Blue Hole River tour from Montego Bay: Entrance fee included

Six to eight hours to the Blue Hole, entrance paid upfront, no cash needed at the gate

A private tour from Montego Bay to Blue Hole River in Ocho Rios includes hotel or cruise ship pickup, entrance fee ($25 USD per person), air-conditioned minivan transport, and a sightseeing pass by Usain Bolt School on the 1.45-hour drive north. Lunch and a rest stop are possible during the day. The tour operates with a live English-speaking guide and is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Montego Bay to Blue Hole River Tour

• Pickup from Montego Bay hotel or cruise
• Travel north to Blue Hole River
• View Usain Bolt School sightseeing
• Visit Christopher Columbus Park
• Enjoy Blue Hole/Secret Falls activities
• Lunch and rest stop
• Return to Montego Bay

The experience

You're picked up from your Montego Bay hotel or cruise ship and driven north along Jamaica's coast in an air-conditioned minivan. The route itself is part of the day: on the way to Ocho Rios, you pass Usain Bolt School and other sights without leaving the vehicle. The drive takes roughly 1.45 hours, so you're not spending half the day in transit.

At Blue Hole River, your entrance fee is already paid: $25 USD per person, included in the booking. You walk straight in without stopping at a ticket window or carrying cash to the gate. The guide stays with you throughout, speaking English. A lunch break and rest stop fit into the six to eight hours the tour runs, so you're not rushed through the site or left to figure out where to eat.

The minivan brings you back to your hotel or ship at the end of the day. If you're on a cruise, let the operator know your ship name, docking time and re-boarding time when you book. They'll time the return to get you back before departure. Wheelchair users can join the tour, and no particular fitness level is required.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off in the Montego Bay area.
• air-conditioned minivan transport.
• entrance fee to Blue Hole River ($25 USD per person).
• live English-speaking guide for the full duration.
• sightseeing of Usain Bolt School on the route north.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 26 pickup points.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by Jamaica Experience Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Montego Bay without a rental car or staying at a cruise ship: pickup is included from your hotel or port, and the entrance fee is paid upfront, so you step off the minivan ready to explore without handling cash or arranging transport yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How far is Blue Hole River from Montego Bay?

Blue Hole River is approximately 1.45 hours north of Montego Bay by road, heading toward Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off, transport by air-conditioned minivan, the entrance fee to Blue Hole River ($25 USD per person), and a live English-speaking guide for the full six to eight hours.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

Yes. At booking, provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the operator can time your return to the pier before departure. If you prefer not to walk to the free meeting point on the pier, on-pier pickup is available for an additional fee.

What happens during the drive to Blue Hole River?

On the 1.45-hour drive north, you pass Usain Bolt School and other sights as part of the tour's sightseeing route. A lunch break and rest stop are built into the day.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. All physical fitness levels are suitable for this experience.