Activities in Northern Jamaica
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Lady G’diver
Located at the new marina, Lady G’Diver is a full-service dive shop; dive boats leave at 11am and 2pm daily. It has a retail store, PADI instruction and equipment rentals.
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Garfield Diving Station
Virtually the entire shoreline east of Ocho Rios to Galina Point is fringed by a reef, and it’s great for snorkeling and scuba diving. One of the best sections is Devil’s Reef, a pinnacle that drops more than 60m. Nurse sharks are abundant at Caverns, a shallow reef about 1km east of the White River estuary; it has many tunnels plus an ex-minesweeper, the Kathryn. You can arrange dives and snorkeling at the Garfield Diving Station. Most resorts have their own scuba facilities.
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Rocky Point Stables
For horseback trail rides, you can’t do better than Rocky Point Stables just west of Half Moon Village. This full-blown equestrian center leads excursions into the mountains rising from the Rose Hall Estate and a classic bareback beach ride during which you and your horse splash straight into the turquoise sea. For the kiddies there’s also a pony ride. Riding lessons cost US$50 per 45 minutes. Transportation from your hotel can be arranged.
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Water Sports Enterprise
For an extensive range of water sports and touring opportunities, Water Sports Enterprise offers activities including glass-bottom boat rides (US$30), snorkeling at Marine Garden (US$25) or Paradise Reef (US$30), windsurfing (US$30), sunfish sailing (US$80), jet ski (US$60/100 per half/full hour), scuba diving (1-/2-/4-tank dives US$45/70/140) or lessons (US$20), and parasailing (single/tandem US$50/100). Beach chairs, umbrellas and lockers are available to rent (US$5 each).
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Hooves
There are several options for horseback riding tours. Prospect Plantation offers guided tours (US$58) through a gorgeous working plantation. Hooves offers guided horseback tours in three categories: beach, mountain and rain-forest trails. Reservations are required. The ‘rain-forest honeymoon ride, ’ for experienced riders, is the most expensive (recent matrimony not required).
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Sandals Golf & Country Club
Tee up at Sandals Golf & Country Club, in the hills, 6km southeast of town and signed off the A3. One of the most scenic in Jamaica, this is a 6035m, par-71 course with a driving range, putting green, and clubhouse. Caddies (9/18 holes US$12/17) are mandatory, and cart rental (9/18 holes US$25/40) is recommended. Club rental (US$25 to US$45) and lessons (per hour US$40) are also offered.
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Tryall Golf Course
The two most famous Jamaican courses can be found near Montego Bay. The Tryall Golf Course and the White Witch Golf Course at the Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall are world-class links that lure golf enthusiasts from all over the world. The less advanced or simply curious can also get in a few swings, though Tryall is sometimes closed to nonmembers in high season.
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Ocho Rios Dolphin Encounter
Varies (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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This is a great Ocho Rios intermediate package where you swim in the deep for half an hour with one dolphin after an introduction and briefing from resident exp…
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Lady G'Diver
Good scuba diving abounds: the shoreline east of Port Antonio boasts 13km of interconnected coral reefs and walls at an average of 100m to 300m offshore. Alligator Head is known for big sponge formations and black corals. Hammerhead sharks are common at Fairy Hill Bank. For dive tours, instruction and equipment, contact Lady G'Diver.
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Chukka Caribbean Adventure Tours
The most popular horseback adventure Chukka Caribbean Adventure Tours offers a three-hour horseback tour that passes through several old sugar plantations and ends up on a private beach. The tour culminates with a bareback ride into the sea. Chukka Caribbean also operates a number of other recommended tours.
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Rafters Village
Rafting trips begin from Rafters Village, about 1.5km south of Martha Brae. There you'll find an itinerant mento band and a picnic area, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, bathrooms, changing rooms and a secure parking lot. Your captain will pause on request so that you can take a dip or climb a tree.
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Jamaican Canopy Tour from Ocho Rios
2 hours (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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Fly like a bird through the trees and jungle canopy on this zipline adventure in Jamaica! Safely in your harness, you'll soar through a series of horizontal tra…
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Jamaica Explorations
Jamaica Explorations at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is a tour coordination company that aims to promote ecocultural tourism in Portland and the Blue Mountains. Tailor-made guided soft-adventure tours include walking, hiking and cultural excursions to the Maroon village of Charles Town.
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Ocho Rios Dolphin Touch Program
Varies (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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In this 20-minute program, children and adults alike, will enjoy the company of their new dolphin friends in Ocho Rios. Learn about dolphins in the educational …
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Bob Marley Jeep Safari from Ocho Rios
5 hours (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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Come visit the birth place of the 'King of Reggae'! Nine Mile is both the birth place and final resting place of reggae legend Bob Marley. Listen to the knowled…
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Heritage Beach Horse Ride
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay, Jamaica)
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Ride through the waves on horseback! Discover the rich history of Jamaica as you ride on through the countryside. Stop at the beach, where you'll have time to r…
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White Witch Golf Course
The alluring White Witch Golf Course, a 6143m par-71 championship course, is perhaps the most splendid option for golfers in the Ironshore area. Green fees cover caddy and cart. A well-situated restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
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Ocho Rios Zion Bus Tour
5 hours 30 minutes (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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A must for every reggae enthusiast! Take a ride on the 'Zion Bus' with your fellow reggae fans while your dreadlocked driver and guide tells tales of the life o…
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Martha Brae River Rafting and Dunn’s River Falls Tour from Ocho Rios
5 hours (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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Discover two magnificent rivers in one day with a rafting adventure down the Martha Brae River and a tour of Dunn’s River Falls. Learn about the beautiful surro…Not LP reviewed
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Fishing Excursion
In Rock, next to Herbie’s Restaurant (a local favorite for succulent roast fish), you can charter a fishing excursion with ‘Kojak’ Mowatt and hit the waters in search of marlin, kingfish and mahi mahi.
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Ocho Rios White River Valley Tubing Safari
2 hours (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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Discover the best kept secret in Jamaica! Take off on an exciting river tube ride along the White River where you'll be surrounded by beautiful scenery. You'll …
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Resort Divers
Most all-inclusive resorts have scuba facilities and snorkeling gear for guests. The most established provider on the north coast is Resort Divers, which offers dives, certification courses and rental equipment.
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Half Moon Golf Club
Half Moon Golf Club, about 5km east of Ironshore is a noteworthy course. Robert Trent Jones–designed, it is a 6506m, par-72 course (green fees US$150, plus US$35 for cart rental and US$20 for a caddy).
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Ocho Rios ATV Safari
2 hours (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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This tour is packed full of adventure, excitement and adrenaline! Take a tour on a safe and fun ATV around Jamaica's scenic countryside! Discover the history of…
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Ocho Rios Dunns River Jeep Safari
5 hours (Departs Ocho Rios, Jamaica)
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Take a Jeep Safari in a Zebra striped jeep! Drive through the famous 'Fern Gully' and discover around 200 different types of ferns. Admire the view over Ocho Ri…
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