MSC World America Eastern Caribbean Cruise Review – Day 3: September 7, 2026

Good morning from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, where MSC World America is making the first port call of this seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. After embarkation day and a full sea day, today was finally our chance to get off the ship, stretch our legs, and spend some time in the city.

If you’ve been following along from the beginning, Day 1 covered my Brightline trip from Boca Raton to Miami, the usual PortMiami traffic mess, MSC’s ridiculously easy embarkation process, my Fantastica Deluxe Balcony stateroom on Deck 11, and dinner at Butcher’s Cut. Day 2 was our first sea day and came with buffet chaos, Gala Night, a surprisingly excellent Dirty Dancing production, dinner at Eataly, and a late-night visit to the Speakeasy. Today, though, we’re in Puerto Plata, and after being here multiple times before, I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted to do.

Welcome to Puerto Plata

MSC World America arrived in Puerto Plata at around 8:15 a.m., and guests were cleared to go ashore at 9:00. We were sharing Taino Bay with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna, so between the two ships there were well over 10,000 passengers and crew in and around the port area for the day. That’s a lot of people descending on one city at once!

One thing caught my attention during the cruise director’s arrival announcement. Along with the usual reminders to bring your ship card and photo ID and not take food ashore, he specifically told passengers to avoid eating lettuce and to be careful with drinks containing ice. The lettuce warning made sense given the food-safety concerns that had been making headlines lately, but the ice warning stood out because I honestly can’t remember the last time I heard a cruise line call that out.

I’m extremely cautious about drinks in a lot of Caribbean ports anyway. My rule is pretty simple: if it isn’t in a sealed can or bottle from a brand I recognize, I usually skip it. I don’t want drinks made with local water, and I definitely don’t want ice unless I know where the water came from. I learned that lesson the hard way after a late port day in Curaçao when I ordered a gin and tonic, completely forgot about the ice, and spent the next 24 hours regretting that momentary lapse in judgment.

So I actually give MSC credit for saying something. It might sound overly cautious to some people, but if a simple warning keeps someone from spending the next day getting very familiar with their stateroom bathroom, it was probably worth making.

Taino Bay Cruise Port

MSC docks at Taino Bay, and this is one of those cruise ports where you have a choice. You can get off the ship, stay inside the terminal complex all day, and have a perfectly decent time, or you can walk out the gates and be in the actual city of Puerto Plata within about 10 to 15 minutes. That is way I prefer it over Amber Cove. Carnival’s manufactured port a couple miles a way in the middle of nowhere.

Taino Bay itself is clean, modern, and has enough going on that you don’t necessarily need to leave if you don’t want to. There are shops, bars, restaurants, loungers, shaded seating, a large pool area, and one of the better free features you’ll find at a Caribbean cruise port: a lazy river. And yes, it’s free. You don’t need to buy a day pass or book an excursion to use the pool or lazy river, which makes it a pretty good option for families or anyone who just wants to get off the ship, grab a chair, and float around for a few hours without spending a fortune.

The port can handle multiple ships and a huge number of passengers, but the layout is large enough that people are spread around rather than jammed into one small pool area. If you don’t feel like walking the pier from the ship to the terminal, there are also tuk-tuks running back and forth for tips, which is a nice option if it’s hot or you just don’t feel like starting your day with a hike.

What I like most about Taino Bay, though, is that you’re not trapped there. Amber Cove is much more isolated, while here you can walk out of the port and head straight into the city. For me, that’s the entire point of visiting somewhere like Puerto Plata.

Walking Around Puerto Plata

I had already put together a walking guide for Puerto Plata, so my plan was to head into town and revisit many of the same places. Downtown is very walkable from Taino Bay, and if you’re comfortable exploring on your own, you can hit quite a few of the main sights without booking a tour or getting into a taxi.

