Ocho Rios beach

[Ruthie2]

We will be in Ocho Rios for the day. Is there a beach within walking distance from the cruise terminal?

If there is one, is there food available or chairs and umbrellas for rent?

[runner15km]

Turtle Beach

Edited December 1, 2015 by runner15km

[runner15km]

Turtle Beach is just to the left of the main pier, you can see it from the ship. Admission to the fenced in beach is 2.00, chairs, food, drinks are available.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=370019&stc=1&d=1448997174

[kruzseeka]

Turtle Beach is just to the left of the main pier, you can see it from the ship. Admission to the fenced in beach is 2.00, chairs, food, drinks are available.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=370019&stc=1&d=1448997174

 

 

Thanks for this info. Are there umbrellas available too?

 

Our cruise line offers a transfer to Bamboo Blu Beach but I've read mixed reviews and can't see any umbrellas there which is important to us - we are just looking for a nice, safe and secure beach. We like Doctors Cave Beach in MoBo and are looking for something similar. Any advice would be very welcome.

[caribsun]

Sun beds and umbrellas are available for hire, food and drink is available on the beach, as are changing rooms, showers and toilets. A small fee must be paid to gain entry, you can get your hand stamped to allow re-entry later in the day.

[kruzseeka]

Sun beds and umbrellas are available for hire, food and drink is available on the beach, as are changing rooms, showers and toilets. A small fee must be paid to gain entry, you can get your hand stamped to allow re-entry later in the day.

 

 

Thanks so much for that information. Seems we might be heading off there! :)

[MARLEY225]

Turtle Beach is just to the left of the main pier, you can see it from the ship. Admission to the fenced in beach is 2.00, chairs, food, drinks are available.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=370019&stc=1&d=1448997174

 

Is this Turtle Beach safe to go to, a woman traveling alone? Also, do the locals bother you to buy their wares here? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[runner15km]

Its a gated beach and safe. As you exit the welcome center walk to your left if you are at the main pier. If you dock at the industrial pier I would take a cab. No pesty vendors when we were there.:)

[MARLEY225]

Its a gated beach and safe. As you exit the welcome center walk to your left if you are at the main pier. If you dock at the industrial pier I would take a cab. No pesty vendors when we were there.:)

 

Thanks for the info. What cruise line were you on? I'm on Holland America and don't know what pier we will dock on.

[runner15km]

Thanks for the info. What cruise line were you on? I'm on Holland America and don't know what pier we will dock on.

 

Most likely you will be at the main pier. Here is the port schedule and check out the pictures of the pier and Turtle Beach. Have fun ! :)

http://www.cruisetimetables.com/cruises-to-ocho-rios-jamaica.html