"The construction of the cruise port at Amber Cove has been an incredible project for our entire country, as well as the Caribbean region as a whole. Carnival Corporation's investment in Amber Cove has already proven beneficial to the economy, and we expect the investment to have a positive long-lasting economic impact. The new port will also give cruise passengers an opportunity to see another part of the Dominican Republic, our Amber Coast, which hasn't been available as part of cruise itineraries in nearly 30 years. This is a very exciting development."
Also docking at the new port will be Cunard's Queen Mary 2 on November 22nd, P&O Cruises' Azura on December 5th, AIDAvita on December 11th, Costa Deliziosa on December 31st and Holland America Line's ms Eurodam on January 19th 2016.
Giora Israel, senior vice president of global port and destination development for Carnival Corporation, commented:
"There are several markets that are becoming increasingly important to the cruise industry, but today the Caribbean is the single largest share of our business. We are constantly looking for new ways for our guests to enjoy their cruise experience, and it is always exciting to add new destinations to our itineraries, especially in the Caribbean where many of our passengers have been before. We are confident that our guests will love visiting Amber Cove, which we believe will quickly become a very popular port of call for our guests. And because Amber Cove is easily accessible, it will give our guests a convenient gateway to the Puerto Plata region, which is spectacular. And importantly, Amber Cove will allow us to offer our guests a new option in our Caribbean itineraries."