Ocho Rios is a port town in the parish of Saint Ann on Jamaica’s north coast and a popular stop on Western Caribbean cruises, particularly those departing from Florida. Ocho Rios, a former fishing village, is now Jamaica’s tourist center and second-largest cruise port, with a crowded bay beach studded with hotels. Ocho Rios is a small town that is frequently crowded by cruise ship passengers who spend the day at Island Village, an outdoor mall with a few nice restaurants, a 200-seat movie theater, and several jewelry and souvenir shops. Keep an eye out for local artists along the way who are eager to share their eye-catching acts with you as you journey to your chosen excursions.
