27 Waterfalls of Damajagua from Amber Cove (Puerto Plata): ship excursion or on your own?
Booking 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua independently from Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) saves about $73 per person compared with NCL's excursion (Carnival $143, NCL $158 vs $85 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 6 excursions that include 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, median $143 per adult, e.g. "Zip & Dip Damajagua Adve".
- NCL: 11 excursions that include 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, median $158 per adult, e.g. "Damajagua Waterfalls & Z".
Ship excursions that include 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua tours we compared
- Puerto Plata: 7 Damajagua Waterfalls Tour & Dominican Lunch · $50 · 4.6★ (31 reviews)
- From Santo Domingo: Puerto Plata, Damajagua Falls & Lunch · $100
- 7 Waterfalls of Damajagua: Hike, Jump & Natural Slides · $85
- Puerto Plata: Buggy & 7 Waterfalls of Damajagua Combo · $160
- Puerto Plata: Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure Tour · $45
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Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua excursion from Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) on Carnival?
Carnival's 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua excursions start at a median of $143 per adult (6 options, $90 to $215).
How much is the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua excursion from Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) on NCL?
NCL's 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua excursions start at a median of $158 per adult (11 options, $107 to $237), converted from €141.
Can you visit 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua on your own from the Amber Cove (Puerto Plata) cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $85 per person (5 tours compared, from $45). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua independently?
Usually: the gap is about $73 per person, or $291 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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