Ocho Rios Tours
All tours are available on request. Please contact us to reserve your tour at islandhoppersreservations@gmail.com.
James Bond Ecstasy (Ocho Rios)
Experience the Jamaica that inspired the Bond series. On arrival, you will be met by a courteous staff who is knowledgeable and will enhance your experience.
On take off from the helipad, your first point of interest will be Dolphin cove where, on the way past, you will be able to see the dolphin in the pools. From there you will move on past the spectacular property Rio Chico, to Dunn’s River Falls, the world famous attraction that is a “must see” in this area. You will then make a short hop along the coast to Laughing Waters. This short stretch of golden sand beach has a small waterfall emptying out into the Caribbean, and is recognizable as the beach where James Bond first met Honey Ryder coming out of the water in the movie Dr. No.
From there you will fly past Ocho Rios, Jamaica’s second largest resort area. On your left you will get your first aerial view of Reynolds Pier, also known as James Bond Pier, which will be very recognizable to 007 Fans as “Crab Key,” Dr. No’s evil island lair. From there you will be afforded magnificent views on your way to fly over the historic Prospect Plantation and see the original Great House on the hill with its spectacular view of the Caribbean. Next is historic Rio Nuevo battlefield, where the British first landed in Jamaica and clashed with the Spanish in 1655.
From there you will fly to Oracabessa and view Goldeneye, Ian Fleming’s home. This is perched on the cliff top overlooking the Caribbean and is where he was inspired to write the Bond books. Beside Goldeneye is the outer bank Island with James Bond Beach, which was also one of the locations used as Crab Key.
The return trip is along the spectacular northern coastline and culminates on arrival back at the helipad where you will get one last look at “Dr. No’s Lair”. This view from the ocean side is the most recognizable angle as Bond leaving Crab Key by boat was one of the last scenes in Dr. No.
Island Village is the brainchild of Chris Blackwell (the founder of Island Records) and also a bit actor in the early scenes of Dr. No.
Approximately 25 miles
Up to 3 Passengers Per Tour. FOR PRICING & RESERVATIONS EMAIL: islandhoppersreservations@gmail.com
Memories of Ocho Rios
Spread your wings with this tour, which includes all of the elements of the James Bond’s Jamaica tour and incorporates an additional flight west down the varied coastline to Port Maria.
On this trip you will have the chance to see Noel Coward’s hilltop house and final resting place, Firefly, with its breathtaking view of Galina point. Flying over Oracabessa, James Bond fans will be delighted to see the former residence of Ian Fleming, well-known creator of the “007” series.
On the way back to Ocho Rios, you will see more of natures’ handiwork, which can be fully appreciated from the views offered by the helicopter.
Approximately 40 miles
Up to 3 Passengers Per Tour. FOR PRICING & RESERVATIONS EMAIL: islandhoppersreservations@gmail.com
Eastern Showcase
Soar to new heights on this deluxe tour. Take off from Ocho Rios and get a breath-taking view of Dunn’s River Falls, before winging your way south over the little town of Linstead, immortalized by Harry Belafonte in the popular recording of “Linstead Market”.
Further south, you’ll see the spectacular Bog Walk Gorge before moving on to Jamaica’s old capital, Spanish Town, with it’s magnificent square and oldest Cathedral in the New World. History buffs will be further interested in Port Royal, the former haunt of pirates and buccaneers like the notorious Captain Henry Morgan.
Next, swing north for an unforgettable view of Jamaica’s capital, Kingston then cross the majestic Blue Mountain range to Port Maria, before returning along the coast to Ocho Rios.
Approximately 90 miles
Up to 3 Passengers Per Tour. FOR PRICING & RESERVATIONS EMAIL: islandhoppersreservations@gmail.com
