Falmouth
Country: Jamaica · Region: Western Caribbean · Currency: Jamaican Dollar
Falmouth is a small cruise port town in Jamaica's Trelawney Parish, featuring a well-preserved historic district with Georgian-era architecture dating from the 1760s-1840s. Once known as "the wealthiest New World Port south of Charleston," it serves as a Royal Caribbean port of call with easy access to nearby attractions.
Top sights
Glistening Waters/Luminous Lagoon, Good Hope Great House, Martha Brae River rafting, Historical District walking tours, St. Peter's Anglican Church
Things to do
- Glistening Waters/Luminous Lagoon
- One of only four bioluminescent locations in the world where the reaction can be seen 365 days a year at the meeting point of Martha Brae River and the Caribbean Sea.
- Good Hope Great House
- An 18th-century plantation great house 15 minutes outside Falmouth offering views of Queen of Spain Valley and activities including horse carriage rides, river tubing, and ATV exploring.
- Martha Brae River rafting
- A guided 30-foot bamboo raft ride down the clear waters of Martha Brae River with tropical scenery explained by the raft captain.
- St. Peter's Anglican Church
- A Georgian-style church built in the 1700s as Falmouth's first sanctuary and one of the island's largest Anglican churches, built on land donated by town founders.
Where to eat
- Juici Patties
- Jamaica's largest patty chain located 5-10 minutes walk from port, serving local Jamaican patties for approximately J$300 per patty.
- Patty Port
- A yellow kiosk in the clock circle at Port of Falmouth serving Jamaica's popular local patties for US$4 each without leaving the port area.
Bars and nightlife
- Deaf Can Coffee
- A coffee kiosk run by deaf Jamaicans in Port of Falmouth serving Blue Mountain coffee with prices in USD and credit card acceptance.
Forecast for Falmouth
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Weather in Falmouth by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F | 71°F | 2.6 in | 14 |
| February | 83°F | 71°F | 1.9 in | 12 |
| March | 84°F | 71°F | 2.7 in | 15 |
| April | 86°F | 72°F | 3.0 in | 17 |
| May | 87°F | 74°F | 6.9 in | 22 |
| June | 88°F | 76°F | 4.0 in | 17 |
| July | 89°F | 77°F | 3.6 in | 17 |
| August | 89°F | 77°F | 4.3 in | 20 |
| September | 89°F | 76°F | 4.8 in | 21 |
| October | 87°F | 75°F | 6.2 in | 24 |
| November | 84°F | 74°F | 4.4 in | 17 |
| December | 83°F | 74°F | 2.5 in | 14 |
Getting around
Taxicabs, buses, and chartered vehicles are available from the cruise pier and throughout Falmouth.
What to eat
Sample Jamaican jerk pork or chicken (with over 300 local variations), as well as curried goat, callaloo, and salt-fish at local restaurants.
Tips
Book shore excursions in advance for beaches in Ocho Rios or Montego Bay, or visit nearby attractions like Good Hope Great House which is only 15 minutes away.
Best for
Historic architecture, local culture
More ports in Western Caribbean
Belize City · Costa Maya · Cozumel · Grand Cayman · Montego Bay · Ocho Rios · Progreso · Roatan