This tour takes you to an unforgettable collection of beautiful spots in and around Ocho Rios. You’ll visit the island’s premier attraction, Dunn’s River Falls. It’s a place of unique beauty where the river cascades over a giant limestone staircase to a white sand beach and the warm Caribbean Sea.

Take a guided tour of Konoko Falls and Park, where you’ll be at one with nature and inspired by its natural beauty. Your tour will lead you through the expansive grounds where many photo opportunities await. See the sparkling koi fishponds, natural springs, indigenous birds, animals and its soothing signature waterfall. Visit the small museum that showcases artifacts throughout Jamaica's history.

Discover the lush vegetation of ferns and gigantic trees that form canopies over the roadway on your drive through Fern Gully. A final stop is made in the town for shopping before returning to the ship.

OVERVIEW

Delve into the local culture on an enlightening tour that showcases key landmarks in and around Ocho Rios. In St. Ann’s Bay, the original Spanish capital of the island, you will gain a historical perspective while stopping at a 19th-century church. Statues of Jamaican national hero Marcus Garvey – who was born near St. Ann’s – and Christopher Columbus stand in the main square nearby. Another historical perspective awaits you at Seville Heritage Park, which holds a fascinating collection of artifacts from the Taino Indians and early settlers. A drink at the seaside Almond Tree restaurant follows, after which you will drive on through the Fern Gully rainforest, which blankets a spectacular 3-mile gorge lined with towering fern trees. The view from the hilltop restaurant Oceans on the Ridge will be equally memorable. The last stop will be the Taj Mahal shopping center, a collection of duty-free stores with merchandise ranging from exquisite jewelry to designer fashions.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit attractions that reveal the historical highlights of Ocho Rios and nearby St. Ann’s.
• See statues of influential figures such as Marcus Garvey and Christopher Columbus.
• Browse artifacts of the indigenous Taino Indians and the earliest settlers in a heritage park.
• Drive through lush Fern Gully rainforest and admire the views from a hilltop restaurant.
• Spend free time browsing the stores in the Taj Mahal shopping center.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Release your inner adventurer by participating in four different outdoor experiences, each one uniquely exhilarating and sure to raise goosebumps. The thrills will begin in earnest with a breathtaking ride on the Sky Explorer, a state-of-the-art chairlift that will carry you up the forested slopes of the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park. At the top of the 700-foot peak, you will race through the tree canopy on a series of ziplines. Feel free to scream as there will never be a dull moment. Next up is the Ragamuffin, an inverted roller coaster that twists and turns and takes you out over a tropical landscape that couldn’t be more beautiful. The fourth adrenaline-pumping experience will be racing through the rainforest in a high-speed bobsled inspired by the one that Jamaica’s Olympians rode in the 1988 Winter Olympics. A Jamaican-style boxed lunch follows, after which you will descend Mystic Mountain on the Sky Explorer.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy four exhilarating rides in the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park.
• Take the Sky Explorer chairlift up and down the park’s forested mountain slopes.
• Race through the tree canopy high above the forest floor on a series of ziplines.
• Ride the inverted roller coaster known as the Ragamuffin.
• Tear through the rainforest on a bobsled track with countless twists and turns.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Ride the Sky Explorer chairlift to the top of the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park and explore yet another enchanting park with a botanical garden, animal sanctuary and waterfall. The views from the Sky Explorer will be absolutely breathtaking, especially since the chairlift is open-air, which allows for unobstructed viewing in every direction. From the summit of the mountain, which rises 700 feet above sea level, you will look out over a dense rainforest all the way to the sparkling Caribbean. The ride down will be just as breathtaking. A different sort of environment awaits you at nearby Konoko Falls. This densely vegetated park includes more than its namesake cascade. You will be free to observe the tropical birds in the mini-zoo, stroll through the lush gardens and browse the small museum, whose exhibits cover topics as diverse as the indigenous Taino Indians and present-day curiosities.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the Sky Explorer chairlift up and down the forested slopes of Mystic Mountain.
• Gaze out over the natural beauty of the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park.
• Spend free time at Konoko Falls, a tropical park with a cascade, mini-zoo and gardens.
