Puerto Plata (Amber Cove & Taíno Bay) Cruise Ship Schedule, October 2026
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.
October 2026 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.
October 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 36
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 108,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (4 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Tue, Oct 13, 2026 is the busiest day this month with 4 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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October 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-10-05 | Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2026-10-05 | MSC World America | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 5,240 to 6,774 | n/a |
| 2026-10-06 | Mardi Gras | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,282 to 6,338 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-10-06 | Disney Dream | Disney Cruise Line | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 2,500 to 3,500 | n/a |
| 2026-10-06 | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 3,215 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-10-08 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:30 | 18:00 | 8h 30m | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-10-12 | Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2026-10-13 | Adventure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2026-10-13 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 14:30 | 6h 30m | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-10-13 | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,560 to 4,272 | n/a |
| 2026-10-13 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:30 | 18:30 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-10-14 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2026-10-14 | Mardi Gras | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,282 to 6,338 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-10-14 | Resilient Lady | Verify with cruise line | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-10-15 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-10-15 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2026-10-19 | Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2026-10-19 | MSC World America | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 5,240 to 6,774 | n/a |
| 2026-10-20 | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 3,215 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-10-21 | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,560 to 4,272 | n/a |
| 2026-10-22 | Disney Destiny | Disney Cruise Line | 08:30 | 16:00 | 7h 30m | n/a | n/a |
| 2026-10-22 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-10-22 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2026-10-26 | Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2026-10-26 | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 3,138 to 3,766 | n/a |
| 2026-10-27 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 14:30 | 6h 30m | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-10-27 | Eurodam | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,104 to 2,525 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-10-27 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:30 | 18:30 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2026-10-28 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2026-10-28 | Mardi Gras | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,282 to 6,338 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-10-28 | Scarlet Lady | Verify with cruise line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,770 to 2,860 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2026-10-29 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2026-10-30 | Allure Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:30 | 17:00 | 7h 30m | 5,490 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2026-10-30 | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 10:30 | 19:00 | 8h 30m | 3,957 to 4,819 | n/a |
| 2026-10-31 | Oasis Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 09:00 | 15:00 | 6h | 5,484 to 6,307 | n/a |
36 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Puerto Plata in October 2026?
This page lists 19 scheduled vessels in October 2026, including Adventure Of The Seas, Allure Of The Seas, Caribbean Princess, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Magic, Carnival Vista, Celebrity Beyond, Disney Destiny, and 11 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
How accurate are cruise ship schedules?
Published schedules are planning guides sourced from verified imports. They are not guaranteed. Weather, tender conditions, and cruise line itinerary changes can alter arrival and departure times.
Can arrival and departure times change?
Yes. Cruise lines and port authorities adjust times for weather, pier traffic, tender operations, and operational delays. Check your ship's daily program on port day before disembarking.
How early should I book a shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this October 2026 schedule, book must-do tours at least one to two weeks ahead on busy call days. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife excursions sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.
How much time should I leave before returning to the ship?
Plan to be at the terminal or tender pickup point 30-60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on tender ports, full-day tours, and dates with multiple ships in port.
Puerto Plata cruise schedules cover ship calls at Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. View the Puerto Plata cruise ship schedule for October 2026, including 36 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.