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Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn's River Falls

Name: Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn's River Falls
Brand: Chukka Caribbean Adventures
SKU: 3991CAT
Price: 149.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (260 reviews)

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Jamaica Catamaran Cruise to Dunns River Falls from Ocho Rios or Montego Bay

6 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sail through the Caribbean aboard a catamaran to the place where Dunn's River Falls empties into the sea. Stop to snorkel among schools of tropical fish and living coral. At Dunn's River Falls, climb the terraced pools to the top of the falls for spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. On the return catamaran voyage, enjoy rum punch and island music. Lunch, snorkel equipment and round-trip transportation from Ocho Rios or Montego Bay hotels are included.

Half-day catamaran cruise to Dunn's River Falls from Ocho Rios or Montego Bay
Snorkel over a coral reef in the Caribbean in search of tropical fish
Climb to the summit of Dunn’s River Falls with your expert guide
Swim in a picturesque lagoon and admire magnificent views
Enjoy complimentary lunch
Sip rum punch as you listen to Jamaican music on board
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Chukka's Jamaican Party Catamaran Cruise to Dunn's River Falls
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios
Lunch & Alcoholic Beverages Included
Explore Dunn's River Falls and swim in the lagoons or climb the 600ft cascading waterfall
Snorkeling & Swimming (snorkeling equipment included)
Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting
Amazing Photo Opportunities and Panoramic Views as you cruise along the coast of Ocho Rios
Entertainment on board catamaran
Stop at a snorkel site to explore our diverse reef system
End the day with a Sail Away Rum Punch Party as you cruise back
Professional Guides

Gratuities
Souvenirs, Photos, Gifts, Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Chukka Island Village Outpost
Turtle River Road, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Should guest(s) not need transportation, they can head directly to the tour location for the specified arrival time.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

ARRIVAL TIME Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location. HOTEL PICKUP The hotel pickup time will vary based on distance. Our reservations team will reach out to the guest to advise on their specific hotel pickup time. Please make sure to check your email for this information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

What To Expect

Following pickup from your hotel in Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, transfer to the marina to board your boat.

Climb aboard the 65-foot (20-meter) catamaran and find a comfortable place on the deck to enjoy the views. As you glide out of the harbor, watch the coast slip away and the turquoise blue Caribbean fill your view. Catch some rays on the open deck or relax in the shaded portion of the boat while the ship heads for Dunn's River Falls.

Your captain will choose a snorkeling location depending on the day's conditions. Slip on the provided mask, fins, and snorkels and plunge into the warm water. Swim over reefs of living coral to see schools of colorful tropical fish. Feel free to ask your crew for any snorkeling guidance.

Back on the boat, continue to Dunn's River Falls, one of Jamaica's most famous landmarks. Disembark on the beach where the falls empty into the ocean, then follow your guide up the 600-foot (182-meter) trek that takes you to the top of the falls. Along the way, stop for quick swims in one of the many lagoons created by the terraced cascades. Enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding landscape from the top.

After returning from your trek, climb back on to the catamaran for the return sail. Indulge in some rum punch and listen to some traditional island music.

Your day ends with transportation back to your Ocho Rios or Montego Bay hotel.

Dunn's River Falls and Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
ARRIVAL TIME Please note the time selected during checkout is your arrival time, not the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time depending on the hotel location.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum 18 years and older to consume alcohol
Minimum Age: 6 yrs (Snorkeling)
Weight Limits: 265lbs (Zipline) 275lbs (Snorkeling)
Please note that this tour requires a minimum number of guests to operate. Should your this tour not be confirmed for your selected tour date, we will make contacted in advance to offer a rescheduled date, suitable alternative tour or a full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Erica_G

Beautiful boat ride, great experience hiking up the falls, lots of great views. Team on the boat was awesome, guide up the falls was very helpful and friendly. Great laughs & great time. Highly recommend!

Reviews

4.5

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Excellent Experience

Lilian_F, Apr 2024

It was awesome ! We just went April 27th - the lunch was great the snorkeling was great Dunns River Falls was amazing- the whole experience was top notch and the crew was also fun and friendly!!! Me and my friends had a blast I genuinely wanted to write a review and let everyone know to book this excursion! It’s fully worth it - see my pictures

Response from Host, May 2024

Dear Lilian, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of your recent experience with Chukka Caribbean Adventures at our Chukka Island Village Outpost at Ocho Rios location. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time with us and that we were able to provide you with a memorable adventure. Your kind words and positive feedback mean the world to us. We are thrilled to know that our team went above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction and that our tours and activities exceeded your expectations. We strive to deliver exceptional experiences, and it is truly rewarding to hear that we succeeded in doing so. It was a pleasure serving you, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another amazing adventure in the future. Lois Tracey Chukka Caribbean Adventures.

