June 20th, 2010
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The Parish of St. Ann on the north coast, is known as the “garden parish” because of its great beauty. Its parish capital is the market town of St. Ann’s Bay. The resort development of this delightful parish, however, has centered round the town of Ocho Rios.
The name Ocho Rios, literally translated from the Spanish, means “Eight Rivers” but it could be a corruption of Las Chorreras – the waterfalls, because waterfalls are perhaps the most striking feature of the area.
Dunn’s River Falls
One of the most popular attractions in Jamaica is Dunn’s River Falls, a 15-minute drive west of Ocho Rios. You can climb the natural steps to the top of the 600-ft/180-m tiered waterfall or just gaze at the falls from a viewing platform. The falls can be slippery-wear a swimsuit and tennis shoes or swim socks. The safest way to climb is with a guide who will take you by the hand and lead you up the tiered falls and into some small caves. There’s a nice beach for swimming and sunning where the river empties into the Caribbean. The jungle setting is gorgeous, but the area is highly commercialized. At the top of the falls is a village full of crafts shops, T-shirt stands and hair-braiding kiosks.
Fern Gully
Visit Fern Gully, typical of a rain forest. See the protusion of tropical ferns (over 500 species). Tower Cloisters, an intimate apartment complex located just outside Ocho Rios, is ideal for couples and families looking for a relaxing holiday with choice of restaurant or self catering facility.
Chukka Cove
Situated about 15 minutes from Ocho Rios, just beyond St. Ann’s Bay on the way to Montego Bay, Chukka Cove is a farm and stable which offers rides to suit anyone, from beginners to the most experienced. Their beach ride takes you through a dairy and cattle farm to the beach where an exhilarating ride through the waves will get your adrenaline flowing. They have recently added an exciting new attraction… a bike ride through the spectacular scenery of the Jamaican mountains down to a white sand beach and a refreshing plunge into the clear blue sea. Safari Tours. Zebra-striped jeeps will take you to White River for a breathtaking river tubing ride or on a hiking trip tyhrough the hills and down to Dunn’s River Falls or through the timeless, unhurried, Jamaica countriside, seldom seen by visitors. Cranbook Flower Forest is located off the North Coast Highway in Laughlands, St. Ann. Well laid out gardens with natur hikes, swimming, birdwatching, pond fishing, horse and donkey rides.
Heave Ho Charters
Take a sea-taxi and you can cruise in style to places like Dolphin Cove or Reggae Beach. Plan your private charter on any one of four vessels. From fun, snorkel, dinner or sunset cruises.
Dolphin Cove
Visitors can touch, play and swim with the dolphins. Reservations are necessary to participate but not if you only mean to watch. An exciting nature hike is offered. See parrots, native snakes, turtles, iguanas and don’t miss the shark pool. Their cheerful restaurant offers buffet lunch.
Reggae Beach
An incrediblely beautiful and secluded beach to spend the day at and enjoy Jamaican favorites such as fried fish and bammi.
Prospect Plantation Tour
One of the oldest-established plantation tours the island has to offer. It is a still a working plantation which grows a little of everything so you will see such tropical produce as sugar cane, banana, cassava, avocado, and pimento (allspice) in their own habitat. A herb garden is a new addition. Peacocks roam the property and a horseback tour instead of a jitney tour is an option for the more energetic. Trail bikes tours are yet another possibility and there is minature golf for those who cannot bear to be far from a golf course..
Shaw Park Gardens
Situated high on a hilltop overlooking the sea and only five minutes from Ocho Rios, Shaw Park Botanical Gardens encompass 25 acres of tropical splendour.
Wassi Art Pottery Factory Tour
Famous island-wide for its unique, colourful Caribbean pottery, Tastefully hand-made, the wide variety of one-of-a-kind designs will amaze you. Visitors are welcome to tour the studio and watch a lump of Castleton Clay transformed into a work of art.
June 19th, 2010
Jamaican Shopping Tour
If you want to experience shopping at its finest, then this package is designed for you. Come and enjoy a variety of shops, ranging from duty free, tax free and craft markets all located in the beautiful town of Ocho Rios Shop Hassle free with Knowjamaica, whether you’re looking for Jamaica’s 150 over proof white lightening or our famous blue mountain coffee souvenirs and the finest in jewelry, even Diamonds “A ladie’s best friend” Knowjamaica will help you find whatever you are looking for.
- Price :US$20 pp kids 12yrs & under US$10
- Prices includes transportation from the cruise ship terminal to the shopping areas and back to the ship, there’s no time limit on shopping, shop till you drop you say when you want to stop!
- Package includes a complimentary Red Stripe Jamaican Beer water or soda pop, beverage of choice.
