Eurodam — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Holland America Line’s Eurodam calls at Amber Cove on 7 recorded itineraries, with 33 active shore tours available for travelers exploring this Dominican Republic port. The ship’s Caribbean itineraries focus on cultural and natural experiences at this single featured port of call.

Amber Cove Shore Experiences

Amber Cove, located on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast near Puerto Plata, offers excursions ranging from historical tours to outdoor adventures. Travelers can explore the 16th-century Fort San Felipe, a Spanish colonial fortress overlooking the Atlantic, or visit the amber mines that give the port its name. The nearby 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua provide guided hikes through cascading pools and limestone slides. For ocean activities, catamaran snorkeling trips along the coast reveal coral reefs and tropical fish, while horseback riding tours traverse rural trails and beachfront. Cultural excursions include visits to the Puerto Plata cable car, which ascends Mount Isabel de Torres for panoramic views, and guided tours of the city’s Victorian architecture and local cigar factories. Beach-focused tours offer time at Playa Dorada or Sosúa Beach, with options for lounging, swimming, and water sports. All excursions operate from the Eurodam’s docking schedule at Amber Cove’s purpose-built cruise pier, which includes a shopping complex and pool area for independent exploration.