Konoko Falls and Park from the Ocho Rios cruise port

Nature5-10 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

A quieter alternative to Dunn's River: small waterfalls with swimming pools, botanical garden, aviary and zoo, and a lookout over the Ocho Rios hills.

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
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Ocho Rios taxi fares.
Cost
US$20 adult, US$10 child 3-12, under 3 free (third-party, article dated 2024, updated 2026).
Time to allow
2-3 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 Konoko Falls, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 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 Konoko Falls
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Turtle Bay Pier.
  3. 3
    2:20 pm · Leave Konoko Falls 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

Open 8:30–16:30 daily. It is smaller and less crowded than Dunn's River, which suits families.

Ocho Rios cruise port: Konoko Falls FAQ

How far is Konoko Falls from the Ocho Rios cruise port?

From Turtle Bay Pier it is 5-10 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Konoko Falls?

US$20 adult, US$10 child 3-12, under 3 free (third-party, article dated 2024, updated 2026).

How much time do you need at Konoko Falls?

Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Ocho Rios call you have up to 5 h 50 min at Konoko Falls, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Konoko Falls 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. Open 8:30–16:30 daily. It is smaller and less crowded than Dunn's River, which suits families.

Tours that go to Konoko Falls

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

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