Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Combo Tour From Ocho Rios & Runaway Bay

5.0 (42 reviews)3 h 30 min–4 h 30 minOcho RiosAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:10 pm, 2 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 20 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Ocho Rios20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h 30 min–4 h 30 min; we plan for 4 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 9:50 am.
  4. 1:00 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 1:10 pm
    Back at the gangway2 h 20 min before all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All 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 4 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 1:10 pm — 1 h 20 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 2:10 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 about average in length (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

For nature lovers and thrill seekers experience a perfect fun-filled combo tour of Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole. This excursion is the ultimate adventure that will take your breath away. If you're coming via Cruise Ship or staying in the Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay area be sure to book this 3.5 to 4.5 hour combo adventure, two of Jamaica’s best natural attractions. Climb up the falls in a 'human chain' with the help of an experienced guide, swim in the natural pool at the base, or simply enjoy views of the cascade and lush surrounding landscape from a beach lookout. Enjoy the Blue Hole exhilarating cliff dives or jumps, rope swing like Tarzan, exploring under water caves, and getting a back massage from the gushing waters creating memories to cherish for a life time.

NOTE: You can stop for Souvenir Shopping and a local restaurant to purchase lunch (Optional).

Max 15 per group English

What's included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in air condition vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Entrance Fees/Tickets
  • A MINIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE PER BOOKING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR
  • Life Jacket

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • DVD (available to purchase)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Dunn's River Falls and Park
    Explore the natural beauty of Ocho Rios at the Dunn’s River Falls, ideal for nature lovers and first time visitors. With this tour. Firstly, you will be transported to Dunn's River Falls, along the way the tour guide will give you a brief history of Jamaica's culture, upon reaching the Falls you will be escorted to the ticket booth of which you will receive your wrsit band to enter the park. You will commence your climb at the base of the falls at the beach with the assistance of a falls guide. You will hike to the top of the 600 feet terraced waterfall, swim in scenic lagoon, and enjoy tropical views from the top of the falls, if you wish not to get wet you can walk around the site and view the amazing foliage and water Falls while take pictures.
    1 h 30 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Blue Hole
    At the Blue Hole you will be handed off to a guide that will assist you to hike the water falls, cliff jump/dive into the Blue Hole water, explore the underwater cave, swim and do the Tarzan rope swing. After conclusion of the Blue Hole tour you will then be transported to your hotel or cruise port terminal in Ocho Rios.
    1 hAdmission included

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.
Returns
Back to the start point

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.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for child aged 2 and under
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A full refund will be offered if your cruise ship cannot dock on the day of your tour.

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Operated by Jacques Tours Jamaica. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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