Explore on your own rating
Town is walkable, but expect pushy vendors. Dunn's River and Blue Hole are taxi or tour trips.
Where ships dock
- Turtle Bay Pier (main)
- Reynolds (James Bond) Pier
Getting to town
From Turtle Bay Pier, Island Village is about 5 minutes on foot and Main Street 5–10 minutes. Reynolds Pier is about 15 minutes' walk.
Use licensed JUTA taxis. Agree a round-trip fare first. Reported fares to Dunn's River Falls (3–4 km west) are about $15–$20 each way, or around $40 round trip for up to four.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Dunn's River Falls
- Blue Hole (Irie Blue Hole)
- Mystic Mountain
- Island Village shopping
Beaches
- Ocho Rios Bay Beach (Turtle Beach; fee may apply)
- Dunn's River beach area
Safety & tips
- Firmly decline unwanted offers.
- Use only JUTA-licensed taxis.
- Dunn's River is crowded on ship days; go early.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Traffic around town builds on ship days. Be back 45 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.