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Ocho RiosCruise port guide

Ships dock at Ocho Rios Cruise Ship Terminal. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.

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Where ships dock

One cruise terminal.

  • Ocho Rios Cruise Ship Terminal

Walkable from the pier

Walk times from Ocho Rios Cruise Ship Terminal.

  1. 3min

    Margaritaville Ocho Rios

    Vibrant beachside venue right off the cruise ship pier

  2. 3min

    Island Village

    Shopping centre and entertainment destination with a white sandy beach

  3. 4min

    Turtle Beach

    Wide public white-sand beach right beside the cruise terminal

  4. 6min

    Evitas Italian Restaurant

    Jamaican-Italian fusion pasta perched high above the bay

  5. 6min

    ital corner/vegan corner

    Wholesome Rastafarian vegan and raw food kitchen

  6. 6min

    John Crows Tavern

    Ocho Rios hangout spot for authentic island flavors

  7. 7min

    Ocho Rios Craft Market

    Vibrant craft bazaar for carved wood, woven goods, and souvenirs

  8. 7min

    Olde Market

    Traditional covered market hub in the heart of town

  9. 8min

    Mongoose Jamaica

    Spacious town-centre restaurant for Jamaican favourites and cocktails

  10. 8min

    Le Ziggi's

    Cosy neighbourhood eatery for authentic local flavours

  11. 10min

    Old Fort

    Historic 17th-century seaside fortification

  12. 10min

    Tutti Frutti

    Self-serve frozen yogurt and dessert shop on Main Street

  13. 10min

    Fontana Pharmacy Ocho Rios

    Leading pharmacy chain location in Ocho Rios

  14. 11min

    Mom’s

    Longstanding homestyle restaurant serving traditional Jamaican plates

  15. 11min

    Corner Market Best Food from Rasta

    Roadside Ital food stall serving fresh plant-based cooking

  16. 12min

    The Nook VIP Lounge

    Relaxed lounge bar near the downtown market district

  17. 12min

    Ocho Rios Market

    Lively local produce and street market on Market Street

  18. 12min

    Scotiabank ATM Ocho Rios

    Reliable 24-hour bank ATM for cash withdrawals in Jamaican dollars

  19. 19min

    Mallards Bay Beach

    Quiet bay beach bordering eastern Ocho Rios

  20. 23min

    Mystic Mountain

    Rainforest adventure park featuring the signature Jamaican bobsled ride

  21. 25min

    Soldiers Restaurant

    Casual local restaurant dishing up classic Jamaican standards

  22. 26min

    Usain Bolt Tracks and Records

    Casual eatery and sports bar serving Jamaican cuisine

See all 36 stops in the planner

Hidden gems

Worth finding if you have an hour spare.

  1. 7min

    Turtle River Falls and Gardens

    Tranquil botanical estate with cascading multi-tiered waterfalls

  2. 7min

    The Courthouse Gallery & Cafe

    Gallery and cafe showcasing Jamaican contemporary art

  3. 9min

    Jerk Centre

    Authentic Jamaican jerk destination serving Ocho Rios since 1995

  4. 11min

    Miss T's Kitchen

    Ocho Rios dining spot accepting advance table reservations

  5. 16min

    Mahoe Falls

    Tiered garden waterfall in a peaceful hillside nature park

  6. 17min

    Ysassis Lookout

    Elevated viewpoint overlooking the harbour and coastline

More ports nearby: Falmouth, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, Santiago de Cuba, George Town.