Blue Hole and River Tubing in Jamaica: Swim and Float

Two water activities back-to-back: the hole is deep and cold, the river is warm and slow.

Blue Hole and River Tubing Combo is an activity in Jamaica where you swim in a natural blue hole for 90 minutes, then tube down the White River for an hour with a live guide. Pickup from your port or hotel is included, and all attraction fees and taxes are covered. A guide narrates both activities and stays with you on the river.

The experience

You start at the blue hole, where you spend 90 minutes swimming and exploring the water. The hole itself is the main event: a natural pool fed by freshwater springs, and the guide who meets you there walks you through what you're looking at and how to move through it safely. After the blue hole, you head to the White River for the tubing portion. This is where the pace shifts: you climb into a tube and float downriver for an hour, moving slowly through water lined with green vegetation on both banks. The guide stays with the group the whole way, pointing out the landscape and keeping things entertaining.

The whole outing runs about four hours from pickup to drop-off. You're picked up from your cruise port or hotel and returned to the same place when it's done, so there's no separate transport to arrange. The guide speaks English and narrates both attractions, which means you're not left to figure out what you're seeing or what to do next. All fees for both the blue hole and the river tubing are included upfront: no surprise charges at either location.

Two purchase options are available: you can book with pickup from Falmouth, or from Ocho Rios. Choose based on where your ship docks or where you're staying. The activity suits most fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you have spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns. Infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap during the tubing portion.

What’s included

• All attraction entry fees and taxes.
• pickup and return transport from your cruise port or hotel.
• a live guide who narrates both the blue hole swim and the river tubing.
• use of a tube for the river portion.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ocho Rios departure: Blue Hole and River Tubing ComboGuide in English · 09:00Includes pickup

Falmouth PickupGuide in English · 09:00Pickup from Falmouth is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Courtney Taylor Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want two different water experiences in one outing (the thrill of exploring a natural blue hole followed by the ease of floating downriver) without having to find your own way between them or pay extra at the gate. The guide and included transport mean you show up and the day is already structured.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the blue hole in Jamaica?

The blue hole is a natural freshwater pool fed by underground springs, surrounded by rock formations. You swim and explore it for 90 minutes with a guide who explains the site and keeps the group safe in the water.

How does the river tubing work?

You float down the White River on an inflated tube for about an hour, moving slowly through calm water with vegetation on both sides. A guide stays with the group the entire way, narrating and entertaining as you drift.

How long is the whole activity?

The full outing takes about four hours from the time you're picked up until you're dropped back at your port or hotel, including travel time between the two attractions and time spent at each one.

What's included in the price?

Entry fees to both the blue hole and the White River tubing, all taxes, a live English-speaking guide at both locations, and pickup and drop-off from your cruise port or hotel are all included.

Which pickup location should I choose?

Book Falmouth Pickup if your cruise ship docks in Falmouth, or the Ocho Rios option if you're staying in that area or your ship uses that port. The activity is the same. The pickup point is what changes.