Awesome

Jermelle_S, Apr 2024

Awesome time. Great guides. The boat ride was awesome. They explained snorkeling very well. The Falls tour was awesome

Great Experience for a birthday trip

Ebony_T, Mar 2024

Tour guide picked us up on time. Keep in mind the tour time is not the pick up time (pick up time is much earlier if you are starting from Montego Bay). Felicia (bus tour guide and coordinator) was great! Catamaran ride was great and a lot of fun coming back. Dunns river is a bit of a tourist trap, so be ready for that. Overall a good time…wouldn’t recommend doing solo though.

Great excursion would recommend

Kimberly_S, Mar 2024

Great excursion! The snorkeling was good, dunn River falls was a hike but we made it and the ride back on the catamaran was perfect. Only change I would make is improve the organization when checking in at Chukka and don’t say we need a photo ID because we were never asked for it.

Positive Vibes. Yeh Mon

Valerie_P, Aug 2023

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The catamaran was jumping with music and nice vibes. And the rum punch was top notch

Catamaran Cruise and Dunn's River Falls

Shannon_P, Aug 2023

I highly recommend this tour! We had a prompt pick up from our hotel before starting our journey. Our driver and guide on the way to the dock were hilarious! Once we boarded the catamaran, the staff there were extremely friendly and helpful. They also made sure that everyone felt safe and knew the safety rules to follow once on board. The snorkeling was really cool and there were staff members in the water with you at all times to make sure you were safe. For those who did not partake in snorkeling, there were other staff members on board to make sure they were ok. Once we arrived at Dunn's River Falls, we got off the boat and had a tour guide from there take us up the falls. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you wear water shoes to do this climb. Also, make sure to be VERY aware of where you are stepping where it's on the rocks or into the pools of water, otherwise you will fall. After the climb, we got back on the boat and had a wonderful time listening to music, having drinks, and making memories!

Good

TRACY_J, Aug 2023

Great excursion with the exception of waiting so long to be able to eat Pick up was 7:35 nothing to eat till after 4pm

Do it!

Angelica_K, Jul 2023

Climbing the River is Awesome! Just do it! The boat was full! The water is beautiful! Many activities for all groups of people. Be sure to eat breakfast!

Falls were amazing and the boat was a party

Robin_C, Jul 2023

The crew was very helpful with those snorkeling the falls were amazing!! The boat ride back was jammin the DJ and the Host kept the party going! Well worth it!!

A whole vibe

Devan_F, Jul 2023

Lots of fun with great music. The dunns river hike was a lot of fun with a helpful guide. Only recommendation I have is for the snorkeling…water was very choppy and boat was parked far from the snorkeling area. Most people were unable to make it to where the fish were. Consider getting people closer or workers can help take people closer to the area.

Loved it

James_J, Jul 2023

Everything was great! Loved the mood and the vibe. Only complaint is that you won't allow persons to bring their own snorkel mask. Reconstructive face surgery years ago prevents some of us from using a traditional mask. You make us sign 900 pages of waivers and liability forms. Surely, it would be okay to let us use our own mask.

Fun in the sun

Frances_M, Jul 2023

It was all an experience to remember. The boat ride and climbing the Dunn’s River was great fun. I would definitely do it again!

Catamaran too crowded

Lucretia_G, Jul 2023

The catamaran was too crowded and when taking off and putting on shoes there should be somewhere for an older or elderly person to sit. I suggest there be benches or seating for someone to sit and put on and take off their shoes. Also sitting at the netting should be an option not s permanent seat it should only be enough people on there for proper seating.

