and a transportation center for access to
land and sea adventures.
The facility will offer two berths that can accommodate up to
two large post-Panamax cruise ships simultaneously.
Amber Cove will feature 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.
Nearby Ocean World, which is one of the region's largest marine
adventure parks, will offer guests many great ways to experience
and interact with a variety of marine animals.
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. Guests can also travel via speedboat to beautiful
Paradise Island, one of the Caribbean's top spots for snorkeling and scuba
diving, or visit rural coffee plantations and sample traditional
Dominican cuisine, rum and seasonal fruit. Or for the ultimate
luxury experience, guests can reserve their own private beachside
bungalow with the services of a personal chef, bartender and
staff.
Amber Cove will also provide easy
and convenient access to the nearby historic town of Puerto Plata, named by Christopher Columbus when he discovered the
island in 1492. Puerto Plata is home
to the first fort built by European settlers in the New
World. Visitors to the city can shop in the bustling downtown
area featuring numerous artist studios and rum and cigar factories
or stroll along the famed Malecon, a three-mile-long open air
beach-side boardwalk dotted with bars, restaurants and
shops.
Additional Information and Reservations
For
additional information on Carnival's "Fun Ship" cruises, contact
any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
Carnival can also be found on:
Twitter: www.twitter.com/carnivalcruise
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/carnival
YouTube: www.youtube.com/carnival
Journalists also can visit Carnival's media site,
www.carnival-news.com or follow the line's PR department on Twitter
at www.twitter.com/CarnivalPR.
About Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival, a unit of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The
World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 24 ships operating three-
to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas,
Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Australia, New
Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company's 25th
ship, the 133,500-ton Carnival Vista, is scheduled to enter service
in 2016.
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