Getting Ashore
Cruise ships dock at the Montego Bay Cruise Port.
Fast Fact
Montego Bay—MoBay to locals—is Jamaica’s second-largest city and its top tourist destination.
Port Shopping
The best duty-free shopping is found at The Shoppes at Rose Hall, which offers a number of recommended stores backed by the cruise line guarantee.
The Shoppes at Rose Hall
The duty-free shopping complex offers many recommended stores backed by the cruise line guarantee.
Rose Hall Great House
Look for Annie Palmer’s ghost, the White Witch of Rose Hall, in the Georgian-style manse. Her story and estate still lure feature-film and television crews.
Doctor’s Cave Beach
One of the island’s most picturesque beaches and the perfect place to relax and go for a swim or snorkel.
Gloucester Avenue
Aptly named the Hip Strip, this beachfront boulevard is home to MoBay’s most-happening shops, bars, and restaurants.
Jamaica: Exploring Falmouth, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay
Jamaica may evoke images of dreadlocks and reggae music, but there’s much more to the island than pop culture suggests. When Christopher Columbus first arrived on Jamaica, he described it ...
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Ocho Rios & Beyond
Ocho Rios is about a 45-minute drive east of Falmouth. It may be less well-known than the trendier Montego Bay, but in terms of natural attractions, i...
The Great Houses of Jamaica
There are several points of interest between Falmouth and Montego Bay, including the Greenwood Great House, one of the finest antique museums in the C...
Exploring Montego Bay
Montego Bay—MoBay to locals—is about a 20-minute ride west of Falmouth. It is Jamaica’s second-largest city and its No. 1 tourist destination. W...
Ride a bamboo raft down the Martha Brae River, then visit Miss Martha’s Medicinal Herb Garden.
Interact with marine mammals, stingrays, birds, iguanas, snakes, and see a shark show. Sunbathe, snorkel, go glass-bottom kayaking, brave a waterslide, or shop for souvenirs.
Falmouth: Port Shopping Hot Spot
In: Features •1 CommentCruise ships dock directly at the historic Falmouth Cruise Port, sandwiched between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios on Jamaica’s northern coast. Step ...
Where
The Historic Falmouth Cruise Port and
The Shoppes at Rose Hall.
What
Duty-free luxury goods, designer jewelry, fine watches, island crafts, and Jamaican souvenirs galore.
Currency
Although the Jamaican dollar is the official currency, US dollars are gladly accepted.
