Falmouth Cruise Port, Hotel/Guest House, Ocho Rios Cruise Port
Pickup Location
1.5 hours
Activity Duration
40
Max Travelers Per Booking
4 y.o
Minimum Age

Green Grotto Caves

The central feature of this natural attraction is the large labyrinthine limestone cave with its numerous rock formations, its stalactites, stalagmites and abundance of overhead ceiling pockets.

Known at various times as the Runaway Bay Caves, Cave Hall Caves, Discovery Bay Caves, Dry Harbor Caves, Hopewell Caves, Rum Caves and Dairy Caves, are among Jamaica’s most prominent natural attractions. They are of international repute and have been seeing visitors since the 18th century.

Situated on 25.9 hectares of the island’s beautiful North Coast, the Caves are located between the resort centres of Ocho Rios and Montego Bay and are precisely 3.2 km from Discovery Bay to the west and 4 km from Runaway Bay to the east.

Green Grotto is 1,525 meters long and 12 meters deep and is characterized by numerous chambers and light holes and a subterranean lake – the Grotto Lake – occupies its bowels. The cave is rich in history and can be identified with different groups of people. The first Jamaicans, the Arawak Indians (Tainos) found shelter in the caves initially. Proof of this is evident in the multiple fragments of pottery and adzes that are unearthed from time to time. During the period of take-over by the English, the caves were used as a hideout for the Spaniards who were being driven out of the country.

The caves can also be identified with that period between the two world wars where they were used by smugglers running arms to Cuba. In the latter years during the Second World War, the Government of Jamaica used the entrance of the cave as a storeroom for rum in barrels. In the 1960’s Green Grotto Caves fell into the possession of the Kirkner family. Today, they are owned by the Urban Development Corporation and operated by the St Ann Development Company and the attraction is being developed to include a nature park and reserve.

  • Pickup Time
    Subject to tour time selected and pickup location; pickup time will be communicated when the booking is confirmed
  • Included
    Roundtrip Transportation
    Professional Guide
  • Not Included
    Entry/Activity Fees
    Guide Gratuity

Tour Highlights:

  • Subterranean lake 45ft underground
  • Magnificent view of stalactites and stalagmites
  • History of cave dating back to the 17th century

Additional Information:

    • Tour duration is not inclusive of travel time to tour location
    • Minimum age 4 y.o
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not suitable for pregnant women

Important Information

    • All tours are weather permitting
    • The Price quoted is per person, for a minimum of four persons. Please contact us for special rates if you are booking for less than 4 persons.
    • Please contact us for pricing if you are booking for a hotel that is in Falmouth or Montego Bay.
Green Grotto Cave
Green Grotto Cave
Green Grotto Cave

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