There are plenty of places worth seeing, including Parque Independencia, Fortaleza San Felipe, Umbrella Street, Pink Street, and the historic center. If you want something more active, there are excursions to the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, ATV and dune buggy tours, Monkeyland, snorkeling trips, and rides up toward Mount Isabel de Torres. If your only goal is a beach day, Taino Bay itself doesn’t have one, so you’ll need to leave the port and head somewhere like Playa Dorada, which is around a 15-minute drive away.

My plan, though, was just to walk.

And that’s where the day started to fall apart.

Puerto Plata Cruise Port Walking Guide: What To See Downtown

The biggest problem I had in Puerto Plata was the sheer number of so-called tour guides hanging around the streets in green, blue, and gray shirts. They were everywhere, and “no” apparently didn’t mean no.

You tell one person you’re not interested, and they keep walking with you. You say no again, and they keep talking. In some cases, they’ll continue following you down the street for several blocks until you either give them money or make it very, very clear that they need to leave you alone. Then, just when you finally get rid of one, someone else appears and starts the whole thing over again.

I understand that tourism is a major source of income here and that people are trying to make money from cruise passengers. I have zero problem with someone approaching me and asking if I need a tour, a taxi, or help finding something. The problem is when you politely say “no, thank you,” and that answer is completely ignored.

At some point, persistence stops feeling like salesmanship and starts feeling like harassment, and this visit crossed that line for me.

It completely changed the experience of walking around town because instead of being able to take your time, stop for photos, look at the buildings, and enjoy the surroundings, you’re constantly dealing with someone trying to attach themselves to you. That’s especially disappointing because one of the reasons I prefer Puerto Plata proper over Amber Cove is the ability to actually walk around the city and see more than a purpose-built cruise port.

By the time I had been followed by several different people, I was over it.

Umbrella Street and Pink Street

I still made my way through a couple of the easy tourist stops downtown, including Umbrella Street and Pink Street.

Umbrella Street is exactly what it sounds like. Rows of brightly colored umbrellas are suspended overhead, creating a canopy above shops, restaurants, and small businesses. It’s very touristy, and you’re going to see people trying to get you into shops or asking if you want to pay for a photo with a monkey or bird, but it’s one of those places where everyone ends up taking the obligatory photo anyway.

You don’t need to spend a lot of time there. Walk through, grab a couple of photos, maybe stop for a drink, and keep moving. It’s only about a 15-minute walk from Taino Bay, so there’s absolutely no reason to book an excursion just to see it.

Pink Street, officially Paseo de Doña Blanca, is right nearby and is even more straightforward. There’s pink everywhere. Pink walls, pink stairs, pink everything. There’s a tiny walk-up bar and the usual locals trying to get tourists to take photos with animals, but otherwise this is basically a five-minute stop for pictures before moving on.

Both are worth seeing if you’re already walking through downtown, but I wouldn’t build an entire day around either one.

MSC World America vs. Norwegian Luna

One fun thing about sharing the port with Norwegian Luna was getting a look at the two ships side by side because it really puts World America’s size into perspective.

Luna is one of Norwegian’s newest ships and is still a very large cruise ship, but when you put it next to World America, the difference is obvious. They aren’t dramatically different in length, yet World America has much more internal volume and carries thousands more passengers. That’s why gross tonnage matters so much more than simply looking at length when comparing ship size.

Standing on the pier and looking at both of them, World America just looks massive. That’s one thing that’s easy to forget once you’re onboard because the ship’s neighborhoods break everything up, but when you see it next to another modern cruise ship, the scale becomes very obvious.

Back Onboard for a Tropical Night

After a frustrating afternoon in Puerto Plata, I was more than ready to get back onboard.

Tonight’s dress theme was Tropical Night, with a tropical party scheduled up at the Mar Azul main pool later in the evening. MSC goes pretty heavy on themed nights and parties, and while I’m definitely the guy who’s wearing a Hawaiian shirt covered in flamingos, plenty of people onboard were not into it.

There was also the usual full schedule of evening entertainment, including a repeat performance of Dirty Dancing in the World Theatre, comedy in The Loft, live music around the ship, DJs, dancing, and a tropical party later at the pool. One thing I’ll give MSC is that there’s no shortage of things happening at night, and if you’re bored on World America, you’re probably not looking very hard.

