Falmouth, Jamaica Port Reviews

The Port itself is amazing. Port day was a public holiday. Didn't do much except some port shopping and a stroll around Falmouth. Jamaica is beautiful!

Visited: Jul 29, 2017

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Jamaica was our favorite port on our RC cruise. We booked a Blue Hole Secret Falls tour with Patrice Bailey Independent Private Tours. Her company is legit and has clearance inside the gated port. You can ask for her at the information desk. Her staff met us with smiles on their faces bright and early. We enjoyed the company of Kay while we waited for Patrice to arrive. When she did she set us up with our tour guides Mario and Teo. They gave us cold water for the 45min ride to Ocho Rios. Mario was very knowledgeable about the island and the history. He was funny and engaging and our ride flew by. Once at Blue Hole we were able to change and head up to the start of the falls. Mario said many tour companies that are not certified thru the tourism board will just drop you off at the bottom and leave you to your own devices to hike to the top. Our guide Alex was very patient and held our camera and took some great shots. The water is beautiful and clear, so refreshing but cold. It is slick so water shoes are a must. I'm not scared of heights but jumping into the water was intense! So much fun. I think in all we were there for almost 2 hrs. Back in the van we stopped at Scotchies for lunch. Delicious jerk chicken and a Red Stripe. The service was great. I wanted to souvenir shop so we went to the shops just outside the port gates. Our guide Mario didn't leave my side. I got what I wanted and when I got uncomfortable with the pushy vendors it was time to go. Patrice called us personally to ask how our day was, which I thought was so thoughtful and professional. We said our goodbyes and took pictures with them. We did some more shopping at the port and then back to the Ship. Jamaica is such a beautiful country with gracious intelligent people. It's sad that the cruise line makes you feel unsafe if you venture outside of the gates. If you are just going to stay in the port you may as well stay on the Ship, and why are you going to go on a cruise if you are scared to venture out and see a new country? Do your research, read reviews on tour companies, and use common sense, you will have a great time. Would love to visit Jamaica again.

This was my favorite stop. Went to Montego Bay to Doctors Cave Beach and was blown away by the colors of the tropical beauty of Jamaica. The port also has a lot of shops and a good variety of places to eat.

Dunns River Falls was fun and tubing down the lazy river was relaxing.

Visited: Mar 03, 2019

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Dunns River Falls was an awesome excursion. A little strenuous at times but well worth it.

Visited: Feb 24, 2019

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The port here is quite beautiful! We enjoyed walking around and visiting the shops there.

Visited: Nov 17, 2019

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I almost got abducted, another story but overall ok. My advise to anyone is follow instructions, do not leave with anyone that’s not ur GUIDE!!!

Visited: May 05, 2019

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Great did the ships excursion to green grotto had the best guide then off to Dunn’s river galas. Walk up was crazy but amazing. Be careful but a once in life time to do. Hopefully you have strong people in your party to help you up, or borrow a strong feels from another which is what I did.

Visited: Aug 11, 2018

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The new cruise terminal is actually quite nice but venturing beyond the gates on foot is not recommended. If you are going to leave the cruise port make sure you were on a tour of some sort don’t wander off on your own.

Visited: Mar 23, 2018

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No close beaches. Prepare to shop

Visited: Oct 10, 2015

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