Ocho Rios-Only Pickup, Entry Fee Extra

Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios

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from $40 Entrance fee to the Blue Hole is not included in the from price.

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Chris Jamaica Tours - Private Tours

Overview

This three-hour outing from Chris Jamaica Tours takes you from Ocho Rios to the Blue Hole and back, with pickup either at your Ocho Rios hotel or at the meeting point by Island Village, just outside the main gate of the cruise port. You ride in a fully air conditioned bus, with bottled water provided and all transport between sights handled for you.

Once there, you get into the Blue Hole itself. Travellers describe jumping into the blue pools, moving between swimming spots, and having guides alongside them in the water. Reviewers credit the guides with keeping everyone safe, and one reviewer travelling with a child said the guides were super encouraging on all the waterfall jumps. The tour is private, so only your own group participates.

It suits reasonably active visitors. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level, warns against the tour for people with back problems, and notes it is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine. Infants aged 0 to 2 come at no charge, and children must be with an adult. Note the entrance fee and any food are paid separately.

What's Included

Included

Bottled water
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in Ocho Rios only
Travel in a fully air conditioned bus
Transportation between sights

Not Included

Food and drinks
Entrance fee

Itinerary

Pickup in Ocho RiosMeet at 09:30, either at your Ocho Rios hotel or at the meeting point by Island Village, just outside the cruise port's main gate.
Drive to Blue HoleTravel to the Blue Hole in a fully air conditioned bus, with bottled water provided for the ride.
Swim and jump at Blue HoleSwim in the pools and take the jumps. One reviewer described a guide holding their hand on the trips between pools, and the entrance fee is not included in the tour price.
Return to Ocho RiosThe activity ends back at the original meeting point, with hotel and port drop-off in Ocho Rios included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews, so it helps to arrive prepared.

What to wear. The listing recommends wearing a bathing suit and bringing towels and water shoes. You will be getting in and out of pools repeatedly, so it pays to follow that advice.
Fitness and pace. A moderate level of physical fitness is expected, and the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems. One reviewer found the river current very strong, and another said the day was more adventurous than expected, so be ready for a physical outing.
Group feel. This is a private tour, so only your own group takes part. One reviewer travelling alone with an 11 year old said the guides made them feel safe and were super encouraging on all the waterfall jumps, and another described being treated like family from the moment of pickup.
Bring cash. The entrance fee is not included in the tour price, and one reviewer noted a per-person entrance charge plus extra costs for photos taken on site. Food and drinks are also excluded, so bring money if you want either.
Getting wet. Expect to swim, jump and be in the water for much of the stop. Guides stay close, and one reviewer credited them with keeping everyone safe throughout the trip.
Weather and pickup. One reviewer reported heavy rain on arrival in Jamaica and still had a smooth pickup and drive. Cruise passengers meet by Island Village, just outside the port gate.

Common issues. The entrance fee and food are paid separately, and one reviewer reported paying extra for photos taken on site. The tour needs a minimum of 3 adults per booking and can be cancelled if a minimum number of travellers is not met, though you would then be offered a different date or a full refund. It is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for people with back problems. The river current can be strong, which one reviewer found a little scary even with guides close by. Cruise passengers should also note this tour only runs from Ocho Rios hotels and ships docking at Ocho Rios, not from other ports.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at hotels in the Ocho Rios area are included. Cruise passengers are met at the meeting point by Island Village, just outside the main gate of the Ocho Rios cruise port. The tour is not available from hotels or ports outside Ocho Rios.

How Long Is The Tour And When Does It Start?

The tour runs for 3 hours and starts at 09:30. It begins and ends at the same meeting point in Ocho Rios.

Is The Blue Hole Entrance Fee Included?

No. The entrance fee is listed as not included, and a reviewer reported paying it per person on site. Bottled water and transport are included, but food, drinks, the entrance fee and on-site photos are extra.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children?

Children may join but must be accompanied by an adult, and pushchairs are accessible. Infants aged 0 to 2 are not charged. Reviewers travelling with children said the guides were encouraging and safety-conscious, though the swimming and jumping require moderate fitness and the current can be strong.

Is It Accessible For Wheelchairs Or People With Mobility Issues?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible. The listing also advises a moderate physical fitness level and says it is not recommended for travellers with back problems, given the swimming and jumping involved.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. If the tour is cancelled because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.