Ocho Rios, Jamaica Port Q&A
15 Ocho Rios, Jamaica traveler questions & answers
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Q: Are ships able to dock now or is it still being constructed on? or are they being docked in Falmouth?
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A: seems that the issue in Ochos Ríos is far extensive
Answered by Razor78 on May 2, 2024
A: Just cruised with carnival horizon 4/21-4/27 and we had to go to Falmouth still!
Answered by gwilson24 on May 1, 2024
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Q: I'm taking my family & my 1 year old son. Is there a beach nearby or activities nearby I can take him to have fun ?
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A: whenever I see Ocho Rios on the itinerary, I stay away from that cruise
Answered by Ruby13 on December 30, 2023
A: very sketchy, would not go back. pot smoking, trying to sell it to us. be very careful and take a ship excursion, especially with a 1 year old.
Answered by Ally57 on December 30, 2023
A: Ocho Rios is Uber Sketchy. Stay on the ship, or take a ship excursion. The beach right there is not desirable for family’s. Lots of locals with booze bottles in paper bags drinking from them
Answered by deboftheseas on December 29, 2023
A: when I went 5 year years ago we did the excursion to a beach. book it from the cruise
Answered by senders on January 3, 2024
A: Due to the locals free-spiritedness and local "smoking" allownces, I would stick with the ship's sponsored excursions at this port, to keep a better eye on the little one. Surrounding the port is mostly shopping, many attractions are at least a 30 mi... nute taxi ride away.See More
Answered by maryred on December 29, 2023
A: Yes i have been there twice the first time was 10 years ago and we loved it. BUT we went back A month ago and I was blown away. Ocho Ríos is not the same it’s so much im so lost for words my teen age grandkids calls it ghetto I totally agree with e... veryone else comments too much pot every where and demanding you to buy it and you would see it in all forms even in candies and brownies. Be very careful and stay with the cruise excursion. I’m don’t know if you are in the cruise heading to caymans island but they have the best beach in the world. Safe cruising God blessSee More
Answered by theBlessed on December 30, 2023
A: Margaritaville is free and walking distance
Answered by Ruby13 on December 12, 2023
A: Yes… they have a nice shopping area.. and Margaritaville.. its free
Answered by Ruby13 on December 12, 2023
A: Not free but super cheap. Think we paid 200 Jamaican dollars per person to enter, which worked out to around $5usd total for a family of three. That was around a year ago but can't imagine much has changed.
Answered by cmressler on December 9, 2023
Q: Is there a beach to go to? I saw where someone went to Margariaville & they said there was one there.
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A: We didn’t really like the beach there. It’s very small and a little rocky.
Answered by Jkuhl78 on December 10, 2023
A: Mararitaville is part of the port. I think we paid $10 to use their private beach.
Answered by SRAlbritton on December 9, 2023
A: We have taken a Carnival excursion several times to VIP Bamboo Beach.
Answered by CruiseCat13 on December 12, 2023
A: If you’re trying to go to Margaritaville, you can just walk there
Answered by cruisemia on December 8, 2023
A: Best thing to do at Ocho Rios is the Dunns River Falls. The excursions that were offered last time we were there were not great and semi dangerous. Hope they have improved the security there for you and your family. But the Falls is the most beautifu... l place on Jamaica.See More
Answered by WorldCrusinJW on December 10, 2023
Q: Hello! Can anyone recommend an excursion in Ocho Rios suitable for both adults and children (8 yrs old), Something you really liked? We are already doing a resort type thing at another stop. Thanks!!
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A: Dunn's River Falls. You climb beautiful falls (hand in hand) with a guide. It's not as difficult as it sounds. If I can do it, anyone can. I've never been athletic. Age limit is no one younger than 7 years old. Very unique experience!
Answered by CruiseQueen34 on October 24, 2023
A: If you choose Dunn River Falls, get water shoes in advance. if you don't have them, they stop at a store and require you to purchase them.
Answered by CruiseCat13 on October 26, 2023
A: I did a river tubing excursion in Jamaica that was great fun! We had all ages in our group and everyone seemed to have a good time.
Answered by LisaKitty on October 25, 2023
A: Dunn’s River Falls, we did this with our 8 year old.
Answered by Marsal on October 26, 2023
A: Yes, Mystic Mountain, several ziplines through the rainforest, it's fantastic and very close to the cruise terminal
Answered by jules53 on March 28, 2023
A: I have done the canopy zip line excursion and it was awesome. That was about 12 years ago. It was booked at shore excursion desk on the ship at that time.
Answered by ccoone on March 28, 2023
A: I've been at YS Falls. Truly amazing but I'm not sure you can get there on a port day. We went when we stayed at a resort.
Answered by CMstreet on March 27, 2023
A: Thanks all, we have found an excursion for Ocho Rios.
Answered by karlene410 on March 28, 2023
Q: Do they drugged the horses to keep them going for the tourists in Jamaica like they did in Mexico? This happened to me and I had loved horseback riding but not like this.
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Q: Planning on doing Dunn’s Falls and was looking for suggestions on footwear. Please recommend whatever you feel made the experience safe and comfortable. Thanks in advance!
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A: Definitely get some water shoes. They are required. You can buy them there for a free
Answered by chrismandie2017 on September 8, 2022
A: You must wear water shoes, it’s not an east climb and they stay on. If you don’t own them, they’ll rent you a pair
Answered by deboftheseas on December 9, 2022
A: Don't go. Not worth it. crowded and you get hounded and harassed to buy "your dvd" of the tour. they've even followed us onto the bus...
Answered by miller214 on December 7, 2022
A: the Falls fliw.pretty rapidly, so I don't think Crocs would work very well.
Answered by Farmhouse2 on December 10, 2022
A: you need water shoes. they are required, you could wear sneakers if you don't care that will be wet for days! They do rent water shoes at Dunns River if you can't find any to buy, but they are nice to have on rocky beaches as well.
Answered by crusin4gramma on December 7, 2022
A: No Croc's are not a good option! you need shoes that are tight on your feet!
Answered by crusin4gramma on December 10, 2022
A: NO!, Two ways to climb the falls. Up the falls themselves, preferably holding hands as you climb the boulders being careful not to slip and possibly get seriously injured. Or walk up a path next to the falls. Street venders both at the bottom and top... of the falls will annoy you to no end. Much better alternatives: horseback riding on the beach and into the water. All-inclusive resort day pass. And more.See More
Answered by Salty50Cruises on March 6, 2022
A: We really enjoyed it. It was my favorite excursion of the whole trip. We had an excellent guide who helped us get safely up the falls. It might not be for someone who is out of shape because you are climbing and the pace is rapid. Also not for so... meone who doesn’t want to be wet, we fell back into the water, went back into the falls for pictures and used rocks to slide into pools. There are vendors at end of excursion, just keep walking through, politely saying no thank you if you are not interested.See More
Answered by KABW on March 6, 2022
A: my family and I loved it , I was 60 when I did the falls and had no problems.
Answered by donprok on March 9, 2022
A: I agree with NYThunder is it great, no...I did have fun but I wouldn't do it again. I'd say try it at least once for the experience.
Answered by James83 on March 9, 2022
A: Yes, I have done it 3 times. Last time my knee was real bad, so we did the long tube and we also loved that, just enjoy yourself. ronaldlcook@msn.com /
Answered by ronaldlcook on March 8, 2022
A: Sure is! We have done 6 times! people in line help you up. some sections are tough and slippery. yes you can get hurt if you slip off the rocks, but you have to try it so you can say " I Did That!"
Answered by ratpack2 on March 8, 2022
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