Since Sandals Royal Plantation is located in Ocho Rios, it is close to some of the top attractions in Jamaica like Dunn’s River Falls and the Blue Hole.
While excursions from Sandals Royal Plantation cost extra, we do recommend them as a great way to see more of the area. You can book them in advance on the Sandals website, or once you get to the resort.
All excursions are managed by Island Routes. You can go shopping, bike ride through the Blue Mountains, go ziplining and river tubing, learn more about Bob Marley, enjoy SNUBA, go snorkeling on a powerboat, take an ATV ride, go horseback riding, cruise on a catamaran, explore historic and cultural sites, go deep sea fishing, and more.
Here are some of the best excursions from Sandals Royal Plantation:
Dunn’s River Catamaran Cruise
Sail along the coast on a lively catamaran with music, drinks, and dancing, and head to the popular Dunn’s River Falls for fun in the refreshing water as you scale the 600-foot-high waterfall.
Blue Mountain Hiking and Waterfall Tour from Ocho Rios
Enjoy delicious Blue Mountain coffee, then head up 1500 feet on a 2-mile hike up the mountain, which passes through tropical forest. Along the way you’ll get a chance to cool off at beautiful waterfalls.
Treetop Zipline, River Tubing and Blue Hole Experience
For an adventure you’ll always remember, try this excursion where you soar through the tree canopy in the rainforest, tube down a river, and experience the beautiful Blue Hole.
Bamboo River Rafting on the Martha Brae & Swamp Safari
Enjoy a leisurely ride down the scenic Martha Brae river on an authentic bamboo raft, explore local nature at the Jamaica Swamp Safari, and walk through the island’s largest aviary.
Rose Hall Great House Night Experience
Take a candle-lit tour an historic plantation, home to Jamaica’s “White Witch,” on a candle-lit tour. End the tour in the dungeon, which is now a pub.
Taste of Jamaica Cooking Class and Estate Tour
Foodies will love this chance to taste authentic Jamaican food and learn how to cook it dishes like Jerk Chicken. You’ll also ride through a thousand-acre estate, explore a tropical bird aviary, and enjoy the lovely scenery.
Reggae Sunset Cruise
This romantic excursion takes you out into the Caribbean on a catamaran for a spectacular sunset, accompanied by music and refreshments for a magical evening.