Private Transport to River Tubing or Rafting and Blue Hole combo
Back at the ship by about 1:40 pm, 1 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 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 4 h–5 h; we plan for 5 h. Latest sensible start: 9:20 am.
- 1:30 pmTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 1:40 pmBack at the gangway1 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 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 1:40 pm — 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 2:40 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 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
The Blue Hole gets Its name from the surreal color of its water. The Blue Hole is also famous jumping into the stunning blue waters, climbing the rock face, swinging from ropes, while enjoying the breathtaking views. This area also attracts a lot of cliff divers. Its approximately 10 minutes hike along the river to get the secret falls with an experience tour guide, with lots of natural swimming pools.
Bamboo rafting is one of the most relaxing and tranquil experience you can ever have in Jamaica.
River tubing can be refreshing, relaxing and quite peaceful. Tubing down the river as it gushes.
Very Dynamic, Flexible and educational.
Guest also have the option of doing Blue Hole and Dunn's River Combo if not interesting in the river rafting or tubing.
Please see the costing for each excursion listed in the excluded area.
Private tour English
What's included
- Air conditioner vehicle
- Bottled water
- Pickup from hotel & ports
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Cost for rafting
- Cost for Tubing
- Cost for Blue Hole
- Cost for Dunn's River
Itinerary
- 1Blue HoleThe Blue Hole gets Its name from the surreal color of its water. The Blue Hole is also famous jumping into the stunning blue waters, climbing the rock face, swinging from ropes, while enjoying the breathtaking views. This area also attracts a lot of cliff divers. Its approximately 10 minutes hike along the river to get the secret falls with an experience tour guide, with lots of natural swimming pools. Bamboo rafting is one of the most relaxing and tranquil experience you can ever have in Jamaica. River tubing can be refreshing, relaxing and quite peaceful. Tubing down the river as it gushes. Very Dynamic, Flexible and educational.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Once guest disembark the vessel please proceed to the sign that says welcome to Ocho Rios. There you will ask for MR Andre Harris or any other representative who is available. Once you made contact they will inturn contact our representative to proceed to pick you up.
Once guest disembark the vessel please proceed to the sign that says welcome to Ocho Rios. There you will ask for MR Andre Harris or any other representative who is available. Once you made contact they will inturn contact our representative to proceed to pick you up.
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.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 C.L.A Tours and Excursions. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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