Falmouth

The best months to visit Jamaica are either March and April, or November through December, when temperatures are just as comfortable but visitor numbers significantly lower. Summer has come to be known as "hurricane season," and temperatures can get uncomfortably hot in July and August, which means a trip is best planned outside the summer months.

Nationals of most countries do not require a visa to enter Jamaica if their planned time of stay does not exceed 3 months (6 months in many cases). This applies to citizens of the USA, all of the EU, Mexico, Japan, Israel, and countries of the Commonwealth. If you do require a visa, it can, in most cases, be obtained upon arrival, but do consult an official source in advance. To receive a visa, you will most likely need to produce proof of onward travel (tickets) and sufficient funds for the duration of the stay.

The cruise terminal is a vibrant, camera-friendly place that will have you entertained for hours, housing numerous boutiques, eateries, bars and a craft market. There are also information booths with offers on exciting excursions in the area, assisting passengers with new as well as existing bookings.

Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is around 19 miles away from Falmouth. There are a number of tour operators, taxi companies and car rental options available at the airport. For shuttle services to Falmouth and other locations across Jamaica, Best Jamaica is a popular and recommended option.

There are a number of taxi companies both inside and outside the cruise port. Official taxis in Jamaica run with red plates and with the exception of some carriers at the cruise terminals, these taxis often do not have fixed rates, which means these should be negotiated and firmly agreed upon prior to departure. Recommended taxi companies in Falmouth include: Purpose Driven Tours (in port) +1 876 850 545 www.purposedriventoursjamaica.com Falmouth Shore Excursions +1 877 767 9993 www.falmouthshoreexcursionsjamaica.com

There are a handful of pharmacies, most of them concentrated in the historical quarter, with opening hours from around 8am to 9pm. A generally recommended one is Oliver’s Pharmacy.