 Ocho Rios : Profile
When cruising along the north coast, Ocho Rios makes a useful stop between Port Antonio and Montego Bay. This small bay is enclosed on one side by a cruise ship terminal and is lined by hotels whose clients make full use of the wet bikes available.
Position 18° 24.3'N,77° 06.4'W.
Port authority and customs must be contacted on VHF Channel 16.
If already cleared into Jamaica, then your cruising permit will be checked.
Last updated may 2010.
Port Authority
Tel:876 922-0290, Fax:876 924-9437
paj@portjam.com
Either anchor in the bay and take the dinghy into the marina and tie up (locked) next to the Police boat, or berth in theis small marina.
Exposed to swell and winds from the north.
Last updated May 2010.
Ocho Rios Marina
No known facilities.
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