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Dunn's River Falls Catamaran, Zipline & Snorkel, Ocho Rios

4.6 (151 reviews)6 hOcho RiosSnorkelingTight on a typical call
Cutting it close

Cutting it close: back about 2:50 pm, inside your 1 h safety margin. Only book a departure that starts by 8:15 am.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm
8:20 am – 2:50 pm
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. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 8:15 am.
  4. 2:35 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 2:50 pm
    Back at the gangway40 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

Cutting it close on a typical Ocho Rios call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). The tour runs 6 h; with the trip from Turtle Bay Pier (main Ocho Rios cruise pier) and back you would reach the gangway around 2:50 pm, inside the 1 h safety margin we recommend. Book it only if your ship stays later than 3:50 pm, or if the operator confirms an earlier start.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Ocho Rios shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer 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

- Appleton Estate Rum Tasting or Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting Included at Island Village in all White River Valley Packages

- Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting Included in all Morning Catamaran Tours

- Discover Jamaica Destination Short Film included in all Chukka Tours that stop at Island Village

Max 40 per group English

What's included

  • Snorkel & Party Catamaran Cruise
  • Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting
  • Walk across Indiana-Jones style bridges
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Lunch
  • Falls Flyer Zipline over Dunn's River Falls (3 ziplines and 1 bridge)
  • Discover Jamaica Destination Short Film
  • Dunn's River Falls Climb
  • Professional Guides
  • Cool off with an exhilarating and refreshing climb up the 600-foot natural cascading waterfall
  • Once back onboard, feel the rhythm at our ‘Sail Away Rum Punch Party’

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Lockers, photos, souvenirs, gifts and snacks
  • Appleton Estate Rum Tasting

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Should guest(s) not need transportation, they can head directly to the tour location for the specified arrival time.
Should guest(s) not need transportation, they can head directly to the tour location for the specified arrival time.
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.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • ARRIVAL TIME Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum 18 years and older to consume alcohol
  • Minimum Age: 6 yrs (Zipline, Snorkelling)
  • Weight Limits: 265lbs (Zipline) 275lbs (Snorkelling)
  • Please note that this tour requires a minimum number of guests to operate. Should your this tour not be confirmed for your selected tour date, we will make contacted in advance to offer a rescheduled date, suitable alternative tour or a full refund.
  • Minimum Age To Board the Catamaran: 2 years or older

Traveler reviews

4.6
151 traveler reviews
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Operated by Attractions of the Caribbean - Jamaica. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $159 per person
Tight on a typical callCheck dates & book
6 h
Typical Ocho Rios call: 8:00 am–3:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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