MSC World America Main Dining Room Dinner Menu - Night 3

Available in Bubbles Restaurant, Esagano Restaurant, Hexagon Restaurant, La Foglia Restaurant, Les Dunes Restaurant

Available on: MSC World America

Starters - Daily Specials

Moules Marinières

mussels in a creamy white wine sauce

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

spiced chicken, chilled iceberg, pickled radish slaw

Spinach Salad

caramelized walnuts, crispy bacon

Italian Wedding Soup

meatballs, tender green leaves, grated Parmesan

Starters

Caesar Salad

crispy romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing

Shrimp Cocktail

classic horseradish cocktail sauce, fresh lemon

French Onion Soup

Gruyère crostini

Entrées - Daily Specials

Tagliatelle with Seafood

garlic San Marzano tomato sauce, clams, mussels and shrimp

Blackened Red Snapper with Lime and Creole Spices

pineapple mint relish, coconut rice, braised okra

Thai Chicken Red Curry

mildly spiced, bell peppers, jasmine rice

Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs

Gorgonzola polenta, assorted vegetables, herb gremolata

Stuffed Portobello

sautéed spinach, goat cheese

Entrées

Pennette Pasta

choice of Bolognese, Alfredo, or fresh tomato basil sauce

Grilled Chicken Breast

mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables

New York Strip Steak

choice of herb butter, chimichurri, or green peppercorn sauce

Steakhouse Selection

Broiled Cold Water Lobster Tail

$19.99

hot drawn butter

Linz Heritage Angus

$19.99

8-oz grilled filet mignon or 14-oz bone-in New York strip steak with your choice of sauce

Side Dishes

steak fries or loaded baked potato, sautéed mushrooms, grilled asparagus, sautéed vegetables, steamed rice, or whipped potatoes

Desserts

Gâteau Opéra

almond biscuit, chocolate and coffee cream

Warm Apple Strudel

vanilla sauce

Grandma's Chocolate Cake

with layers of dulce de leche and chocolate fudge

New York Cheesecake

strawberry compote

Carrot Cake

orange sauce

Ice Cream and Sorbet

please ask your waiter about our daily selection of ice cream and sorbets

No Sugar Added Ice Cream

please ask your waiter about our daily selection

Sommelier's Recommendations - Sparkling Wine

Domaine Chandon Brut Classic

$60.00

California

Sommelier's Recommendations - White Wines

La Crema Chardonnay

$16.00 / $63.00

California

Matua Sauvignon Blanc

$14.00 / $49.00

New Zealand

Sommelier's Recommendations - Rosé Wine

Gérard Bertrand Côtes des Roses Rosé

$15.00 / $54.00

France

Sommelier's Recommendations - Red Wines

Franciscan Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

$77.00

California

Errazuriz Carménère

$14.00 / $49.00

Chile

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MSC World America Yacht Club Restaurant Dinner Menu - Night 3

Available on: MSC World America

Starters

Maryland Crab Cake

panko coated king crab meat, green apple and fennel salad, dill

Beef Tartare

minced beef tenderloin with gherkins, capers, quail egg, sour cream, mustard, shallots

Crispy Hand-Rolled Vegetable Spring Rolls

hoisin-peanut dip, lemongrass, cilantro

Spring Salad

lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, sweet corn, radishes, sunflower seeds, creamy avocado dressing

Entrées

Lobster Bauletti

ravioli filled with lobster, Roma tomato, fiordilatte cheese, marjoram

Pumpkin Risotto

flavored with truffle, crispy sausage

Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs

Gorgonzola polenta, assorted vegetables, herb gremolata

Mignonette of Pork Tenderloin

balsamic demi-glace, market vegetables, truffle mash

Stuffed Portobello

sautéed spinach, mozzarella cheese

Classic Favorites

Grilled or Steamed Fillet of Salmon

garden vegetables, hollandaise sauce

Broiled Beef Filet Mignon

thyme-roasted vegetables, natural jus

Grilled Chicken Breast

lemon oil, roasted vegetables, green asparagus

Sauces for your Steak

Madeira sauce, green peppercorn sauce, creamy mushroom-mustard sauce

Baked Just for You

Every day a different selection of fresh-baked bread

Six-grain rolls topped with assorted seeds - Country white rolls - Tomato focaccia - Oregano grissini

