Falmouth

Falmouth is the capital city of Jamaica’s Trelawny Parish. It's a busy cruise-ship port that lies between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay on the island’s north shore. The city is characterized by its Georgian architecture, concentrated in the Falmouth Historic District. To the south, the 18th-century Good Hope Estate was originally a sugar plantation. East, near Ocho Rios, Dunn’s River Falls cascades over limestone rocks.
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Blue Waters Beach Club
1. Blue Waters Beach Club
4.1
(666)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Private sandy beach area dotted with sun beds, popular for its jerk chicken buffet & live DJ sets.
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Picked up a taxi minibus from the port & this beach club recommended.$20 per person round trip from port, agreed a pick up time & Rose, taxi driver was there as arranged. $10pp entrance including beach chairs & shade. Bucket of 4 beers $20. Free WiFi, clean restrooms, lovely beach, friendly staff, accepts Apple Pay, what more could you ask for!
The club's entrance fee is \$20. It provides a lively atmosphere, high-quality music, and a pristine sandy beach. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. We highly recommend trying the Jersey chicken.
We joined the RC cruise excursion ‘Blue Water Beach Transfer’ and found the staff to be pleasant. The food was not only delicious but also reasonably priced. I wish we can stay longer but it was cut short due to the excursions 3 hour limit. Do your research on how to get here so you don’t rely on the excursion.
10/10 Highly Recommend coming to the Blue Waters Beach Club if you have the opportunity. We came as part of a cruise excursion this past week and it did not disappoint. The locals are amazing to say the least. Everyone we met was so welcoming and friendly. The food and drinks were fabulous. The view and the beach were gorgeous. Photos do not come close to showing the beauty I saw in person. Money well spent and I have no complaints. I did not want to leave and will definitely visit again in the future God willing. I did not take a lot of photos as I wanted to be present and enjoy the day.
Upon arrival, you're a bit skeptical about what you're entering. Then, you step into the hidden gem that is Blue Waters Beach Club. It's absolutely beautiful and the staff are so friendly. The cost of admission is very affordable. They have an assortment of drinks and food on the menu. Our attendant, Marj, was so pleasant to speak with and to order from. They accept cash, credit, and debit. It's definitely a 5 out of 5 for this piece of heaven.
Excellent space for a large group of persons. The fact that food could be brought unto the property is a great benefit. The property has sufficient cabanas, lounge chairs and umbrellas, however the bathroom facilities were not consistently kept cleaned. The depth of the water surprised persons as it is very shallow, even when the rope boundary is passed.
Traveled here from RC cruise excursion with my family last week. I would recommend filtering and looking at the photos and reviews as the negative ones are spot on. The beach is overcrowded and not family friendly. I have attached true views from the cabanas that are $80 and of the ocean, the dark areas are seaweed patches, the sand goes from 2ft of water to 5 and back again. While the people are friendly and the food local it is just not as described on their site or by the cruise. It you are looking for watered down drinks and overcrowding then you might enjoy this but it is certainly not relaxing. The line to get back to the ship started an hour in to the four hour excursion, I think that speaks for itself.
Blue Water Beach in Jamaica is absolutely amazing! 🏖️ The pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters are like something out of a dream. 😍🌊 You'll feel like you're in a tropical paradise. The beach is well-kept, and the surrounding greenery is lush and beautiful. 🌴🌺 You can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling to your heart's content. 🏊‍♂️🌞 And don't forget to try the mouthwatering jerk chicken and sip on fresh coconut water from local vendors. 🍗🥥 The only downside is that it can get a bit crowded during peak tourist seasons, but the sheer beauty of the place more than makes up for it. Whether you're travelling solo or with family, Blue Water Beach is a must-visit destination for a taste of Caribbean paradise. 🌞🌴🏄‍♀️
Blue Waters Beach Club
2. Blue Waters Beach Club
4.1
(666)
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Private sandy beach area dotted with sun beds, popular for its jerk chicken buffet & live DJ sets.
