Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the coast to a small town known as St. Ann’s Bay. View the sights from your comfortable coach as your guide narrates the history and provides interesting facts about Jamaica. Observe the town’s classic Statue of Columbus, honoring his landing here. Continue to Fern Gully, a gorge filled with hundreds of varieties of ferns.

Visit Konoko Falls and Park, the Taino Indians called this Paradise and you’ll see why these original inhabitants choose this as a settlement site. You’ll hear the roar and feel the fresh mist of the spray from the spectacular waterfall. Follow the trails with your guide through this amazing rainforest. Visit the museum which features artifacts from the original inhabitants and early colonials that were excavated on site.

Stop at the colorful gift shop offering native products and handicrafts before re-boarding your coach. Enjoy a cup of Jamaica’s Blue Mountain Coffee and delicious banana bread as you relax at the Almond Tree Restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea. On the return, you’ll drive through bustling Ocho Rios, there’s an optional drop off at the shops in the center of town or you may return directly to the ship.

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Enjoy a relaxing day of sun, sand, and reggae vibes at the Bamboo Beach Club, just a short drive from the pier. Lounge on complimentary beach chairs beneath shade sails and tropical trees while hostesses serve a delicious tapas-style lunch right to your seat, featuring local favorites like jerk chicken, sausage skewers, and cinnamon banana puffs. Sip on included cocktails — such as guava rum punch and fern gully— or enjoy refreshing non-alcoholic drinks as the beach comes to life with music, line dancing, and even a cocktail demonstration. Swim in the calm Caribbean waters, stroll along the shoreline, or simply sit back and enjoy the authentic Jamaican atmosphere. Time permitting, a short shopping stop will be made before returning to the pier.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax on a soft sandy beach with included beach chairs, shade, and facilities.
• Enjoy a tapas-style lunch served to your chair with local Jamaican flavors.
• Sip on complimentary cocktails or non-alcoholic beverages while enjoying reggae music.
• Enjoy the fun beach activities such as line dancing or simply unwind to the reggae beat.
• Optional shopping stop in route back to the ship, time permitting.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Visit the landmarks in Falmouth that best reflect its 250-year history before heading to a waterfront resort for an inspired tasting of Jamaican rums. The highlights that you will see downtown include the iconic St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Georgian-style Falmouth Court House and Water Square, a popular gathering place whose name dates to the early 19th century when running water was first available there. The natural beauty on the outskirts of town is equally captivating as you will discover while gazing out over the lush countryside from the High View Point lookout. Jamaica is also known for its rum, which has long been intertwined with the culture of the island. It tends to be exceptionally aromatic and flavorful as you will discover while sampling a selection of premium rums at the Bamboo Beach Club. If time permits, you might swim in the sea and stop for a bit of shopping.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the best of Falmouth and come away with an understanding of its history.
• GAppreciate the town’s many Georgian-style buildings, which are largely intact.
• Sample a selection of Jamaican rums at a waterfront resort.
• Take a dip in the Caribbean Sea and shop if time permits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Experience two exhilarating rides at the Mystic Mountain eco-adventure park as a warm-up to visiting the natural wonder Dunn’s River Falls. Covered by rainforest, Mystic Mountain rises 700 feet above the sea and the views on the way up are extraordinary. You will ascend on the Sky Explorer, an open-air chair-lift much like the ones used at ski resorts. The higher you ascend, the more thrilling the ride and the more spectacular the views. At the summit, you will hop in a bobsled patterned after the one that Jamaica’s Olympic team rode in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The big difference is that this bobsled follows a twisting track through the dense rainforest. As an alternative to these manmade thrills, you will enjoy an easy but exhilarating climb up gently cascading Dunn’s River Falls, perhaps Jamaica’s most iconic attraction. Pause any time you like to relax in the terraced pools and soak up the tropical scenery.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the Sky Explorer chairlift up and down the forested slopes of Mystic Mountain.
• Tear through the rainforest on a bobsled track with countless twists and turns.
• Climb gently tumbling Dunn’s River Falls and enjoy a refreshing dip along the way.
• Enjoy a boxed lunch of traditional Jamaican dishes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Dine on a quintessential Jamaican lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients at an extraordinary restaurant that overlooks a serene lagoon. An initial stop at St. Peter’s Anglican Church – the town’s oldest building – will offer a historical glimpse of Falmouth that will set the stage for the lunch setting as Glistening Waters restaurant perches above what was once a bustling port in the 18th and 19th centuries, when sugar was king. The menu will offer several choices for each course, allowing you to select a dish that suits your palate. Entrées include chicken or pork marinated in jerk seasoning and vegetarian options such as bean stew or a baked zucchini lasagna. You can also select a favorite accompaniment, whether a traditional side of rice and peas, seasonal vegetables or crispy French fries. The desserts choices will also be plentiful and typically range from puddings made from cornmeal or potatoes to a creamy cheesecake.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy lunch at a waterfront restaurant where the Martha Brae River meets the sea.
• Choose your courses from a variety of traditional Jamaican dishes.
• Drop by Falmouth’s oldest building, an Anglican church built in the late 18th century.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

