• Several cruises make stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.Jamaican Sun image by kushty from Fotolia.com
  
  Several cruise lines offer Caribbean itineraries that include stops on the tropical island of Jamaica. Short and long-term cruises visit the port city of Ocho Rios, where a variety of excursions and activities are available. Cruises to Jamaica embark from mainland ports and island ports, like Barbados. The different cruise ships offer an array of on-board amenities that keep guests busy for cruising days spent at sea.
  
  

5-Day Western Caribbean

• Carnival cruise line features a 5-day, round-trip cruise on its Carnival Destiny ship. The cruise embarks from Miami, Florida and spends the first day at sea. The cruise reaches Ocho Rios the following day. Passengers can enjoy ATV rides on the beach, scuba diving and parasailing while in Jamaica. On day four, the ship continues on to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and returns to Miami after spending day five on sea. Amenities on-board the Carnival Destiny include a casino, fitness center, beauty salon with sauna, pools with waterslides, live entertainment and numerous restaurants. Lodging choices include ocean-view and interior cabins, balcony cabins and finely- appointed suites.
  
  Carnival
  888-227-6482
  carnival.com
  
  

5-Night Western Caribbean

• Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas embarks from Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. After the first day at sea, the ship arrives in the port city of Labadee, Haiti. A full day is spent in Labadee before continuing on to Ocho Rios. Passengers stay in Ocho Rios for one full day and are free to explore the island alone or through a guided tour. The cruise heads back to Fort Lauderdale the following day. The Navigator of the Seas includes on-board amenities like a day spa and fitness center, youth facilities, several restaurants, rock-climbing wall, full-size basketball court, casino and in-line skating facility. Standard interior cabins or outside cabins with ocean view are available, as well as balcony cabins and lavish deluxe suites.
  
  Royal Caribbean
  866-562-7625
  royalcaribbean.com
  
  

14-Day Grand Caribbean Islander

• Princess Cruises offers a 14-day cruise of the Caribbean that embarks from the island of Barbados. The Sea Princess makes its first stop in Grenada and then continues on to Scarborough, Trinidad. After a day at sea, the cruise heads to Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. Passengers spend another day at sea before landing on the Grand Cayman Island. Then it's off to Ocho Rios. Highlights include a scenic drive through White River Valley and a tour of Dunn's River Falls. After leaving Jamaica, the cruise continues on for another day at sea before stopping in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, Antigua and Dominica. The cruise disembarks back in Barbados. The ship includes an array of recreational facilities, as well as live entertainment venues and numerous restaurants. Accommodation options include interior, ocean view obstructed and ocean view cabins, plus balcony cabins, mini-suites and elegant full-suites.
  
  Princess Cruises
  800-744-6237
  princess.com