Blue Hole from the Ocho Rios cruise port

Nature15-30 minutes by taxi3-4 hoursFits a typical call

A chain of natural pools and small falls in the hills behind Ocho Rios with rope swings and cliff jumps of about 6 m (20 ft), plus floating tubes.

Getting there from the ship

From
Turtle Bay Pier
Ocho Rios has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
15-30 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Ocho Rios taxi fares.
Cost
About US$10–25 adult and US$10–15 child. Foreign visitors must use a guide, tipped separately (about US$10 is usual). Lockers about US$2.
Time to allow
3-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Ocho Rios call you have up to 5 h 10 min at Blue Hole, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:50 am · At Blue Hole
    15-30 minutes by taxi from Turtle Bay Pier.
  3. 3
    2:00 pm · Leave Blue Hole by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Ocho Rios; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

The access road is rough and steep and many taxis will not go, so book a shuttle or tour. Skip swimming if the water is brown after heavy rain; a 2018 leptospirosis case was linked to muddy water.

Ocho Rios cruise port: Blue Hole FAQ

How far is Blue Hole from the Ocho Rios cruise port?

From Turtle Bay Pier it is 15-30 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Blue Hole?

About US$10–25 adult and US$10–15 child. Foreign visitors must use a guide, tipped separately (about US$10 is usual). Lockers about US$2.

How much time do you need at Blue Hole?

Allow 3-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Ocho Rios call you have up to 5 h 10 min at Blue Hole, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Blue Hole 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. The access road is rough and steep and many taxis will not go, so book a shuttle or tour. Skip swimming if the water is brown after heavy rain; a 2018 leptospirosis case was linked to muddy water.

Tours that go to Blue Hole

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Blue Hole

All 12 places
  • Fern Gully · Nature · 2.1 km from Blue Hole
  • Konoko Falls · Nature · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.2 km from Blue Hole
  • Turtle River Park · Attraction · 3.0 km from Blue Hole
  • Mahogany Beach · Beach · 5 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.3 km from Blue Hole