Blue Hole From Ocho Rios
4.9 (72 reviews)2 h–3 hOcho RiosFits a typical call
Back at the ship by about 11:40 am, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Ocho Rios20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:30 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h–3 h; we plan for 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
- 11:30 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 11:40 amBack at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
- 3:30 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Ocho Rios call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs up to 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 11:40 am — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Turtle Bay Pier (main Ocho Rios cruise pier).
Among the 400 Ocho Rios shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 76% of them fit a typical call.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Ocho Rios call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
The price for this tour is the most affordable when compare to other companies charging 4 times as much for the same fun experiences. You get to enjoy the Blue Hole in its entirety.
Walk along a 5 mins trail
Take pictures before a stunning waterfalls....
Hike up some cascading waterfalls......
Start some thrill cliff jumping in eye catching lagoons.....
Hike down a waterfalls
visit the cave under the waterfalls if you are a good swimmer...
Swing over the lagoons like Tarzan....
Finally test you skills front the tallest cliff jump of 25 feet
Max 4 per group English
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
Once you book this tour you will be log for a pickup in front of the lobby or on the cruise port for the date provided for pickup. You will be taken on a scenic drive from Ocho Rios to the Blue Hole in the Mountains. After a 60 to 90 mins of fun at the Blue Hole you will be taken back to your original pickup location.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Ends at
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveler reviews
Operated by Courtney Taylor Tours Jamaica. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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