Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios
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 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 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 offers pickup, and the start point (Ocho Rios) is about 1.0 km from Turtle Bay Pier (main Ocho Rios cruise pier). Confirm the exact meeting spot when you book; we allow 10 min each way.
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
Duration of the tour from Cruise port or hotels in Ocho Rios is approximately 2 1/2 hours
Your courteous guide will be sure to point out historical sights and other significant information during the tour.
Your driver will be with you at all times.
Private tour English
What's included
- Transportation between sights
- Bottled water
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Ocho Rios only
- Travel in a fully air conditioned bus
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Ocho Rios
Caribbean
Guests arriving by cruises in Ocho Rios will be picked at at the meeting point by Island Village, which is just outside the main gate of the cruise port.
Guests that will be staying at the hotels in the OCHO RIOS area will be picked up at their respective hotels.
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.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum 3 adults per booking.
- This tour is only available from Ocho Rios Hotels and cruise ships docking in Ocho Rios
- It is recommended to wear bathing suits and bring towels and water shoes
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- There is no charge for infants 0-2 years old
Traveler reviews
Operated by Chris Jamaica Tours - Private Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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