EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

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.

Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the coast to a small town known as St. Ann’s Bay. View the sights from your comfortable coach as your guide narrates the history and provides interesting facts about Jamaica. Observe the town’s classic Court House of 1866 and Statue of Columbus, honoring his landing here. Continue to Fern Gully, a gorge filled with a hundreds of varieties of ferns.

Visit Konoko Falls and Park, the Taino Indians called this Paradise and you’ll see why these original inhabitants choose this as a settlement site. You’ll hear the roar and feel the fresh mist of the spray from the spectacular waterfall. Follow the trails with your guide through this amazing rainforest. Visit the museum which features artifacts from the original inhabitants and early colonials that were excavated on site.

Stop at the colorful gift shop offering native products and handicrafts before re-boarding your coach. Enjoy a cup of Jamaica’s Blue Mountain Coffee and delicious banana bread as you relax at the Almond Tree Restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea. On the return, you’ll drive through bustling Ocho Rios, there’s an optional drop off at the shops in the center of town or you may return directly to the ship.

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.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Settle in for an exceptionally scenic drive along Jamaica’s lush northern shore with stops every so often for photos. As you travel west, the area’s stunning natural beauty will be on full display. Expect to see one iconic tropical vista after another, as the land is largely undeveloped. Upon reaching the settlement of St. Ann’s Bay, you will pause at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a church built with quarried stone from an unfinished church from the 1500s. Nearby, you will find statues of Marcus Garvey and Christopher Columbus, both of whom significantly influenced Jamaica and the Caribbean. Continuing on to the parish of St. Mary on the eastern side of Ocho Rios. Another stop at Oceans of the Ridge will offer the ultimate hilltop view of Ochos Rios.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a panoramic drive through the gorgeous countryside east and west of Ocho Rios.
• See a historical church in St. Ann’s Bay that was built with stones quarried in the 1500s.
• Pause at the Oceans at the Ridge lookout for the ultimate view of Ocho Rios.

Located in Mammee Bay, Bamboo Blu is a short drive from the Ocho Rios Cruise Terminal. The warm ivory sand and the cool turquoise water makes Bamboo Blu exceptional. Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink in the double-deck, open-air restaurant, where the breeze is constant and the food is deliciously Jamaican. Wade or swim in the tranquil Caribbean Sea. Play volleyball or just relax on a lounge chair. Don't forget to check out the gift shop.

OVERVIEW

Ascend the forested slopes of the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park on the Sky Explorer chairlift and then race through the tropical woodlands at the summit in a sleek bobsled. The chairlift is open-air much like the ones at ski resorts, allowing you unobstructed views of the scenery as you rise high above the rain forest that blankets the mountain. The ride will be exhilarating the entire way, but especially as you approach the top of the peak, which rises 700 feet above the sea. A different sort of thrill awaits you on the bobsled, which resembles the one that Jamaica’s Olympic team famously rode in the 1988 Winter Olympics. You won’t have to do a thing but sit back and enjoy the ride as the bobsled is gravity-driven. The track winds through a narrow chute cut through the trees that twists and turns for more than a half mile. The thrills will be nonstop.

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.
• Enjoy the natural beauty of the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

When Christopher Columbus arrived in Jamaica in 1494, the Spanish settlers established a capital and called it New Seville in homage to the celebrated Spanish city of the same name. Your tour will take you through St. Ann’s Bay, a town juxtaposed with the spot where Jamaica’s first capital once stood. St. Ann’s Bay boasts a statue of Columbus which you’ll see during your drive through town. The drive along the coast will take you through Runaway Bay where some of the last Spanish settlers fled after the British captured the island. After a scenic drive passing seascapes and mountain ranges you’ll arrive at your destination, the Martha Brae River.

Your raft Captain will tell you the tale of Martha Brae, the magical Indian maiden whom the Spanish colonists tortured to reveal the location of a secret gold mine. She ultimately succumbed to her tormentors and led them to the mine. En route Martha summoned her magical powers to transform the river, drowning the Spanish soldiers and herself as well. Legend says that her ghost still guards the entrance to the mine to this day. Ponder the legend as you glide downstream this 90 minute tranquil river ride.