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June 19th, 2010
Coyaba River Gardens Tour
Our tour begins with a stop at the famous Dunn’s River falls, splashing and dashing in it’s exhilarating waters flowing from the springs, then we move on to the nature park, Coyaba River Gardens and museum, where you will be amazed at the array of beauty your eyes will behold, beauty in all it’s glory. You will be given a guided tour through the gardens with an experienced tour guide who will educate you on our Jamaican beauty/Flora & Fauna.
At the end of your tour of the gardens, you will be dropped off at Margaritaville for a fun filled afternoon, or we take you back to the ship.
- Tours for all cruise lines leaves an hour after the ship docks.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Price of tour: US$45.00PP
- Kids 12yrs & under US$35
- Kids 2yrs & under free
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June 19th, 2010
James Bond Beach Tour
Enjoy A scenic ride along the East Coast of Jamaica, as we make our way to the former home off the famous English Actor of Playwright, Noel Coward.
Located in the parish of St. Mary, Firefly is located on the top of the hill overlooking the ocean, the most magnificent view your eyes will ever behold.
You will get a chance to tour the house where Noel Coward once lived and did most of his writings. See some of his personal possessions which are still in tact at Firefly. At the end of your tour of firefly we wind our back to the famous James Bond Beach, where you will get a chance to cool off in the cool blue waters.
After a fun filled day clients can either go shopping of be taken back to the ship.
- Tours for Carnival Cruise line: 8:30am
- Durations: 5 hours
- US$55.00 PP (including entrance fee)
- Bars and restaurants at J.B.B Food not included in price.
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June 19th, 2010
Irie Jam Private Beach Tours
Take a tour with the professionals, who Know Jamaica very well. Service begins the moment your guides identify you at the cruise ship pier, or at your hotel. Guests will be escorted immediately to their comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
The day will be yours as we drive you around the Island, visiting places of your choice exercising our flexibility as we go along.
Our valued customers will be able to sightsee, visit the waterfalls, or the beach, visit the gardens, go tubing or rafting down the white river, go shopping or stop along the way for some of our mouthwatering Jamaican jerk food, these are just some of the things that you will be able to participate in doing.
- Tour Departs One hour after ship docks.
- Duration of tour 4-5 hours
- Price of Tour 1-4 persons, US$150.00
- Over 4 persons US$35.00pp
- Price quoted is transportation only; guests will pay entrance fees at attractions of their choice
- NB: any group of ten or more persons, one person will be complimentary.
- Feel free to check out our Hair Braiding option, ask us about getting it done.
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June 19th, 2010
Tubing down the White River
Meet and greet on pier Bus leaves for Dunn’s River Falls where you climb a 600ft cascading waterfalls.
Sight see through the town of Ocho Rios, tour will make a short stop in Ocho Rios at a local beef patty shop, where visitors will be given a chance to tantalize their taste buds with a complimentary patty of their choice (beef, chicken or soy ). Relax and enjoy your patties as we take you up the mountains to enjoy one of the most magnificent views your eyes will ever behold, a panoramic view of ocho rios, and the bay, take a snapshot of your cruise ship from a vantage point.
After our breathtaking view of the city we will make our way to White river for our tubing, on our way we will drive through one of our little local communities called Great Pond, learning about our culture , our people as well as our local crops.
On reaching the tubing area, our experienced guides will be waiting to take you on a fun filled adventure TUBING DOWN THE WHITE RIVER. After forty five minutes down the river, we will move over to the beach where you will splash and dash in the azure cool waters of the Caribbean.
- TOUR LEAVES: 1 HR AFTER SHIP DOCKS.
- DURATION OF TOUR: 5 HOURS.
- FOOD AND DRINKS AVAILABLE AT THE BEACH. (Not included in price of tour)
- WATERSPORT ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT THE BEACH. (Not included in price of tour)
- BEACH CHAIRS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL.
- ASK ABOUT OUR HAIR BRAIDING SERVICES.
- PRICE OF TOUR: US$70.00 ADULTS & US$60.00 kids less than 12 yrs
- Kids 2 yrs and under Free.
- Prices include transportation and entrance fees.
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June 19th, 2010
Dunn's River Falls
Enjoy one the islands natural treasures located in Ocho Rios, where you will be massaged by cool cascading waters.
Climb the falls ascending 600ft of watery limestone steps all carved by nature, as you go along in a human chain led by experienced guides.
After climbing the falls which will last for approximately 11/2 hours, we will move on to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaretville, where you spend the day shopping, swimming or having margaritas at the swim up bar for those water enthusiasts, or just enjoy the WATER slide.
- TOUR DEPARTS ONE HOUR AFTER SHIP DOCKS.
- PRICE OF TOUR; US$30.00PP.
- Price Includes Transportation and Entrance fees.
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