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[@lindamitchell1918]

We are cruising there next spring. So far we plan on using this port as our excursion. How are the lazy river and pool as destinations instead of booking an excursion?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

It’s a lot of fun. You can def do that

[@tuckluckyMaddy]

We are going there in June on our 16th anniversary cruise, Virgin’s Valiant Lady.

[@ByteSizeCruises]

That is awesome. I hope you all have a great time.

[@MrAWalker123]

Cruising there in November. Can you book an adventurous excursion at the bay if your cruise line’s excursions are sold out?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

You could but they sell out as well. Viator is a really good option

[@mtnstpt]

Walking around to the Fort and the Cathedral- is it far and what about shops on Umbrella street will be there in July Seascape

[@ByteSizeCruises]

It’s def a long walk. About 30-40 min. There are some shops there. Mostly local things which are great

[@victormendoza3979]

There are taxis offering city tours online. Is it worth taking them or is it possible to do those things walking from port?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

I generally don’t recommend those tours as they are unpredictable. I would recommend enjoying the port or using an official cruise line excursion or something like viator

[@Crunchtime7890]

We will be there in May on the Seascape. Any suggestions for coffee?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

El rincon de cafe was the best coffee I had there!

[@susandiekmann]

Not planning on booking an excursion, but am interested in enjoying the sunshine and the lazy river. I think I spotted the entrance to the lazy river in your video. Do you recall if there are chairs nearby that river entrance? Thanks for the little overview!

[@ByteSizeCruises]

Thanks for watching. There sure are chairs there

[@susandiekmann]

@@ByteSizeCruises Thank you! I now have a plan for that port, thanks to you!

[@jodisegalewitz1593]

Is Playa El Chaparral (near Playa del Publito) a good beach?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

Hi there. I am not sure. I apologize. I have not been there nor have I heard anything good or bad about it.

[@tdubblz]

Is it safe to drink alcohol in the DR Again? A few years back people were dying from tainted and bootleg liquor

[@ByteSizeCruises]

It’s fine in the port but I wouldn’t drink on the actual island

[@vicmarysorta7003]

So no beach available to use?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

Morning the actual port. You can cab to the beach

[@sasharabasca3357]

Is it safe to drink things with ice cubes in them? Im always scared about this!

[@ByteSizeCruises]

Yes. They do not have any issues there. Mexico def not but here it’s fine.

[@sasharabasca3357]

@@ByteSizeCruises thank you 😊

[@ytmase2594]

Do you need a Passport for DR cruising on Royal Caribbean or can you just bring a birth certificate

[@ByteSizeCruises]

If you leave from a U.S. port and return to US port you need birth cert and drivers license If you leave or return outside the U.S. you would need a passport.

[@ytmase2594]

@@ByteSizeCruises Thank you very much 💗

[@staceymooney553]

Should I bring local currency?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

They accept American dollars

[@tstmcm]

What does it cost for a couple to taxi to the beach?

[@ByteSizeCruises]

round trip should be about $30 with a tip

[@gentlejules7255]

I just booked a cruise for 2025 on MSC but the port on my itinerary says Amber Cove. I’m confused. Lol.

[@ByteSizeCruises]

Hi. Amber Cove is a different port in puerto plata area of DR. It is about 15 min from Taino Bay Puerto Plata

[@carmenmorales277]

Do you need a passport if I’m going in a cruise

[@ByteSizeCruises]

Hi. It depends. If you are a U.S. citizen and the cruise leaves from a U.S. port and returns to a U.S. port you can use you drivers license and actual raised seal birth certificate but it is easier if you have a passport

[@martinhirineo-ortiz1105]

I’m going in couple months can I pick up my lady friend and bring her here while I’m there then take her back on a Uber

[@ByteSizeCruises]

The port is a secure area so technically you must have a sea pass card to get in/out.

[@keeperzero]

I like Mangos

[@ByteSizeCruises]

I mean. Who doesn’t