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Cruise ports with a beach you can walk to
10 ports where our guide lists a beach within walking distance of the ship (or right at the pier). Data last checked: Oct 2026
Caribbean (3)
| Port | Rating | Beach (from our guide) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Maarten Sint Maarten (Dutch side) | Easy | Great Bay Beach (walk or water taxi) |
| Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) Dominican Republic | Moderate | Amber Cove's own pool and beach area (on-site) |
| Barbados (Bridgetown) Barbados | Easy | Carlisle Bay (closest; walkable or short taxi) |
Bahamas & Bermuda (2)
| Port | Rating | Beach (from our guide) |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau The Bahamas | Easy | Junkanoo Beach: about 0.5–0.7 miles west, a 10–15 minute walk; free entry, chair rentals extra |
| Key West Florida, USA | Easy | Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park: about 1 mile from the piers (20–30 minute walk); state park entry fee; rocky beach, so bring water shoes |
Eastern Mediterranean & Greek Isles (3)
| Port | Rating | Beach (from our guide) |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Greece | Easy | Elli Beach (in town) |
| Katakolon (Olympia) Greece | Moderate | Agios Andreas beach (short walk or taxi) |
| Split Croatia | Easy | Bačvice (walkable) |
Northern Europe (1)
| Port | Rating | Beach (from our guide) |
|---|---|---|
| Warnemünde (Berlin) Germany | Book a tour | Warnemünde beach (at the pier) |
Hawaii (1)
| Port | Rating | Beach (from our guide) |
|---|---|---|
| Nāwiliwili (Kauaʻi) Hawaii, USA | Moderate | Kalapaki Beach (next to the harbor) |
How this list is made
We include rated ports whose guide lists a beach described as walkable, a short walk, in town, next to the harbor or on site. Ports where the nearest swimming beach needs a taxi or ferry are left out. Private islands are all beach; see private islands compared.
Quick answers
Which cruise port has the closest beach to the ship?
Puerto Plata: Amber Cove's own pool and beach area (on-site).