4 to 5 hours ashore
Historic Falmouth
- Walk out of the terminal into the Georgian town.
- See Water Square and St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Rather book it? A guided walking tour of Falmouth.
Falmouth shore excursions
A quiet historic town with river rafting nearby and Montego Bay's beaches within reach.
Getting ashoreShips dock at the Historic Falmouth cruise port, a gated terminal at the edge of a small Georgian-era town.
Falmouth port day essentials
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Which pier you're at
Historic Falmouth Cruise PortA gated terminal with shops and restaurants. Royal Caribbean mainly uses Berth 1; Berth 2 serves Carnival, Norwegian, Disney and others.
Falmouth townThe terminal is at the edge of town. Water Square is under half a mile away on foot.
Montego Bay is about 18 miles west; Martha Brae river rafting is about 20 minutes away.
Taxis
Registered taxis wait in a sheltered line at the port and offer flat rates to popular spots. Only registered companies can pick up there; avoid unmarked cars.
Rides around Falmouth and nearby have been about $5 to $15. Uber and Lyft are not available.
Money
Jamaican dollars. US dollars are widely accepted, and most vendors list prices in both.
Language
English; you will also hear Jamaican Patois.
Back on board
All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before sailing; your ship's daily planner has the exact time. Montego Bay beach days mean about 40 minutes of driving each way.
Be aware
- Hurricane Melissa hit western Jamaica hard in October 2025. The cruise port came through well and reopened that December, but some sights nearby were still recovering; check recent reviews.
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Plan your day in Falmouth
pick by your time ashore
6 to 8 hours ashore
Bamboo rafting on the Martha Brae
- Drive about 20 minutes to the Martha Brae river.
- Drift downriver on a bamboo raft with a raft captain.
- Stop at a nearby beach on the way back.
Rather book it? A Martha Brae rafting tour.
9 hours or more
Montego Bay or Dunn's River
- Montego Bay beaches are about 40 minutes west.
- Or go about an hour east to Dunn's River Falls.
Rather book it? A beach or falls tour with transport.
Times are approximate. Whatever you choose, plan to be back at the pier an hour before all-aboard. Compare tours for each idea below.
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Scout's notes on Falmouth
Short port days
Bamboo rafting on the Martha Brae River and walking tours of Falmouth's historic buildings are close to the port and fit shorter stops.
Long port days
Beaches and attractions around Montego Bay are a drive along the coast. Plantation great houses and Dunn's River Falls in Ocho Rios are also reachable on a full day.
Getting back on time
Trips to Ocho Rios or Montego Bay mean a highway drive each way. Check that the tour's total length, including transfers, fits your window.
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