Rio Nuevo Sightseeing and Turtle Release Tour from Ocho Rios

Plan a visit to the Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary in the scenic coastal community in St. Mary. This once in a lifetime experience learning about area's fish sanctuary and their efforts working with the various sea turtles will be an experience to remember.

Highlights

• Hotel/port pickup & drop off
• Scenic drive into the countryside
• Spend the time learning about Sea Turtles in an once in a lifetime experience
• Up close encounter during release of baby turtles on the beach

Your journey starts with your pickup at your hotel lobby where you are driven in comfort on a scenic roadway into the parish of St. Mary to visit the Rio Nuevo Battle Site. At the Rio Nuevo Battle Site, you will learn about the fiercest battle between the Spanish and the British in a bid to capture Jamaica. Once your sightseeing at Rio Nuevo is complete, you will depart for the small community of Oracabessa to have an encounter with the cute and adorable baby turtles.

On arrival at the Sanctuary, you will receive a short orientation on what to expect as well as learn how Sea turtles play an important role in the health of our marine ecosystems. Next, you will have an up-close encounter with the adorable hatchling in preparation to release them into the ocean. Feel free to record or take pictures to remember the wonderful moment.

After the release is complete, you will enjoy a relaxing drive back to your hotel a heart filled with Awww!

Included 

• Hotel/Port pick up and drop off
• Well-appointed Air-conditioned vehicles
• English Speaking Guide
• All Local Taxes and Fee 

Excluded

• Meals and Drinks
• Gratuity (Optional)

Additional Information

• Minimum numbers and other conditions apply in relation to turtle hatching schedules. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or if there are no expected hatchlings on your travel date. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour date or a full refund.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual
• Not Wheelchair accessible
• Guest are able to make donations at their discretion to the Sanctuary's efforts
• A 48-hour tour confirmation advisory will be given to each reservation to advise of expected release dates surrounding their travel dates if none is expected on their selected travel date
• While your general reservation is for 2:00 PM, Actually Pick-up times will vary based on your hotel's location. Your expected pick-up time will be communicated with your 48-hour confirmation notice.