Crowded snorkeling, fun at the falls

Samantha_T, Jun 2023

On past excursions in other locations, I have been with smaller groups, so I was not expecting this excursion to be so crowded. The description of this excursion made it seem like we would be traveling from Montego Bay via catamaran, and we would be on the boat for a couple of hours each way, stopping to snorkel on the way to the falls. We were picked up from our resort in a bus and driven to a Chukka outpost in Ocho Rios, an hour and a half ride, where we had to check in and wait for the rest of the groups to get there before going to a marina to board the catamaran. While we waited, we visited shops and wandered around. We were told by our van driver that we would just be getting out, receiving a wrist band, and getting back on the bus, so he told us to leave our bags on the bus. After getting off the bus, our driver was made to move from the lot to make room for other busses, so our belongings went with him, and we did not have our wallets to buy things from the shops at the outpost. We did have time to shop after coming back from the falls, however. After asking multiple times how long we would have to wait and why other groups were getting wrist bands and leaving, the staff finally called our bus driver and we were picked up to go to the marina. When we got there, were were one of the last groups to board the catamaran, even though we were one of the first busses to arrive at the outpost. The were approximately 120 people that were loaded onto the boat, and by the time we boarded, there were no seats left on benches that were covered. We had to sit on the nets at the front, and we were packed in with other people like sardines. We were taken a short distance off shore and the guides started handing out snorkel equipment. We were told that we would have 30 minutes to snorkel. By the time everyone was off the boat and in the water with their gear, we were able to snorkel for about 15 minutes before they started telling us to go back to the boat. The water was so crowded that I felt that I was constantly bumping into other people. The area of reef that we were taken to was small, and there wasn't much to see there. I had much better snorkeling experiences with smaller tours that took me far offshore on a previous visit to Jamaica, and on trips to Mexico and Belize. Don't expect a phenomenal snorkeling experience on this excursion. After we finished snorkeling, it was a short ride to the falls. The tour guides were very friendly and high energy, and they were very helpful. Upon arriving at the falls, it started to rain. We were told that we were still welcome to climb the falls, so we exited the boat and we were split into groups by the Dunn's River Falls guides. After we started to climb, the rain really started coming down hard, and the water was rushing very fast. The guides were phenomenal at keeping us on the right path and helping us when it was hard to see. By the time we finished, the water was muddy, and there were areas where the currents were very strong. It was such a challenge and an excellent experience. We loved this part of the excursion! There are vendors on the beach that will try to trick you into buying things after, so be careful in that area if you don't want to spend money. The ride back to the outpost on the catamaran was fun, and the rum punch is strong, so beware! We had lunch at Margaritaville at the outpost, and the jerk chicken was decent. Afterward, there was an hour and a half van ride back to our resort. This excursion would be much better if it was less crowded and there was more time to snorkel, but overall it was decent. I think that next time I will look for a smaller private company so that it will be a more intimate experience like what I've had in the past.

Awesome Time

Wolguine_S, May 2023

The catamaran cruise was so live and my crew and I had a really nice time! The Dunns river hike was a little scary, but I enjoyed it. Snorkeling was a great experience.

Big Al’s Review

Al_N, May 2023

The snorkeling and climbing up the river were very memorable. Being put on the spot by all workers to tip was very annoying though, especially since there are so many of them 😒

Lots of Fun!!

Lizette_M, May 2023

Very fun excursion, I highly recommend it. Worth the money. I just wish we snorkel a bit longer, it felt very fast. I also wish we were not rushed at Margaritaville, wish we could have been there for longer to have time to get more drinks and chill. Also the bus was tiny and the seats were not comfortable.

Sites A+ Transportation not so much

KAREN_D, Apr 2023

Seeing/experiencing Dunns River Falls and snorkeling were highlights. Transportation to and from was not so good. Crowded bus with hardly room to sit. Also did not realize catamaran portion was a party cruise with very loud music with screaming dj.

Too many passengers - over crowded

Eric_P, Apr 2023

Bus from Montego Bay makes the experience much worse. Bus was nice but the ride is 2 hours because you have to pick up 50 people from 3 other hotels. They overpacked the catamaran and you could only sit at the front on the netting bc all seats were taken. Dunn's River was raining so they told us to hold hands with 85 strangers walking up the falls. Simply over crowded. They should have a limit

Pretty good excursion

Tori_W, Apr 2023

Our driver and guide Mama Felicia :-) were the greatest!!! Wish there was more time to see stops in the chukka village. The boat ride was great - they didn’t tell us it was a no shoes boat. Bring socks if that creeps you out. Wish I brought some. I can’t swim so I didn’t snorkel. Folks seemed to like it, but there were a bunch of us on the boat while snorkeling was happening for an hour. Wish they had thought to try to entertain us while we waited. Dunns River Falls was the best!!! Our guides were everything!!! Don’t forget your water shoes. Lunch at Margaritaville - was good! Overall awesome excursion!!!! Last piece of feedback. Music on boat catered to the majority which were white people. Had lunch with some women who knew the Dj was catering to them and they HATED it. They wanted more reggae and authentic music being in JA.

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