Puerto Plata (Amber Cove & Taíno Bay) Cruise Ship Schedule, March 2028
Puerto Plata cruise schedules cover ship calls at Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. Itineraries may say Puerto Plata, Amber Cove, or Taíno Bay, but published times apply to whichever terminal your ship is assigned.
March 2028 Schedule Overview
Puerto Plata cruise schedules cover ship calls at Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. Itineraries may say Puerto Plata, Amber Cove, or Taíno Bay, but published times apply to whichever terminal your ship is assigned. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.
March 2028 Summary
- Ship calls
- 32
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 96,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Wed, Mar 22, 2028 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Royal Caribbean
Planning tip: Wed, Mar 22, 2028 is the busiest day this month with 3 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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March 2028 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-03-01 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
| 2028-03-01 | Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,668 to 3,210 | n/a |
| 2028-03-02 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2028-03-02 | Independence Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2028-03-03 | Oceania Sonata | Oceania Cruises | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | n/a | |
| 2028-03-06 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-03-06 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 09:30 | 16:00 | 6h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-03-07 | Carnival Freedom | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,984 to 3,581 | n/a |
| 2028-03-07 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,282 to 3,938 | n/a |
| 2028-03-08 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2028-03-09 | Allure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,490 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-03-10 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-03-11 | Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 2,158 to 2,590 | n/a |
| 2028-03-14 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:30 | 18:30 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-03-14 | Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,668 to 3,210 | n/a |
| 2028-03-15 | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2028-03-16 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-03-17 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 18:00 | 6h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-03-19 | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,124 to 2,549 | n/a |
| 2028-03-20 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 09:30 | 16:00 | 6h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-03-21 | Carnival Freedom | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,984 to 3,581 | n/a |
| 2028-03-22 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2028-03-22 | Explorer Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,282 to 3,938 | n/a |
| 2028-03-22 | Seven Seas Grandeur | Regent Seven Seas | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 754 to 829 | n/a |
| 2028-03-23 | Allure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,490 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2028-03-23 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2028-03-25 | Celebrity Summit | Celebrity Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 2,158 to 2,590 | n/a |
| 2028-03-28 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:30 | 18:30 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-03-29 | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2028-03-29 | Eurodam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,104 to 2,525 | n/a |
| 2028-03-30 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2028-03-30 | Celebrity Eclipse | Celebrity Cruises | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 2,850 to 3,420 | n/a |
32 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your March 2028 Excursion
Once you know your ship's March 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Puerto Plata. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest March 2028 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Puerto Plata in March 2028?
This page lists 19 scheduled vessels in March 2028, including Adventure Of The Seas, Allure Of The Seas, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Vista, and 11 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can Puerto Plata arrival times change in March 2028?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust March 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. March falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a March 2028 Puerto Plata shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this March 2028 schedule, March 2028 is peak season at Puerto Plata, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 3 ships, when operators sell out fastest. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at Puerto Plata in March 2028?
Plan to be back at the Puerto Plata terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port, which is common in March 2028.
What excursions suit Puerto Plata in March 2028?
March falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Puerto Plata to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.
Puerto Plata cruise schedules cover ship calls at Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. View the Puerto Plata cruise ship schedule for March 2028, including 32 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.