Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Dunn’s River Falls Catamaran Cruise
Ocho Rios
Tour Highlights
⛵ 4-Hour Catamaran Shore Excursion Modern catamaran with up to 60 guests
🚢 Cruise Port Pickup at Gangway Driver waiting 5 min from your ship with your name
💦 Climb Dunn's River Falls Iconic 180-ft waterfall, 600-ft terraced climb
🐠 Marine Park Snorkeling Protected coral reef with full equipment
⏰ Guaranteed Ship Return Back at the port 90+ min before sail-away
🍹 Open Jamaican Bar After the Climb Rum punch, beer, sodas & water
About This Tour
Cruising into Ocho Rios? You have a few hours, a list of must-dos, and a ship that absolutely will not wait. This shore excursion is built for that exact reality.
We meet you at the Ocho Rios cruise port — just 5 minutes from your ship's gangway — with a sign showing your name. From there, you board a spacious catamaran and sail to a protected reef for snorkeling, then to the iconic Dunn's River Falls for the world-famous waterfall climb, then back to your ship with our written 90-minute return guarantee.
Open Jamaican bar opens after the falls climb (when you can't fall off rocks anymore). Light snacks throughout. The whole experience is 4 hours from cruise port to cruise port. Full Jamaica boat day, zero ship-anxiety.
Save 30–50% compared to your cruise line's version of this exact tour — same boat, same falls, same crew.
Compatible with all major cruise lines: Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL, Disney, Princess, MSC, P&O, Holland America, Celebrity, Costa, Virgin Voyages.
Departure Point: Ocho Rios Cruise Port (5-min walk from your ship's gangway)
Group Size: Up to 60 guests (shared cruise)
Schedule: Daily, aligned to most cruise ship port days
What's Not Included
- Aqua shoes for falls climb (rent $5 / buy $13)
- Lunch (light snacks only)
- Personal souvenirs
- Dock fee ($20 pp paid on arrival)
- Pickup outside listed zones (contact for quote)
What to Bring
- Swimwear (worn under clothes)
- Towel & dry change of clothes
- Reef-safe biodegradable sunscreen
- Hat & sunglasses
- Aqua shoes (or rent on-site)
- Waterproof phone case or GoPro
- Cash for tips, dock fee & souvenirs
- Photo ID (+ cruise boarding pass for cruisers)
Guest Requirements
60
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 30+ days before: Full refund
Cancel within 30 days: 50% refund
Cancel within 15 days: No refund
Tour Itinerary
Arrival at Mahogany Beach (12:15 PM) Welcome briefing, safety orientation, board the catamaran
Set Sail (12:30 PM) Cruise along the north coast with panoramic views
Snorkel Stop (13:00 PM) Anchor at protected coral reef — 30-40 minutes guided snorkeling
Sail to Dunn's River Falls (13:45 PM) Light snacks served onboard
Climb the Falls (14:15 PM) Guided 600-ft terraced climb up the 180-ft waterfall (or bypass path / beach relax)
Reboard for Party Cruise (15:15 PM) Open bar opens, DJ cranks the reggae
Return to Mahogany Beach (16:00 PM) Disembark with group photos & memories
Customer Reviews
Mark & Lisa P.
Compared this to Royal Caribbean's Dunn's River shore excursion. Same exact catamaran tour. Theirs was $189pp, we paid $89pp directly here. Saved $200 for the two of us. Same experience, same boat, same guides. The 90-minute return buffer meant zero stress about missing the ship.
Catherine W.
Cruised in on NCL Joy. 4-hour port day. We did the catamaran shore excursion and somehow fit in snorkeling, the waterfall climb, music and drinks on the boat, AND were back at the ship 90 minutes before sail-away. Smartest port day decision we made.
Robert
Disney Magic family cruise with our two kids (ages 9 and 12). The port pickup was professional, the catamaran was perfect for kids, the falls climb was their highlight, and we were back to the ship with plenty of time. Disney's own tour was double the price for the same thing.
From $79.00 /
1 guest
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before (100% refund).
Need last-minute flexibility? Add Flex at checkout.
Excluding processing fees
Don't miss out! This experience is usually fully booked
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