Desserts

International Cheese Selection from the Trolley

fruit and vegetable preserves, jellies, honey, dried and fresh fruit

Opera Cake

almond biscuit layered with chocolate and coffee cream

Warm Apple Strudel

vanilla sauce

Tiramisù

mascarpone cream, ladyfinger biscuits dipped in coffee and bitter cocoa powder

Grandma’s Chocolate Cake

with layers of dulce de leche and chocolate fudge

New York Cheesecake

strawberry compote

Carrot Cake

orange sauce

Selection of Ice Cream and Fruit Sorbets

ask your waiter about our daily selection

Ice Cream

ask your waiter for our daily selection

Petits Fours

Deliciously Healthy

Italian Wedding Soup

meatballs, tender green leaves, grated Parmesan

Grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass Fillet

fennel coulis, Parisienne potatoes, Taggiasca olives

Fresh Fruit Plate

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Dinner at Hola! Tacos & Cantina

Dinner tonight was at what I consider one of the best specialty dining values on MSC World America: Hola! Tacos & Cantina.

Hola is open for lunch and dinner, and the menu is exactly what you’d expect from a casual Mexican spot: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tamales, margaritas, mezcal cocktails, and enough other things that you can build a pretty nice meal for not a lot of money. The big draw is the price because for $25 you can go all-you-can-eat, or you can order à la carte if you don’t want to commit to that much food.

Hola! Tacos and Cantina Menu

This casual street food spot leans into Latin American and Mexican flavors, with tacos, empanadas, tamales, and plenty of shareable bites made for a laid-back meal. Add a solid tequila and mezcal lineup plus a DIY salsa bar, and it’s an easy, flavorful hangout with a fun, social vibe. (Menu updated April 2026)

Available on: MSC Bellissima, MSC Euribia, MSC Grandiosa, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, MSC Seascape, MSC Virtuosa, MSC World America, MSC World Europa

Build Your Own Drinks

Margarita or Mezcalita "YOUR WAY"

$5.00

Pick your tequila or mezcal, pick your flavor (passion fruit, mango, peach, strawberry), rim it (lime salt, chili-lime salt, smoked chipotle salt, lime sugar), spice it up (jalapeno, poblano, habanero slice)

1-Litre pitcher Margaritas for the table

$35.00

1-litre pitcher margaritas for the table

Non-Alcoholic

Aguas Frescas

$6.00

Fresh fruit juice or horchata

Other libations

Espresso

$2.50

Espresso

Coffee

$2.50

Coffee

Latte

$4.25

Latte

Cappuccino

$4.25

Cappuccino

Still water

$6.50

Still water

Sparkling water

$6.50

Sparkling water

Coke / Sprite / Fanta

$3.50

Coke, Sprite, or Fanta

Don Pedro

$14.99

Signature alcoholic milkshakes made with Kahlúa, rum and your ice cream of choice: vanilla, chocolate, or coffee

Frozen Margaritas

Hola Classic

$13.99

Espolon blanco, triple sec, lime

Mangorita

$14.99

Espolon blanco, Cointreau, mango, lime

Passionrita

$15.99

Espolon blanco, passion fruit, Cointreau, lime

Strawberrita

$15.99

Espolon blanco, vanilla liqueur, strawberry, lemon

Pineapplerita

$14.99

Espolon blanco, coconut rum, pineapple, lemon

Guacamole Made-to-order

Hola Signature

$4.49

Tomato, onion, lime, cilantro, jalapeno

Street-Style White Corn Soft Tortilla

Chipotle Carnitas

$2.39

Slow-roasted pulled pork, chipotle, black bean salsa, cilantro

Al Pastor

$2.69

Marinated charred pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro

Barbacoa

$2.79

Slow-roasted ancho-chili beef, chipotle, red cabbage slaw

Carne Asada

$2.99

Tequila-chili-marinated grilled steak, guacamole, Cotija cheese, pickled red onions

