Fern Gully from the Ocho Rios cruise port

Nature30-45 minutes as a drive-through stop

A road through a shaded gorge about 4.8 km (3 mi) long with more than 540 fern varieties under tall trees, usually driven as a stop on the way to or from tours inland.

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
Ask at the taxi stand
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Ocho Rios taxi fares.
Time to allow
30-45 minutes as a drive-through stop

Will you be back for all aboard?

Plan on 30-45 minutes as a drive-through stop, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–3:30 pm call.

Tip

Almost always done as a stop on a taxi tour; it is not worth a separate trip.

Ocho Rios cruise port: Fern Gully FAQ

How much time do you need at Fern Gully?

Allow 30-45 minutes as a drive-through stop. Plan on 30-45 minutes as a drive-through stop, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–3:30 pm call.

Can you visit Fern Gully on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own. Almost always done as a stop on a taxi tour; it is not worth a separate trip.

Wildlife & nature tours in Ocho Rios

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

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