Jamaica cruises are a favorite with honeymooners and active cruisers. With a stunning variety of natural land and natural features, from white sand beaches and lush jungle to tumbling waterfalls and 7,000-foot mountains, Jamaica offers visitors natural beauty and a rich culture and history. This unique island is a popular port of call for Western Caribbean Cruises, usually for seven days or more voyages.Arriving in Jamaica
Cruise ships have two options in Jamaica: the popular port of Ocho Rios or the port city of Montego Bay (Mo Bay). Both doors on the north coast of the island, Montego Bay about seventy miles further west, both destinations are equipped to accommodate even larger vessels with modern docks and typical commercial tourist areas. While both ports of call are within the most popular Cruise Tours and attractions are far enough away so that passengers do not usually interact with each other and the numbers may seem lower than other popular destinations.
Arriving at the port, cruise passengers Jamaica treated to a stunning view of mountains startling Jamaica, which dwarf even the largest cruise ships. Both doors well designed to offer spectacular views from the point of arrival and easy access to shops and tours.
Necessary information about Jamaica:
* English is the official language, but most Jamaicans speak a richly accented dialect that combines various languages in a lyrical speech. The visitor will have no problem speaking English.
* The Jamaican dollar is the official currency and is equal to about two cents U.S.. American currency is widely accepted.
* Crime and especially preying on tourists, remains a problem in Jamaica and personal exploration not encouraged, especially after dark or out-of-the-way areas.
Cruise Ship Shore Excursions in Jamaica
There are many popular shore excursions in Jamaica, ranging from cultural outings to dramatic discoveries of the natural wonders of the island. Yacht cruises, golf resorts, Dunn's River Falls tours, historical tours, safari adventures, rafting and tubing, horseback riding, canopy adventures, missions and Dolphin Cove are just a sample of the excursions offered by both Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Given the high rate of crime on the island, often encourage cruise passengers to stay with organized tours or stay within well-established commercial area downtown.Jamaica Cruises: Sightseeing
Whether you choose a package tour on the mainland or prefer to blend with the locals by setting their own exploration of the island, you must be sure to visit some of the most popular attractions in Jamaica include:
* Dunn's River Falls: This majestic waterfall cascades more than 600 meters from the beach down in terraces descending. Tourists can climb the falls, forming a human chain behind a driver and experts, or can simply be downloaded via the adjacent boardwalks to experience the magnificent views. Locker rentals are available, and aqua shoes are highly recommended.
* Dolphin Cove: The highlight of this small wetland is a lagoon with several tame dolphins, visitors can touch, play with, or swim, depending on the end willing to pay. Limited walking trails well-marked point out various native plants and a small shopping center offers distinctive souvenirs.
* Island Village: Next to the cruise ship pier in Ocho Rios, this shopping extravaganza covers four acres and includes not only shops and several museums, art galleries and outdoor concerts.
* Reggae Xplosion: This museum complex Island Village explores the origins and history of Jamaican music distinctly.
Margaritaville * Jimmy Buffet is: Another part of the band Island Village, this world famous bar is perfect for imbibing guests with a rooftop Jacuzzi and water slides to complete the outrageous drag.
* Fern Gully: is a former river bed converted into a magnificent tropical forest preserve south of Ocho Rios has grown hundreds of varieties of wild ferns.
* Brimmer Hall Estate: This working plantation east of Ocho Rios offers daily tours of tropical fruit trees and coffee fields. The property includes an excellent restaurant for guests to sample a wide range of Jamaican dishes.
* Rose Hall Great House: This famous plantation home just east of Montego Bay has a rich Jamaican history, including slavery, witchcraft, and murder, the events that led to many spiritual legends.
* Rocklands Wildlife Station: South of Montego Bay, this bird sanctuary offers visitors the opportunity to hand feed finches and pigeons and birds interact with Jamaican doctor.
* Beach: Guests have gotten numerous beautiful beaches on both Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. While many resorts line the best sites and restrict access to the beach, public beaches are plentiful. To find more peaceful places, take the cruise pier.
* Smoked Meat: If it is not a physical attraction, this Jamaican staple, is one not to miss treat for visitors. The meat (chicken, pork or beef) are largely marinated in a potent blend of spices and slowly cooked until it slips easily from the bone. Smoked foods can be found at many local restaurants, and culinary-inclined visitors can take the spices and rubs to replicate the taste at home.
Jamaica Cruises: Necessary Precautions
Jamaicans know that tourists have plenty of activities on the island, and many locals trying to take advantage of unsuspecting visitors. Prices for artifacts often grossly inflated and bargaining can be tough, but it is welcome. The vendors are very persistent, even aggressive pushy but polite, firm refusal to be effective and the prevailing attitude of "no problem, mon" couples, in particular, should seek aggressive sales pitches, with craftsmen who offer a woman "gift" if only people will buy the accompanying piece, because it's bad luck to separate the couple.
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