Nine Mile from the Ocho Rios cruise port

Attraction60-120 minutes by taxi5-6 hours round tripFits a typical call

Marley's birthplace and resting place in the hills of St. Ann: a small church-style mausoleum, a house museum and the 'rock pillow' where he is said to have rested his head.

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
60-120 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Ocho Rios taxi fares.
Cost
About US$30 adult (third-party, 2024, updated 2026); included in most tour prices.
Time to allow
5-6 hours round trip

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Ocho Rios call you have up to 2 h 10 min at Nine Mile, enough for a visit (allow 5-6 hours round trip), 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
    10:20 am · At Nine Mile
    60-120 minutes by taxi from Turtle Bay Pier.
  3. 3
    12:30 pm · Leave Nine Mile 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

This is a long, winding drive each way. Use a ship-sold tour or an operator that guarantees the return, and wear shoes that slip off easily because shoes come off to enter the mausoleum.

Ocho Rios cruise port: Nine Mile FAQ

How far is Nine Mile from the Ocho Rios cruise port?

From Turtle Bay Pier it is 60-120 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Nine Mile?

About US$30 adult (third-party, 2024, updated 2026); included in most tour prices.

How much time do you need at Nine Mile?

Allow 5-6 hours round trip. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Ocho Rios call you have up to 2 h 10 min at Nine Mile, enough for a visit (allow 5-6 hours round trip), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Nine Mile 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. This is a long, winding drive each way. Use a ship-sold tour or an operator that guarantees the return, and wear shoes that slip off easily because shoes come off to enter the mausoleum.

Tours that go to Nine Mile

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 Nine Mile

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  • Mystic Mountain · Adventure · 5-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 19 km from Nine Mile
  • Blue Hole · Nature · 15-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 19 km from Nine Mile
  • Dunn's River Falls · Nature · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 20 km from Nine Mile
  • Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios · Attraction · 5-10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 20 km from Nine Mile