Usain Bolt, Mountain Ranges, Fantastic Beaches, Snorkelling, Kayaking which destination is it? – JAMAICA- Popular with Cruise passengers since 1960s a port good for smaller ships. Larger ships will dock at Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Falmouth, cruise terminal.
PORT VIEW
Port Antonio – Small port with its own marina and is five minute walk from the town centre, well placed for the Blue Mountains for hiking and cycling tours, another natural wonder Reach Falls.
Montego Bay – Ships sailing into Freeport, 20 minutes to Montego Bay a busy resort with markets, restaurants, bars and shops & famous for its mineral springs at Doctors Cave Beach.
Ocho Rios – A busy port and very relaxed area, 10 minutes or so walk to the town and very close to the beach. The island village shopping centre is a must offers good retail therapy and a good selection of bars and restaurants.
Falmouth – Founded in 1769 and is one of the Caribbean’s best preserved historic towns. Falmouth cruise port has transformed the town into a host city for the Cruise industry. A dock with two berths that can accommodate the world’s most modern cruise ships.
Need to Know……
- Climate – Temperatures rarely fall below 25c
- Best time to sail – Mid December to Mid April when the rainfall is at its lowest
- Currency – Jamaican dollar
- Fly Cruises – Sangster International Airport ( MBJ ) is three miles east of Montego Bay
Cruise & Stay options try a week at a top class hotel on the island and then join one of the ships for a fabulous Caribbean cruise.
Holland America – The MS Eurodam Seven night Western Caribbean cruise an excellent cruise line 5* with good facilities on board and stunning cabins and suites to choose from.
Braemar – Offer 14 night sailings and they call in at Ocho Rios, they operate direct charter flights from Gatwick or Manchester to Bridgetown Barbados.
Oceania – Offer 13 nights with flights to Miami round trip and include call in to Port Antonio.
So lots to offer this lovely Island do you fancy going?
Speak to jillj@cruise.co.uk
