14 Beach Excursions in Ocho Rios to Build a Day Around

1.Catamaran Cruise Full Day Tour to Reef, Caves and Negril Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 378 reviews · from $90Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Ocho Rios to Negril, stop at Margaritaville and Seven Mile Beach, then board a catamaran for snorkeling, reef views, an open bar, reggae music, and sunset near Rick’s Cafe. The cruise is family-friendly Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and adults-only on other listed days. Expect to wade into the water when boarding.

“This is my second time on this boat And it was just as amazing as the 1st time. Music is amazing and drinks are bomb!”

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2.Bamboo Beach Club with Specialty Lunch & Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · from $69

Spend about five hours at Bamboo Beach Club in Braco, with pickup from selected hotels, a beach chair, Jamaican tapas, drinks, music, and a cocktail demonstration. You can swim, rent snorkeling gear, or pay extra for a massage. Driver Bam and guide Jan have earned praise for warm service, though beach size, weather, and drink inclusions deserve a close look.

“We had a really good experience. The day was beautiful the people were nice and attentive. I enjoyed the drinks and the lunch was ok.”

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3.Blue Hole, Dunn’s River Falls + Lunch & Cocktails at Bamboo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · from $159

Spend 7 to 9 hours visiting Jamaica’s Blue Hole, climbing Dunn’s River Falls with a local guide, then relaxing at Bamboo Beach Club. Hotel pickup, admission, tapas lunch, and alcoholic drinks are included. Guides such as Ali, CJ, Dario, Norman, and Illard have helped make past departures smooth and memorable.

“Our driver was very nice and knowledgeable about Jamaica. Jumping into the blue hole river was really exciting. I would definitely recommend this trip to any family!”

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4.Bamboo Beach Club VIP Access with Lunch and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · from $95

Spend about five hours at Bamboo Beach Club in Ocho Rios, with pickup, a champagne welcome, VIP padded loungers, reggae music, cocktails, rum punch, and a four-course lunch featuring jerk chicken, fish, and rum raisin bread pudding. A cocktail demonstration and optional shopping stop round out the day.

“Some of the positives. The food was really nice. The view and scenery was amazing. And the servers were friendly. The reasons I gave it 3 stars were as follows: we weren't part of a cruise ship, we paid privately for the VIP experience and we Read more”

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5.River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · from $99

You’ll tube the Rio Bueno through jungle scenery, guided by a trained river team, then spend time at Bamboo Beach Club with a beach chair, house drinks, cocktail demonstrations, and a four-course tapas lunch. Guides such as Dwayne, Natalia, Xavier, and Snowtanya have helped make the outing lively and family-friendly.

“Great experience! Didn’t realize it was an hour away but the drive was great. The pickup for the cruise is at the dock fyi! We wandered off and got lost but they picked us up 😅. When we got to the rafting, there were 2 guides that pushed us along the way. It was the perfect amount of rapids for us and for our 2.5 year old who had a blast!! Then we went to a private beach with great food, drinks, **beautiful** clear beach water!! I even had a beach massage!”

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6.Dunn’s River Falls & Bamboo Beach Club VIP Access

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $119

You’ll climb Dunn’s River Falls hand in hand through cool pools and slippery cascades, then settle into Bamboo Beach Club’s VIP section. Expect round-trip transport from Falmouth-area hotels, a certified English-speaking guide, champagne cocktails, house drinks, a four-course Jamaican lunch, and light beach entertainment. Water shoes are mandatory.

“La excursión a las cascadas estuvo bien aunque estaba muy masificado. El Bamboo club, es un chiringuito muy normal en una cala en medio de la nada, no merece la pena.”

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7.Dunn’s River Falls and Beach From Ocho Rios Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $58

From Ocho Rios, Coopa Tours takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to Dunn’s River Falls for about three hours. With a guide such as Desmond, you can hike the cascading falls, relax on the beach, or do both. Pickup is offered at Ocho Rios accommodations, and groups are limited to 14 people.

