Puerto Plata (Amber Cove & Taíno Bay) Cruise Ship Schedule, May 2027
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.
May 2027 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.
May 2027 Summary
- Ship calls
- 24
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 72,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Mon, May 3, 2027 (3 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Verify with cruise line
Planning tip: Mon, May 3, 2027 is the busiest day this month with 3 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
Quick cruise day lookup
Find My Cruise Day
Select your port call date to filter the schedule, see crowd levels, and jump straight to your ship.
May 2027 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-05-03 | MSC World America | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 5,240 to 6,774 | n/a |
| 2027-05-03 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2027-05-03 | Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber | Verify with cruise line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,688 to 3,226 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-04 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-05-05 | Margaritaville At Sea Paradise | Verify with cruise line | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h | 928 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-05 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2027-05-10 | Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber | Verify with cruise line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 2,688 to 3,226 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-11 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2027-05-12 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 | n/a |
| 2027-05-12 | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,888 to 6,334 | n/a |
| 2027-05-14 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,036 to 2,443 | n/a |
| 2027-05-14 | Norwegian Escape | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 4,266 to 5,218 | n/a |
| 2027-05-17 | MSC World America | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 5,240 to 6,774 | n/a |
| 2027-05-17 | Mardi Gras | Verify with cruise line | 10:00 | 18:00 | 8h | 5,282 to 6,338 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-18 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 3,571 to 4,224 | n/a |
| 2027-05-19 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2027-05-20 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2027-05-25 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:30 | 18:30 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2027-05-26 | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,888 to 6,334 | n/a |
| 2027-05-27 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 3,930 to 4,716 | n/a |
| 2027-05-27 | Margaritaville At Sea Beachcomber | Verify with cruise line | 09:00 | 16:00 | 7h | 2,688 to 3,226 | Verify with cruise line |
| 2027-05-27 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 5,374 to 6,338 | n/a |
| 2027-05-28 | Norwegian Escape | Norwegian Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 4,266 to 5,218 | n/a |
| 2027-05-31 | MSC World America | MSC Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 5,240 to 6,774 | n/a |
24 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your May 2027 Excursion
Once you know your ship's May 2027 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Puerto Plata. With up to 3 ships sharing the pier on the busiest May 2027 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
Related Links
Excursion types for Puerto Plata
Detailed Local Guide
Ready to book? Our specialist partner for Puerto Plata lists vetted local operators with pier-aware pickup times, transparent pricing, and excursion details tailored to cruise ship schedules.
Puerto Plata
Waterfalls & cable car views
This authority guide helps you compare Puerto Plata excursions and plan your port day. Puerto Plata Cruise Excursions goes deeper with live tour listings, local operator pricing, pier pickup details, and booking options you will not find on generic cruise aggregators.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit Puerto Plata in May 2027?
This page lists 13 scheduled vessels in May 2027, including Carnival Celebration, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Magic, Carnival Vista, Celebrity Beyond, MSC Grandiosa, MSC World America, Mardi Gras, and 5 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can Puerto Plata arrival times change in May 2027?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust May 2027 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. May is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a May 2027 Puerto Plata shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this May 2027 schedule, May 2027 is shoulder season at Puerto Plata, so book popular tours one to two 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 May 2027?
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.
What excursions suit Puerto Plata in May 2027?
May is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. Puerto Plata crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.
Puerto Plata cruise schedules cover ship calls at Amber Cove and Taíno Bay. View the Puerto Plata cruise ship schedule for May 2027, including 24 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.