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Things to do in Falmouth on a cruise port day
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Town
Georgian Falmouth walking tour
One of the best-kept Georgian towns in the Caribbean: Water Square, the columned courthouse, St Peter's Anglican church and the William Knibb Memorial Baptist Church, tied to the abolition of slavery. Guided heritage walks start at the port gate.
Water
Luminous Lagoonbeing verified
Microorganisms make the water glow when it is disturbed, one of the brightest bioluminescent bays anywhere. The effect only shows after dark, so it is worth it only if your ship stays into the evening.
Tour
Greenwood Great Housebeing verified
Built by the Barrett family, relatives of the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, with original furniture and a collection of old musical instruments. Smaller and less staged than Rose Hall.
Nature
Martha Brae bamboo raftingbeing verified
A raft captain poles you and one companion downriver on a long bamboo raft through quiet, shaded countryside. Slow and relaxing rather than white water, and close to the ship.
Tour
Rose Hall Great House
A restored 1770s plantation mansion on the hill above the coast, known for the legend of Annie Palmer, the "White Witch". Guided tours run through the day; it lies on the way to Montego Bay.
Tour
Hampden Estate rum distillerybeing verified
A working sugar estate and distillery in the Trelawny cane fields, famous for heavy, funky pot-still rum. Visits are by guided tour with a tasting; book ahead.
Tour
Good Hope estate adventuresbeing verified
An old sugar estate in the Queen of Spain's Valley turned adventure park: river tubing, ziplines, ATV rides and a tour of the 18th-century great house on the hill.
Beach
Doctor's Cave Beach, Montego Bay
The nearest classic white-sand beach for Falmouth passengers, on Montego Bay's Hip Strip, with clear calm water and an entry fee that covers facilities. Keep an eye on traffic in Montego Bay on the way back.
Nature
Dunn's River Falls from Falmouthbeing verified
The famous climbable falls are near Ocho Rios, well over an hour east along the coast. Possible on a full day, but a ship excursion is the safer bet given the distance.