Blue Hole & Dunn's River Falls diving in Ocho Rios

Cliff jumping and rope swings at a hidden waterfall, then climbing a cascade that runs straight into the sea

Dive and swim at Blue Hole Secret Falls in Ocho Rios, then climb the terraced cascades of Dunn's River Falls where the water meets the Caribbean. The activity includes private round-trip transportation from your hotel, entrance fees, and a guide leading the climb in a human chain. Children from age 6 are welcome. A lunch stop and shopping time are available during the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blue Hole2h · entry included
2. Dunn's River Falls2h · entry included

Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls visit

• Arrive at Blue Hole Secret Falls
• Swim, cliff jump, and rope swing
• Travel to Dunn's River Falls
• Climb Dunn's River Falls in human chain
• Enjoy beach at Dunn's River Falls
• Opportunity for lunch and shopping

The experience

Blue Hole sits in the hills above Ocho Rios as an off-the-beaten-path spot where you can cliff jump, swing on ropes, and swim in turquoise water surrounded by cascading falls. The guides meet you at your hotel and drive you there in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you arrive ready to move. The water is the main event. You choose how deep you go, from wading to jumping off the rocks, and the rope swings let you drop into pools without the climb back up.

Dunn's River Falls is the second half of the day and works differently. Instead of jumping, you climb: a series of terraced cascades that flow directly into the Caribbean Sea, which is rare for a waterfall. The guides form a human chain to help you up each level, so the climb becomes a group effort rather than a solo scramble. The whole structure is maybe 600 feet from bottom to top, and you move at the pace of the slowest person in your chain, which keeps it manageable even if you are not a climber.

The day runs 6 to 10 hours depending on how long you spend at each site and whether you take the lunch stop. Your driver waits and brings you back to your hotel when you are done. Pickup is from hotels in Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Falmouth, Montego Bay or the Grand Palladium resort. Choose the one closest to where you are staying at checkout.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transportation from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to both Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls.
• a live guide in English leading the climb at Dunn's River Falls.
• opportunity for a lunch stop and shopping time during the day.

Options for this experience

5 options

Ocho Rios HotelsGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included, from Ocho Rios

Runaway Bay HotelsGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included, from Runaway Bay

Hotels in Montego Bay and Rose HallGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included, from Montego Bay

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Falmouth, Trelawny HotelsGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Pickup is included, from Falmouth

Grand PalladiumGuide in English · 08:00 and 09:00Pickup is included, from Grand Palladium

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Reggae Tours Jamaica

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to jump and swing at one waterfall, then climb another: the two sites give you different ways to move through water in a single day. The private transport means you are not waiting for a group van or catching a shared shuttle back, and pickup from your hotel saves the trip to a meeting point.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if I am not a strong swimmer or climber?

Blue Hole has shallow areas and deep areas, so you pick your comfort level with the water and the jumps. At Dunn's River Falls, the guides form a human chain to support you on the climb, and you move as a group, so you are not alone on the rocks. The activity does require at least moderate fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring food?

Lunch is available as an optional stop during the day and can be purchased separately. You can also bring your own food or eat at nearby shops during the shopping time built into the schedule.

How long does the whole day take, and when do I get back to my hotel?

The activity runs 6 to 10 hours from pickup to drop-off, depending on how long you spend swimming and climbing and whether you take the lunch break. Your driver brings you back to your hotel when you are finished, so there is no separate return arrangement to make.

What is the difference between Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls?

Blue Hole is a hidden waterfall in the hills where you jump off rocks and swing on ropes into turquoise pools. Dunn's River Falls is the famous terraced cascade that flows into the Caribbean. You climb it in a human chain instead of jumping. Both are in Ocho Rios and both are included in the same day.