• Enjoy a boxed lunch of traditional Jamaican dishes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours thoroughly relaxing at Reggae Hill, an idyllic tropical resort on the meandering White River. A wonderfully scenic drive through the lush countryside will set the stage for your immersion into Jamaican life at the resort. The amenities are abundant, allowing you to relax however you please. Feel free to unwind with a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear river, join in spontaneous line-dancing, watch a handcrafted cocktail demonstration or simply sit back and enjoy the serenity of the tropical setting. As is only fitting at Reggae Hill, reggae music is usually playing somewhere on the property, creating a chill atmosphere that invites complete relaxation. A classic Jamaican lunch will round out the experience. The offerings will include the Jamaican national dish of ackee and saltfish. Ackee is a fruit with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. If time allows, you may shop on the return to Falmouth.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Reggae Hill, a resort on the White River.
• Swim in the river and luxuriate in the tropical setting as reggae plays in the background.
• Savor a traditional lunch that includes the Jamaican national dish of ackee and saltfish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Float down the meandering White River in an inner tube and swim in a strikingly blue mountain pool. Fed by cascades known as the Secret Falls, the Blue Hole lives up to its name as the water is stunningly blue. Feel free to jump in the cool calm pool at the bottom of the waterfall, take a leisurely swim or simply relax on a shaded rock and enjoy the serenity of the jungle setting. The water in the White River is just as refreshing. Little more will be required of you than sitting in an inner tube and letting the current carry you along the clear mountain-fed river. You will float over limestone riverbeds, pass a former coconut plantation and glide through stands of soaring bamboo that arch over the river. Around every curve, a new picture of paradise will unfold. A classic lunch of jerk chicken will follow the adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Swim in the refreshing waters of a mountain pool known as the Blue Hole.
• Float down the picturesque and spectacularly serene White River in an inner tube.
• Dine on jerk chicken and classic Jamaican side dishes after the adventure.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Delve into the life and times of reggae legend Bob Marley by visiting his birthplace in the mountain hamlet Nine Mile, followed by a classic Jamaican lunch. A wonderfully scenic drive inland will bring you to Nine Mile, whose main attraction is the singer’s former home, now known as the Bob Marley Mausoleum and Museum. While touring the modest two-room residence, you learn about Marley’s humble upbringing and Rastafarian beliefs and see the stone pillow that he rested his head on for inspiration. It must have worked, as some of Marley’s gold records and awards are displayed in the museum. At the mausoleum behind the house, you will see Marley’s final resting place in the family cemetery. Afterwards, at the Bamboo Beach Club, which overlooks an idyllic spot on the Caribbean Sea, you will enjoy a lunch of Jamaican specialties. If inclined, you can take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Nine Mile, the birthplace and final resting place of reggae legend Bob Marley.
• Gain insight into Marley’s view of the world and his musical inspirations.
• Enjoy a lunch of traditional Jamaican dishes at the Bamboo Beach Club, a tropical haven.
• Take a dip in the Caribbean Sea and shop if time permits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in the culinary traditions of Jamaica in a hands-on cooking workshop and enjoy your creations for lunch. The venue for this deep dive into the local cuisine will be the duty-free shopping mall Island Village. You will begin by watching an introductory film on Jamaica that will set the stage for the Appleton rum tasting that follows. This spirit is made with rich molasses, sugar cane juice and limestone-filtered water, ingredients that impart a distinctive taste. The story behind the rum’s distillation is also multi-faceted. You will delve even deeper into Jamaica’s traditional dishes during the cooking class, where a local chef will teach you to prepare a traditional jerk pizza and duckunoo, a spicy dessert made with cornmeal, sweet potatoes and bananas. As the dishes are cooking, you will enjoy a Jamaican mule concocted with rum, ginger beer and lime. After dining on your creations, you can shop.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Join a hands-on cooking class in Island Village, a duty-free shopping mall.
• Learn to make jerk pizza and duckunoo, a dessert also known as blue drawers.
• Enjoy your creations for lunch along with a rum-based Jamaican mule.
• Sit in on an Appleton rum tasting after watching a short film on Jamaica.
