Blue Hole and Shopping in Ocho Rios Jamaica: Guided Tour

The Blue Hole sits inland from the coast, not on the beach. You dive into a freshwater sinkhole surrounded by jungle.

A guided tour of Blue Hole near Ocho Rios with private transportation, admission and a live English-speaking guide. You swim in the cenote's blue waters, then stop at a local shopping village before returning to your pickup point. The tour runs about two hours and includes bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. Customization is available. You can add sightseeing or a lunch stop if you want.

The experience

You're picked up at your location and driven to Blue Hole in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. A registered, licensed driver handles the transport, and your guide meets you at the attraction to lead you through the experience. The cenote itself is the draw: you swim in the blue freshwater pool, and the guide provides information about the site as you move through it.

After the Blue Hole, the tour stops at a local shopping village in Ocho Rios where you can browse and buy. Then you're driven back to your original pickup point. The whole outing takes around two hours. You can tailor the day by adding a sightseeing stop or a meal if you want to linger longer or eat on the island.

What’s included

• Private transportation with a licensed driver.
• admission to the Blue Hole.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• a stop at a local shopping village in Ocho Rios.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 60 years) · Under 16: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Jamspot Jamaica

Is this one for you?Pickup is included from your location, so you don't need a rental car or taxi to reach the Blue Hole. The driver collects you and handles the route. This works well if you're staying in Ocho Rios or nearby without your own transport.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Blue Hole and what do I do there?

The Blue Hole is a freshwater cenote (a sinkhole filled with clear blue water) set inland near Ocho Rios. You swim in it during the tour, and your guide explains the site and its features as you're there.

Is the two-hour duration the total time for the whole tour, or just at the Blue Hole?

Two hours is the total tour time from pickup to drop-off, including the Blue Hole swim and the shopping village stop.

Can I add lunch or more sightseeing to this tour?

Yes, the tour is customizable. You can request a lunch stop or extra sightseeing when you book, and the guide can work with you to fit it in.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the Blue Hole, or is transport included?

Private transportation is included. Your driver picks you up at your location, takes you to the Blue Hole, then to the shopping village, and returns you to your starting point.

What's included in the price?

Admission to the Blue Hole, private transportation, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle and a live English-speaking guide are all included.