Slide 1 of 8
Picked up a taxi minibus from the port & this beach club recommended.$20 per person round trip from port, agreed a pick up time & Rose, taxi driver was there as arranged. $10pp entrance including beach chairs & shade. Bucket of 4 beers $20. Free WiFi, clean restrooms, lovely beach, friendly staff, accepts Apple Pay, what more could you ask for!
The club's entrance fee is \$20. It provides a lively atmosphere, high-quality music, and a pristine sandy beach. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. We highly recommend trying the Jersey chicken.
We joined the RC cruise excursion ‘Blue Water Beach Transfer’ and found the staff to be pleasant. The food was not only delicious but also reasonably priced. I wish we can stay longer but it was cut short due to the excursions 3 hour limit. Do your research on how to get here so you don’t rely on the excursion.
10/10 Highly Recommend coming to the Blue Waters Beach Club if you have the opportunity. We came as part of a cruise excursion this past week and it did not disappoint. The locals are amazing to say the least. Everyone we met was so welcoming and friendly. The food and drinks were fabulous. The view and the beach were gorgeous. Photos do not come close to showing the beauty I saw in person. Money well spent and I have no complaints. I did not want to leave and will definitely visit again in the future God willing. I did not take a lot of photos as I wanted to be present and enjoy the day.
Upon arrival, you're a bit skeptical about what you're entering. Then, you step into the hidden gem that is Blue Waters Beach Club. It's absolutely beautiful and the staff are so friendly. The cost of admission is very affordable. They have an assortment of drinks and food on the menu. Our attendant, Marj, was so pleasant to speak with and to order from. They accept cash, credit, and debit. It's definitely a 5 out of 5 for this piece of heaven.
Excellent space for a large group of persons. The fact that food could be brought unto the property is a great benefit. The property has sufficient cabanas, lounge chairs and umbrellas, however the bathroom facilities were not consistently kept cleaned. The depth of the water surprised persons as it is very shallow, even when the rope boundary is passed.
Traveled here from RC cruise excursion with my family last week. I would recommend filtering and looking at the photos and reviews as the negative ones are spot on. The beach is overcrowded and not family friendly. I have attached true views from the cabanas that are $80 and of the ocean, the dark areas are seaweed patches, the sand goes from 2ft of water to 5 and back again. While the people are friendly and the food local it is just not as described on their site or by the cruise. It you are looking for watered down drinks and overcrowding then you might enjoy this but it is certainly not relaxing. The line to get back to the ship started an hour in to the four hour excursion, I think that speaks for itself.
Blue Water Beach in Jamaica is absolutely amazing! 🏖️ The pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters are like something out of a dream. 😍🌊 You'll feel like you're in a tropical paradise. The beach is well-kept, and the surrounding greenery is lush and beautiful. 🌴🌺 You can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and snorkelling to your heart's content. 🏊‍♂️🌞 And don't forget to try the mouthwatering jerk chicken and sip on fresh coconut water from local vendors. 🍗🥥 The only downside is that it can get a bit crowded during peak tourist seasons, but the sheer beauty of the place more than makes up for it. Whether you're travelling solo or with family, Blue Water Beach is a must-visit destination for a taste of Caribbean paradise. 🌞🌴🏄‍♀️
Falmouth Swamp Safari (Swabey‘s)
3. Falmouth Swamp Safari (Swabey‘s)
4.4
(31)
Zoo
Nature & Parks
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I never knew that the James Bond movie, "Live and Let Die," was partially filmed at this place. My family totally loved the experience, and that's despite the mosquitoes. This area is a natural habitat for the crocodiles that live there. The staff was great 👍. The tour guides were well informed and took time to explain everything they know about each animal.
( FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL "JAMAICA WALK BY")My family and I had a great time here. We visited on a Sunday about 2:00pm. We were the only ones there at our time of visit which was fine for me as the tour felt more personalized. The property has crocodiles, turtles, snakes, birds etc. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and polite. He did a great job telling us about the animals and the James Bond movie that was shot on location about 50 years ago. All in all a great time. I didn't give them 5 stars only because the place needs a little tlc, especially the entrance but I believe with more visitors they'll be able to do that. We recorded the entire experience. ( FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL "JAMAICA WALK BY")
I took my toddler there because she is an animal lover so it was more for her than for us. So she enjoyed seeing the animals and so forth. The tour guys an elderly gentleman did a great job. The place is however ran down and he explained that it was after the hurricane that things took a turn- understandable. But if you’re still engaging customer still try to up keep as best you can I think.
If you are a James Bond fan and you are in Jamaica this is a must see. See the real James Bond island where the running over the alligators stunt was performed by the real life Ross Kananga and not Roger Moore. You will be able to see some alligators that were alive during the filming.
Very nice tour. Site of the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" Will go back again when the bird avery is repaired.
A great place to see Jamaican crocodiles in their natural habitat. A few scenes from the James Bond 007 movie Live and Let Die was filmed here.
Nice place, educational and good place to include on your holiday outing. Kids enjoyed it and Pepe the monkey was entertaining.
Jamaica Swamp Safari is a thrilling experience if you are an avid animal lover. Lots of crocs, including Sammy B (the largest in Jamaica), also the largest snake in Jamaica, a green Anaconda. There are also monkeys, wild boars, rabbits, birds etc. Some scenes from the 1973 James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" were also filmed here.
Port of Falmouth
4. Port of Falmouth
4.3
(3613)
Port
Sights & Landmarks
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We were pleasantly surprised by the activities in the Falmouth cruise terminal area. Highly recommend the chocolate tour and chocolate at One One Cacao. Also enjoyed beef patty in coco bread at Patty Port. If you're not leaving the port area, absolutely do these two things!
A nice lively port with lots of shopping, food, and live music. Good place to just go around and explore. It's very close to the cruise ships - so no long walking trek to get here or back
Stopped here several times on a cruise. This time decided to just walk port area and the town just outside. Nice to get out and explore the area.
Shopping wasn't good, very pricey. Dirty area. Montego Bay tour was nothing more than a continuous donation request. Not really any reason to return to Jamaica
The port place is wonderful. There are free restrooms, shops, pharmacy. When you go outside the port you see the reality 😕
Port of Falmouth is full of life, music, and the warm, friendly spirit of Jamaica. From the moment you step off the ship, you're surrounded by reggae rhythms, colorful shops, and smiling locals. It's a lively place that gives you a real taste of Jamaican culture and energy. A great stop to feel the island vibe, even if just for a short time.
This port was really nice! Definitely one of the nicer ones that we’ve been to. There was a lot of color and personality and it seems to be maintained really well. You also get beautiful views while on your cruise ship! Stunning.
My wife and I were here with Celebrity Equinox. We stayed in the restricted port area, which had all the usual shopping you find on cruises. The place is large, paved (great for our wheelchair) and fun. It was early, but still quite warm. There was one small craft brewery, a larger restaurant with Jamaican fare, and many shops. The people were friendly and not pushy. I would have liked a larger bar to relax in, like Margaritaville or something within the cruise port as we didn’t want to venture into town on our own. We had a fun visit.
Hampden Sugar Estate
5. Hampden Sugar Estate
4.6
(114)
Farm
Food & Drink
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Great experience learning from a working high end rum producer using the same method since inception. Not a touristy place so if you are expecting a high end wine tasting/bar experience, this isn’t for you. Our hosts, Steve and Shelly were awesome. Good jerk chicken as well! Also offer tastings of their rum as well.
