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Voykit pocket guide · Jamaica
Port Antonio
Spend 2–3 days in Port Antonio to see the Blue Lagoon, Rio Grande rafting and the quiet beaches; a half‑day is enough for the town centre.
Port Antonio is a small north‑east town with most attractions within walking or short taxi distance. Two to three days let you swim in the Blue Lagoon, raft the Rio Grande and relax on Frenchman's Cove or Boston Bay, with a day‑trip to Navy Island if you wish.
- Country
- Jamaica
- Best months
- Jan–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (hurricane season, check)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- JMD
- Money
- Currency is the Jamaican dollar (JMD); US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas, often at a poor rate.
- Daily spend
- Budget JMD 4,000–6,000 excl. bed · Mid JMD 6,000–10,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Digicel and Flow sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at the airports and in towns; bring your passport.
- Emergency
- Police 119 · Fire and ambulance 110
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 50 Hz · US plugs fit; some sensitive electronics dislike the 50 Hz supply.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10–15% if no service charge.; Drivers and guides: 10–15% or US$5–10 for a tour.; All-inclusives: Some forbid tipping, others expect it — check.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities and resorts but many visitors drink bottled; in Melissa-affected parishes, drink bottled only (2026).
- Toilets
- In hotels, restaurants, malls and attractions; carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km)) | JMD 3,000–4,000 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | JMD 800–1,500 |
| Blue Lagoon entry | JMD 2,500–3,500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KIN · Norman Manley International Airport (Kingston)
- Cab or rental car to Port Antonio, about 2 h drive
- OCJ · Ocho Rios private airstrip
- Small charter flights, then taxi or rental car
Typical fares
- KIN → Port Antonio, taxi
- ≈ JMD 12,000 (check)
- Boat to Navy Island
- ≈ JMD 2,500 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local taxis are common; most sights are walkable or reachable by bike. Rental cars are available in Kingston if you prefer self‑drive.
See and do
Known for
- Blue Lagoon
- Rio Grande rafting
- Navy Island boat trips
- Frenchman's Cove beach
- Boston Bay surf
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Island | Taxi to dock then short boat ride (check schedule) | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Blue Lagoon Villas
- Beach‑front villas, good for couples
- Chateau En Exotica
- Boutique hotel with pool and garden
- Trident Villas & Hotel
- Mid‑range option near town centre
- Great Huts Boston Bay
- Eco‑friendly beachfront huts
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?Where is the bathroom? |
| I would like a taxi, please | I would like a taxi, pleaseI would like a taxi, please |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Good morning / good afternoon first; avoid: Opening with a question
- Hustlers: Polite, firm 'no thanks' and keep walking; avoid: Long negotiations you do not want
- Photos: Ask; offer a small tip to vendors; avoid: Shooting people close-up uninvited
- Dress: Cover up in town and churches; avoid: Swimwear off the beach
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads to the north‑east can be narrow; drive defensively.
- Boat trips to Navy Island run on a schedule; confirm times locally.
Port Antonio is generally safe for tourists; watch for petty theft in crowded spots and keep valuables out of sight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Port Antonio yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Blue Lagoon
- Rio Grande rafting
- Navy Island boat trips
- Frenchman's Cove beach
- Boston Bay surf
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Port Antonio: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Port Antonio, revision 5062329 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5062329
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/port-antonio). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.