Falmouth

Safety: 7/10

Jamaica

Direct DockWestern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~8 hours

Walk to Town

5 min walk from port to Falmouth town center

Currency

JMD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Limited

Cell Coverage

Good

Time Zone

EST (no DST)

Time Zone Alert

Jamaica does NOT observe DST. In summer it is 1 hour behind Florida/Eastern Time.

Overview

Falmouth is a historic Georgian town on Jamaica's north coast, purpose-built as a cruise port by Royal Caribbean. It's the gateway to Dunn's River Falls, Martha Brae River rafting, and Jamaica's famous Luminous Lagoon bioluminescent bay.

Top Excursions

Dunn's River Falls

$60–$904-5 hours

Martha Brae River Rafting

$70–$903-4 hours

Luminous Lagoon Night Tour

$30–$502 hours

Montego Bay Beach Day

$30–$504-5 hours

Mystic Mountain Bobsled

$80–$1103-4 hours

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Free Things To Do

Falmouth Heritage Walk

Stroll through one of the best-preserved Georgian towns in the Caribbean — colorful buildings and history.

Water Square

Historic center of Falmouth with a restored fountain and colonial-era architecture.

Port Shopping Area

Duty-free shopping and Jamaican crafts near the cruise terminal.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Peppa's Jerk Centre$

Gloria's Seafood Restaurant$$

Time N' Place Beach Bar$

Getting Around

Taxis from Falmouth to Montego Bay are $25-30 for a car (not per person). Negotiate before departure. Route taxis are cheap ($2-3) but crowded. For Dunn's River Falls, book a tour — it's a 40-minute drive east. Walking Falmouth town is safe during the day.

Emergency Information

Police

119

Hospital

Falmouth Public Hospital

US Consulate

(876) 702-6000 (US Embassy Kingston)

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