If you are headed to Jamaica on a cruise ship there is a good chance you will be docking at Falmouth. The port at Falmouth was updated in 2011 into a fantastic place to eat, shop, and play. For some visitors, the port area is as far as they go. They find enough shopping (common international port shops and a few craft booths), restaurants such as Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, shaded areas to relax, and a pool area. But, for the adventuresome, there are some great things to discover once you step outside the gates. So, read on and find out a few terrific things to do while you spend a port day in Falmouth, Jamaica!
By the way, these activities are also great for those planning a resort vacation near Falmouth.
Rafting Martha Brae River
Rafting down the Martha Brae River is an hour long rafting trip that is fun for the entire family. You ride down the river on a 10-foot long bamboo raft, which is stable enough for those who don’t swim. The 3-mile journey will take you through a scenic mangrove forest. The river is quiet and peaceful creating a experience your family will remember for a long time.
If you are short on time, this is a great excursion. It is fairly close to the port. You will even be able to visit Miss Martha’s Herb Garden and still return to the ship on time.
Swamp Safari
Do you love crocodiles? How about a snake or two? At Charles Swaby’s Swamp Safari or Crocodile Farm that is just what you will find. So, if holding a baby crocodile or boa constrictor has been on your bucket list then this is the place for you. If you aren’t particularly a fan of reptiles, I will say it is pretty cool to watch them be fed. Oh, James Bond lovers, you will also be really interested. After the tour you get to see a reenactment of a scene from “Live and Let Die,” the one originally shot there.
This excursion is only 5 minutes west of the pier. It’s a nice close activity for those who just don’t want to adventure out too far. This is a great way to spend a port day in Falmouth, Jamaica.
Jamaica Culinary Tours
The Jamaica Culinary Tours serves the best of two worlds: food and history. On the tour you expert guides will lead you through the streets of Falmouth. As you walk you will hear about plantation life, local cuisine, Jamaican cooking methods, and a bit of history thrown in there too. You will also stop along the way with a couple of street vendors for a sample and then in a restaurant for a couple more.
The samples are usually enough to make up lunch. They are able to make accommodations for vegetarians but not for other dietary needs such as vegan, gluten, or dairy-free.
River Tubing the Rio Bueno
The Rio Bueno River is over near Montego Bay so you get to start off your adventure with a ride over there. You will get to hike through the forest before reaching the river. Once at the river, you will get into your tube. Let the fun begin!
Currents propel you down the river past many scenic sights in the surrounding jungle–Old Colonial Bridge, the Bengal Beach, and others. If you really want to up the action you can opt for white-water rafting. Bengal Beach is the ending spot where you can then relax on the beach, swim, or get something to eat. This river tubing adventure is another fun way to spend a port day in Falmouth, Jamaica.
Burwood Beach
Would you just like to relax on the beach in Jamaica? Burwood Beach is only 10 minutes from the port. This beach is one of the only public beaches available. But you will not be disappointed! The beautiful white sands and ocean waves are the perfect place to relax or swim. There is bathrooms, showers and a changing area available. There is even a lifeguard on duty. But, there isn’t a whole lot of shade and the beach can get pretty hot. Don’t forget the sunblock! The cost is only $5 per person which makes this a really affordable excursion.
Have you been to Falmouth, Jamaica on a cruise? How about for a resort stay? If you have, what was your favorite way to spend a port day in Falmouth, Jamaica? Let me know in the comments below.
Happy travels to you…until we meet again!
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