Beach Day- coming into Falmouth and solo???

[rene194215]

Hi, So I know I am planning early but I want to make sure I go somewhere that is safe and nice as well for a solo.

 

I have read a lot about Doctors Cave and seems nice but 30 min ride I am not doing in a taxi on my own, and it does seem like a long time to get to a beach. Is there anything closer to town so that I can go shopping and such since I have never been to Jamaica before?

 

Just a nice beach that would have some decent snorkling and nice sand and water also SAFE!!!!

 

Thanks all!!!!

[rene194215]

Hi, So I know I am planning early but I want to make sure I go somewhere that is safe and nice as well for a solo.

 

I have read a lot about Doctors Cave and seems nice but 30 min ride I am not doing in a taxi on my own, and it does seem like a long time to get to a beach. Is there anything closer to town so that I can go shopping and such since I have never been to Jamaica before?

 

Just a nice beach that would have some decent snorkling and nice sand and water also SAFE!!!!

 

Thanks all!!!!

 

 

Any suggestions?? Please? I am getting worried that there is nothing to really do around Falmouth?

[Ricky H]

Thats what i dislike There's not a beach close to falmouth its a long drive everywhere all the beaches I've been to from falmouth port was 1hr plus you could hangout in the new margaritaville pool .it should be open by now

Edited January 15, 2015 by Ricky H

[noahsark99]

I've been trying to find more info on Red Stripe Beach. Supposed to be fairly close to the port. Royal Caribbean has (or had) an excursion there but I'm not finding much new info on it. Hopefully someone will have some good suggestions!

[Chalker Guy]

Red Stripe beach is close to the port, nice beach with plenty of shade nearby, very safe. Not real big, but you can walk along the beach for quite a distance either side. The water is ok for wading, but not good snorkeling. As far as I know, the only way you can go there is through the ship excursions. This would be a very safe way for a single to go, jut book through the ship (I almost never recommend this, but here is the exception). You will be escorted to the bus with the group from within the tourist enclosure. Through Royal Caribbean, I think the excursion is around $28, plus you may want to buy food and possibly rent a beach chair $5? Good luck and have a good time.

[Chalker Guy]

PS,

If you walk toward the left as you face the water, maybe a couple hundred yards, you will go around a point and have a great view of your ship.

[rene194215]

Red Stripe beach is close to the port, nice beach with plenty of shade nearby, very safe. Not real big, but you can walk along the beach for quite a distance either side. The water is ok for wading, but not good snorkeling. As far as I know, the only way you can go there is through the ship excursions. This would be a very safe way for a single to go, jut book through the ship (I almost never recommend this, but here is the exception). You will be escorted to the bus with the group from within the tourist enclosure. Through Royal Caribbean, I think the excursion is around $28, plus you may want to buy food and possibly rent a beach chair $5? Good luck and have a good time.

 

Thank you! I will have to look at the Carnival excursions then. I normally dont do cruise excursions I book on my own but I have been to many of the islands multiple times. Like Cozumel and Grand Cayman I have been to and feel comfortable going on my own. But Jamaica is new.

 

Thank you!!

[Chalker Guy]

your welcome. There is not much in the immediate Falmouth area outside of the cruise dock enclosure that you would feel comfortable with alone, as the locals are pretty aggressive. Red stripe is the exception.

 

Where do you like to snorkel in Grand Cayman and Cozumel? We will be there (and Falmouth) the week of 2/1. Have been to Cozumel many times, and Grand Cayman 3 times, but haven't found snorkeling that compares to Roatan yet.

[willcruiseanythyme]

Thank you for the info too. I have been seeking the same info regarding a decent place for my mom and me to go for a relaxing beach day. I've read reviews about this beach -some good and some bad. I think we'll just stay inside the cruise port area and shop.

[rene194215]

your welcome. There is not much in the immediate Falmouth area outside of the cruise dock enclosure that you would feel comfortable with alone, as the locals are pretty aggressive. Red stripe is the exception.

 

Where do you like to snorkel in Grand Cayman and Cozumel? We will be there (and Falmouth) the week of 2/1. Have been to Cozumel many times, and Grand Cayman 3 times, but haven't found snorkeling that compares to Roatan yet.

 

I am tempted to stay on this ship but I have never been to Jamaica so I feel I should do something, But then I can have the pool to maybe a few people and myself rather then the tons of people I heat take over these pools.

 

The ship excursions take you to beaches near Ochos Rios. I guess as long as I am on the cruise excursion I am fine. We will see what i decide, Right now leaning to looking around the cruise terminal and then back on ship.

[rene194215]

your welcome. There is not much in the immediate Falmouth area outside of the cruise dock enclosure that you would feel comfortable with alone, as the locals are pretty aggressive. Red stripe is the exception.

 

Where do you like to snorkel in Grand Cayman and Cozumel? We will be there (and Falmouth) the week of 2/1. Have been to Cozumel many times, and Grand Cayman 3 times, but haven't found snorkeling that compares to Roatan yet.

 

Oh as far as snorkling I have not snorkled in Grand Cayman and the snorkling I did in Cozumel included Cahananb (spelling) PUnta Sur and another place that we were taken to on an excursion. I think I liked Ounta Sur the most. That was also a few years ago, I have not snorkled much lately :(

[mrsfuzzmo]

I am tempted to stay on this ship but I have never been to Jamaica so I feel I should do something, But then I can have the pool to maybe a few people and myself rather then the tons of people I heat take over these pools.

 

The ship excursions take you to beaches near Ochos Rios. I guess as long as I am on the cruise excursion I am fine. We will see what i decide, Right now leaning to looking around the cruise terminal and then back on ship.

 

NOOOOO....you've never been to Jamaica and you want to stay on the ship? No, go out and enjoy. So many people are afraid of Jamaica before they go and come back saying it was their favorite port. So many activities, such lovely beautiful scenery, and really fun locals. As a solo, I would do a ships excursion only because then you have someone to hang out with.

 

There really isn't too much to do in Falmouth, so get out and take an excursion to a river, an estate, zip lining, etc. Not sure what you like to do, but if you are going to Cozumel an GC, then you can beach there. (Beaches in Jamaica just aren't quite as nice or as plentiful). Go on a tour that takes you to a jerk hut for some delicious food, or listen to some reggae music. There MUST be some kind of excursion that you would enjoy.