• Spend free time shopping for duty-free merchandise at Island Village.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy the laid-back ambiance of the tropical resort Reggae Hill after visiting gently cascading Dunn’s River Falls, a natural wonder that is as iconic to Jamaica as reggae music. Feel free to climb the waterfall – perhaps holding hands with the other climbers for stability and fun – relax in one of the countless pools in the terraced limestone and even stand directly under one of the cascades and experience an exhilarating massage from Mother Nature. There is plenty of shade in the densely forested setting that will make the adventure all the more pleasurable. Reggae Hill is nearby, so you can maximize your time there, as well. Swimming in the gently flowing White River is a must-do. The sounds of nature and a bit of ambient reggae music will add to relaxing atmosphere. Come lunch, you might try the Jamaican national dish of ackee and saltfish or any of the other delicious entrées.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Climb gently tumbling Dunn’s River Falls and enjoy a refreshing dip along the way. br> • Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of Reggae Hill, a resort on the White River.
• Swim in the river and luxuriate in the tropical setting as reggae plays in the background.
• Savor a traditional lunch that includes the Jamaican national dish of ackee and saltfish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Spend hours relaxing at the Half Moon Resort, a luxurious waterfront property with views of the Caribbean Sea. While traveling there along Jamaica’s northern coast, you will get a glimpse of the gorgeous tropical environment that awaits you at the storied resort, which opened in 1954. Upon arriving, you will receive a welcome drink and a brief orientation of the amenities so you can maximize your time. Half Moon Resort sprawls over 400 acres that was once a sugar plantation and features a powdery beach that is two miles long, and you will have access to the sunrise beach. Few settings are so inviting and accommodating. You might stretch out on a beach chair and bask in the sun, stroll along the beautiful shoreline, take a refreshing swim or explore other areas of the resort such as the Maakit pop-up shop with Half Moon resident artisans and craft vendors. Unlimited drinks and a traditional Jamaican BBQ buffet are also included to enhance the experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax on the sunrise beach on the luxury beachfront property Half Moon Resort.
• Enjoy complimentary beach chairs, beach towels, and beach butler service with complimentary beach snacks.
• Swim in the sea, bask in the sun and stretch out under a beach umbrella, if you wish.
• Take full advantage of the unlimited drinks and delectable buffet lunch.
• Indulge in other resort amenities for an additional charge.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing. Bring a swimsuit, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Experience two exhilarating rides at the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park as a warm-up to visiting the natural wonder Dunn’s River Falls. Covered by rainforest, Mystic Mountain rises 700 feet above the sea and the views on the way up are extraordinary. You will ascend on the Sky Explorer, an open-air chair-lift much like the ones used at ski resorts. The higher you ascend, the more thrilling the ride and the more spectacular the views. At the summit, you will hop in a bobsled patterned after the one that Jamaica’s Olympic team rode in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The big difference is that this bobsled follows a twisting track through the dense rainforest. As an alternative to these manmade thrills, you will enjoy an easy but exhilarating climb up gently cascading Dunn’s River Falls, perhaps Jamaica’s most iconic attraction. Pause any time you like to relax in the terraced pools and soak up the tropical scenery.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the Sky Explorer chairlift up and down the forested slopes of Mystic Mountain.
• Tear through the rainforest on a bobsled track with countless twists and turns.
• Climb gently tumbling Dunn’s River Falls and enjoy a refreshing dip along the way.
• Enjoy a boxed lunch of traditional Jamaican dishes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Visit the landmarks in Falmouth that best reflect its 250-year history before heading to a waterfront resort for an inspired tasting of Jamaican rums. The highlights that you will see downtown include the iconic St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Georgian-style Falmouth Court House and Water Square, a popular gathering place whose name dates to the early 19th century when running water was first available there. The natural beauty on the outskirts of town is equally captivating as you will discover while gazing out over the lush countryside from the High View Point lookout. Jamaica is also known for its rum, which has long been intertwined with the culture of the island. It tends to be exceptionally aromatic and flavorful as you will discover while sampling a selection of premium rums at the Bamboo Beach Club. If time permits, you might swim in the sea and stop for a bit of shopping.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the best of Falmouth and come away with an understanding of its history.
• GAppreciate the town’s many Georgian-style buildings, which are largely intact.
• Sample a selection of Jamaican rums at a waterfront resort.
• Take a dip in the Caribbean Sea and shop if time permits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.