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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Ocho Rios

72 tours  ·  from $19 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tours & day trips in Ocho Rios worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) Transfer One-Way or Round-Trip to Hotel - The return trip needs more planning than the arrival
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Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) Transfer One-Way or Round-Trip to Hotel

1.Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) Transfer One-Way or Round-Trip to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,437 reviews · from $18Our pick

Prebook a shared, air-conditioned transfer between Sangster International Airport and hotels in Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Trelawny, Tryall, Round Hill, and Grand Palladium. One-way and round-trip options are available, with service 24 hours a day. Bring your voucher and confirm your flight details before arrival.

“All was good and the ground staff were very accommodating. The driver was excellent My only issue is the we booked with Viator, but the ground company was Nexus with no signage to help. Without the Club Mobay staff, I would not have found the Viator agent at the airport”

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Jamaica Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise with Snorkeling - Mahogany Beach sets the tone with Jamaican food
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Jamaica Dunn’s River Falls Party Cruise with Snorkeling

2.Jamaica Dunn’s River Falls Party Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 997 reviews · from $133

Spend about four hours sailing from Mahogany Beach, snorkeling over coral, eating Jamaican food, and climbing Dunn’s River Falls with local guides. The $133.34 price includes transport, snorkel gear, snacks, drinks, entertainment, and lunch on select bookings. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, a towel, and cash for tips.

“Falls climbing 5 stars and snorkelling 3stars, great support from the staff and crew. Food not good (too hot, unconfortable, sándwiches would be better).”

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Catamaran Cruise Full Day Tour to Reef, Caves and Negril Beach - Reef snorkeling from the catamaran
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Catamaran Cruise Full Day Tour to Reef, Caves and Negril Beach

3.Catamaran Cruise Full Day Tour to Reef, Caves and Negril Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 378 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Ocho Rios to Negril, spend time near Seven Mile Beach, then board a catamaran for reef snorkeling, music, unlimited drinks, and a sunset sail past Rick’s Cafe. Guides such as Washington, Garfield, Kevin, and Dwayne have been praised for keeping the day moving.

“The tour guides was super energetic & full of dance moves , the complimentary drinks were flowing and non stop . We stopped to Rick’s cafe , and my boyfriend was able to jump off the cliff at Rick’s cafe ,the stop was an hour long . And we got back on the catamaran. Please expect when docking to have to get wet due the fact you have to go through the water to get on the boat .”

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Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn's River Falls - What the catamaran ride is really like
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Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn’s River Falls

4.Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · from $139

Sail from Ocho Rios to Dunn’s River Falls, snorkel over a Caribbean reef, climb the 600-foot cascades with a local guide, then return with lunch, Jamaican music, and rum punch. Hotel pickup from Ocho Rios or Montego Bay is included, but Montego Bay transfers can make this a long day.

“Climbing the River is Awesome! Just do it! The boat was full! The water is beautiful! Many activities for all groups of people. Be sure to eat breakfast!”

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Ocho Rios Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Tour - Blue Hole: cool water, rope swings, and optional jumps
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Ocho Rios Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls Tour

5.Ocho Rios Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 358 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend about an hour at Jamaica’s Blue Hole swimming, swinging, and jumping, then climb Dunn’s River Falls with a local guide. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and admission to both sites are included. Guides such as Godfrey, CJ, Wellington, and Tami are known for patient help and strong photo skills.

“It was amazing and fun. What a lovely way to enjoy nature. I’d definitely do it again on my next trip”

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Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls Tour with Lunch and Cocktails at Reggae Hill - Blue Hole: a natural start with a little nerve
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Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls Tour with Lunch and Cocktails at Reggae Hill

6.Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls Tour with Lunch and Cocktails at Reggae Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · from $159

Travel from Ocho Rios to Blue Hole for swimming and jumps, climb Dunn’s River Falls with a local guide, then relax at Reggae Hill for lunch, cocktails, music, and White River views. Guides such as Keresha, Keriann, Banty, and George have earned warm praise, but allow extra time for traffic and bring cash for water shoes and tips.

