Does anyone know how far it is from the port to Dunns River Falls in Ochos Rios Jamacia?

Question

There is a possibility that our cruise will be rerouted to Ochos Rios in December. Due to the closing of Costa Maya. If we go there we definitely want to visit the Dunns River Falls. Should we book one of the excursions or will it be easy to just go there?

About how far is it from the port and would it be better to take a cab?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Dunn's River Falls is not walking distance from the port.  You need to take a tour or Taxi or bus to get there.  Since Jamaica is not the safest place to take a freelance taxi, I suggest that you just book a ship's tour, or go online and book a tour company.  But stay away from independent taxis in Jamaica.  You never know what you get.  There are always stories of people getting ripped off.

We did Dunn's River on one cruise and the river raft on another and both are great. So do one or the other.

Answer 3

Trust me, you definitely want to do the excursion through the cruiseline.  It's not close enough to walk to from the ship, it's a few miles away.  I went on a tour when I did it so I can't tell you exactly how far it is.  Our tour we took was great, we did a botanical garden tour (which I didn't think I'd really like but was great), a museum tour (which was only a 1 room building), and a little shopping along with the Falls.  The locals get a little aggressive as far as when our bus would stop, they would run up to the windows and try to get you to buy things from them and didn't want to hear you say no.  We had a good tour guide who handled them very well though.  You'll love the falls, its beautiful.  Take a waterproof camera with you, you'll have some awesome pictures...

Answer 4

It's so easy to get there. Just be sure to pre-negotiate with the taxi at the pier before you get in. It's easy to get a taxi back too. Just don't wander off ... it's a jungle in Jamaica. Lots of crime. I got sick at the Falls and had to take a taxi back to the boat early. The taxi man was very nice about it.

Answer 5

well, it isnt far but book an excursion if you can. Dont risk getting left behind. Unless the place you are going is very very close, be cautious when doing your own thing. Dunn river falls, was awesome, you will love it!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

That would depend greatly on what port you will be arriving at.

Many ships port at MoBay -- it is nearly a 2 hour drive from there

Answer 7

Here is some information from TripAdvisor.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Re...

I have always taken the ship tours since you are guaranteed that the ship will not leave without you on your return.

I was there but took the steps from the top down to the beach.

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Answer 8

Dunns River Falls is in Ochos Rios..You can either take ferry boat or bus ride...I dont know the exact milage but its about 25 minutes at the most.  Have fun!!  

If you  dock in Montgeo Bay its about 2 hours..