The 8 Best Boat Trips in Montego Bay

1.Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 453 reviews · from $125Our pick

Cruise Jamaica’s north coast from Montego Bay, snorkel near Doctor’s Cave Beach, then enjoy reggae, a DJ, Jamaican-style snacks, and an open bar. Hotel pickup is offered, but this is a lively party boat rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes.

“The cruise is full of fun. The driver who picked us up from the hotel is extremely patient and friendly. There are a few guests who came out of their hotel room late, he spent extra time waiting for them and make sure everyone get on the cruise.”

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2.Party Catamaran: OpenBar, Music, Negril Beach, Caves, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · from $90Best value

Ride an air-conditioned bus from your north coast hotel to Negril, spend time on Seven Mile Beach, then board a music-filled catamaran with drinks and snorkeling gear. The cruise visits Rick’s Cafe when weather allows. Adults-only departures run four days a week, with family cruises on the others.

“It’s a great way to get to Ricks Cafe, cliff jumping and also lots of fun while on the boat ! Loved the atmosphere in this open bar party boat! We also did some snorkeling! The boat leaves from Margaritaville , Negril and it’s a party atmosphere there too! This was the best day for us while in Jamaica !! Pick up and drop off at the hotel is included! The crew was very nice and kept it entertaining for us!”

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3.Negril Seven Miles Beach, Snorkeling, Boat Ride, Ricks Cafe Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $200Top rated

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Negril with a local guide such as Travis or Lisa. Walk Seven Mile Beach, ride a glass-bottom boat to a small island, snorkel among tropical fish, order lobster or fish, visit Margaritaville, and finish at Rick’s Cafe for sunset.

“Great day trip today to Negril - private trip definitely recommend with our guide Travis - very informative told us a lot of historical facts about the island. Had local beef pattie - everything was at our pace & no waiting about for others as there was only the 2 of us. 7 mile beach was beautiful then boat trip with Capt Andy for snorkelling & lobster lunch. Ending our day at Rick's watching sunset. Fabulous trip great to see other areas of the island & our guide Travis was excellent 👏 👌”

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4.Montego Bay Reggae Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · from $125

Set sail from Montego Bay around 3 pm for roughly three hours of reggae, dancing, an open bar, light snacks, and sunset views along Jamaica’s north coast. Select hotels offer round-trip pickup. This adults-only cruise can feel relaxed or turn into a lively party, depending on the crowd and weather.

“First of all Viator was not my booking method of preference; however, my clients were unable to book directly through Island Routes so here we are. All 19 booked but not all 19 had Viator accounts, when directed to set up an account to finish their booking they were redirected to Viator's mobile account and therefore removed from my Travel Agent Link so out of 19 bookings my agency was only credited with 10 and they refuse to acknowledge the other 9 even though I have given them all names, booking numbers and we were all picked up from the same location at the same time on the same date…”

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5.Reggae Catamaran 18+ Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Spend three hours on an adults-only catamaran along Montego Bay’s coast. You’ll snorkel over coral, enjoy appetizers and unlimited cocktails, stop at Margaritaville, and dance to reggae and Caribbean music. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and drop-off are included. Driver Cory has earned special praise for smooth transfers.

“This was a fantastic experience and a must do whilst in Jamaica. The transportation process was smooth and our driver Cory was great. We boarded the catamaran quickly and they took us to a great spot for snorkelling - lots of coral and fish and the water was so blue. On the way to the snorkelling site we were provided with endless drinks and a nice buffet which had chicken and fruit etc. Once we finished the snorkelling we were taken to the famous Margaritaville, we enjoyed it here and they had great frozen margaritas. The highlight was definitely the way back, the DJ was FANTASTIC, there was lots of…”

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6.Montego Bay Private Yacht Tour with Open Bar and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews

Cruise Montego Bay with Captain Owen, Shauna, and a private crew, stopping to snorkel, eat Jamaican-inspired finger foods, and see the bay’s fish and bird sanctuary. The four-hour charter includes gear, lunch, and alcoholic drinks, but transportation is not provided.

“Absolutely amazing!!!! We went to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. My husband, my family, my friends thoroughly enjoyed it! This is definitely worth the money! Soma Yachts is the best! The captain and crew rocked it the ENTIRE time! They made us feel safe and very welcomed! Will absolutely do it again! Don't hesitate...book them today!”

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7.Jamaica Super Saver: Montego Bay & Rose Hall plus Mystic Lagoon Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · from $115

Start with Montego Bay sights, Sam Sharpe Square, St James Parish Church, and a local shopping stop. Then tour Rose Hall Great House after dark and finish with a 30-minute boat ride on Luminous Lagoon, including an optional swim. Pickup is available from Montego Bay, Negril, and Grand Palladium.

“The tour was great. My friend and I happened to be the only ones to book this tour that day so it was a private tour no complaints!. The driver was local to the area and gave us a lot of information about what we were seeing. Montego Bay was very interesting to drive around and we stopped at a lovely old church to have a look. Next we went to Luminous Lagoon - so amazing, I would go back in a heartbeat. Take your water shoes, the bottom is silty and feels like you are standing in peanut butter. Our last stop was Rose Hall. At night the guides…”

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8.Bamboo Raft Cruise on the Great River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $135

You’ll ride a 30-foot bamboo raft with an English-speaking captain on Jamaica’s Great River near Lethe. Expect forested river views, a swim stop, limestone foot scrubs, music, and floating food stalls. Indiana, Lennox, and driver Cory have earned special praise for their warm, helpful service.

“het enige dat we spijtig vonden dat we geen langer stuk konden varen. De rest was top.”

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