OCHO RIOS & DUNN’S RIVER FALLS
Experience the famous Dunn’s River Falls up-close on this excursion of approximately five and a half hours. You’ll be able to climb the falls if you’re feeling active or simply watch the action from the sidelines. Afterwards, enjoy a Jamaican lunch and potentially some shopping time.
Excursion details
The terraced waterfall near Ocho Rios known as Dunn’s River Falls is a local landmark around the area, and this approximately five-and-a-half-hour excursion is a chance to view and explore its cascades.
After boarding your bus and departing from the pier, there’s a short scenic drive that transports you to Dunn’s River Falls on the north coast of Jamaica. This 183-metre-long waterfall empties into the Caribbean Sea and even featured in the first James Bond film, Dr. No.
Once arrived, you’ll have approximately two hours and 15 minutes at the site. There’s the opportunity to take a guided climb of the falls, which includes a brief pause at a spot where you can move directly into the cascading water, creating a soothing effect on tired muscles. Alternatively, you can simply watch others tackle the climb from a lookout spot and enjoy the view.
For history buffs, there’s a plaque installed by the Jamaican Historical Society, which marks the site of the 1657 battle of Las Chorreras (which roughly translates as “the waterfalls “).
After your time at Dunn’s River Falls, an approximately 15-minute transfer takes you to a restaurant by the sea. Here, you’ll be able to enjoy an approximately one-hour lunch featuring traditional Jamaican dishes. Following lunch, you’ll depart for the drive back to the port, lasting around one hour, which includes an optional shopping stop, time permitting.
Important Information: guests are recommended to wear swimwear under comfortable clothing, high-factor sunscreen and to bring a towel plus a change of clothing if swimwear is not worn at the waterfall.
Slip-proof or water shoes should be worn since climbing the falls’many terraced steps is both strenuous and very slippery. Water shoes are available for purchase during the tour at guests expenses. Lockers available at additional cost, rental is at the guests own risk. Guests wishing to climb the falls must be at least 92 cm/3 ft. in height. Guests will not be permitted to jump from the falls. Dunn’s River Falls is not available for pregnant women or anyone with heart, neck, back, walking or knee problems. The falls have two entry / exit points: one at the bottom of the falls and another midway, at the whirlpool area, prior to reaching the top.
If at one point, guests don’t want to continue climbing the falls, depending on where the climbing started, they may be able to exit earlier and wait for the rest of the group. There may be a queue to climb the falls. Please advise of any food allergies. Menu subject to change