Ancho Tinga

$2.39

Slow-roasted shredded chicken, poblano, Pico de Gallo

Chili Con Pescado

$2.79

Fried catch of the day, guacamole, red cabbage slaw

Chili Con Carne

$2.49

Served in a yellow corn crunchy tortilla - spiced ground beef, crema, avocado, cheddar, Pico de Gallo

Hot Dishes

Enchilada

$11.99

Two stuffed corn tortillas, smothered in our signature sauces, melted Oaxaca and cheddar cheese with Pico de Gallo

Burrito

$10.79

Flour tortilla, Mexican rice, black bean salsa, cheddar cheese and lime cream, served with guacamole and Pico de Gallo

Nachos

$14.49

Crispy fried corn chips, Oaxaca and cheddar cheese, black beans, Pico de Gallo, jalapeno, lime cream and guacamole

Tostada

$4.19

Crispy fried yellow corn tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, black bean salsa, Pico de Gallo, guacamole, Mexican cheese

Tamales

$3.49

Originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC, this sought after dish with masa (corn flour) is filled with chipotle pulled pork and steamed in corn husks

Soups, Salads & Sides

Tortilla Soup

$4.19

Lime cream, cilantro, choice of chicken or beef

Queso Fundido

$4.59

Melted Oaxaca cheese, chorizo, scallions

El Chapo

$2.99

Refried beans and cheese dip with tortilla chips

Tijuana Salad

$5.99

Lettuce, black bean, tomato, onion, cilantro, avocado, corn, jalapeno, crispy tortilla, smoked chipotle dressing

Ceviche de Pescado

$6.99

Tomato, avocado, onion, bell pepper, coriander, lime, tortilla chips

Flour Quesadillas

Flour Quesadillas - Beef

$5.99

Guacamole, lime cream, pico de gallo salsa, tajin spice

Flour Quesadillas - Chicken

$5.19

Guacamole, lime cream, pico de gallo salsa, tajin spice

Flour Quesadillas - Pork

$4.99

Guacamole, lime cream, pico de gallo salsa, tajin spice

Flour Quesadillas - Cheese

$3.99

Guacamole, lime cream, pico de gallo salsa, tajin spice

Pasteleria

Chocoflan Cake aka Pastel Imposible

$3.99

Chocoflan cake aka pastel imposible

Mexican Flan

$3.99

Mexican flan

Tres Leches

$3.99

Tres leches

Dulce de Leche

$3.99

Dulce de leche

Sides

Chips & Salsa

$2.39

Homemade salsas: Habanero Fuego, Jalapeno Verde, Creamy Poblano, Roja de Arbol, Roasted Molcajete, Smoked Chipotle, Black Bean Salsa, Pico de Gallo

