Private Tour From Ocho Rios To Konoko Falls And Garden and Shopping
Back at the ship by about 11:50 am, 3 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 40 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
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h–3 h; we plan for 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:15 am.
- 11:35 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 11:50 amBack at the gangway3 h 40 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 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 11:50 am — 2 h 40 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 12:50 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
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 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
WELCOME TO TOUR JAMAICA TODAY Nestled in the hills of St. Ann overlooking the resort area of Ocho Rios awaits one of the island’s best kept secrets.
Situated just five minutes away from the centre of Ocho Rios, come and discover the diverse and serene experience that is Konoko Falls. Come and see why the Taino Indians, the island’s original inhabitants chose this location as a settlement site.
Get lost in a time to remember!
Private tour English
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fee
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan
- Driver/guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Tour Jamaica TodayYour tour begins from your hotel or the cruise ship port after being greeted with a pleasant smile and a warm welcome into an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver and guide will take you through the small town of Ocho Rios, pass the shopping mall, travel along Milford Road and pass the Ocho Rios High School then go up 750 feet above sea level to your destination. There you will see the beautiful Konoko Falls. Now your tour of the garden begins where you can take pictures of the different flowers, plants, and the water falls etc. You will also have the privilege of climbing the waterfalls and take bird’s eye view and pictures of the town of Ocho Rios Then head for lunch before heading back to your cruise ship or hotel.
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.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A Minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A Maximum of 15 people per booking is required
- Children 4 to 11 pay half price
- Children 0 to 3 travel free
- Please take along with you all water shoes and towels.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Tour Jamaica Today. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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