“Great tour guides, beautiful falls and water holes the dinner and entertainment was amazing and our driver was great”

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Jamaica Combo Tour: Dunn's River Falls and Bob Marley’s Nine Mile - What lunch adds to the middle of the day
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Jamaica Combo Tour: Dunn’s River Falls and Bob Marley’s Nine Mile

7.Jamaica Combo Tour: Dunn’s River Falls and Bob Marley’s Nine Mile

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · from $145

Spend about nine hours exploring two very different sides of Jamaica. Visit Bob Marley’s birthplace and tomb at Nine Mile, then climb the 600-foot Dunn’s River Falls with a guide. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Add the Luminous Lagoon and dinner if you want a late finish.

“It was absolutely perfect!! Our tour guide Christina was great!! Our driver was awesome as well. I'm sooo happy I booked this tour, simply fantastic!! The timing, the food, the music, the drinks, just perfect and worth every penny!! The excursion is all day so be prepared to be out until the late evening. Take an extra pair of clothes and shoes (gift shops available to purchase things as well). Take plenty of cash for tips and to purchase things at Bob Marley's spot. Amazing experience!!”

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Private Sightseeing Tour in & Around Ocho Rios - The botanical area and Jamaican plant life
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Private Sightseeing Tour in & Around Ocho Rios

8.Private Sightseeing Tour in & Around Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $50

Explore Ocho Rios by private air-conditioned minivan with local guides such as Winston, Henry, or Leroy. Expect a relaxed drive near the botanical gardens, views toward Mick Jagger’s home, Fern Gully’s fern-lined road, and Ocho Rios Bay Beach. Your guide can often adjust the route, but this is mainly a sightseeing drive rather than a full attraction tour.

“The stunning views, breath taking nature, interesting places and the Jamaica Island history. A knowledgeable guide/ driver”

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Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios - Swimming, jumps, and Tarzan ropes
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Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios

9.Blue Hole Tour from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $80

Ride from Ocho Rios to Jamaica’s Cool Blue Hole, then hike upstream with a local water guide for swimming, cliff jumps, and Tarzan-rope swings. Guides such as Javier and Kourtney help with safety and photos, while drivers including Delton and Albert add local stories along the way. Hotel and cruise-port pickup is included.

“So much fun! Absolutely gorgeous. Our guide, Travian, was amazing! Great tour! Highly recommend Dr Fun Tours!!”

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Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios - The drive adds local context
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Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios

10.Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · from $40

Start at 9:30 a.m. from an Ocho Rios hotel or cruise port, ride in air-conditioned comfort to the Blue Hole, and spend about an hour with an assigned local guide. Swim, climb a waterfall, explore caves, jump from rocks, or use the Tarzan swing before returning by midday. Bring water shoes, a towel, and a sense of adventure.

“Traveled just myself and my 11 year old daughter on a cruise. Everyone made us feel so safe and were super encouraging with my daughter on all the waterfall jumps! It was definitely more adventurous than I expected but so fun. Our driver waRead more”

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Dunn's River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho Rios - The drive into the hills before Blue Hole
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Dunn’s River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho Rios

11.Dunn’s River Falls and Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · from $50

Travel privately from an Ocho Rios hotel or cruise pier to Dunn’s River Falls and Blue Hole. Your driver, often Chris, Pepsi, Vernon, Kelly, or Big Mike, handles transport and waits while local guides lead the activities. Climb the terraced falls, swing from a rope, jump from cliffs, and explore a cave. Bring cash, water shoes, and a swimsuit.

“We had a great experience with Chris, Kelly and team, they have friendly, reliable, safe tour guides”

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Ocho Rios: Bamboo Beach Club with Specialty Lunch & Cocktails - Reaching Bamboo Beach Club from Ocho Rios
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Ocho Rios: Bamboo Beach Club with Specialty Lunch & Cocktails

12.Bamboo Beach Club with Specialty Lunch & Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · from $69

You’ll spend about five hours at Bamboo Beach Club in Braco, relaxing in a beach chair, swimming in calm Caribbean water, and receiving a tapas-style Jamaican lunch and drinks at the shore. Pickup is offered from selected hotels in Montego Bay, Falmouth, and Ocho Rios, but not from cruise piers. Snorkel rentals and massages cost extra.