Tequila best for shots & cocktails

1800/Aejo

$14.00

1800/Aejo

1800/Silver

$14.00

1800/Silver

Corazon/Aejo

$14.00

Corazon/Aejo

Espolon/Blanco

$14.00

Espolon/Blanco

Olmeca Altos/Blanco

$14.00

Olmeca Altos/Blanco

Tequila best for shots, cocktails & sipping

Casamigos/Blanco

$15.00

Casamigos/Blanco

Cenote/Aejo

$16.00

Cenote/Aejo

Cenote/Reposado

$16.00

Cenote/Reposado

Codigo/Reposado

$16.00

Codigo/Reposado

Codigo/Rosa

$16.00

Codigo/Rosa

Corazon/Aejo

$14.00

Corazon/Aejo

Espolon/Blanco

$14.00

Espolon/Blanco

Don Julio/Aejo

$16.00

Don Julio/Aejo

Don Julio/Reposado

$16.00

Don Julio/Reposado

Don Julio/Silver

$15.00

Don Julio/Silver

Partida/Reposado

$16.00

Partida/Reposado

Patron/Aejo

$16.00

Patron/Aejo

Patron/Reposado

$16.00

Patron/Reposado

Patron/Silver

$15.00

Patron/Silver

Volcan de mi Tierra/Reposado

$16.00

Volcan de mi Tierra/Reposado

Tequila for sipping

Codigo Origen Extra/Aejo

$28.00

Codigo Origen Extra/Aejo

Mezcal cocktails/sip

Mezcal - Creyente joven - Espodin Salts

$14.00

Creyente joven, espodin salts

Mezcal - Creyente joven - Artesanal Espodin

$14.00

Creyente joven, artesanal espodin

Mezcal - SOD Compos joven - Espodin Salts

$16.00

SOD Compos joven, espodin salts

Premium cocktails/sip

Mezcal - Zignum Aijo - Espodin Salts

$16.00

Zignum Aijo, espodin salts

Mezcal - Ilegal Reposado - Espodin Salts

$16.00

Ilegal reposado, espodin salts

Mezcal - Senorio Reposado - Espodin Salts

$16.00

Senorio reposado, espodin salts

Mezcal Sniffer/sip

Sniffer/sip only por favor! Momoteleos joven - Espodin Salts

$20.00

Momoteleos joven, espodin salts

Sniffer/sip only por favor! Vago Elote - Espodin Salts

$20.00

Vago Elote, espodin salts

Cerveza-Me! Bottle

Corona Extra

$9.00

Corona Extra

Dos Equis

$9.00

Dos Equis

Modelo Especial

$9.00

Modelo Especial

Pacifico Clara

$9.00

Pacifico Clara

Sol

$9.00

Sol

Cerveza-Me!

Chelada

$9.99

Your choice of beer, infused with fresh lime juice, lime zest, ice and salt rim

Michelada

$12.99

Your choice of beer, infused with cholula hot sauce, tomato juice, fresh lime juice and chili-lime salt rim

Cervezarita

$15.99

Your choice of beer, reposado tequila, fresh lime juice, ice and salt rim

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I started with chips and queso along with pico de gallo, followed by one of the tamales. The tamale wasn’t bad, but it had a lot more filler than meat, so that probably wouldn’t be the first thing I’d order again.

The tacos, on the other hand, were excellent.

They’re small street-style tacos, so each one is only a couple of bites, which makes it easy to try several different ones without filling up after the first plate. I went with one of each, and every one was flavorful and easy to eat. That’s really where Hola works best for me because you can sit down, order a bunch of small things, try whatever sounds good, and not overthink any of it.

I finished with the dulce de leche for dessert, which was a solid ending to the meal.

Service was excellent, although I had one complaint: pretty much everything came out at once. That made dinner feel rushed, and by the time I got to some of the dishes, they had already started to cool down. I would have preferred the food to come out in stages, especially since the whole point of all-you-can-eat is being able to work your way through the menu instead of having the entire kitchen arrive at the table at the same time.

Other than that, Hola remains incredibly easy to recommend. On a ship where some specialty restaurants can cost twice as much, $25 all-you-can-eat is a bargain.

Ending the Night at The Gin Project

After dinner, I ended up back at my favorite bar onboard, The Gin Project.

When World America first launched, the gin selection here was pretty impressive, with bottles from all over the world and a lot of brands you probably weren’t going to see again once you got home. That selection has thinned out quite a bit since then, and now you’re looking at something closer to around 20 gins because MSC is more limited by what it can source through Miami.

That’s disappointing, but the bar itself is still one of the cooler spots on the ship. The whole point is building your own gin and tonic by choosing the gin, tonic, and botanicals, so each drink can be a little different depending on what you’re in the mood for.

