Marks Tours

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Maria Jiang
San Francisco, CA35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Mark took my Mom and me to Blue Hole and Dunn's River in his minivan today. It was very clean and new. Once we arrived at the Blue Hole, he hooked us up with a guide who took great care of us, taking pictures and videos for us. He was very patient and careful so that we wouldn't get hurt. Once we were done at Blue Hole, we stopped at Scotchie's for some jerk chicken and pork. Then he dropped us off at Dunn's River and waited for us while we took our time to climb the waterfalls. It was a rainy/cloudy day so the place was quite empty, which was surprising since I saw a lot of people at Blue Hole. I did not see any big groups of people climbing up holding hands at Dunn's River.

I found Mark here on TA and had to book him based on all the great reviews! He was very knowledgeable about everything including history/culture. He is a great conversationalist and explained a lot of things to me. I would highly recommend Mark if you're planning on visiting Ocho Rios! We really enjoyed our day with him! His prices are very fair/reasonable as I did my research when booking, and it's super easy to book with him over email. He was very responsive over email. Thank you, Mark, for the great day! I'll be referring you to my friends and family.
Written March 9, 2020
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DaniJacks
Victoria, Canada6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Family
Mark became a member of the family. I feel more like I was hanging out with my uncle than with a hired driver. It started when he picked me and my boyfriend up at the airport. He was immediately warm, funny, had allll these interesting facts about Canada and the connections to Jamaica, and got us from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios safely and quickly. He had driven other members of my family earlier that day, so I asked if he would be able to be our driver for the duration of the trip and let me tell you, he MADE OUR TRIP. First thing, he helped me with organizing everything I was hoping to do. He was especially helpful when I was trying to find a private boat to take my family group of 15 (aged 23 to 73) out for a day. He took us to the best restaurants, the best beaches, used his persuasive personality to get us into some private beaches that we normally wouldn't have access to, he just took such good care of us, I can't say enough. He was always available, always on time, always in an amazing mood, his rates were SO reasonable, and truly we just became so close. During our trips he also told us historic facts about the areas we passed through, and went above and beyond trying to take us off the beaten path. Mark is incredible at his job and you can tell he truly loves meeting people and giving them the best possible experiences in Jamaica that he can. And he's so kind d. He messaged me today to send a happy new year message to me and my family! I can't wait to go back to Jamaica and see him again, he completely elevated our experience in Ocho Rios! Love you Mark, and see for Christmas 2022!!!
Written December 31, 2021
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Donald B
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Our cruise ship was stopping in Falmouth for the day and our group of 10 was looking for something adventurous and not too crowded. After a lot of research, I came across Mark's Tours. Mark was extremely quick to answer all of my questions via email prior to booking and after hearing a little bit about us he suggested a tour to Blue Hole. He provided his WhatsApp number and was always quick to respond and confirmed our booking the week of our trip.

Mark and his wife were waiting for us in the parking lot a short walk from the cruise ship but still inside the port gates. I was nervous about finding him, but he answered my WhatsApp messages quickly and directed us exactly where we needed to be. I had messaged them early in the morning because we arrived earlier than expected and they made adjustments to be there waiting.

Our group of 10 got into a spacious, clean, air conditioned van for the 90 minute drive to Blue Hole. Along the way, Mark's wife Jeni told us all about the island and answered all of our questions.

When we arrived at Blue Hole we were able to leave all of our belongings locked in the van with Jeni so we weren't burdened with carrying all of our stuff. Mark had arranged our guide inside the park, who expertly shepherded us to the best spots and avoided the biggest crowds.

We spent about 2 hours climbing along and through the river, jumping off cliffs of various heights, and swinging on rope swings into the water. Blue Hole is a breathtaking tropical paradise and a must see for anyone visiting Jamaica. Our group of kids from 8-13 and adults all agreed that this tour was the highlight of our entire cruise.

After our time jumping and swimming was over, Jeni was waiting for us with the van where the kids were able to change and settle in for the trip back to the pier. We made it back to the cruise terminal with plenty of time to spare.

My only complaint is that we couldn't spend more time with Mark and Jeni before our cruise ship had to depart. I look forward to seeing them again the next time we're in Jamaica. If you're looking for friendly, safe, fun, Mark's Tour is the way to go.
Written June 29, 2022
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Ima98Grad
Wichita, KS41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
We booked our trip easily with Mark a few weeks before our trip. I told him a little about our group and asked what he recommended. He thought Blue Hole would be best. I messaged him the night before to make sure we were still on for the next day. He called me right away and we went through all of the details.

