Blue Hole Ocho Rios: Swim, hike, cliff jump

You jump off cliffs into water you've never seen before.

Blue Hole near Ocho Rios is an activity tour where you swim in cascading water, hike through waterfalls, swing on a rope over the pool, and jump from cliffs and platforms: all optional, all guided. Hotel or cruise port pickup is included, along with entrance fees and an air-conditioned ride through town to the site and back to Ocean On The Ridge viewpoint overlooking Ocho Rios and the cruise ships.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Hole and Ocho Rios sightseeing

• Drive through Ocho Rios main street
• View local daily activities
• See natural vegetation and landmarks
• Arrive at Blue Hole
• Swim in Blue Hole waters
• Hike cascading waterfalls
• Use Tarzan rope swing
• Explore cave under waterfalls
• Do platform diving and cliff jumping
• Visit Ocean On The Ridge viewpoint
• View Ocho Rios town and cruise ships

The experience

The drive starts in downtown Ocho Rios and winds through the town (past schools, churches and local shops) before heading toward Blue Hole. You'll see how the place actually works beyond the tourism strip. Once you arrive, you have roughly an hour to an hour and a half to move through the water on your own terms. A certified guide is there the whole time, but the activities are yours to choose: swim in the cool blue water, hike up the cascading sections, grab the rope swing and launch yourself over the pool like Tarzan, explore the cave beneath the waterfall, or stand on the platform and jump. Cliff jumps are small and optional. Nothing is mandatory.

The water itself is the main event. It's flowing, cold and deep enough that the jumps and swings actually work. You're not in a pool. You're in a natural system where the water keeps moving. The guide stays with the group and can point out the best entry points and the safest lines, but the pace is yours. Some people spend the whole time in one spot. Others work through every option. After you've had enough, you head to Ocean On The Ridge, a viewpoint where you can see the entire town of Ocho Rios spread below, with cruise ships anchored in the background.

The whole experience runs 3 to 4 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll be in an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive, which matters because the road climbs and the sun is direct. Entrance fees, the guide and transport are all included. Bring a towel and wear shoes that can get wet. The guide speaks English and knows the water, which jumps are safe on any given day, where the current is strongest, where to find the best handholds on the rocks.

What’s included

• Certified English-speaking guide.
• hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance ticket to Blue Hole.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Coopa Tours

Is this one for you?The 3 to 4 hour window means you can fit this into a cruise day or a half-day off the resort schedule, with time left over for lunch or other plans: the activities themselves take an hour to an hour and a half, so the rest is travel and the viewpoint stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly can I do at Blue Hole?

Blue Hole offers swimming in cascading water, hiking through the waterfall sections, swinging on a rope over the pool, exploring a cave under the falls, platform diving, and small cliff jumps. Every activity is optional and you choose what appeals to you.

Is there a guide with me the whole time?

Yes, a certified English-speaking guide stays with the group throughout your time at Blue Hole to assist with the activities and answer questions about the site.

How long do I actually spend in the water?

You have roughly 1 hour to 1.5 hours at Blue Hole itself to swim, jump, hike and explore at your own pace before heading to the Ocean On The Ridge viewpoint.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, the certified guide, entrance fees to Blue Hole, and all taxes. Everything except gratuities and lunch.

Is this safe for people who aren't strong swimmers?

All activities at Blue Hole are optional, so you can swim and explore at whatever level feels comfortable. The guide is there to help and can suggest entry points and routes suited to your ability.

What happens after Blue Hole?

After your time in the water, you visit Ocean On The Ridge, a viewpoint overlooking the entire town of Ocho Rios with the cruise ships visible in the harbor.