Dunn's River Falls Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling & Climb

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

Snorkel a reef, climb a 600-foot waterfall, swim in mountain lagoons, then dance on deck

A six-hour catamaran cruise from Ocho Rios that combines snorkeling at a reef site, a guided climb up the terraced Dunn's River Falls, and a rum punch party on the return sail. Hotel pickup from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios is included, along with snorkeling gear, lunch, and drinks. The guide leads the waterfall climb and points out the landscape where James Bond's Dr. No was filmed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Catamaran cruise and waterfall climb

Board Chukka Cat in Ocho Rios
Sail along Ocho Rios coast
Stop 30 minutes to snorkel
Swim in Caribbean waters
Climb Dunn's River Falls
Dip in waterfall lagoons
Return onboard for rum punch party
Learn new dance moves

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a sail along the Jamaican coast aboard the sixty-five-foot Chukka Cat. A thirty-minute stop at a snorkel site lets you explore the reef system in warm Caribbean waters with snorkeling equipment provided, or simply swim if you prefer. The boat then heads to Dunn's River Falls, where a professional guide leads the climb up the 600-foot natural cascade. The waterfall is terraced, so the ascent breaks into stages with lagoons between them—you stop for a dip in the refreshing pools as you work your way up, taking in the views of the island below. The landscape is the same one used in the James Bond film Dr. No.

After the climb, you have time to swim in the lagoons or rest before heading back to the boat. The return sail includes a Sail Away Rum Punch Party with live entertainment and a chance to learn a new dance move. Lunch and alcoholic beverages are served throughout the day. The whole outing runs six hours from your arrival time; hotel pickups begin thirty to sixty minutes before that, depending on where you're staying. The tour also includes a Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee tasting.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
snorkeling equipment and a thirty-minute reef snorkel stop.
a guided climb up the 600-foot Dunn's River Falls with swimming in the mountain lagoons.
lunch and alcoholic beverages.
a Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee tasting.
a Sail Away Rum Punch Party with live entertainment and dancing on the return sail.
a professional English-speaking guide throughout.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Attractions of the Caribbean - Jamaica

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling and waterfall climbing combined on one boat—you'll spend your return sail at a rum punch party rather than traveling separately to each site.