Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios from the Ocho Rios cruise port

Attraction5-10 minutes by taxi3-4 hoursFits a typical call

A lagoon-side marine park on the road to Dunn's River with dolphin, shark and stingray programmes, a jungle trail, kayaks and a water slide. Interactive tickets include lunch and beach-club use.

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
5-10 minutes by taxi · 4 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Ocho Rios taxi fares.
Cost
Official site lists Dolphin Encounter US$119, Dolphin Swim Adventure US$149, Dolphin Royal Swim US$189, Shark Encounter US$69, Admission Plus (buffet, jungle trail, stingray encounter) US$75; some shown discounted online (checked 2026).
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 50 min at Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios, 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
    8:30 am · At Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Turtle Bay Pier.
  3. 3
    2:20 pm · Leave Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios 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

Children under 1.4 m need a paying adult with them; check height rules before buying. Dolphin programmes involve captive animals, which some travellers choose to avoid.

Ocho Rios cruise port: Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios FAQ

How far is Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios from the Ocho Rios cruise port?

From Turtle Bay Pier it is 5-10 minutes by taxi, about 4 km.

How much does it cost to visit Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios?

Official site lists Dolphin Encounter US$119, Dolphin Swim Adventure US$149, Dolphin Royal Swim US$189, Shark Encounter US$69, Admission Plus (buffet, jungle trail, stingray encounter) US$75; some shown discounted online (checked 2026).

How much time do you need at Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios?

Allow 3-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Ocho Rios call you have up to 5 h 50 min at Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios, 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 Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 5-10 minutes by taxi from Turtle Bay Pier. Children under 1.4 m need a paying adult with them; check height rules before buying. Dolphin programmes involve captive animals, which some travellers choose to avoid.

Sightseeing tours in Ocho Rios

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 Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios

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  • Dunn's River Falls · Nature · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier
  • Mystic Mountain · Adventure · 5-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.2 km from Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
  • Mahogany Beach · Beach · 5 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.7 km from Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios
  • Ocho Rios Bay Beach · Beach · 3.2 km from Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios