Damajagua Waterfalls jumps and slides from Amber Cove: 12 falls

Jump 12 waterfalls and slide back down without stopping to plan it

This 4-hour shore excursion from Amber Cove takes you to Damajagua Waterfalls for a guided descent of 12 falls via jumps and natural water slides, followed by rum punch and live music on the return drive. A member of the Jump Crew leads the hike up and makes every jump alongside you, then transitions to party host for the ride back to port. The full adventure fits inside a cruise day with time left over at the Amber Cove Cruise Center.

Step-by-step itinerary

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure and Party

• Meet outside Amber Cove port gates
• Enjoy narrated countryside drive
• Hike uphill to waterfalls base camp
• Jump and slide down 12 waterfalls
• Party with rum punch and local music

The experience

Four hours leaves room to jump 12 waterfalls and still make it back to the ship. You meet just outside the Amber Cove port gates, then ride through the Dominican countryside on a narrated drive to the base camp at the edge of a tropical forest. The hike up takes roughly 30 minutes, crossing rivers and streams before you reach the top of the falls.

The descent is the point: you jump and slide your way down 12 of Damajagua's waterfalls, each one carved by centuries of rushing water into a natural slide or a pool deep enough to land in. Your guide, a member of the Jump Crew, makes every jump with you, not from a distance. They show you where to stand, how to jump, and which slides are safe for your level. The water is cold and the falls are real. This is not a walk-through.

Once you're back at base camp, the guide becomes the party host. Free-flowing rum punch and snacks appear, live local music plays, and the adrenaline from the morning turns into celebration for the ride back to Amber Cove. National park fees and bottled water are included. Bring a swimsuit under your clothes, heavy-duty water shoes or sport sandals with a backstrap, and a towel.

What’s included

• National park fees.
• bottled water.
• complimentary rum punch and snacks.
• live local music on the return drive.
• a guide who jumps every fall with you and hosts the party afterward.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 79 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Puerto Plata Adventures

Is this one for you?The 4-hour window is tight enough to fit a cruise schedule but long enough to jump all 12 falls without rushing, so you get the full descent and the party, then still have time at the Amber Cove Cruise Center before you sail.

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Top questions

How many waterfalls do I actually jump on this excursion from Amber Cove?

You jump and slide down 12 of the Damajagua waterfalls. The 12-fall route is recommended for cruise passengers because it fits the time you have in port without rushing the experience.

Does the guide stay with me the whole time, or do I go down alone?

Your guide from the Jump Crew makes every jump and slide with you, from the start of the hike all the way down the falls. They lead the way and show you how to land safely in each pool.

What happens after we finish jumping the waterfalls?

After the descent, you return to base camp where your guide hosts a party with complimentary rum punch, snacks, and live local music before the narrated drive back to Amber Cove port.

Is this excursion safe for someone who is not a strong swimmer?

The guide stays with you throughout and shows you where to jump and how to land. Each pool is deep enough to land safely, but you need a high level of physical fitness and comfort in water to participate. The minimum age is 12 years old.

What do I need to bring or wear for the waterfalls?

Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring heavy-duty water shoes or sport sandals with a backstrap, plus a towel. Bottled water is provided, and the guide will carry you through the hike and the jumps.