This tour takes you to an unforgettable collection of beautiful spots in and around Ocho Rios. You’ll visit the island’s premier attraction, Dunn’s River Falls. It’s a place of unique beauty where the river cascades over a giant limestone staircase to a white sand beach and the warm Caribbean Sea.

Take a guided tour of Konoko Falls and Park, where you’ll be at one with nature and inspired by its natural beauty. Your tour will lead you through the expansive grounds where many photo opportunities await. See the sparkling koi fishponds, natural springs, indigenous birds, animals and its soothing signature waterfall. Visit the small museum that showcases artifacts throughout Jamaica's history.

Discover the lush vegetation of ferns and gigantic trees that form canopies over the roadway on your drive through Fern Gully. A final stop is made in the town for shopping before returning to the ship.

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Float down the meandering White River in an inner tube and swim in a strikingly blue mountain pool. Fed by cascades known as the Secret Falls, the Blue Hole lives up to its name as the water is stunningly blue. Feel free to jump in the cool calm pool at the bottom of the waterfall, take a leisurely swim or simply relax on a shaded rock and enjoy the serenity of the jungle setting. The water in the White River is just as refreshing. Little more will be required of you than sitting in an inner tube and letting the current carry you along the clear mountain-fed river. You will float over limestone riverbeds, pass a former coconut plantation and glide through stands of soaring bamboo that arch over the river. Around every curve, a new picture of paradise will unfold. A classic lunch of jerk chicken will follow the adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Swim in the refreshing waters of a mountain pool known as the Blue Hole.
• Float down the picturesque and spectacularly serene White River in an inner tube.
• Dine on jerk chicken and classic Jamaican side dishes after the adventure.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Once you reach the Blue Waters Beach Club, the day will be yours to enjoy in whatever way you wish. You might stretch out on a lounge chair and bask in the sun, take a refreshing swim in the sea and stroll along the shore with nothing on your mind but enjoying the moment. With a DJ playing lively reggae music playing in the background, it will be hard to resist dancing. A buffet lunch of authentic Jamaican dishes will be served in the restaurant that overlooks the sea, ensuring that the dining will be as memorable as the views. Unlimited drinks – including signature tropical cocktails such as the rum-based Ocean Blue – will make the experience all the more pleasurable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours relaxing at the Blue Waters Beach Club.
• Bask in the sun, swim in the sea and go beachcombing along the shore.
• Enjoy a buffet of Jamaican dishes and unlimited drinks.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Journey into the lush mountains of Jamaica to explore the birthplace and final resting place of reggae icon Bob Marley. After a scenic countryside drive along winding roads, arrive in Nine Mile, where Marley’s modest two-room home has been transformed into a museum and mausoleum. Learn about his life, Rastafarian beliefs, and see personal mementos including his “stone pillow” and gold records. After paying respects at Marley’s tomb, continue to Bamboo Beach Club, a stunning seaside retreat. Enjoy a delicious Jamaican lunch of local favorites. Beverages and cocktails are not included and are available for purchase. If time permits, there will be a short stop for shopping on the way back to the ship.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit Nine Mile, the mountain village where Bob Marley was born, lived, and is buried.
• Tour Marley’s childhood home and see memorabilia, including gold records and his famous “stone pillow.”
• Learn about the reggae legend’s Rastafarian faith and musical inspirations.
• Enjoy a Jamaican lunch at Bamboo Beach Club overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
• Time permitting, stop for shopping before returning to the pier.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

