Island Princess Makes a Triumphant Return to Puerto Plata After 15 Years

The Island Princess, a ship operated by Princess Cruises, is set to return to Puerto Plata’s Amber Cove terminal in the Dominican Republic on July 8, 2025, after a 15-year absence. The vessel last visited the Dominican Republic in 2010, making this return a significant marker of the country’s growing presence in the cruise industry.

Jean Luis Rodríguez, Executive Director of the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), expressed that the arrival of the Island Princess underscores increased confidence in the country’s improved cruise facilities and operational standards. More cruise lines are now featuring Dominican ports in their itineraries, contributing to a rise in the number of international cruise visitors.

This return of the Island Princess to Amber Cove is a vital step in the Dominican Republic’s development as a prominent Caribbean cruise destination.

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