“Excursion was really good, the people we're great. Beachside massage options and services we're amazing. The only thing I did not care for attention to guest from servers wasn't the best. Too many groups to tend to at one time and someone will be forgotten.”

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Blue Hole, Dunn's River Falls + Lunch & Cocktails at Bamboo Beach - Dunn’s River Falls is the physical centerpiece
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Blue Hole, Dunn’s River Falls + Lunch & Cocktails at Bamboo Beach

13.Blue Hole, Dunn’s River Falls + Lunch & Cocktails at Bamboo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · from $159

Spend 7 to 9 hours visiting Blue Hole, climbing Dunn’s River Falls, and relaxing at Bamboo Beach Club. Guides such as Ali, CJ, Dario, and Norman lead different parts of the day, while lunch, cocktails, and hotel pickup are included. Expect active walking, wet clothes, and a group of up to 150 people.

“Our driver was very nice and knowledgeable about Jamaica. Jumping into the blue hole river was really exciting. I would definitely recommend this trip to any family!”

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Dunn's River Falls, Bob Marley 9 Mile - Optional Lagoon Tour - Climbing Dunn’s River Falls from pool to pool
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Dunn’s River Falls, Bob Marley 9 Mile – Optional Lagoon Tour

14.Dunn’s River Falls, Bob Marley 9 Mile – Optional Lagoon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 135 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $149

Spend 9 to 10 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Dunn’s River Falls, Ocho Rios, and Bob Marley’s birthplace at 9 Mile. Add the evening Luminous Lagoon cruise and family-style dinner for a long but memorable day. Drivers such as Tony and Michael have earned praise for their care, humor, and island knowledge.

“Dunns River was fun , very good river guide Mr.T! I was expecting more from the 9 mile tour , it’s very scripted and didn’t realise that there were a few gift shops on site. It just seemed not scared enough, it’s all about tourists purchasing and tips!”

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Dunn's River Catamaran Cruise From Ocho Rios - The 9 a.m. start and transfer to the boat
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Dunn’s River Catamaran Cruise From Ocho Rios

15.Dunn’s River Catamaran Cruise From Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $141

You’ll sail from Ocho Rios to Dunn’s River Falls aboard a lively catamaran, stopping to snorkel a protected reef before joining a guided human chain up the 600-foot falls. The boat serves snacks and an open bar, with a live DJ setting the pace. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, and the tour lasts about four hours.

“We had a great experience on the cruise. From the Life Guards, Crew and DJ to the staff that guided us up the Dunn's River Falls and through the forest on the zip lines; we say "THANK YOU" for being so AWESOME! C U AGAIN SOON MONN!!!”

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New in Ocho Rios

★ 5.0Private River Bamboo Rafting Activity in Ocho Rios JamaicaFrom $9052 reviews
★ 5.0Private Airport Transfer from MBJ to Ocho RiosFrom $6043 reviews
★ 4.5River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach ClubFrom $9986 reviews
★ 5.0Rio Nuevo Village RaftingFrom $5040 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tour from Ocho Rios Runaway Bay to the Luminous LagoonFrom $8574 reviews
★ 4.5Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour from Ocho RiosFrom $7634 reviews
★ 5.0Private Tour From Ocho Rios To Blue Hole Secret Falls and ShoppingFrom $7656 reviews
★ 5.0Private Combo Tour From Ocho Rios To Blue Hole & Konoko FallsFrom $10079 reviews
★ 4.5Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho RiosFrom $15037 reviews
★ 5.0River Tubing and Blue Hole Private Tour from Ocho RiosFrom $12045 reviews
★ 5.0Private Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Ocho Rios HotelsFrom $6532 reviews
★ 4.5Horseback Riding in the ocean & Bamboo Rafting from Ocho RiosFrom $17030 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transport to River Tubing or Rafting and Blue Hole comboFrom $4554 reviews
★ 5.0Kingston Day Trip From Ocho RiosFrom $17031 reviews
★ 5.0Blue Mountain Tour with Hotel TransportationFrom $17565 reviews

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