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Negril Highlights Tour: Catamaran Cruise, Snorkeling and Rick's Cafe Experience
3.9
246 Ratings
Negril
Experience the best of Negril, Jamaica with a guided bus tour that includes a catamaran cruise, snorkeling, and a visit to the iconic Rick’s Cafe. Enjoy the stunning 7 Mile Beach, party on the catamaran with drinks and music, and witness cliff diving at sunset.
Experience the best of Negril, Jamaica with a guided bus tour that includes a catamaran cruise, snorkeling, and a visit to the iconic Rick’s Cafe. Enjoy the stunning 7 Mile Beach, party on the catamaran with drinks and music, and witness cliff diving at sunset.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Margaritaville Negril - All guests who are not staying in Negril , arrive here by bus and enjoy free time to explore the 7 mile beach on select days (Mon/Wed/Fri) on their own from this location. You board the boat in the early afternoon for the cruise, from the beach here.
- Rick’s Cafe - Ricks Cafe is the most popular bar in Jamaica and the…
- Margaritaville Negril - All guests who are not staying in Negril , arrive here by bus and enjoy free time to explore the 7 mile beach on select days (Mon/Wed/Fri) on their own from this location. You board the boat in the early afternoon for the cruise, from the beach here.
- Rick’s Cafe - Ricks Cafe is the most popular bar in Jamaica and the most famous place from which to watch the magnificent sunset. Watch the sun seemingly melt into the sea as you rock to the beat of reggae music from the live band. If you are going on the cruise, you will arrive here by boat. All passengers then reboard the bus at Ricks, once the sun has set.
What's Included
- Family-friendly and adults-only cruise options
- Stop at renowned Rick’s Cafe
- Guided bus tour to Negril 7 Mile Beach and Catamaran Cruise
- Unlimited drinks with open bar on catamaran
- Comfortable transportation via air-conditioned bus
- Scenic afternoon catamaran cruise from Negril
- Convenient complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Snorkel equipment provided during cruise
- Family-friendly and adults-only cruise options
- Stop at renowned Rick’s Cafe
- Guided bus tour to Negril 7 Mile Beach and Catamaran Cruise
- Unlimited drinks with open bar on catamaran
- Comfortable transportation via air-conditioned bus
- Scenic afternoon catamaran cruise from Negril
- Convenient complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Snorkel equipment provided during cruise
What's Not Included
- Food
- Gratuities
- Food
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience Jamaica with a guided bus tour to Negril. This tour is offered from all areas of Jamaica’s northcoast with included Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off. Start your day with bus transport to Margaritaville where you’ll have time to relax, walk & explore famous 7 Mile Beach of Negril. You’ll also have time for lunch on own (not included).
Next, your bus…
Experience Jamaica with a guided bus tour to Negril. This tour is offered from all areas of Jamaica’s northcoast with included Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off. Start your day with bus transport to Margaritaville where you’ll have time to relax, walk & explore famous 7 Mile Beach of Negril. You’ll also have time for lunch on own (not included).
Next, your bus will transport you to your afternoon Catamaran Cruise. (Please Note: for those staying in Negril, you will join us just for the cruise portion in the afternoon after lunch). During the cruise you can snorkel (if weather permits), see colorful fish & corals, or relax on deck. There’s a party atmosphere with drinks included and music on board.
During the cruise, make a stop at Ricks Cafe, the most famous bar in Jamaica located on the cliffs. Watch cliff divers and enjoy the sunset. Jump at your own risk.
- Please Note: you MUST provide your hotel details to the local provider
- The Catamaran leaves from Negril in the afternoon. The duration of the tour varies depending on where you are staying in Jamaica. You are transported to Negril, then you have time on the beach and THEN afterwards the catamaran.
- Pregnant travellers NOT Allowed on Catamaran
- Please note: the primary mode of transportation for this tour is via air-conditioned bus/car with a catamaran cruise included as part of tour in the afternoon.
- ADULTS ONLY CRUISE (18 years and over) - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday FAMILY FRIENDLY CRUISE - Monday, Wednesday, Fridays
- You arrive by Bus/Car to Negril
- Boat sails from Margaritaville.
