Blue Hole and Island Gully tour: rope swing & cliff jump

Dive into pristine blue pools tucked away in the rainforest hills

A 6-hour tour from Falmouth to Blue Hole (also called Island Gully) in the White River Valley, where you swim in blue pools, swing on a Tarzan rope, and jump off waterfalls. Pickup from the cruise port or Falmouth-area hotels is included, along with transport by air-conditioned minivan, a driver-guide providing live commentary, bottled water, and all fees and taxes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Hole and sightseeing tour

• Pick up from Falmouth port or hotels
• Enjoy live commentary during drive
• Drive through rainforest to Blue Hole
• Swim in blue pools and jump waterfalls
• Use Tarzan rope swing and explore caves
• Visit duty free shopping mall

The Experience

The tour picks you up at Falmouth cruise port or your hotel and drives through the rainforest into the hills of the White River Valley. Your guide provides live commentary on the van ride, pointing out the landscape as you climb toward Blue Hole. The drive itself is part of the experience—you're moving through terrain most cruise passengers never see on a standard port day.

At Blue Hole, the water is the main draw. You can swim in one or more of the blue pools, swing out over the water on a Tarzan rope, or jump off the waterfalls if you want that rush. There's also a small cave to explore and hiking around the site. The pools stay in their natural state, so the setting feels less manicured than typical resort attractions. Bring water shoes for the rocks, a towel, and sunscreen—the sun reflects hard off the water and stone. The tour also includes a stop at a duty-free shopping mall in Falmouth if you want to pick up souvenirs before heading back.

The whole outing runs 6 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the swimming, jumping and hiking involved. Children from age 2 are welcome, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very young kids. Bottled water is provided throughout, though you may want to bring extra. Food and drinks beyond water are not included, so eat before you go or plan to grab something in town.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minivan transport.
• pickup from Falmouth cruise port or hotels in the Falmouth area.
• driver-guide with live commentary.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availableNot for heart conditions

Operated by Marvyn's Paradise Tours Limited

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're docked in port for only a few hours—the 6-hour window fits cruise schedules, and live English commentary guides you through the landscape and swimming spots as you go.

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Top questions

What exactly can you do at Blue Hole?

Blue Hole offers multiple ways to interact with the water and landscape. You can swim in the blue pools, swing out on a Tarzan rope over the water, jump off the waterfalls, explore a small cave, and hike around the site. The pools are natural and undeveloped, so the setting is less crowded than typical resort spots.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

The tour includes bottled water throughout the 6 hours, but food and drinks beyond that are not provided. You should eat before the tour starts or plan to grab a meal in Falmouth afterward.

Will the guide speak English?

Yes, your driver-guide provides live commentary in English during the drive and at Blue Hole, so you'll hear about the landscape and the site as you move through it.

What should I bring to Blue Hole?

Bring water shoes for the rocks, a towel, and sunscreen—the sun reflects intensely off the water and stone. You may also want to bring extra water beyond what the tour provides, especially if you're sensitive to heat.

Can I bring young children on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 2 onward. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with babies. Keep in mind that the tour involves swimming, cliff jumping and hiking, so children should be comfortable in water and able to manage the physical activity at Blue Hole.

How does pickup work if I'm on a cruise ship?

The tour picks up directly from Falmouth cruise port, so you walk off the ship and meet your guide. At the time of booking, you'll need to provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the operator can time the pickup and drop-off around your ship's schedule.