ljzelenz Posted February 13, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hello we will be sailing in April and have a day in Falmouth! We are interested in going to the beach for the day! What is the closest beach to Falmouth ! How many minutes from the port? Also with 2 children what is the best way to get there! Ages 6 and 8! Are the taxis safe? Any other concerns that we should be aware of? We looked at the excursions but we are not interested in the shopping stops that the tours make on the way to and from the beach! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fewer111 Posted February 23, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 23, 2011 There are no really nice beaches around Falmouth but I recommend the ones in Montego Bay...there are several of them right there. Ocho Rios does not have that many beaches neither. Another place is Negril, but it will be a little far from Falmouth so best bet is Montego Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljzelenz Posted February 26, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks! How far is Montego Bay from the Port! Are there any All inclusives that will pick you up at the port? Thanks for your support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robstercraw Posted March 1, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 1, 2011 We just got back from falmouth on the 23rd of Feb. We took a taxi (with another family here on CC) to Iberostar Beaches. The daypass rate is $45 for adults and $25 for kids. Includes food, drink and use of all facilities. The pool was nice. I packed swimmies for my kids so they just jumped in the pool and went right to the swim up bar for their smoothies. My kids are 5, 5 and 8 and had a ball. The beach was great, warm water clean and safe. We had no problems getting a cab/shared van. It was $20 pp RT for the transportation and it was fairly easy. no pre-arrangements were made on our end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljzelenz Posted March 2, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thanks for the information! How long was the taxi ride? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodi11 Posted March 3, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Was this the Iberostar Rose Hall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefanny28 Posted March 5, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2011 We just got back from falmouth on the 23rd of Feb. We took a taxi (with another family here on CC) to Iberostar Beaches. The daypass rate is $45 for adults and $25 for kids. Includes food, drink and use of all facilities. The pool was nice. I packed swimmies for my kids so they just jumped in the pool and went right to the swim up bar for their smoothies. My kids are 5, 5 and 8 and had a ball. The beach was great, warm water clean and safe. We had no problems getting a cab/shared van. It was $20 pp RT for the transportation and it was fairly easy. no pre-arrangements were made on our end. Thanks for the info. Can you tell me if we have to book in advance? I went to their website and could not find out how? Do I have to call them directly? How long was the taxi trip? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cce33e Posted March 6, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2011 May check on Montego Bay (rather than Ocho Rios), there are a couple of nice beaches just a 5 minute ride from the local pier. We did not really see many other beaches near Falmouth. Rios does not have those nice Caribbean kind of beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschool'n Posted March 24, 2011 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2011 We will be porting in Falmouth with a 5 and 9 year old on March 31st and have been researching taxi options at length. We kept finding one expensive quote after another ($130-180 round trip). Royal has an excursion called "Chukka Beach Break", but the minimum age is 5 years old due to insurance reasons. We then saw a recommendation for Gregg Connell on this message board, or Trip Advisor (I forget..) On his website, he offers a tour for $40pp (going to Doctor Cave Beach in MoBay). We emailed him seperately and asked about transport only. He quoted us $20pp for transport into MoBay (to Cornwall Beach). Pickup is 3 hours later. It is not a private taxi, we'll be accompanied by other people, which is fine by us. Another plus for us was that he only requires a minimum 25% deposit, rather than full payment, which is less risk. We will re-post a review after we partake in his services. :) Here is his contact information - he was very responsive. Always emailed us back within 12 hours. Gregg Connell Reggae Tours Customer Support Telephone: 1-876-570-2983 Email: info@reggae-tours.com Website: www.reggae-tours.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcasey Posted March 24, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2011 . Another plus for us was that he only requires a minimum 25% deposit' date=' rather than full payment, which is less risk.[/quote'] I've spoke to several tour operators out of Falmouth (Trevor Hudlin, Courtney Taylor, and Admiral Bailey to name 3) that require NOTHING until day of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colada55 Posted March 27, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 27, 2011 This sounds perfect for me too! How far is is from port? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum09 Posted April 1, 2011 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2011 We will be porting in Falmouth with a 5 and 9 year old on March 31st and have been researching taxi options at length. We kept finding one expensive quote after another ($130-180 round trip). Royal has an excursion called "Chukka Beach Break"' date=' but the minimum age is 5 years old due to insurance reasons. We then saw a recommendation for Gregg Connell on this message board, or Trip Advisor (I forget..) On his website, he offers a tour for $40pp (going to Doctor Cave Beach in MoBay). We emailed him seperately and asked about transport only. He quoted us $20pp for transport into MoBay (to Cornwall Beach). Pickup is 3 hours later. It is not a private taxi, we'll be accompanied by other people, which is fine by us. Another plus for us was that he only requires a minimum 25% deposit, rather than full payment, which is less risk. We will re-post a review after we partake in his services. :) Here is his contact information - he was very responsive. Always emailed us back within 12 hours. Gregg Connell Reggae Tours Customer Support Telephone: 1-876-570-2983 Email: info@reggae-tours.com Website: www.reggae-tours.com Look forward to hearing your report. I really wanted to go to Doctor's Cave Beach but didn't think it would be possible. Please let me know what the price was total and the time length it took to get there when you get back. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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