Best/Cheapest Beach Day Options from Ocho Rios?

Hello,

My grandmother and I are taking a cruise on the MSC Divina in August, and we are looking for a way to spend our day in Ocho Rios. We have decided on a beach day, and we would like to know of some recommendations that are easily accessible from the Ocho Rios port. We prefer beach clubs and resort day passes, but as long as there are chairs and umbrellas for rent, and restroom facilities, we will be content with anything. Where would you recommend? Could you also include the price of the resort day pass or the chair rentals, and give a ballpark taxi price estimate as well? Thank you so much in advance! :D

Right at the port is Margaritaville. They have their own beach. You can go to the beach for free. If I remember right the umbrellas and chairs were $5 to rent. There actually wasn't many people there at all. Beautiful beach

Right at the port is Margaritaville. They have their own beach. You can go to the beach for free. If I remember right the umbrellas and chairs were $5 to rent. There actually wasn't many people there at all. Beautiful beach

How far is the walk? Are there facilities such as bathrooms? Is there a pool, or just a beach?

Once you exit the port, it's maybe a minute walk. Once you get off the ship, it's less than 4 minutes. I included a link below that shows a picture of how close it is.

https://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/locations/ocho-rios/

There are bathrooms. There is no pool.

Sorry! I was wrong. There is definitely a pool. It's a smaller pool. Had to ask my husband :)

Do you know of any other options that are not Margaritaville? We are looking for a little bit more of a quiet option.

Thank you for posting this! This is exactly what I have been looking for! All the other beach excursions were so pricy! This is perfect!

No I don't. We were looking for free and not busy. Margaritaville was perfect

We will be there in September. I have booked through Resort for a day to go to the only adult Jewel Paradise Cove Beach all inclusive . It icludes the transfers; food; drinks & all activities for $99 per person

As you walk off the pier stay to your left to reach Turtle Beach. There is a small admission fee to enter this beach. There is a restroom, food, drinks and chair rentals. Just a 10 min. easy walk, you can see the beach from the ship.

Here is a good affordable option

https://www.jaital.com/ocho-rios-jamaica/bamboo-blu-beach-pass-tour_IgDh_6801.html#

Once you exit the port, it's maybe a minute walk. Once you get off the ship, it's less than 4 minutes. I included a link below that shows a picture of how close it is.

 

https://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/locations/ocho-rios/

 

There are bathrooms. There is no pool.

IS it safe to walk to margarittaville?

IS it safe to walk to margarittaville?

Yes, its's right off the pier. You never reach the street into town.

Can anyone provide any more information on Turtle Beach? Admission price, food, drinks, etc. We have been to the beach at Margaritaville once before, and are considering Turtle Beach this time. What are the differences, for those who have been to both? Thanks.

Sorry! I was wrong. There is definitely a pool. It's a smaller pool. Had to ask my husband :)

Yes there is a pool at Margaritaville with a water slide