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Port Days

Resilient Lady Apr 4–11, 2026

Ocho Rios —
Grd Cayman —
Jamaica · Day 3 · Mon Apr 6

Ocho Rios

Waterfalls · Jungle · Jerk · Culture

⚠️ Port times: Arrives 9:30 AM · Departs 6:00 PM. Docks directly — no tender. Pre-book a private driver before sailing, agree on full-day rate (~$100–150 USD). All aboard by 5:45 PM.
9:30 AM

Cruise Port Departure

🚌 Transport

Meet your pre-booked driver at the port exit. Confirm all-aboard time before leaving. Do not take random taxi offers.

💡
Vendors outside the gates are very aggressive. Keep walking and find your driver first.
BringCash (USD)Driver's contactAll-aboard time written down
10:00 AM

Dunn's River Falls

🌊 Nature~$25/person

The headliner — a 600-ft tiered waterfall cascading to the Caribbean. Climb it in a human chain guided by park rangers through natural pools and small rapids.

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Go early to beat the cruise crowd crush. ~60 min to climb. Ignore unofficial "guides" at the base — rangers are included with your ticket.
BringWater shoesWaterproof phone caseQuick-dry clothesCash for entry
Alternatives & Add-ons▼
🌀
Blue Hole & Secret Falls
Less crowded, more adventurous — cliff jumping, Tarzan rope, cave swim. 10 min hike to Secret Falls.
~$25 · More wild
🌿
Konoko Falls
Botanical garden, mini zoo, and climbable falls in one. Much quieter than Dunn's.
~$20 · Relaxed
🎿
Mystic Mountain
Rainforest bobsled, zipline, and Sky Explorer chairlift. Great for the group if someone doesn't want to climb waterfalls.
~$50+ · High energy
~90 min
12:00 PM

Blue Hole & Secret Falls

🌀 Adventure~$25/person

Deep turquoise pools, Tarzan rope swing, small caves, cliff jumping, and a river hike through the jungle. Walk 10 minutes upriver to Secret Falls — 20 ft waterfall with natural swimming pools and shaded canopy.

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Cash only — no cards. $25 USD per adult. Non-swimmers should skip deeper sections. A guide is assigned on arrival.
Bring$25 USD cash/personWater shoesWaterproof cameraBug sprayDry change of clothes
Alternatives & Add-ons▼
🛶
White River Tubing
Float downstream on inner tubes through the jungle. Often offered as a combo with Blue Hole.
~$30 · Chill add-on
🦇
Green Grotto Caves
Limestone caves used by Taino settlers, Spanish, and 20th-century smugglers. Underground lake and dramatic stalactites.
~$20 · History
🎵
Nine Mile (Bob Marley)
Bob Marley's birthplace and mausoleum. Reggae bands, family home tour. About 1hr drive — works if you skip a water stop.
~$30 · Cultural
~105 min
2:00 PM

Scotchies Jerk Centre

🍗 Lunch~$15–20/person

Skip the tourist-trap near the port. Scotchies is the real deal — slow-smoked jerk over pimento wood since 1998. Your driver takes you there, ~20 min from port.

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Order: jerk pork + chicken combo, festival (fried dumplings), rice & peas, Red Stripe. Know your exchange rate — some diners report being overcharged.
Alternatives▼
🦐
Miss T's Kitchen
Waterfront location, curried goat, jerk chicken wraps, great rum punch. Fast service, local crowd.
~$15 · Local fave
🥟
Juici-Beef Patties
Jamaica's iconic beef patties — spiced, flaky, and cheap. Perfect quick street food stop between activities.
~$3 · Street food
🌊
Ruins at the Falls
Two restaurants surrounding a 40-ft limestone waterfall. Buffet lunch in a tropical garden setting.
~$25 · Atmosphere
~60 min
3:15 PM

Ocho Rios Craft Market

🛍️ Shopping

Handmade carvings, jewelry, Blue Mountain coffee, and Jamaican rum. Haggling is expected — start at half the asking price and stay friendly.

