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MSC Meraviglia Amber Cove Excursions

MSC Meraviglia is due at Amber Cove 7 times between Nov 27, 2026 and Apr 2, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Pick your date to see the three excursions we’d book for that exact port day, with guaranteed pickup in the terminal lobby.

Top 3 for Nov 27 All 7 dates Compare excursions
In port
8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Time in port
10 hours
Guests
~4,488
The white MSC Meraviglia cruise ship docked in Malta's Grand Harbour under a clear blue sky, with a red navigation buoy in the foreground.
MSC Meraviglia in Valletta, Malta. Photo: Estormiz, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

MSC Meraviglia at Amber Cove: every date through June 2027

MSC Meraviglia is due at Amber Cove 7 times through June 2027, the last month of the official port schedule we have so far. Times are local (UTC−4), and each date links to its top 3 excursions, the weather to expect and our lobby pickup details.

  1. Nov 2026
  2. Dec 2026
  3. Jan 2027
  4. Feb 2027
  5. Mar 2027
  6. Apr 2027
  7. May 2027

    No calls

  8. Jun 2027

    No calls

November 2026

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December 2026

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January 2027

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February 2027

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March 2027

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April 2027

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The best Amber Cove excursions for MSC Meraviglia guests

These are the excursions that make our top 3 most often on MSC Meraviglia days. We meet you in the terminal lobby about 30 minutes after the ship docks and plan your return about an hour before all-aboard.

  • Best overall

    Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch

    Slide, jump and swim through the seven Damajagua waterfalls, then sit down to a Dominican lunch.

    From
    $49per guest
    Duration
    3 hours
    Ages
    7+
    From the pier
    31 min

    In our top 3 on 7 of 7 MSC Meraviglia days, first pick on 7.

    See the tour & book

  • Best for families · all ages

    Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds

    Feed squirrel monkeys, walk through a butterfly garden and hand-feed colorful birds at an easy pace.

    From
    $57.99per guest
    Duration
    3 hours
    Ages
    All ages
    From the pier
    18 min

    In our top 3 on 7 of 7 MSC Meraviglia days.

    See the tour & book

  • Best for culture & history

    Puerto Plata City Tour

    Fortaleza San Felipe, the Malecón, Umbrella Street, Pink Street, a chocolate factory and the cathedral, with only light walking.

    From
    $44.55per guest
    Duration
    About 4 hours
    Ages
    All ages
    From the pier
    18 min

    In our top 3 on 6 of 7 MSC Meraviglia days.

    See the tour & book

  • Best rain-or-shine adventure

    Double Buggy Adventure

    Share a two-seat buggy on muddy country trails, taste Dominican coffee and chocolate, then rinse off at Teco Beach.

    From
    $50per person · 2 sharing
    Duration
    3 hours
    Ages
    8+
    From the pier
    10 min

    In our top 3 on 1 of 7 MSC Meraviglia days.

    See the tour & book

Every excursion for MSC Meraviglia’s time in port

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Our Amber Cove excursions with price, duration, minimum age and whether each fits MSC Meraviglia’s time in port
Excursion From Duration Ages Fits MSC Meraviglia’s port time
Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $49per guest 3 hours 7+ All 7 calls
Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds 18 min from the pier · Easy $57.99per guest 3 hours All ages All 7 calls
Puerto Plata City Tour 18 min from the pier · Easy $44.55per guest About 4 hours All ages All 7 calls
Double Buggy Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate $50per person · 2 sharing 3 hours 8+ All 7 calls
Damajagua Waterfalls 31 min from the pier · Challenging $39per guest 3 hours 7+ All 7 calls
Monkey Home Adventure 18 min from the pier · Easy $60per guest 3 hours All ages All 7 calls
Single Buggy Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate $95per buggy · 1 rider 2 hours 30 minutes 8+ All 7 calls
Double ATV Adventure 10 min from the pier · Moderate $45per person · 2 sharing 2 hours 30 minutes 8+ All 7 calls
Single ATV Ride 10 min from the pier · Moderate $85per ATV · 1 rider 3 hours 8+ All 7 calls
7 Waterfalls + Zip Line + Lunch (private transfer) 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 4 hours 8+ All 7 calls
Damajagua + Zip Line + Buggy 31 min from the pier · Challenging $149per guest 5 hours 8+ All 7 calls
Damajagua + Buggy + Dominican Food 31 min from the pier · Challenging $110per guest 5 hours 8+ All 7 calls
Damajagua + Monkey Park + Lunch 31 min from the pier · Challenging $99per guest About 4 hours 8+ All 7 calls
City Tour + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate $75per person · 2 per buggy About 6 hours 8+ All 7 calls
City Tour + Double ATV 18 min from the pier · Moderate $75per person · 2 per ATV About 6 hours 8+ All 7 calls
Monkey Home + Double Buggy 18 min from the pier · Moderate $107per person · 2 per buggy About 5 hours 6+ All 7 calls

About MSC Meraviglia

MSC Meraviglia is a MSC Cruises ship of the Meraviglia class, sailing since 2017.

Cruise line
MSC Cruises
Ship class
Meraviglia class
In service since
2017
Gross tonnage
171,598
Guests (double occupancy)
4,488
Crew
1,536
Length
315.8 m (1,036 ft)

Onboard highlights

  • Galleria Meraviglia promenade under an 80-meter LED ceiling
  • Himalayan Bridge, a rope bridge high above the top deck
  • MSC Yacht Club Royal Suites with private whirlpool terraces

See MSC Meraviglia on the MSC Cruises website

MSC Meraviglia at Amber Cove: FAQs

When is MSC Meraviglia in Amber Cove?

MSC Meraviglia is scheduled at Amber Cove 7 times in the port schedule we have, from November 2026 to June 2027: Nov 27, 2026, Dec 11, 2026, Dec 25, 2026, Jan 8, 2027, Feb 19, 2027, Mar 5, 2027 and Apr 2, 2027.

What time does MSC Meraviglia dock at Amber Cove?

MSC Meraviglia is scheduled from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (UTC−4) on every call, which gives you 10 hours in port. All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before departure, so confirm it in your cruise app.

What are the best Amber Cove excursions for MSC Meraviglia guests?

Our top 3 for MSC Meraviglia days most often includes Damajagua Waterfalls + Dominican Lunch, Monkey Home + Butterflies + Birds and Puerto Plata City Tour. All 16 of our excursions fit MSC Meraviglia’s time in port.

Where do MSC Meraviglia guests meet the guide?

Inside the Amber Cove cruise terminal lobby. Pickup there is guaranteed on every excursion, and the return trip brings you back to the same terminal. Before your port day we email your exact meeting point, your driver’s ID badge photo and a contact number.

Do I have to book Amber Cove excursions through MSC?

No. You can book through MSC or directly with a local operator like us. We plan every tour to have you back at the pier about an hour before all-aboard.

What if MSC Meraviglia is late or skips Amber Cove?

We adjust your tour to the ship’s actual arrival, so let us know as soon as the cruise line announces a delay. If your ship was scheduled to dock at Amber Cove but doesn’t, you get a full refund.

Plan your MSC Meraviglia port day

Compare excursions by activity and read our guides to the terminal before your ship arrives.

Ship times: official Amber Cove port schedule, checked November 4, 2026; times are local (UTC−4) and can change. Itineraries: the cruise line’s published sailings, where we found them. Prices are our current direct-booking rates in US dollars.