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Don't miss Frenchman's Cove, where you can enjoy the beach and the river, with freshwater riverside showers, restrooms and a locally run beach bar and grill.
- At Frenchman's Cove you can enjoy the beach and the river.
- Reach Falls spills down a rock face into a mostly shallow, clear pool, with emerald pools to swim and caves to explore.
- The Blue Lagoon is the island's largest spring-fed lagoon, where ice-cold fresh water wells up from underground to mix with the warm sea.
- Rafts on the Rio Grande once carried produce to the coast until Errol Flynn popularized the activity for pleasure, and the classic trip takes two or three hours.
Port Antonio travel guide
This guide is built from facts checked against official and primary sources; the full source list is at the end.
Which airport serves Port Antonio?
The Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio handles visiting yachts. Port Antonio is the island's third largest port and ships both bananas and coconuts. Manley and Sangster are home to Caribbean Airlines, and there are local commuter airports at Tinson Pen, Port Antonio and Negril serving internal flights only.
More on travel to Port Antonio
Sangster's operator says arriving passengers can connect by air to four aerodromes: Tinson Pen in Kingston, Ken Jones at Port Antonio, Boscobel at Ocho Rios, and Negril. Main cruise ports Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth and Port Royal handle the largest ships; Port Antonio is a call for boutique ships and megayachts. The Port Authority lists five cruise port facilities: Montego Bay, Falmouth, Ocho Rios, Ken Wright Pier and Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio, and the Historic Naval Dockyard at Port Royal. The Port Authority of Jamaica runs five cruise port facilities: Montego Bay, the Historic Port of Falmouth, Ocho Rios, the Ken Wright Pier and Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio, and the Historic Naval Dockyard at Port Royal.
What do things cost in Port Antonio?
A route taxi from Boston to Port Antonio costs J$220. Knutsford Connect runs daily shuttles between its New Kingston terminal and Norman Manley airport from US$10 or J$1,300. Knutsford tickets are not refundable, are valid six months, and a date change costs J$300.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Route taxi, Boston to Port Antonio | J$220 |
| Knutsford Connect shuttle, New Kingston to Norman Manley airport | from US$10 or J$1,300 |
| Knutsford ticket date change fee | J$300 |
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What should you know about accommodation in Port Antonio?
Navy Island, seven minutes by boat from Port Antonio, has cottages and villas and a guided tour by reservation. Port Antonio has guest houses with self-catering facilities suited to families with young children.
More on areas to stay
The tourist board calls Hotel Tim Bamboo an oasis in the centre of Port Antonio. The Jamaica Palace hotel in Port Antonio displays over 200 pieces of artwork.
Are there buses in Port Antonio?
Yes, Port Antonio has bus service. Knutsford Express runs scheduled air-conditioned coaches between major towns, including Port Antonio, and serves over 20 locations such as international airports. Port Antonio is also listed among the Knutsford Express locations, along with places like Falmouth, Mandeville, May Pen, Negril and Port Maria.
More on getting around
From Sangster, passengers can connect by air to Ken Jones aerodrome in Port Antonio, served by Timair and International Airlink. TimAir serves Port Antonio along with Kingston, Negril, Treasure Beach, Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.
What activities are there in Port Antonio?
Port Antonio has outdoor activities nearby. You can go rafting on the Rio Grande, which takes two to three hours. You can also visit waterfalls. Reach Falls is east of Port Antonio, and Somerset Falls is close to the pier.
More on things to do
Rio Grande rafting is fifteen minutes from the Port Antonio pier. Reach Falls is about forty-five minutes east of Port Antonio on a 4.6-hectare property. Somerset Falls is twenty minutes from the Port Antonio pier.
What is the culture of Port Antonio?
JTB: Charles Town Maroon Community above Port Antonio. A Port Antonio beach spot offers a bar with music and irie vibes to lime with friends, family and locals.
Where can you eat in Port Antonio?
You can eat at several places in Port Antonio. The Errol Flynn Marina is a spot for seafood. Anna Banana has indoor or seaside dining. Coronation Bakery sells hot hardough bread, holey bulla and policeman's buttons. Food stalls sell soups such as mannish water, fish tea and conch soup.
More on food and drink
Escoveitch fish is best eaten on the dock, with bammy.
What areas are there in Port Antonio?