It’s time to Play at CHUKKA Ocean Outpost, Seville Jamaica - featuring nature adventures in the midst of one of the most intriguing archaeological sites on the island. Saddle up and get acquainted with your new hoofed-friend for a unique and unforgettable horseback adventure. Begin your journey into the rugged dirt trails of this 16th century Spanish colonial settlement and 17th century British plantation. Your knowledgeable guide will point out a collection of artifacts that depict various aspects of the life of the Tainos, Africans and Europeans. Continue towards the coastline and enjoy breathtaking ocean views, where your horse will be prepared for the experience of a lifetime. Feel true horsepower as you ride into the warm Caribbean Sea atop your swimming horse. Our photographers will capture this once in a lifetime memory for you to share with your family and friends back home.

OVERVIEW

Delve into the local culture on an enlightening tour that showcases key landmarks in and around Ocho Rios. In St. Ann’s Bay, the original Spanish capital of the island, you will gain a historical perspective while stopping at a 19th-century church. Statues of Jamaican national hero Marcus Garvey – who was born near St. Ann’s – and Christopher Columbus stand in the main square nearby. Another historical perspective awaits you at Seville Heritage Park, which holds a fascinating collection of artifacts from the Taino Indians and early settlers. A drink at the seaside Almond Tree restaurant follows, after which you will drive on through the Fern Gully rainforest, which blankets a spectacular 3-mile gorge lined with towering fern trees. The view from the hilltop restaurant Oceans on the Ridge will be equally memorable. The last stop will be the Taj Mahal shopping center, a collection of duty-free stores with merchandise ranging from exquisite jewelry to designer fashions.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit attractions that reveal the historical highlights of Ocho Rios and nearby St. Ann’s.
• See statues of influential figures such as Marcus Garvey and Christopher Columbus.
• Browse artifacts of the indigenous Taino Indians and the earliest settlers in a heritage park.
• Drive through lush Fern Gully rainforest and admire the views from a hilltop restaurant.
• Spend free time browsing the stores in the Taj Mahal shopping center.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Relax during your air-conditioned drive through Falmouth, one of the oldest towns in Jamaica. You’ll arrive at Dunn’s River Falls where you’ll climb 600 feet of cool refreshing water as it cascades over natural limestone terraces. Guides are provided to assist you when ascending the rushing waters as it plunges directly into the pristine Caribbean Sea. After this invigorating experience you’ll be transported to Dolphin Cove.

This unique park surrounded by lush tropical jungle, is home to a beautiful family of bottlenose dolphins, sharks, stingrays, exotic birds, and iguanas. After a brief orientation, you are ready to enter the world of nature’s most fascinating creatures - the dolphins. Get to know the animals as you interact with them in deep water and experience the thrill of ‘riding’ the dolphin belly to belly, and of dancing, singing, playing and even a kiss or two. Spend time watching the dolphins at play in their natural habitat, the Caribbean Sea, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the lush tropical jungle and get an up-close experience with the beautiful and friendly birds and iguanas. You’ll have the opportunity to mingle with and feed the colorful free flying lovebirds in the bird aviary and interact with exotic sea creatures in the touch tank display.