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Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios is a major Jamaican cruise port with three published cruise berths at Turtle Bay and James Bond Pier, plus the additional cruise-capable Reynolds Pier.

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Ocho Rios is one of Jamaica's principal cruise destinations and provides several berthing options close to the town and major north-coast attractions.

Cruise Jamaica publishes three cruise-ship berths. Turtle Bay Pier Berth 1 has 735ft (224.0m) usable length, 34ft (10.36m) depth alongside and a 29ft (8.84m) maximum ship draught. Berth 2 provides 900ft (274.3m), 35ft (10.67m) depth and a 32ft (9.75m) maximum draught.

James Bond Pier is also published at 900ft (274.3m), with 45ft (13.72m) depth alongside and a 40ft (12.19m) maximum ship draught.

Reynolds Pier provides additional cruise capacity and was extensively used after the main terminal was damaged in February 2024. The Port Authority of Jamaica officially reopened the rehabilitated main terminal in November 2025. Deck7 leaves Reynolds Pier's dimensional fields unspecified where a clean current authoritative berth table could not be established.

Pilotage is required. Fresh water, provisions and bunkers by arrangement are available, while Cruise Jamaica states that towage is not available. Ships may use their own tenders to land passengers at Berth 2 or James Bond Pier.

Planning your visit

Terminal information

Ocho Rios is one of Jamaica's principal cruise destinations. Cruise Jamaica publishes three cruise-ship berths: Turtle Bay Pier Berth 1, Turtle Bay Pier Berth 2 and James Bond Pier. The wider Ocho Rios cruise operation also uses Reynolds Pier as an additional facility. The main terminal berth was repaired and officially reopened in November 2025 after storm-related damage in February 2024.

Docking and tender information

Cruise Jamaica publishes Turtle Bay Pier Berth 1 at 735ft usable length and 34ft depth alongside, Berth 2 at 900ft and 35ft, and James Bond Pier at 900ft and 45ft. Maximum published ship draughts are 29ft, 32ft and 40ft respectively. Reynolds Pier is an additional cruise-capable facility that was rebuilt to accommodate larger vessels.

Getting around

Taxis, excursion coaches and organised tours serve the cruise facilities. Ocho Rios is a gateway for Dunn's River Falls and other north-coast attractions.

Accessibility

The main passenger areas are developed cruise facilities. Passengers requiring specific gangway or tender assistance should confirm arrangements with their cruise line.

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