Ocho Rios Jamaica
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Carnival Cruise Line (24 Cruises)
Celebrity Cruises (6 Cruises)
Costa Cruises (13 Cruises)
Crystal Cruises (4 Cruises)
Holland America Line (32 Cruises)
ms Eurodam
16 Cruises
Margaritaville at Sea (20 Cruises)
Beachcomber
13 Cruises
MSC Cruises (67 Cruises)
MSC Grandiosa
6 Cruises
MSC Poesia
55 Cruises
| 17 October | 16 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
| 17 October | 6 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
| 22 October | 22 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
| 3 January | 22 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
| 14 January | 11 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
| 14 January | 22 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
| 24 January | 22 days | Round-trip from Miami, USA |
Norwegian Cruise Line (29 Cruises)
Oceania Cruises (13 Cruises)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (19 Cruises)
Seven Seas Splendor
8 Cruises
Royal Caribbean Cruises (4 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At one of two piers: Turtle Bay, right downtown, or the Reynolds pier, a fifteen-minute walk from the heart of Ocho Rios along the waterfront. Either way, town is reachable on foot.
A natural staircase of 180 metres of limestone terraces, five minutes by road from the pier. Tradition has you climb them on foot in a swimsuit, hand in hand behind a guide who picks the footholds. The climb takes about an hour, and dry stairs run alongside the pools for those who prefer to watch.
Yes, water shoes are essential: the limestone is slippery and bare feet find no grip. They can be rented on site, and lockers are available for your belongings. Arriving early changes everything, as groups multiply from midday onward.
A chairlift climbing 200 metres through the forest canopy, almost opposite the falls. At the top you pick your way down: a rail bobsled inspired by the Jamaican team at the 1988 Calgary Games, a zipline through the trees, or simply the chairlift back.
Yes. Turtle Beach opens a few hundred metres from the main pier, making it the easiest swim of the call: no transport, no booking, no logistics.
Dunn's River Falls in the morning, then the craft market and Turtle Beach in the afternoon. Mystic Mountain is a good swap for the falls if you prefer height to water, but doing both fills the entire day.
Yes, two. The Blue Hole, half an hour up in the hills, strings together deep blue pools and rock jumps among giant ferns. Konoko Falls combines a botanical garden, aviaries and a climbable waterfall well away from the crowds at the big sites.
Yes, with caveats. Mystic Mountain, Turtle Beach and Shaw Park gardens suit all ages. Climbing the falls calls for some balance and confidence in water; very young children can take the dry path alongside the pools.
The US dollar circulates everywhere in tourist areas, with change often given in Jamaican dollars. English is official, Jamaican patois dominates on the street. Keep cash for the craft market, where haggling is done with a smile.
Use the official taxis, identified by their red plates, and agree the fare before you set off. That is the rule along the whole north coast. For the Blue Hole or Fern Gully, book a driver for the half-day with a fixed return time.