The Gin Project Bar Menu

For the gin lovers, or anyone who suddenly decides they are one. This place goes all-in on gin with creative infusions, custom mixes, and enough options to make you rethink that usual vodka soda order. Menu updated April 2026

Available on: MSC World America

Tonic Styles

Fever-Tree

$3.00

Mediterranean, Indian, Elderflower, Refreshingly Light tonic water

Fentimans

$3.00

Grapefruit, Rose Lemonade, Indian tonic water

Owen's

$3.00

American tonic water

Décor and Flavor Enhancers

Lyophilized / Freeze-dried Flavor Enhancers

Strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, apple, pineapple

Dehydrated Flavor Enhancers

Lemon, orange, lime

Fresh Flavor Enhancers

Lemon, orange, lime, blueberries, apple

Greens Flavor Enhancers

Rosemary, thyme, basil, mint

Veggie & spicy Flavor Enhancers

Cucumber, ginger, black pepper

Beers

Budweiser

$9.00

Pale lager, 5% ABV

Corona Extra

$9.00

Pale lager, 4.6% ABV

Heineken

$9.00

Pale lager, 5% ABV

Stella Artois

$9.00

Pale lager, 5% ABV

Wines

Corte Giara, Pinot Grigio

$14.00 | $35.00

Veneto-Italy, white wine

Dashwood, Sauvignon Blanc

$14.00 | $35.00

Marlborough-New Zealand, white wine

Antigal Aqui, Malbec

$14.00 | $35.00

Mendoza-Argentina, red wine

Josh, Cabernet Sauvignon

$14.00 | $40.00

California, red wine

Gins - Citrus

Astraea Ocean

$17.00

45% ABV, USA (Seattle), Citrus gin

Bloom London

$15.00

40% ABV, USA, Citrus gin

Brooklyn

$17.00

40% ABV, USA (New York), Citrus gin

Leopold's Small Batch

$17.00

40% ABV, USA (Colorado), Citrus gin

Malfy

$16.00

41% ABV, Italy, Citrus gin

St. Augustine New World

$17.00

47% ABV, USA (Seattle), Citrus gin

Gins - Floral

Astraea Meadow

$17.00

45% ABV, USA (Seattle), Floral gin

Astraea Mist

$17.00

45% ABV, USA (Seattle), Floral gin

Atian Rosé

$17.00

43% ABV, South Africa, Floral gin

Gins - Herbal

Astraea Forest

$17.00

45% ABV, USA (Seattle), Herbal gin

Junipero Smoked Rosemary

$17.00

49% ABV, USA (California), Herbal gin

Gin Mare

$17.00

42.7% ABV, Spain, Herbal gin

Revitalist

$17.00

43% ABV, USA (Pennsylvania), Herbal gin

Ungava

$17.00

43.1% ABV, Canada, Herbal gin

Gins - Spiced & Nutty

Barr Hill Tom Cat

$17.00

43% ABV, USA (Vermont), Spiced & Nutty gin

Whitley Neill Aloe & Cucumber

$17.00

43% ABV, England, Spiced & Nutty gin

Gins - Luscious

Barr Hill

$17.00

43% ABV, Scotland, Luscious gin

Gray Whale

$17.00

43% ABV, USA (California), Luscious gin

Tempt

$17.00

43% ABV, USA (Miami), Luscious gin

Gins - Non or Low Alcoholic

BUSS No.509 Passion Fruit

$15.00

0.0% ABV, Belgium, Non or Low Alcoholic gin

Free Spirit

$15.00

0.0% ABV, England, Non or Low Alcoholic gin

Seedlip Garden 108

$15.00

0.0% ABV, England, Non or Low Alcoholic gin

Seedlip Grove 42

$15.00

0.0% ABV, England, Non or Low Alcoholic gin

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There aren’t actual seats at the bar, but there are tables and booths nearby, and because The Gin Project sits above Masters of the Sea British Pub, the space is open enough that you can look down and catch some of the live music happening below. It’s a good place to end the night because you still feel connected to what’s happening around the ship without being in the middle of one of the louder parties.

Even with the smaller gin selection, it’s still my favorite bar onboard.

Tomorrow brings us to San Juan, and after Puerto Plata, I’m definitely looking forward to a port where I can get off the ship, start walking, and not have someone immediately trying to become my unofficial tour guide.

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