“The most memorable experience was Desmond our driver. He was amazing and so informative. Dunns’s River Falls was beautiful and our tour guide was fun and helpful. Overall a great experience and we are happy we booked through Viator.”

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8.Beach Horseback Riding and Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $188

You’ll ride through Jamaican countryside and along the beach, with time for a bareback swim in the Caribbean. Afterward, a local guide leads you up Dunn’s River Falls, where you climb limestone terraces through pools and rushing water. Kevin is one guide praised for taking good care of riders. Pickup from Ocho Rios hotels and the cruise port is included.

“The ride in the Caribbean Sea was awesome, it’s a shame the guides constantly remind you that “we’re looking after real good, so you can look after us real good too””

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9.Beach please / Beach day in Ocho Rios Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $129Top rated

Leave your Ocho Rios resort, villa, or cruise port behind for a five-hour beach outing at Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay. Your shared transfer, snacks, bottled water, and entrance fee are covered. You get about three hours at the beach for swimming and sun, with optional water sports and souvenir shopping. Marva, Javia, and driver Eric are among the Know Jamaica team names connected with this service.

“My Love Letter to Beaches Resort in Ochi, Jamaica ❤️ 🏖️”

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10.Ocho Rios City Bus Tour (Beach, Sightseeing & Shopping)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $40Best value

Spend four hours exploring Ocho Rios with round-trip transport, a small-group guide, one hour at Turtle Beach, Jamaican history, scenic viewpoints, souvenir shopping, and an optional lunch stop at Scotchies Drax Hall. Bottled water and fees are included, but food, drinks, beach chairs, and tips cost extra.

“I am an avid private tour person who always asks to go to local places to eat and grocery stores for seasonings and souvenirs. our operator was very nice but he took us to places he clearly got a kickback from with the way the prices weRead more”

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11.Konoko Falls & Bamboo Beach Transportation Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $60

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Ocho Rios to Konoko Falls and Bamboo Blu Beach. At Konoko, expect a 45-minute nature walk, waterfall views, a mini zoo, and a bird sanctuary. Philarna, also called April, and driver-guide Emmanuel are named in the tour details. Beach entry is free, but Konoko admission costs extra.

“Philarna (April) was an excellent tour guide. This was one of our most loved attractions. She made our family feel welcomed for our first trip to Jamaica.”

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12.Bamboo Beach Club VIP Pass with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Spend five hours at Bamboo Beach Club with hotel transfers, a reserved VIP lounge chair, reggae music, beach entertainment, and a four-course lunch. You’ll receive jerk chicken, fish, cocktails, rum punch, sodas, and lemonade, with a lifeguard on duty. Pickup times are arranged separately from the booking time.

“A parte il ritardo nel prelievo di circa un'ora e mezza, é andato tutto molto bene. Piccola spiaggia con un gazebo riservato con tavoli e divanetti molto belli e comodi. Il pranzo era composto di due antipasti e più un piatto unico con pesce, pollo, riso, insalata, dolce. Inoltre ci sono stati serviti 10 cocktail ciascuno come da descrizione.”

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13.Private Beach Horseback Riding from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $136

You’ll be picked up from your Ocho Rios hotel or port and taken to the Hooves ranch near Mammee Bay. After meeting your horse, you’ll ride with a guide at your own pace, hear about Jamaica, and finish with the option to swim with your horse. Private groups only, with rides suited to beginners and experienced riders.

“Very personable experience. We had personal driver to take us to the Horse Ranch & Beach. Our personal items remained in our private tour van with our Hostess. She waited until the horse riding was completed then took us to a very Read more”

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14.Blue Hole and Beach from Cruise ship Ports or Hotels in Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $100

Spend a half-day at Jamaica’s Blue Hole with a guide, choosing among waterfall walks, cave swimming, platform jumps, and a Tarzan swing. Then relax at Ocho Rios Bay Beach, also called Turtle Beach. Coopa Tours provides port or hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and guides such as Desmond and Romain.

“Our driver Desmond picked us up directly from the cruise port to take us to the Blue Hole. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful history overview on our drive. Once at our destination, our guide Romain took uRead more”

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