Ocho Rios to Port Antonio Private Tour: Frenchman Cove & Blue Lagoon

A coastal drive through St. Mary parish to Port Antonio's two signature beaches

A private tour from Ocho Rios to Port Antonio with a driver guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and stops at Frenchman Cove and Blue Lagoon. The route passes through St. Mary parish towns and coastal villages, ending at the beaches and jerked chicken center near Boston Beach. Groups range from four to fifteen travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour from Ocho Rios to Port Antonio

• Driver welcomes you at hotel
• Depart Ocho Rios for Port Antonio
• Pass through Boscobel and Oracabessa
• Pass through Port Maria and Annotto Bay
• Pass through Buff Bay, Orange Bay, and Hope Bay
• Pass Somerset Falls without stopping
• Pass through St Margaret Bay
• Arrive in Port Antonio town
• Visit Frenchman Cove beach
• Visit Fairy Hill and Winnifred Beach
• Visit Boston Beach and jerk center

The experience

The drive from Ocho Rios to Port Antonio takes you through the quieter side of Jamaica's north coast. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and heads east, passing through Port Maria, Annotto Bay, Buff Bay, and Hope Bay without stopping at each. The route itself is the point, showing you how the landscape shifts from tourist zones into working towns and open coastline. The journey covers roughly 4 to 6 hours depending on stops and traffic, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable during the drive.

Frenchman Cove and Blue Lagoon are the anchors of the day. Frenchman Cove is a sheltered beach ringed by steep green hills. Blue Lagoon sits nearby with its distinctive mineral-fed waters. Both are swimming stops where you can get in the water and spend time on the sand. The route also passes Somerset Falls and brings you to Winnifred Beach and Boston Beach, where a jerk center sits ready if you want to eat. What you do at each stop depends on how long you want to stay. The tour is built around the drive and the access to these places, not a fixed itinerary of timed activities.

Your driver acts as your guide and speaks English. Bottled water and entry fees are covered. You bring your own lunch or buy food at the jerk center. The minimum group size is four people, and the maximum is fifteen, so you're traveling with a small to mid-sized group rather than a coach full of strangers.

What’s included

• Driver guide and hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• entry fees to the beaches.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 17 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour Jamaica Today

Is this one for you?This is a private tour for groups of four to fifteen, so you travel with your own party in one vehicle rather than joining a shared coach. Choose it if you want the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at Frenchman Cove or Blue Lagoon without being rushed through on a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is Frenchman Cove like as a swimming beach?

Frenchman Cove is a sheltered cove surrounded by steep hillsides, with sand beach and calm water protected by the geography. It's a popular swimming and snorkeling spot on the Port Antonio coast.

Does the tour stop at every town on the way to Port Antonio?

No. The route passes through Port Maria, Annotto Bay, Buff Bay, and Hope Bay without stopping at each one. The drive itself shows you the progression of the coast. Frenchman Cove and Blue Lagoon are the main swimming stops.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but a jerk center operates near Boston Beach at the end of the route where you can buy food. You're welcome to bring your own or eat at any of the towns you pass through.

How many people travel together on this tour?

Groups range from four to fifteen travelers per booking. It's a private tour, meaning your group travels together in one vehicle rather than joining a larger coach.

What happens at Somerset Falls during the tour?

Somerset Falls is passed by during the drive but is not a scheduled stop on this itinerary. The tour focuses on Frenchman Cove and Blue Lagoon as the main beach destinations.