Puerto Plata to host 29 cruise arrivals in August and add new international flights

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The Dominican Republic’s northern port of Puerto Plata will receive 29 cruise ship calls in August, with 15 arrivals scheduled at the Amber Cove terminal and 14 at Taíno Bay. Major cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises will dock, and the busiest days will be August 5, 18 and 19, when three ships will be in port simultaneously. Executive director of the Dominican Port Authority, Jean Luis Rodríguez, said the schedule demonstrates continued confidence from leading cruise operators in the country’s ports.

At the same time, Puerto Plata’s international airport is expanding its air connectivity. Copa Airlines has increased its Panama‑Puerto Plata service to four weekly flights year‑round. Air Transat will launch a seasonal weekly route from London, Ontario, and WestJet will add a seasonal weekly service from Winnipeg, both beginning 15 December. The airport, operated by AERODOM (VINCI Airports), has been recognized four times with the Airport Service Quality award for excellence in the Latin America and Caribbean region. These developments, occurring during the low cruise‑season, aim to boost tourism and economic activity on the north coast.

Entities: Air Transat · Amber Cove · Autoridad Portuaria Dominicana (APORDOM) · Carnival Cruise Line · Copa Airlines · Gregorio Luperón International Airport · Jean Luis Rodríguez · Norwegian Cruise Line · Puerto Plata · Taíno Bay · WestJet

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[● 5 SOURCES] The cruise lines include Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] 15 of the cruise arrivals are scheduled for the Amber Cove terminal. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] The NCL Luna is scheduled for five cruise arrivals in August 2026. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] 14 of the cruise arrivals are scheduled for the Taíno Bay terminal. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] Carnival Mardi Gras and Carnival Vista each have three cruise arrivals scheduled for August 2026. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] The Caribbean Princess is scheduled for four cruise arrivals in August 2026. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] APORDOM announced Puerto Plata will receive 29 cruise ship arrivals in August 2026. (APORDOM press release)
[● 5 SOURCES] The busiest days are August 5, 18 and 19, each with three cruise ships operating simultaneously. (APORDOM press release)