Port of Calls

Jamaica

Ocho Rios is Jamaica's adventure hub, home to the iconic Dunn's River Falls, Mystic Mountain thrills, and authentic jerk chicken — a fan-favorite Caribbean port.

Ian Fleming Intl (OCJ) / Sangster Intl (MBJ)

Carnival; Royal Caribbean; Norwegian; MSC

December - April

Climb Dunn's River Falls; Mystic Mountain bobsled & zipline; Chukka Blue Hole & River Tubing; local beach clubs (Mahogany Beach); Dolphin Cove swim

Walkable from port to Ocho Rios town; Dunn's Falls is 5 min by taxi

Stay with licensed tours or on the ship excursion; avoid vendors outside the port perimeter; don't carry large amounts of cash; be firm but polite when declining vendors; always negotiate taxi prices before riding

Buy jerk chicken from local stands near the waterfall - best you'll ever have; Blue Mountain coffee is the best souvenir; local rum punch is excellent; avoid unlicensed tours

Jerk chicken; ackee & saltfish; patties; Blue Mountain coffee; Red Stripe beer; rum punch; fresh coconut water

Craft Market near the falls; Blue Mountain coffee shops; rum; local art; wood carvings

Yes

Jamaican Dollar / USD widely accepted