Port Antonio is a port town set between twin harbours on the island's northeast bend, with mountains sloping down to the sea. The Titchfield Peninsula is the oldest part of town and separates the East and West Harbours. Navy Island lies about seven minutes from Port Antonio by boat.
More on Port Antonio sights
Port Antonio was the island's first tourist destination. Errol Flynn, Ian Fleming and Noel Coward all put their names to descriptions of Port Antonio, which is part of why the town's reputation outruns its size. The tourist board describes Trident Castle as seated on the peninsula in the bay of Port Antonio. Fort George, above the harbour at Port Antonio, was built in 1729. The cenotaph at Port Antonio stands opposite the market. Rio Grande rafting, fifteen minutes from Port Antonio, takes two to three hours. Reach Falls, an hour from Port Antonio in the John Crow Mountains, drops into a shallow clear pool. Somerset Falls, twenty minutes from Port Antonio, pours over boulders into shallow caves and pools. The tourist board presents Trident Castle at Port Antonio, against sea and mountain views, as a backdrop for romance. The Jamaica Palace Hotel is the largest in Port Antonio, on five acres overlooking Turtle Harbour.
Where can you swim in Port Antonio?
JTB: swim at Frenchmans Cove or Winifred Beach, Port Antonio. The tourist board lists Alligator Head Foundation, Boston Beach, Frenchman's Cove Beach, Rafting on the Rio Grande and Reach Falls in Port Antonio as open.
Who lived in Port Antonio first?
The Charles Town Maroon Community lives above Port Antonio and keeps the legend of Nanny. A culture itinerary includes a day trip to this Maroon community near Port Antonio. The community is part of the area's past and present. Its story is tied to the early people of the area.
More on history
A culture itinerary includes a night at a street dance and a day trip to the Charles Town Maroon community near Port Antonio. The Charles Town Maroon Community above Port Antonio keeps the legend of Nanny.
Ask about Port Antonio
- Are there buses to Port Antonio?
- Knutsford Express runs scheduled air-conditioned coaches between major towns including Port Antonio. It serves over 20 locations, including international airports. Route taxi fare from Boston to Port Antonio is J$220.
- How do you get from the airport to Port Antonio?
- Passengers can connect by air from Sangster to Ken Jones at Port Antonio. Knutsford Express also runs scheduled air-conditioned coaches between major towns, from over 20 locations including international airports.
- Which airport serves Port Antonio?
- Ken Jones aerodrome serves Port Antonio. It is one of four local commuter aerodromes, along with Tinson Pen in Kingston, Boscobel at Ocho Rios and Negril. These aerodromes serve internal flights only.
- What food should you try in Port Antonio?
- In Port Antonio, escoveitch fish is eaten on the dock with bammy. Food stalls sell soups such as mannish water, fish tea and conch soup. Coronation Bakery sells hot hardough bread, holey bulla and policeman's buttons.
- What beaches are in Port Antonio?
- The tourist board lists Boston Beach and Frenchman's Cove Beach in Port Antonio. It also names Frenchmans Cove and Winifred Beach as places to swim. A Port Antonio beach spot offers a bar with music to lime with friends, family and locals.
Sources and dates
Facts last checked 6 November 2026.
