Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls & Blue Hole with Cliff Jump
Waterfalls, Cliffs & Rope Swings in Four Hours
You get picked up from your cruise ship or hotel, hike Dunn's River Falls for 90 minutes, then drive to Blue Hole for cliff jumping and a rope swing over a natural pool. A guide meets you at each site, entrance fees are paid on arrival, and your driver handles the transport between both locations. The whole experience fits into four hours, with flexible timing based on when your ship arrives.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole
- Pickup from cruise ship port
- Drive through Ocho Rios to Dunn's River Falls
- Purchase entrance tickets at Dunn's River Falls
- Hike 600 ft cascading waterfalls
- Drive 30 minutes to Blue Hole
- Purchase entrance tickets at Blue Hole
- Cliff jumping, Tarzan rope swing, and cave tour
- Return to cruise ship port or hotel
What’s included
- Your day includes round-trip transportation from your cruise port or Ocho Rios hotel, a friendly guide at both Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole, and bottled water throughout.
- Entrance fees for both attractions are paid on-site.
- The driver stays with you at each location until your activities are finished.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Four hours, two waterfalls, cliff jumping and a rope swing. Pickup from cruise port or hotel, guide included, entrance fees paid on-site. Small groups, flexible timing.
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The experience
The moment the guide mentions cliff jumping, you realize this isn't a walk-and-look tour. Dunn's River Falls comes first (a 10-minute drive from the cruise port through Ocho Rios), and you're hiking 600 feet up cascading water, which takes about an hour and a half. Your feet find holds in the limestone, the water's cold, and it's harder than it looks from the photos. The guide stays with you the whole time, and there's an entrance fee to pay when you arrive.
Then comes the drive to Blue Hole, about 30 minutes up into the mountains on the outskirts of town. You'll pass local villages and get actual glimpses of how people live here, not the resort version. Blue Hole is where the real adventure happens: cliff jumping into the water, a Tarzan rope swing that swings you out over the pool, and caves to explore. The guide's assigned to you again, and the whole thing runs about an hour. Your driver waits at both spots until you're done, so there's no rushing or figuring out timing yourself.
The whole day is roughly four hours from start to finish, which matters if you're on a ship with a tight turnaround. Bottled water's included, and if you want to grab lunch somewhere, you can ask. You'd just pay for it separately. The tour only runs from Ocho Rios hotels or the cruise port, so this isn't something you can book from another town and get picked up.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 2 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you arrange it with the operator after booking.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
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.
Do I need to pay entrance fees separately?
Yes. Entrance fees for Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole are paid on-site when you arrive at each location. They're not included in the tour price.
How long is the drive from the cruise port to Dunn's River Falls?
About 10 minutes. The falls are very close to Ocho Rios town.
What if my cruise ship is delayed?
Start times are flexible based on when your ship arrives. Confirm your pickup time with the operator when you book.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included, but you can request a lunch stop. If you do, you pay for the meal separately.
How many people can book this tour?
Minimum 2 adults per booking. Maximum group size is 50.
What happens if bad weather prevents the ship from docking?
You'll receive a full refund if the ship is unable to dock due to bad weather.
Is this tour available from other towns in Jamaica?
No. This tour only operates from hotels and cruise ships in the Ocho Rios area.
Operated by Chris Jamaica Tours - Private Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls & Blue Hole with Cliff Jump
4h · EN
from US$ 50 per person
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