How safe are the beaches?

[m steve]

there have been comments here that some people loose rings, etc. in the water. Just to be extra safe I suggest no extra jewelery other than wedding bands and waterproof watches.

[Minoushka]

Jewellery is shiny in water ...not a good idea for curious fish .Better not to wear any .Keep it for nightime on the ship

I was VERY scared in Jamaica .I now do not even CONSIDER a cruise if it goes there Were I to find one I would not get off the ship .I have been 3 times 3 times was scared and uncomfortable with VENDORS in your face .and people with cute cigarettes selling or alluring my kids .....SORRY not for me

[sunsetbeachgal]

On the Island in November, Ocho Rios was a stop. Based on memories of being hassled by locals and since we had visited Dunns River on a previous cruise we considered staying on board. We decided to get off and just walked around-and during the entire day we only encountered one person who was offering to sell drugs. We ended up at the beach right near the pier, and for somewhere around $5 pr so per person we enjoyed a lovely afternoon with a chair and shade trees. No hassling-just a handful of cruise passengers and families enjoying thier holiday. It was a pleasant surprise!!