Dolphin Cove from the Falmouth cruise port

Attraction70-90 minutes by taxi3-4 hours on siteTight on a typical call

Dolphin and shark encounters in a natural cove at Ocho Rios, next to Dunn's River Falls. The 'Montego Bay' Dolphin Cove is at Lucea, in the opposite direction.

Getting there from the ship

From
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
Travel time
70-90 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Falmouth taxi fares.
Cost
Prices not found; varies by programme.
Time to allow
3-4 hours on site

Will you be back for all aboard?

Only just. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have about 3 h 10 min at Dolphin Cove once you keep an hour's margin, a little short of a full visit (allow 3-4 hours on site). Go early, keep it short, or book a tour that meets at the pier.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:50 am · At Dolphin Cove
    70-90 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    1:00 pm · Leave Dolphin Cove by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Falmouth; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Programmes sell out on ship days, so book ahead. Lucea (Montego Bay side) and Ocho Rios are in opposite directions, so check which one your ticket is for.

Falmouth cruise port: Dolphin Cove FAQ

How far is Dolphin Cove from the Falmouth cruise port?

From Historic Falmouth Cruise Port it is 70-90 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Dolphin Cove?

Prices not found; varies by programme.

How much time do you need at Dolphin Cove?

Allow 3-4 hours on site. Only just. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have about 3 h 10 min at Dolphin Cove once you keep an hour's margin, a little short of a full visit (allow 3-4 hours on site). Go early, keep it short, or book a tour that meets at the pier.

Can you visit Dolphin Cove on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Programmes sell out on ship days, so book ahead. Lucea (Montego Bay side) and Ocho Rios are in opposite directions, so check which one your ticket is for.

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