SCUBA DIVING IN OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA
Ocho Rios is a very popular cruise ship destination with plenty of attractions for local visitors and tourists.
This beautiful resort town combines the friendly weather with one of Jamaica’s most popular water sport activities – scuba diving.
Many tourists visit Ocho Rios, sometimes referred to Ochi, to enjoy scuba diving and other water sports. Ocho Rios is home to several incredible dive sites that features a wide variety of underwater life.
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Ocho Rios dive centers are fully equipped with state of the art amenities, and instructions are available to guest at all time. The town offers lots of dive challenges for both beginners and professionals.
If you have little or no experience about diving, there are professionals on ground that will take you on a special diving lesson. Another great option for amateur divers is by taking a glass bottom boat, you will be thrilled by the underwater life as well as its incredible collection of marine creatures, all without getting wet.
Scuba diving offers you the chance to enjoy the beautiful seascape and wonders of the marine world. It is an experience to remember for a lifetime.
Diving Tips
- Remember to dive according to your experience and level of training
- Before entering the water, ensure checking with the local dive center for safety and security issues
- Do not visit any dive site without a professional, knowledgeable guide.
Ocho Rios dive sites attracts thousands of visitors annually because of its natural beauty and spectacular aqua life. Some of the breathtaking Ocho Rios dive sites which are home to a wide variety of marine life – scorpion fish, nurse sharks, lettuce sea slug – are listed below
Jack’s Hall
With a depth of 40 ft. (12m), Jack’s Hall is made up of series of reefs and home to several beautiful marine creatures such as scorpion fish, nurse sharks and lettuce sea slug. Jack’s Hall is also home to several kinds of corals including star coral, finger coral and different kinds of sponges.
Devil’s Reef
Devil’s Reef has a depth of 130 ft. (40m). This spot is one of the most popular dive sites in Ocho Rios that features atlantic spade fish, barracuda. Devil’s Reef offers plenty of incredible sight for visitors.
Runaway Bay
One of the most beautiful dive sites in Ocho Rios is Runaway Bay. Here you will find plenty of divers including amateurs and professionals, who wants to enjoy remarkable diving activities. The reef features several beautiful sea creatures such as turtle, sharks, stingrays and much more.
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