ATV Riding in Dominica: Quad Adventure from Amber Cove

You operate the quad through backroads and beach while most cruise passengers stay on the ship.

ATV quad riding activity departing from Amber Cove port in Dominica, where you ride your own quad through village roads, farmland and beach for five hours, with port pickup and return, professional guides, helmet, lunch and local beverages included. Minimum age to drive is 16; passengers from age 5 can ride along. Single or double occupancy options available.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV adventure and local experiences

• Pick up at port
• Gear up and safety instructions
• Ride through Maimon village
• Photo stop with cruise ship view
• Explore back country roads
• Visit cigar rolling shack
• Sample hot chocolate, coffee, Mamajuana
• Return ride along beach
• Enjoy authentic Dominican lunch
• Optional swim and lounge
• Local rum drinks on return
• Return to port

The Experience

The boat docks at Amber Cove and you have a free afternoon—most of it still ahead of you. Port pickup takes you 15 minutes inland to the home base in Maimon, where you gear up, get safety instructions and mount your quad. From there the ride rolls through the village of Maimon toward the Atlantic coastline, passing locals on donkeys, wild turkeys crossing the road, and people waving from their yards. You stop for a photo of your cruise ship framed in the distance before heading deeper into the countryside.

The route turns onto back-country dirt farm roads where you'll pass a working cigar rolling shack—a real stop, not a tourist version. There you learn how cigars are made, sample local organic hot chocolate and coffee, and taste Mamajuana, a local herbal drink. The pace is built around what you can see and do, not just distance covered. After the inland section, the ride heads back to the beach for an authentic Dominican lunch, time to swim if you want it, and the ride back to port includes local rum drinks and water.

You choose single occupancy (you drive alone) or double (driver and passenger on one quad). Either way, a professional guide leads the group and handles the route. The five-hour window includes all transport from the port, so you're back aboard with time before departure. Helmets and the quad itself are part of the booking.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• ATV quad and helmet.
• port pickup and return from Amber Cove.
• bottled water.
• authentic Dominican lunch.
• local rum drinks on the return.
• safety instruction at the start.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Iguana Mama Shore Excursions

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive the quad yourself through back-country dirt roads and beach rather than ride as a passenger.

Traveler reviews

4.88★★★★★★★★★★

60 verified traveler reviews

5 ★56

4 ★3

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★1

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can I ride a quad if I've never done it before?

Yes. Safety instructions happen at the home base in Maimon before you leave, and the professional guides lead the group through the route. No prior experience is required, though you must be at least 16 years old to drive the quad.

What's the cigar shack stop actually like?

It's a working cigar rolling operation where locals make cigars by hand. You watch the process, learn how they're made, and sample local organic hot chocolate, coffee and Mamajuana—a traditional Dominican herbal drink. It's a genuine stop on a real working farm, not a shop built for tourists.

Can my child ride on the quad with me?

Yes, if your child is at least 5 years old. Children aged 5 to 15 can ride as passengers but cannot drive. Children under 5 must sit on an adult's lap. An adult must accompany any child on the activity.

How much time do I actually spend in the water?

The beach portion includes lunch and time to swim if you want it, but the exact duration isn't fixed—it depends on the group's pace and preference. Swimming is optional, not mandatory.

What happens if I'm not back by the time the ship leaves port?

The five-hour excursion is timed to get you back to the port before the ship departs. Port pickup and return are included, and the route is designed around cruise ship schedules.

Is the lunch included, or do I pay extra?

Lunch is included in the price. It's an authentic Dominican meal served at the beach portion of the ride. Bottled water and local rum drinks on the return are also included.