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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA Jamaican nature resort port where visitors can enjoy waterfalls, gardens, beaches and other outdoor experiences.

Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios · Jamaica · 18.41, -77.10

A popular cruise port on Jamaica’s north coast. Climbing the cascades of Dunn’s River Falls is a signature activity, complemented by tropical gardens, beaches, zip lines, and other nature experiences. It is a lush resort surrounded by reggae music, Rastafarian culture, and a friendly island atmosphere.

Port highlights

About 16,000 people
Population
Tropical climate. Warm year-round, with more rain inland. Summers are humid and may bring hurricanes.
Climate
English (Jamaican Patois is also spoken)
Language
Jamaican dollar (JMD; US dollars are also widely accepted)
Currency
November to April (dry season with many sunny days, so it is comfortable; it is safer to avoid the hurricane season from June to November)
Best time to visit
Local food

Jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish (the national dish), patties, Jamaican rum, Blue Mountain coffee

Sights
Dunn's River Falls (waterfall climbing)Mysteries BeachBlue Hole (hidden waterfall)Conical Hill viewpoint
Monthly average high / low temperatures
31°
22°Jan
31°
22°Feb
31°
23°Mar
32°
24°Apr
32°
25°May
33°
26°Jun
34°
26°Jul
34°
26°Aug
33°
25°Sep
33°
25°Oct
32°
24°Nov
32°
23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NORMAN MANLEY INTL · about 62.1 km from port · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
More expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)130 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

JMD 60.00
Water 500 ml
JMD 675.00
Coffee
JMD 1,575.00
Inexpensive meal
JMD 600.00
Local beer
JMD 910.00
Burger (Big Burger)

Prices in Ocho Rios. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

OCJ
Nearest airport
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Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

About 14 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Ocho Rios” (CC BY-SA 4.0)