Blue Hole and River Tubing Ocho Rios
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 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 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
With this amazing combo you will have a thrilling time exploring the tranquil hills surrounded by beautiful tropical rainforest as you enjoy Jamaicas famous Blue hole and a thrilling river Tubing experience
Max 500 per group English
What's included
- Complimentary water and rum punch
- Guide In-person: English
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Stops for shopping and Lunch if required(food costs not included)
Not included
- Swimwear, Towels or Water footwear not included
- Breakfast, Lunch or dinner not included in price
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.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveler reviews
Operated by Omar Tours Jamaica. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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