We met him at the port at 9am, drove to Ocho Rios from Falmouth, which was about 90 min. His van was nicely air conditioned and very clean. He educated us on Jamaica and you could tell he has a deep love of his country and truly loves his job. He dropped us off at Blue Hole after calling ahead and having someone ready to meet us there. We stayed a couple of hours and he waited in the van for us. On the way back to Falmouth, he told us more about the island, sang us some songs and even stopped at a couple of roadside fruit vendors to allow us to try some native fruits.

We returned to the port in time to shop a little before we had to board the ship at 3.

Next time we are in Jamaica, we will definitely call him again.
Written August 4, 2022
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Darlene C
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
We were looking for a taxi to Dunn's River Falls. Mark has a new air conditioned bus and offered a Tour of the Island, dropped us off at the Falls, returned to pick us up, took us shopping and returned to our Cruise Ship for an extremely reasonable price. Along the way, he entertained us with so many stories. We also were thrilled that he saved us $$ at the Shopping Center by knowing the Owner.
Written March 11, 2023
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Daniel M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
We stopped in Ocho Rios and walked towards the downtown area with the kids and met Jenny (Mark’s wife) She was very friendly and had great pricing. Had a nice new looking van, drove us through town to Konoko Falls. She told us about local locations and traditions. She waited for us until we were done at the falls and drove us back to the ship. Very sweet lady, look forward to meeting you again.
Written February 8, 2020
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Paul D
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Marks Tours in Ocho Rios Jamaica provided a wonderful experience for me, my wife and another couple in his excellent air conditioned tour bus! We arrived at port on the NCL Prima Cruise Ship and were a little late getting to shore. We met Simone at port and we explained we just wanted to experience a few hours of getting to know the Ocho Rios city. She arranged us to meet Mark Morris the owner of Marks Tours and he agreed to show us his city and some of the surrounding area!

He took us very safely to some beautiful spots for great pictures of the Bay and our ship. We stopped by a fruit stand and tried some local fruit like Sour Sop! Mark was very informative about the history of Jamaica and other facts about the local culture and foods!

We ended the tour with lunch at Scotties and got to eat Jerked Chicken, Pork, Festival Bread and Yams. Everything was delicious and not expensive! Hopefully the pictures I am including help paint the picture of the great time we had with Marks Tours in Ocho Rios!
Written January 5, 2023
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Departure35214205642
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
I was unable to book an excursion with the cruise line as they had sold out of the one I wanted. So when I arrived the people at the port there in Ocho Rios tried to pair me with someone who wanted to do what I wanted to do; which was go to Fern Gully and Konoko Falls and Garden. I had been to Dunn River Falls on a previous trip to Jamaica. They never found anyone to pair with me but I did not care as long as I got to go on a tour. I had to wait about an hour, however this gave me time to have a conversation with the nice security guard at the port. She was most enjoyable. Anyway, Jenny picked me up. I believer her husband is Mark. They run the tours and she was fabulous. It was affordable, meaning it was in the price range of what the cruise line was offering. She took me to both places and gave me a great history of the area. I also asked her to take me to get some authentic cuisine and she did. I would definitely call on her again if I get to go back. Thank you Jenny!
Written March 11, 2024
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Tracy H
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
My husband and I do marriage retreats and marriage preparation retreats for singles all over the world. We hired Mark to take a group of us to the Blue Hole in Ocho Rios. At the start Mark was very welcoming, pleasant and professional. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable about Jamaica and the history of the country. He made us laugh the whole ride singing songs, sharing Jamaica's history and answering questions. Once at the blue hole, he connected us with 2 guides who took care of us during our time at the blue hole and Mark made sure all of our belongings were safe on the his bus. The excursion was safe, and fun! We highly recommend Mark Tours you will have a great time!
Written February 20, 2024
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k9hndler
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021
We booked Marks Tours in Ochos Rios and He was wonderful. Picked us up at the port, negotiated with security, transported us to a beach, historic tour and markets at all at a reasonable price. Mark is knowledgeable, articulate, smart and funny. He hit some amazing points on culture, food (sweet-sop and Juici Pattes)and Island history. Even my 16 and 18 year old kids Loved him. Highly recommend.
Written December 1, 2021
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