Bamboo Beach Club From Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios: Bamboo Beach Club & Dunn’s River Falls

★ 4.6 from 11 reviews

6 hours, hotel pickup listed, 4-course tapas lunch and 3 alcoholic & 3 non-alcoholic house beverages included.

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Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Ocho Rios (hotel pickup area)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Bamboo Beach Club

Overview

This six-hour outing pairs the two things most visitors want from a day in Ocho Rios: a guided climb up Dunn's River Falls and an afternoon at Bamboo Beach Club with food and drinks already paid for. After a short scenic drive you link hands with the group and work your way up the natural limestone staircase, with a climbing guide leading the route and pointing out plunge pools you can slide into on the way. A brief souvenir stop may follow if time allows, though the guide decides this on the day.

The second half of the day belongs to Bamboo Beach Club. Your entry includes a beach chair, swimming in the sea, and entertainment that keeps running all day: Jamaican line dancing in the morning and cocktail demonstrations from the bar staff around midday. Hostesses bring a four-course tapas lunch, with jerk chicken, jerk sausage, festivals and plantains, directly to your chair, along with house cocktails and lemonade.

It suits travellers who want an active morning and a lazy afternoon without arranging transport, tickets or lunch separately. Round-trip transportation, both entry tickets, a certified guide from pickup to drop-off and a lifeguard are all covered. Cruise passengers should read the pickup details carefully on the booking page, since some reviewers reported last-minute timing changes.

What's Included

Included

Round-trip transportation
Certified tour guide accompanying you from pick-up until final drop-off
Entry tickets to Dunn's River Falls & climbing guide
Entry tickets to Bamboo Beach Club
Beach chair
4-course tapas lunch and 3 alcoholic & 3 non-alcoholic house beverages
Experienced and certified life guard for your safety

Itinerary

Hotel pickupRound-trip transportation is included, with a certified guide accompanying the group from pickup until final drop-off.
Scenic drive to the fallsA short drive from Ocho Rios takes you to Dunn's River Falls.
Climb Dunn's River FallsJoin hands as a group and climb the natural limestone staircase. The climbing guide picks the best route and points out plunge pools you can slide into on the way up.
Souvenir stop (optional)There may be a stop for souvenir shopping after the climb, if time permits and at the discretion of the tour guide.
Bamboo Beach ClubRelax on a complimentary beach chair, swim, and take in line dancing and cocktail demonstrations. A four-course tapas lunch and included house beverages are served at your chair.
Return transferTransport back to your original pickup point closes out the day.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from footwear at the falls to how drinks work at the club.

Footwear matters. The listing puts water shoes and closed-toe shoes on the bring list, and for good reason: the rocks at the falls are water covered and slippery. You will be supporting other climbers as you go, so grip matters more than looks.
Group climb, group pace. The climb is done as a group, hand in hand, which one reviewer described as good fun. That also means the pace is set collectively, so expect to move at the group's speed rather than your own.
Set menu, house drinks. Lunch is a four-course tapas spread and the drinks served are house cocktails and lemonade. Go in expecting the house selection rather than a menu, as one reviewer found the beverages were set.
Bring for the beach. Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat all appear on the listing's bring list. Cash and a credit card are also suggested, useful for the optional souvenir stop.
Leave valuables behind. The listing warns against carrying or wearing valuables on the climb, and specifically advises against leaving cash or valuables on the bus during the falls portion. Travel light for that part of the day.
Confirm your start time. Check your email and the booking page before heading out.

Common issues. One reviewer also found the beach club quiet, with only a handful of guests and nowhere else nearby to go, and noted the fixed drinks menu. The listing itself flags a high risk of slips and falls on the wet rocks, which is worth weighing for anyone with mobility concerns.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Round-trip transportation, a certified guide from pickup to drop-off, entry tickets to both Dunn's River Falls and Bamboo Beach Club, a climbing guide, a beach chair, a four-course tapas lunch with three alcoholic and three non-alcoholic house beverages, a certified lifeguard and gratuities are all included. The listing shows no separate exclusions. Water shoes and other personal items are yours to bring.

Is Food And Entry To The Falls Extra?

No. Entry tickets for both the falls and the beach club are in the price, and so is the tapas lunch. The included drinks are the house selection of cocktails and lemonade.

Is Pickup Included?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included in this tour. Cruise passengers should still confirm the exact meeting point on the booking page, since one reviewer reported being directed to a hotel away from the cruise port.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full outing runs about six hours, covering the drive, the falls climb, an optional souvenir stop if time allows, and the afternoon at Bamboo Beach Club. Some reviewers experienced delayed starts, so build some slack into any cruise departure plans.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends swimwear, a towel, water shoes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a sun hat, cash and a credit card. Leave valuables at the hotel or on your person rather than on the bus during the climb.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The listing states nothing further about cancellations inside that window.