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Best picks: Blue Mountain coffee, Tia Maria, wood carvings, hand-beaded jewelry. Island Village Mall is also steps from the port for last-minute stops.
Alternatives▼
🏪
Island Village Mall
Duty-free shops, local art, Margaritaville, and a beach right next door. 3-min walk from the port.
Closest to port
🌺
Shaw Park Gardens
600 species of flowers, ferns, and palms on a hillside above town. Stunning waterfall and views. A quiet wind-down.
~$10 · Peaceful
~45 min
4:30 PM

🚢 Back to the Ship

Comfortable buffer before 5:45 PM all-aboard. Confirm your driver knows your ship's departure time at the start of the day.

💰 Estimated Budget Per Person

Private driver (split 6 ways)~$20–25
Dunn's River Falls entry~$25
Blue Hole entry~$25
Lunch at Scotchies~$15–20
Shopping / souvenirsUp to you
Estimated Total~$85–100
Grand Cayman · Day 5 · Wed Apr 8

Grand Cayman

History · Rum · Seafood · Seven Mile Beach

🚤 Always a tender port · Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM. Ships anchor offshore — 5-min tender to dock. Wait lines add 15–30 min. Get in line early. All aboard by 4:45 PM.
8:00 AM

George Town Tender Dock

🚤 Tender

The tender drops you right in downtown George Town — walking distance from your first three stops. Walk cautiously along Harbour Drive, sidewalks are narrow in places.

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Grand Cayman is significantly pricier than Jamaica. Meals run $20–50/person. US dollars are widely accepted — no need to exchange currency.
~20 min including tender
8:30 AM

Cayman Islands National Museum

🏛️ Culture~$10/person

Steps from the tender dock. Compact and excellent — housed in a 19th-century courthouse. The introductory film gives great island context. Staff are notably friendly and will give insider tips.

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Closed Sundays. Check your port day is Mon–Sat before planning this stop. Hours: 9 AM–5 PM Mon–Fri, 10 AM–2 PM Sat.
Alternatives▼
🏰
Fort George Ruins
18th-century cannon ruins and the oldest structure in George Town. Free, 2-min walk from the dock.
Free · 15 min
🗿
Heroes Square
Main town square with fountains, sculptures, courthouse, and the national heroes monument. Great orientation point.
Free · Walking
🎨
National Gallery
Works by over 100 Caymanian artists. Free admission, air-conditioned, 10-min walk from the dock.
Free · Art lovers
~60 min
10:00 AM

Cayman Spirits Co.

🥃 Rum Distillery~$20/person

Consistently rated one of the best tasting experiences in the Caribbean. Six rum shots for $20; full distillery tour also $20. Genuinely entertaining guides. You cannot ship bottles home — buy what you want here.

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Closed Sundays. Tour groups can fill the tasting room fast — arrive close to opening. Stock up on bottles before you leave.
Alternatives▼
🍺
Cayman Islands Brewery
Home of Caybrew — the local beer. Tours available, tap room bar on-site. On the way to Seven Mile Beach.
~$10 · Beer drinkers
☕
Waffle Monkey
Overlooks George Town harbor — handmade Belgian waffles, great coffee, and mac & chicken waffle cones. Cruise passengers rave about it.
~$15 · Breakfast
~75 min
11:45 AM

Cayman Cabana

🦞 Lunch~$30–40/person

Two-minute walk from the cruise port. Waterfront deck, wild murals, old-school Caribbean atmosphere. Consistently excellent — not a tourist trap despite the location.

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Must-orders: conch fritters, fresh catch of the day, lobster in season. Arrive at 11:30 AM or after 1:30 PM to avoid the crush. Check your bill before paying.
Alternatives▼
🐟
Rackam's Waterfront
Tender boats dock almost at the door. Great conch fritters, fish dishes, and wild tarpon feeding off the dock nightly.
~$25 · Closest
🦞
Lobster Pot
Cayman's longest-running restaurant since 1965. Perched above the bay with ocean views. The Cayman Trio (lobster, mahi-mahi, garlic shrimp) is legendary.
~$40 · Classic
🏡
Grand Old House
1908 plantation house, award-winning wine list, oceanfront deck. The most atmospheric restaurant on the island.
~$50 · Special occasion
~75 min
1:30 PM

Seven Mile Beach

🏖️ Beach~$25–30/person

One of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Catch the public bus from Heroes Square (~$3/person) or taxi (~$10 group). Chair + umbrella ~$20–25 from vendors.

