Cruising to Georgetown and Ochos Rios

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 15, 2005 1:05 am

The day after Thanksgiving my wife and I are going on a five day Royal Caribbean Cruise to Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
Anyone been to either and do you recommend anything?
We're not not doing the excursions the cruise line offers and would rather go our own way.

Thanks

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 15, 2005 9:38 am

sonofabeach wrote:The day after Thanksgiving my wife and I are going on a five day Royal Caribbean Cruise to Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
Anyone been to either and do you recommend anything?
We're not not doing the excursions the cruise line offers and would rather go our own way.

Thanks

hey sob
I just did a little research online and it seems that when in Georgetown most people go to Seven Mile Beach.
When in Ochos Rios you might want to go to Dunn's Falls

hope that helps

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » November 15, 2005 9:46 am

sonofabeach wrote:The day after Thanksgiving my wife and I are going on a five day Royal Caribbean Cruise to Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
Anyone been to either and do you recommend anything?
We're not not doing the excursions the cruise line offers and would rather go our own way.

Thanks

Ochie is easy.... Dunns River Falls and M-ville! All with in 5 minutes of the cruise docks. I expect you are only there for a day... so there won't be alot of time for much more.

Caymans is very small..... I would find some place to snorkel or lie on the 7 mile beach....

Shopping is everywhere..... all touristy type place. Every place barters...cept M-ville!!!

Jimmy4pres · Post by **Jimmy4pres** » November 15, 2005 12:07 pm

Hey:
what kind of prices did you get? I am looking into a cruise for a gift for my mom. Can you PM me?

Finsupinfla · Post by **Finsupinfla** » November 15, 2005 12:35 pm

I Grand Cayman you should go swim with the sting rays. It is a great experience, and you'll still have time to do some shopping or bar hopping!

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 16, 2005 10:36 am

If I remember correctly it was about 770 smackers for the two of us port fees and all.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » November 16, 2005 10:38 am

Never been, Michael, but it sounds like a great time!!! Have fun!!

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » November 16, 2005 11:07 am

sonofabeach wrote:
sonofabeach wrote:The day after Thanksgiving my wife and I are going on a five day Royal Caribbean Cruise to Georgetown, Grand Cayman and Ochos Rios, Jamaica.
Anyone been to either and do you recommend anything?
We're not not doing the excursions the cruise line offers and would rather go our own way.

Thanks
hey sob
I just did a little research online and it seems that when in Georgetown most people go to Seven Mile Beach.
When in Ochos Rios you might want to go to Dunn's Falls

hope that helps

I, as usual, have no valuable input...but I thought you chatting with yourself was somewhat humorous

Lou_A1A · Post by **Lou_A1A** » November 16, 2005 1:36 pm

son!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a blast mon! There is a place in Grand Cayman right across the street from where the cruise ships drop you off, I will search our pictures to try to find the name, be sure to get a Cayman Lemonade there!

Margaritaville is a short walk from the pier in Ocho Rios, bring your bathing suit, they have a pool.
Be sure to go here and search the site for your free drink (when you find it, be sure to print 2)!
http://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/shaker.html

Now you have to come to our Christmas party on 12/10 and show us your pictures

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » November 16, 2005 1:40 pm

Lou_A1A wrote: Be sure to go here and search the site for your free drink (when you find it, be sure to print 2)!
http://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/shaker.html

Its not worth the effort.....

Its basically a dixie cup with a sprinkle of booze....! LOL We ended up not even using them....

Lou_A1A · Post by **Lou_A1A** » November 16, 2005 1:45 pm

Really, they must not like you

Are you sure you didn't see the free shots? We got pretty good sized glasses of it with out printed off thingys, but it was the same stuff that you got the free shot of so it's doubtful there was much booze in it.

See if this works -
http://www.margaritavillecaribbean.com/winshaker.php

Crzy · Post by **Crzy** » November 16, 2005 3:27 pm

I agree with whats been said... the stinrays in Grand Cayman are really cool and Dunns River Falls is a must in my opinion.... I am jealous! Just make sure that you pack any and all liquor to be smuggled in your checked luggage. If you try to carry it on it will be confiscated but we brought a rolling soft sided cooler, filled it with booze and mixers, stuffed a few towels on the top and checked it... it got to the room with no problem and the room steward kept it full of ice for us! Enjoy!!

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 17, 2005 11:45 am

thanks ya'll.
I did not know or either seemed to have forgotten that there was a Margaritaville in Ohos Rios.
I can't wait!!!

Lou- aaaaaah Cayman Lemonade. I'll definitely have a drink or seven

and thanks for the free drink link.

The Lost Manatee · Post by **The Lost Manatee** » November 17, 2005 6:51 pm

At Georgetown you can shop, open up an offshore bank account, take the submarine ride, go to the turtle farm, Seven mile beach and of course you can go to Hell while you are visiting the Caymans.

A word of caution about Dunns River and Falls, if you decide to hire a local guide, try to get a group of people to go together. Over the last decade there have been a rash of scams, robberies and even a few rapes of individuals and/or couples who hire a local guide.

Otherwise go have fun, it's all good.

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » November 25, 2005 11:47 pm

I'll be leaving out early in the morning headed to Fort Lauderdale.
The ship departs at 5pm.
Can't wait and thanks for the tips!!

See ya when I get back!!!!!

"They only see the islands from a tacky cruise ship"

sonofabeach · Post by **sonofabeach** » December 1, 2005 4:36 pm

Well I'm back home for the cruise and I had a blast.
Ochos Rios, Jamaica was not what I expected. I know I was only there for one day but I was a little disappointed.
The rain forest was beautiful as well as Dunns River Falls but I would not wanna be around when it's dark. Lots of shady looking and beggin' folks in the area.
We took a tour of the mountains and surrounding neighborhoods and it was awesome. Got to see "Mick Jagger's" crib too.
The Margaritaville is very nice and right on the beach.
They had a hot tub and pool complete with a giant slide.
The overall set up was FINtastic.
I did not like the pushy people being on the beach trying to sell you beads and what not.

Georgetown was great and Seven Mile Beach is very nice.
Even got to see some sunning knockers on Grand Cayman..unfortunately she turned over when I whipped out the camera!!!

We had a blast on the boat...in fact my body still feels like I'm swaying.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » December 1, 2005 4:39 pm

Glad you had a good time Michael!

Lightning Bolt · Post by **Lightning Bolt** » December 1, 2005 4:57 pm

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