- visitjamaica.com (The Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio handles visiting yachts.; checked 2026-11-05)
- en.wikipedia.org (Manley and Sangster are home to Caribbean Airlines, and there are local commuter airports at Tinson Pen, Port Antonio and Negril serving internal flights only.; checked 2026-11-05)
- mbjairport.com (As of November 2026 Sangster's operator says arriving passengers can connect by air to four aerodromes: Tinson Pen in Kingston, Ken Jones at Port Antonio, Boscobel at Ocho Rios, and Negril.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Main cruise ports Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Falmouth and Port Royal handle the largest ships; Port Antonio is a call for boutique ships and megayachts; checked 2026-11-05)
- portauthorityofjamaica.azurewebsites.net (The Port Authority lists five cruise port facilities: Montego Bay, Falmouth, Ocho Rios, Ken Wright Pier and Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio, and the Historic Naval Dockyard at Port Royal; checked 2026-11-05)
- portauthorityofjamaica.azurewebsites.net (The Port Authority of Jamaica runs five cruise port facilities: Montego Bay, the Historic Port of Falmouth, Ocho Rios, the Ken Wright Pier and Errol Flynn Marina at Port Antonio, and the Historic Naval Dockyard at Port Royal.; checked 2026-11-05)
- jis.gov.jm (Navy Island, seven minutes by boat from Port Antonio, has cottages and villas and a guided tour by reservation.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (The tourist board calls Hotel Tim Bamboo an oasis in the centre of Port Antonio.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (The Jamaica Palace hotel in Port Antonio displays over 200 pieces of artwork.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Knutsford Express runs scheduled air-conditioned coaches between major towns including Kingston, Spanish Town, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, Mandeville and Negril, from over 20 locations including international airports.; checked 2026-11-05)
- knutsfordexpress.com (Knutsford Express locations and hours list, including Falmouth, Mandeville, May Pen, Mobay Pier 1, Negril, Port Antonio, Port Maria, RIU hotels and Savanna-la-Mar; checked 2026-11-05)
- mbjairport.com (From Sangster, passengers can connect by air to four aerodromes: Tinson Pen (Kingston), Ken Jones (Port Antonio), Boscobel (Ocho Rios) and Negril, served by Timair and International Airlink; checked 2026-11-05)
- timair.net (TimAir, established in 1983, serves Kingston, Negril, Treasure Beach, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio and Montego Bay, with online booking; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Rio Grande rafting is fifteen minutes from the Port Antonio pier and takes two to three hours.; checked 2026-11-05)
- udcja.com (Reach Falls is about forty-five minutes east of Port Antonio on a 4.6-hectare property.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Somerset Falls is twenty minutes from the Port Antonio pier.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (JTB: Charles Town Maroon Community above Port Antonio; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (In Port Antonio the Errol Flynn Marina is a spot for seafood, and Anna Banana has indoor or seaside dining.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Coronation Bakery in Port Antonio sells hot hardough bread, holey bulla and policeman's buttons.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Port Antonio's food stalls sell soups such as mannish water, fish tea and conch soup.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (In Port Antonio, escoveitch fish is best eaten on the dock, with bammy.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Port Antonio is a port town set between twin harbours on the island's northeast bend, with mountains sloping down to the sea.; checked 2026-11-05)
- jnht.com (The Titchfield Peninsula, the oldest part of Port Antonio, separates the East and West Harbours.; checked 2026-11-05)
- jis.gov.jm (Navy Island is about seven minutes from Port Antonio by boat.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Port Antonio was the island's first tourist destination.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Errol Flynn, Ian Fleming and Noel Coward all put their names to descriptions of Port Antonio, which is part of why the town's reputation outruns its size.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (The tourist board describes Trident Castle as seated on the peninsula in the bay of Port Antonio.; checked 2026-11-05)
- jis.gov.jm (Fort George, above the harbour at Port Antonio, was built in 1729.; checked 2026-11-05)
- jis.gov.jm (The Port Antonio cenotaph stands opposite the market.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Rio Grande rafting, fifteen minutes from Port Antonio, takes two to three hours, and Errol Flynn made the produce rafts a pleasure trip.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Reach Falls, an hour from Port Antonio in the John Crow Mountains, drops into a shallow clear pool.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (Somerset Falls, twenty minutes from Port Antonio, pours over boulders into shallow caves and pools.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (The tourist board presents Trident Castle at Port Antonio, against sea and mountain views, as a backdrop for romance.; checked 2026-11-05)
- jis.gov.jm (The Jamaica Palace Hotel is the largest in Port Antonio, on five acres overlooking Turtle Harbour.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (JTB: swim at Frenchmans Cove or Winifred Beach, Port Antonio; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (The Charles Town Maroon Community above Port Antonio keeps the legend of Nanny.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (The culture itinerary includes a night at a street dance and a day trip to the Charles Town Maroon community near Port Antonio.; checked 2026-11-05)
- ta.org.jm (Route taxi fare Boston to Port Antonio J$220; checked 2026-11-05)
- knutsfordexpress.com (Knutsford Connect runs daily shuttles between its New Kingston terminal and Norman Manley airport from US$10 or J$1,300; checked 2026-11-05)
- knutsfordexpress.com (Knutsford tickets not refundable, valid six months, date change fee J$300; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (As of 5 November 2026 the tourist board lists Alligator Head Foundation, Boston Beach, Frenchman's Cove Beach, Rafting on the Rio Grande and Reach Falls in Port Antonio as open.; checked 2026-11-05)
- visitjamaica.com (A Port Antonio beach spot offers a bar with music and irie vibes to lime with friends, family and locals.; checked 2026-11-05)
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