Private Transfers to Falmouth & Trelawny
- Aurum Transfers
- Mar 24, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Feb 24
Falmouth is not the Jamaica most travellers expect. There are no towering resort lobbies on the main road, no cruise ship passengers clogging the craft market (well, not always). Instead, there is a perfectly preserved Georgian port town, a lagoon that glows electric blue in the dark, and a bamboo raft drifting down a river that has not changed course in centuries.
Trelawny Parish sits between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast, and that position gives it something rare: proximity to two major airports without the crowds of either resort hub. The newest generation of all-inclusive resorts -- Excellence Oyster Bay, Royalton Blue Waters, Royalton White Sands, and Riu Palace Aquarelle -- has settled along this coast precisely because the setting delivers what over-built corridors cannot: space, history, and quiet.
Getting to Falmouth: Transfer Pricing
Aurum Transfers provides private door-to-door service from all three Jamaican airports to Falmouth and the greater Trelawny area. All prices are fixed, for up to four guests, with no hidden fees.
Every transfer includes inside-terminal meet and greet at MBJ and KIN (right outside arrivals at OCJ), real-time flight tracking, Starlink satellite WiFi, cold water, and air conditioning. Your driver's name, photo, and vehicle details are sent via WhatsApp before you land.
Where You Will Be Staying
Falmouth's resort landscape has transformed in recent years. The area now hosts some of Jamaica's most impressive new-build properties alongside established favourites:
Top Resorts:
Excellence Oyster Bay -- Adults-only luxury on a private peninsula. Butler service, overwater bungalows, and an exceptional dining programme.
Riu Palace Aquarelle -- Trelawny's newest Riu addition, bringing the brand's signature all-inclusive polish to a pristine stretch of coast.
Royalton Blue Waters -- Family-friendly and couples-friendly zones with a waterpark, swim-out suites, and the Diamond Club upgrade tier.
Royalton White Sands -- Right next door to Blue Waters, with a quieter profile and a strong food and beverage programme.
Villas and Private Stays:
Stonebrook Manor -- Boutique villa estate with privacy and local character.
Stonebrook Vista -- Elevated hillside setting with panoramic views of the Trelawny coast.
Silver Sands Villas -- Gated beachfront villa community popular with returning guests and extended families.
No matter which property you are headed to, your Aurum Transfers driver will deliver you directly to the lobby or front gate -- no shuttle buses, no waiting, no confusion.
What to Do in Falmouth and Trelawny
Trelawny punches above its weight in experiences. Four standout attractions put this parish on every Jamaica itinerary:
Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon
This is one of only four bioluminescent bays in the world, and Jamaica's version is arguably the brightest. Microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates light up when the water is disturbed, creating an electric blue glow around your hands, your body, and the wake of the boat. Night tours depart from the Glistening Waters restaurant dock. Swimming in the lagoon -- watching your limbs trail blue fire -- is one of those travel moments that sounds exaggerated until you experience it.
Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting
A thirty-foot bamboo raft, a skilled raft captain, and a three-mile glide down the Martha Brae River through a tunnel of tropical canopy. This is Jamaica at its most peaceful. The water is calm, the jungle soundtrack is constant, and there is absolutely nowhere else you need to be. Couples, families, and solo travellers all rank this as a highlight.
Falmouth Heritage Walk
Falmouth has the highest concentration of intact Georgian architecture in the Caribbean. The town was laid out in the 1790s with a grid plan, a water system (it had running water before New York City), and a courthouse that still stands on Water Square. Walking tours pass through the old wharf area, historic churches, and merchant houses that tell the story of sugar, slavery, and the port that once rivalled Kingston in commercial importance.
Good Hope Estate
A working plantation estate dating back to the 1700s, now offering zip-lining, river tubing, bird watching, a challenge course, and cultural exhibits. Good Hope sits in the Trelawny interior, surrounded by rolling green hills and the Martha Brae River valley. It is adventure tourism grounded in real history.
Why Falmouth Works
Falmouth sits roughly 25 minutes east of Montego Bay, making the transfer from MBJ one of the shortest and most affordable on our route map -- just $150 for up to four guests. Yet the area feels nothing like Montego Bay. The coastline is less developed. The town centre has genuine architectural character. And when the cruise ships are not in port, Falmouth moves at a pace that rewards slowness.
For travellers coming from KIN in Kingston, the $570 transfer crosses the island's mountainous spine before descending to the north coast -- a journey through Jamaica's interior that is itself worth the trip. From OCJ in Ocho Rios, the $320 coastal route passes through Discovery Bay and Runaway Bay, with ocean views for much of the drive.
Your Falmouth Transfer, Step by Step
Book online at aurum-transfers.com/book-online. Select your airport, destination, date, and flight details.
Receive instant confirmation via email and WhatsApp.
Before you land, your driver's name, photo, and vehicle details arrive on WhatsApp.
Your flight is tracked in real time. Delayed? Your driver adjusts automatically. No calls, no stress.
Meet your driver inside the terminal at MBJ or KIN, or right outside arrivals at OCJ. Look for your name on the welcome board.
Ride in comfort -- air conditioning, Starlink WiFi, cold water, and a professional driver who knows every resort entrance and villa gate in Trelawny.
Arrive at your resort or villa door-to-door. No stops, no shared rides, no detours.
Ready to Book?
Falmouth and Trelawny deliver a Jamaica experience that balances history, nature, and modern resort luxury in a way few destinations can match. Getting there should be just as smooth.
Book your private transfer to Falmouth -- from $150 for up to four guests from MBJ.
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Aurum Transfers Limited is a JTB-licensed, Jamaican-owned private airport transfer service based in Drax Hall, Ocho Rios. We serve all three Jamaican airports: Sangster International (MBJ), Norman Manley International (KIN), and Ian Fleming International (OCJ).
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