{"id":71503,"date":"2023-09-12T12:08:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T19:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=71503"},"modified":"2023-09-28T12:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:06:13","slug":"top-waterfalls-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/top-waterfalls-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Waterfalls in the Caribbean Near Cruise Ports"},"content":{"rendered":"

If chasing waterfalls tops your list of activities on a Caribbean cruise<\/a>, you\u2019re not alone. There\u2019s something magical about these glistening wonders. Here are some of the top waterfalls in the Caribbean that will leave you in awe:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1. Dunn\u2019s River Falls<\/strong>
\nThis waterfall park is known worldwide for being a top attraction in Ocho Rios, Jamaica<\/a>. Thousands of visitors flock to the site to explore its stair-like terrain, often with a tour guide for added safety. It\u2019s 180 feet high and can take up to 1.5 hours to climb, but fortunately it\u2019s surrounded by a luscious green landscape, helping to keep climbers cool. The falls pour out at Little Dunn\u2019s River Beach, making it one of the few waterfalls to empty directly into the ocean.<\/p>\n

2. Ocho Rios Blue Hole<\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019ve dreamt of swimming in a fantasy-like paradise, look no further than the Blue Hole in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Its breathtaking beauty is enough reason to visit, but the big adventure is stepping into its wondrous waters for an unforgettable swim. If you feel like hiking, you can embark on a short 10-minute walk to Secret Falls with more natural swimming pools.<\/p>\n

3. Seven Sisters Waterfalls & Annandale Falls<\/strong>
\nReady for a refreshing hike near Saint Georges, Grenada<\/a>? About 20 minutes away from the port, you\u2019ll find Annandale Falls, with its natural pool below giving off an emerald hue on sunny days. Close to 30 minutes from the port and you\u2019ll find the Seven Sisters Waterfalls. Enjoy a 1.3-mile hike in paradise in less than an hour and take a swim in one of its waterfall pools.<\/p>\n

4. Trafalgar Falls<\/strong>
\nA 20-minute drive from Roseau, Dominica will take you to the well-known twin Trafalgar Falls. After a 10-minute walk, you\u2019ll have a panoramic view of the breathtaking wonder. Locals informally refer to the upper waterfall as Father, <\/em>which is fed by the Trois Pitons River and empties into hot sulfur springs. Its companion waterfall is referred to as Mother<\/em>, emptying into a natural swimming pool.<\/p>\n

5. Diamond Falls<\/strong>
\nThough it\u2019s more than an hour from Castries, Saint Lucia<\/a>, the Diamond Botanical Gardens, Waterfall and Mineral Baths are worthwhile gems to experience. It includes six acres of tropical gardens, and its river comes directly from the Sulphur Springs, which rest in a crater created by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. Staining from volcanic mud and other minerals has led to one of the most colorful waterfalls one can see.<\/p>\n

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