Getting Ashore
Cruise ships dock at the Ocho Rios Cruise Terminal, conveniently located just steps from downtown.
Fast Fact
At 4,244 square miles, Jamaica is the largest English-speaking island in the Caribbean.
Port Shopping
The Harbour Shops, Island Village, Taj Mahal Shopping Center, and Soni’s Plaza all offer unbeatable deals with lots of duty-free shopping.
Dunn’s River Falls
The world-famous waterfalls inspired the local saying that Ocho Rios is “where heaven spills into the sea.”
Green Grotto Caves
An expansive labyrinth of limestone caves with numerous intriguing rock formations, chambers, and light holes.
Chukka Good Hope Estate
The beautifully preserved plantation is home to more than 2,000 acres of lush plant life, scenic views, and the majestic Martha Brae River.
Dolphin Cove
Swim with bottlenose dolphins at this all-inclusive theme park and view exotic birds, snakes, and iguanas.
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...
Enter the passageways of the Green Grotto Caves, walk past light holes and rock formations. For good luck, toss a coin into the mythical Wishing Well, head to Dunn’s River Falls to climb the natural terraces—an unforgettable journey beneath the shimmering waterfall.
Step inside the colonial-era great house owned by Jamaica’s largest plantation owner in the 1700s. See the hummingbird garden and explore the sprawling 2,000-acre grounds.
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.