💡
Head to the Governor's Beach section to avoid the main cruise drop-off zone. Leave no later than 3:30 PM to make your tender.
⚠️
Beach gets very crowded when multiple ships are in port. The earlier you arrive, the better your chair options.
Alternatives▼
🤿
Smith Cove
Small secluded cove south of George Town. Natural shade, good snorkeling, restrooms on-site. Much less crowded than Seven Mile.
Free · Snorkeling
🐟
Stingray City
The famous sandbar where southern stingrays congregate. Guided boat tour, wade in shallow water with the rays. Top attraction on the island.
~$40 · Iconic
🐢
Cayman Turtle Centre
Research and breeding center for 5 species of green sea turtles. Nature trails, bird and shark viewing. Good if kids are in the group.
~$20 · Conservation
~2 hours
3:45 PM

🚤 Back to the Tender

Taxi back from Seven Mile Beach (~$5/person). Allow 20–30 min tender wait buffer. Missing the last tender is not an option.

💰 Estimated Budget Per Person

National Museum entry~$10
Rum tasting (Cayman Spirits)~$20
Lunch at Cayman Cabana~$30–40
Bus to/from Seven Mile Beach~$6
Beach chair + umbrella~$20–25
Estimated Total~$86–101
Bahamas · Day 7 · Fri Apr 10

Bimini Beach Club

Virgin's Private Island · Pools · Beach · Bonfire

🎉 Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM — longest port day of the trip! Access is included in your cruise fare. Tender required from ship to shore. Food & drinks are not included here.
9:00 AM

Arrive & Claim Your Spot

🏖️ Beach

Early tender = prime beach and pool real estate. The Beach Club has infinity pools, a lagoon beach, and lounging areas. Access is included — no entry fee.

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Cabanas and premium chairs can be reserved through the Virgin Voyages app before sailing. General chairs are first-come, first-served — the early tender matters here.
BringSwimwearReef-safe sunscreenShip ID wristbandCash for food/drinks
Activities at the Club▼
🏄
Water Sports
Kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear available to rent. The lagoon is calm and crystal clear.
~$20–40/item
🏐
Beach Volleyball
Courts set up on the beach. Organized games and free play available throughout the day.
Free
🧘
Yoga on the Beach
Morning yoga sessions on the sand. Check the Virgin Voyages app for the daily schedule.
Included
🎵
Live Music & DJs
Entertainment throughout the day with local performers and DJs as the afternoon builds.
Included
~5:30 PM

Bonfire on the Beach

🔥 Virgin Signature

Virgin Voyages hosts a signature bonfire as the day winds down — one of the most talked-about moments of any Bimini stop. Stay for it if your tender schedule allows.

⚠️
Food and drinks at Bimini are NOT included in your cruise fare — unlike everything onboard. Budget $40–80/person for the full day. Last tender is typically 30–45 min before 7:00 PM departure.
7:00 PM

🚢 Ship Departs Bimini

Last full port day of the cruise. Sea day tomorrow, then Miami arrival Saturday April 11 at 6:30 AM.

💰 Estimated Budget Per Person

Beach Club entryIncluded ✓
Cabana / premium chair (optional)~$50–150
Food & drinks (NOT included!)~$40–80
Water sport rentals (optional)~$20–50
Estimated Total~$40–150+

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👜 The Essentials

🌊 For Water Activities (Ocho Rios)

🏖️ For the Beach (Grand Cayman + Bimini)

🧴 Health & Comfort

📸 Tech

🛍️ Shopping (Ocho Rios Craft Market)