Blue Hole Tours and Tickets

There are many different ways to experience the Blue Hole near Ocho Rios. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Blue Hole, Secret Falls, and Dunn's River Falls Combo Day Trip

• Triple Action Pack Combo (Blue Hole, Horseback Riding and River Tubing)

• Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Private Tour From Montego Bay

• Ocho Rios Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Tour

• Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Tour With Lunch and Cocktails at Reggae Hill

Admission to the Blue Hole costs around US$25, depending on the season. However, many visitors visit the natural attraction on tours that include transportation from Ocho Rios or Falmouth, which cost from US$40—check the tour package before booking, as some include the entrance fees, while those at the cheaper end of the price range may not.

Yes, a visit to the Blue Hole near Ocho Rios offers an adventurous experience away from the beaches, with the chance to swing on a rope and swim in forest-fringed natural pools. You'll also escape the worst of the crowds that have now become synonymous with nearby Dunn's River Falls. Many tour packages organize travel to the Blue Hole, some of which combine multiple sights around Ocho Rios.

Per one customer who booked the Blue Hole Private Tour From Ocho Rios, "We did lots of research, read lots of reviews. Decided on the Blue Hole right by itself with no other side trips. It was a perfect hour-and-a-half trip. Excellent driver, excellent Blue Hole guide, excellent photographer."

The Blue Hole is a sinkhole with vivid turquoise colored water located near Ocho Rios in Jamaica. Here, you can cliff dive, swing on a rope, or jump from a platform. The main pool is deep, and there’s a flowing waterfall. Secret Falls (aka Island Gully Falls) is nearby.

Located on Jamaica’s north coast, the Blue Hole can be difficult to get to by car, so it’s best to book a tour that includes round-trip transportation. Some tours include other nearby natural attractions. There’s shuttle services to the Blue Hole from Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril.

To avoid the crowds at the Blue Hole, arrive early in the morning. Overall, the best time to visit Jamaica is during the dry season, from mid-December through April. This is the busy season, so expect prices to be higher and crowds to be larger, especially around holidays.

Yes, you can swim, cliff dive, and swing from a rope like Tarzan while at the Blue Hole. The main pool is deep, so you can feel comfortable jumping in the water. Be sure to wear a life jacket if you’re not a confident swimmer. Most guided tours provide them.

Yes. Some guided tours offer an exploration of the flora and fauna in the area and include a hike to the top of the waterfall at the Blue Hole. Tour guides typically direct you to the safest spots to climb, jump, and swim. Most tours also visit nearby attractions.

When you're done at the Blue Hole, Ocho Rios and the surrounding area have a ton of other fun things to do. Per other travelers, here are some of the top attractions to visit:

• Dunn's River Falls

• Bob Marley's Nine Mile

• White River

• Columbus Park Museum

• Martha Brae River

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in and around Ocho Rios.