You really have to make an effort to get there. I drove myself but unless you have a screw loose like me you should hire a driver. The staff was great! Super friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was really informative and we were able to see the equipment up close and feel the heat. Would recommend the tour 100% Unfortunately there is a however. The price. The cost of the tour was reasonable but the product they offer at the end of the tour was not. The 8yr old rum had good character but left me feeling it needed to be aged significantly longer. In 10 years it would be a stellar rum but it is not there yet. Especially at $65/US ($100/CAN) for 750ml. You can buy better rums that are 4yrs older for half the price. I would recommend the tour but be prepared for a limited selection of wares to purchase at the end
Amazing tour all around and great people. The place was rich with history and to see the production of one of the world’s best rum was fantastic.
We really enjoyed the Hampden Estate Rum tour. The drive out there, not so much! While visiting Jamaica we booked an excursion to the rum distillery. The bus that took us there was nice but the roads were horrible. The distillery itself was steeped in history and very enjoyable. We enjoyed a lunch of jerk chicken and slammed back quite a few rum shots during the tour. The rum fire was so good we bought a bottle to bring home!!
Stephen is an absolute gem! Very knowledgeable and great charisma! Made the tour worth wild! Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide!
We have been to this tour three times now as the estate is not far from the coast and in a beautiful part of the island. The views over the fields are amazing. The road has not got any better 😂 be prepared for a bumpy road trip. On the road from Falmouth do not take the first turning to the right which is shorter, as it’s basically off road! It it had been wet the van may have got stuck. The other road has a lot of potholes, so take it slow. The tour was very well conducted and the staff were fun and friendly. They have a good script that teaches you about their product and the history of the estate and the Product. The rum punch they served was delicious and a good start. The visit inside the factory is very interesting as it is a working factory. It is very warm when you are standing next to the working equipment. There is an opportunity to ask lots of questions. The lunch area was nice and cool with a good breeze. The jerk is very mild and they serve it with a mild sauce. The lunch is a nice break after the very warm tour. More hot sauce was on the table. In the bar area you get to try two rums. The fire rum is a good mixer into a cocktail. The only downside of the tour was the shop, where I had to correct the staff member twice as they had over charged me. Check your maths before going to the till for what you wish to purchase.
We had a shore excursion from Royal Caribbean. A great Air conditioned Bus about an hour ride from the port. A forty-five minute tour of the property. Our Tour guides explained the process of making Rum really well. We tasted over proofed Rum for the first time. It was way too strong for Me, but they did add lime and bitter after to help complete the drink. It was a great experience.
Absolutely amazing experience. The property was beautiful and well taken care of. Good to see historical places being preserved and cared for. Steve was our tour guide and he was excellent, very knowledgeable and an absolute asset to that company. I learned so much that even as a Jamaican I didn't know. Very thorough tour. Every sense was awakened at that place, so many different scents throughout the tour. The Food was good at the end and the rum was 👌🏽. I would definitely recommend and even revisit. The one thing I will say is it wasn't the easiest to find so double check the route Google tells you by asking locals.
Water Square
6. Water Square
3.8
(13)
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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My bank is there
I like to see the local culture and local architecture, but this was the first place where I left the port that I actually felt unsafe. Some creep was following us, and then followed us again. I think he had the intention of robbing us, but decided against it when they were two of us. Definitely makes me weary of venturing out of the cruise ports again if not on a tour. Too bad as I’m sure the local town would appreciate tourists and our dollars.
Water square is the center of Falmouth town, its a nice spot to chill and hang out with friends and family. You are surrounded by food and drink vendors also you will see a lot of stores selling electronics
Like the cool sea breeze and the scenic view.
Need more fixing up need more beautification
A little easy going town
(Translated by Google) Very active as an area. Unfortunately the fountain is in the process of being renovated, but there is a lot to do and see. (Original) Molto attiva come area. Purtroppo la fontana è in fase di sistemazione, ma parecchio da fare e vedere.
Small peaceful town. Order is here, which I love ❤️
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You May want to check but I don’t think you can leave the hotels for stuff like that. Only sanctioned excursions.
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