Traveling to Jamaica on a
 cruise is the ultimate experience; regardless of which of the three 
major cruise ports you arrive at there is always adventure at your 
finger tips. From east to west there is the Ocho Rios Port; about an 
hour apart is the Falmouth Port and approximately forty-five minutes 
away is the Montego Bay Port. Cruising in the Caribbean doesn’t get 
better than to Jamaica.    
  If you can imagine the ideal Cruise Port
 as it concerns adventures within close proximity the Ocho Rios Pier 
must come to mind; Ocho Rios is one of the most envied resort town as it
 relates to shore excursions in the Caribbean. Situated on the northern 
coast of Jamaica, Ocho Rios has something for everyone; the town is a 
true testament to its name “Ocho Rios” which means “Eight Rivers” in 
Spanish. Located in the Parish of St. Ann which is dubbed the Garden 
Parish, Ocho Rios is blessed with an abundance of fresh water spouts, 
lush rolling mountains adorned with multi flora, majestic waterfalls and
 beautiful beaches.     
  Additionally, the 
Ocho Rios Cruise Port welcomes many cruise lines each week; a testament 
to being ideal for great experiences for international visitors. For 
guests who want to indulge in a variety of excursions and adventures, 
Ocho Rios is perfect;  shore excursions such as the Blue Hole Secret 
Falls, Dunn’s River Falls, Bobsleding on a rail, Zipline, Horse-back 
riding, Bob Marley Nine Mile are just a few that can be done easily.    
  The close proximity of some of these excursion sites to the Ocho Rios 
Cruise Port offer the opportunity of combining many of these excursions 
to create your best day on a cruise to the beautiful island of Jamaica. 
For water activities, the Dunn’s River Falls is just about 5 minutes’ 
drive from the Ocho Rios Port, it is Jamaica’s premier tourist 
attractions. One drawback though is the fact that it could be crowded on
 a cruise ship day if there are 3 or more cruise ships on the island at 
once. Not to worry, there is an alternative which is probable better, 
especially for the variety it offers. The Secret Falls in Ocho Rios is 
reported by visitors to be a much better experience  by far when 
compared to the Dunn’s River Falls adventure.    
  The difference
 between these two falls is quite obvious to the naked eye. No one can 
argue successfully that the Dunn’s River Falls is not majestic, 
beautiful and that it is great for fun seekers; with the main activities
 being climbing the falls and dipping in non-treating small natural 
pools. On one hand, the Dunn’s River boasts the most famous natural 
attraction in Jamaica that sees thousands of thrill seekers daily. The 
grounds are immaculately kept while there are well organized parking 
areas.     
  In the other hand, the Blue Hole has a different 
level of wonder. The property is more rustic in nature, the water body 
is a deep blue, picturesque and offers a variety of activities. The  Secret  Falls Ocho Rios 
 is a one of a kind of natural attractions offering rope swings, diving,
 swimming, cave exploration and more. It is usually less crowed than the
 Dunn’s River and is just a few minutes’ drive from the Cruise Port in 
Ocho Rios.  Talk about variety; horseback ride and swim is another great
 option. There are quite a few places that offers this fantastic 
activity and it makes a great combination with the Blue Hole Secret 
Falls for a fun packed day.    
  Traveling further to the western
 region of Jamaica is the town of Falmouth. The town is small and not 
the most ideal for Day Tours and  private excursions;
 yet, its ideal location make accessibility to exciting places an easy 
feat. Visitors arriving at the Falmouth Port can also enjoy all the 
activities in Ocho Rios. Situated just 1 hour away, there is definitely 
more than enough time to get indulge in some of the best activities in 
Jamaica. Another option for visitors arriving at the Falmouth Port is 
spending the day in Montego Bay the tourism capital of Jamaica.    
  Though a little farther west, the Montego Bay Port offers great 
opportunities for adventures. Visitors arriving at the Montego Bay 
Cruise Port have no issues enjoying the attractions in Ocho Rios. 
Travelling by motor vehicle, it is only an hour and a half away from 
Ocho Rios; again there is ample time to get quite a bit done without 
risk of having a time crunch including adventures at the Blue Hole and 
Dunn’s River Falls.   Cruising in the Caribbean is an awesome wonder; 
the memories that will be created during a cruise to Jamaica will be 
unforgettable regardless of the port you disembark. Jamaica is a 
splendid vacation destination hands down.    



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