Blue Hole and Dunn's River Tour (Entrance Fees Not Included)

5.0 (41 reviews)1 h–3 hOcho RiosFits a typical call
Fits your day

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
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 1 h–3 h; we plan for 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 11:30 am
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 11:40 am
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 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 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

Our carefully curated Blue Hole and Dunn's River Combo Tour offers an exciting, off-the-beaten-path adventure that creates lasting memories. While this tour doesn’t include entrance fees to the Blue Hole or Dunn's River, we ensure an authentic and immersive experience by taking you to less-traveled locations that are untouched by mass tourism.

As part of the journey, you will engage with local communities and traditions, providing an enriching cultural experience. Our knowledgeable drivers will offer fascinating insights into the history, culture, and natural wonders of Jamaica, making the tour even more memorable.

With small group sizes, we guarantee a personalized experience that encourages meaningful interactions and gives you the freedom to customize the excursion to your liking.

Private tour English

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Dunn's River Falls and Park
    At about 180ft high and 600ft long, the waterfalls are terraced like giant stairs though some incorporate manmade improvements. Several small streams flows alongside and into the falls that empties into the Caribbean Sea at the western end of a white sand beach. It takes about 45 minutes getting to the top of the waterfalls. Entry fee is $25 per person.
    1 hAdmission not included
  2. 2
    Blue Hole
    Nestled in the cool hills of Ocho Rios is a body of water that flows between two parishes St. Ann and St. Mary, purified and filtered by limestone so pure and inviting. Keep in mind the path can be slippery making it challenging to climb up the falls.
    1 hAdmission not included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Our representative will meet you at the exit area once guest disembark the vessel with a sign indicating the names for customers. the exit area is for this location is closer toward the fencing approaching the main road.
Our representative will meet you at the exit area once guest disembark the vessel with a sign indicating the names for customers. the exit area is for this location is closer toward the fencing approaching the main road.
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 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

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Operated by Toes N Di San Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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