Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios is situated between Kingston and Montego Bay, in the north of the island of Jamaica in the Caribbean.

The top attraction here is a visit to the Dunn's River Falls, the famous waterfalls.

Mystic Mountain is a rainforest adventure park, enjoyed by adults and children alike.

Music lovers can visit the birthplace of Bob Marley, at Nine Mile.

Shopping ranges from haggling at the craft markets, to duty free and souvenir shopping at the Taj Mahal Shopping Centre downtown. You may find vendors very persistent. Do not wander alone outside tourist areas. If in doubt, take a pre-booked cruise excursion.

Dolphin Cove and Shaw Park Gardens are also popular attractions.

Harmony Hall is a restored great house and Prospect Plantation is one of the island's oldest 18th Century estates.

Mahogany Beach is 10 minutes east of the port and features numerous watersports, bar/grill area and nearby shops.

Jamaica is know for it's jerk chicken and pork dishes. The national dish is salt fish (cod). Other popular choices include curry goat, friend dumplings and 'ackee' (a fruit usually eaten with cod).

Cruise ships dock at one of two piers - Turtle Bay or James Bond. Both are within walking distance to the centre of town.

Taxis are available at the piers.