OVERVIEW

Treat yourself to an indulgent beach day at Bamboo Beach Club, where sun, sand, and VIP service combine for a perfect Caribbean escape. After a 35-45min scenic drive along Jamaica’s north coast, you’ll be welcomed with champagne cocktail and guided to a private section of the beach reserved just for your group. Relax on padded lounge chairs while attentive hostesses deliver a delicious four-course lunch and drinks—including guava rum punch, specialty cocktails, house sodas, —right to your chair. Savor dishes such as jerk chicken spring rolls, herb-crusted fish with fruit salsa, and rum raisin bread pudding with vanilla ice cream, all while enjoying reggae beats, light entertainment, and a bartender-led cocktail demonstration. Time permitting, a short shopping stop will be made before returning to the pier.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Private section of Bamboo Beach Club with lounge chairs and hostesses’ service.
• Chef-prepared dishes delivered to your chair, including authentic Jamaican favorites.
• Champagne cocktails, tropical cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Reggae music, light entertainment, and a cocktail-making demonstration.
• Stop for souvenirs on route back to the pier (time permitting).

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Spend hours relaxing however you please on the beach at Discovery Bay, a beautiful stretch of sand with plenty of amenities, including a floating water park.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic drive along Jamaica’s lovely northern coast to Discovery Bay. When Christopher Columbus landed here in 1494, he called the town Puerto Seco or Dry Harbor because the natural harbor lacked fresh water nearby.

Although the area’s colonial-style architecture is a draw, Discovery Bay is known more for beautiful Puerto Seco Beach, which is rimmed by the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. You will spend hours here enjoying the setting, as well as all sorts of other amenities.

You might stretch out on the sand, take an invigorating dip in the sea or in the freshwater swimming pool and stroll the horseshoe-shaped shoreline. Stands of palm trees line the beach, so there is also plenty of shade if you wish to get out of the sun.

If you are looking for activities, a floating water park is just offshore with slides, trampolines and a rock-climbing feature. You could also rent snorkeling equipment and see the tropical wonders that lie beneath the water’s surface.

When you are ready to dine, a hearty lunch will be served in the Santa Maria Restaurant. It is named for one of Columbus’ ships, and the park along one side of the bay is also named for the explorer, who is revered here.

OVERVIEW

Experience Jamaica’s lush natural beauty and vibrant beach culture on this action-packed day that combines an exhilarating river tubing adventure with a relaxing beach club. After a safety briefing, climb into your inner tube and float down a tropical river, glide over gentle rapids and past lush greenery until you reach the Caribbean Sea. Your river guide will keep the ride lively with stories and laughter along the way. Then head to the lively Bamboo Beach Club, where reggae beats, light entertainment, and warm Jamaican hospitality await. Relax on a complimentary beach chair, take a dip in the Caribbean, watch a line dance, and enjoy beverages including rum punch, fern gully, and lemonade. A delicious tapas-style lunch will be served to your chair, featuring local favorites like jerk chicken, plantains, vegetables, coconut pumpkin rice, and banana fritters.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Float down a tropical river on an inner tube, enjoying mild rapids and lush scenery.
• Relax at Bamboo Beach Club with reggae music, dancing, and stunning Caribbean views.
• Tapas-style lunch served right to your beach chair with authentic Jamaican flavors.
• Beverages include cocktails and soft drinks.
• Optional shopping stop in route back to the ship, time permitting.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Venture out on the high-spirited 51-foot trimaran 'Cool Runnings 1' or the 74-foot catamaran 'Cool Runnings'. You’re destined for an experience from which you’ll return with memories of riding the ocean waves to the rhythms of reggae and soca music while sipping island punches. The sail is along the beautiful coastline of Ocho Rios to Jamaica’s premier attraction, Dunn’s River Falls. Upon arrival, you’ll be led up the falls by an attraction guide, or you may choose to relax on the beach or at the base of the cool waterfall. On the return sail, it’s party time with the friendly crew and your choice of island punches and sodas.

OVERVIEW

Release your inner adventurer by participating in 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 an adrenaline-pumping experience, race through the rainforest in a high-speed bobsled inspired by the one that Jamaica’s Olympians rode in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Next, 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.
• 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.