- Pregnant Travellers NOT Allowed on Catamaran
- Pregnant Travellers NOT Allowed on Catamaran
Location
Margaritaville Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(246 Ratings)
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Patricia
Sep 19, 2024
So beautiful - Beautiful!! The staff was great and a lot of fun. Even when it started to rain the staff still kept it fun " RAIN PARTY". I loved it so much I went twice.
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838janat
Aug 26, 2024
FUN, FUN, FUN!!! - The catamaran was awesome! The water was beautiful. The overall experience was amazing. The crew was top tier. We had so much fun.
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Tavanya_c
Aug 2, 2024
Great experience - Great crew, safety measures were respected and overall good time. Very professional and made sure everyone had a good time
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Msfletcher_b
Aug 23, 2024
Unforgettable - The best part was of this excursion was on the boat. Attended the adult only Catamaran. The party was entertaining from the bartender DJ and crew. Nothing boring there. People were dancing, Black Thunder is the life of the party and best host. The day was cloudy and rained 30 minutes. Still had fun on the boat and folks got to snorkel. The stop prior to Negril’s Margaritaville on the beach front was fun with everyone participating in competitive games hosted by the DJ at the beach along with group dancing. The stop at Ricks cafe was nice but unfortunately short. Limited time for eating, swimming or making the iconic jump. If Rick’s café and 7 miles beach was longer this would have been a 5 star for me. Still a recommended excursion. The entire crew made every one super comfortable and made this cruise really unforgettable in Jamaica!
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Kelley_w
Aug 19, 2024
It's an all-day Adventure but it's worth it - I have to say they squeezed a lot of Adventures and activities in this one Excursion. Advice I can give is don't plan anything for the rest of the day. Because this is a all day event. We left the hotel at 10:30 and didn't get back to 8:30 p.m. but the crew from the bus driver,Kevin, to the guys on the catamaran we're amazing... it was a real party! we got great discounts at the gift shop and and the meat patties for sale by that point hit the spot!
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Dolletjes21
Aug 15, 2024
Cozy and beautiful - We went sailing on a Wednesday especially because of the family friendly option. The music was extremely loud, but it was super cozy. Good DJ, very friendly host and a sweet bartender on board. The host makes it a party and entertains everyone! The snorkeling was a bit disappointing. There were many jellyfish and few fish in sight. Being able to spot a beautiful ray because of the clarity of the sea. Tip: bring your own snorkel and diving goggles. Eat something before you board, because Rick’s cafe is busy and you’re only there for 1 hour. On the way back you can take beautiful pictures with sunset on the sea.
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Katie_b
Jul 30, 2024
Transportation mishap - I’m giving a four star only because of the transportation. The driver actually was there on time but left because HE CLAIMS the excursion was not labeled as “Sunset Catamaran” After a 45 min wait, we reached out to support and also called to only find out the driver was incorrect. He therefore had to come back for our group. The excursion was fun and rainy
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Najoluma
Sep 3, 2024
Disappointing - Not Value for Money - Really disappointed in the Negril Catamaran and Rick Café trip. Having done catamaran tours on other islands, which were fantastic days out, this one was not value for money and very disappointing. The advertisement does not reflect the experience. We were staying in Montego Bay and assumed that we would be getting on the catamaran there and then sailing to Negril. Not so. A mini bus picked us up and 9am and after all the other pick ups drove to Negril. 3.5hours on a bus with no water, snacks, anything!
Once in Negril Bay, the bus stopped at a gift shop for 30mins which no one was interested in, but was just relief to stretch the legs! Then took us next door to a bar/restaurant - Margaritaville for another 1.5hours. At this point we realised that no lunch was being provided by this tour. At over £400 for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) we expected lunch to be included!!! At Margaritaville, you could get 10% off their massively overinflated prices for burger/chips etc.
So now 5.5hours into the catamaran day trip and still have not set foot on a catamaran! We just felt shuttled from one business to another to spend more money over and above the £400+ we already paid for the day out.
After finally getting on the catamaran, at 2:40pm, things got a lot better. The Cruise Director and all the crew were great fun and the snorkelling was really lovely. Drinks are provided, but the only food is crisps. We stopped at Rick’s Café (also in Negril, so not far!) for about another 1.5hours. It’s not really a place for families with kids – more an 18-30 party vibe, but it was an experience and you do get some lovely views and can watch the fearless cliff divers. Then back on the catamaran for the fairly short trip back to Margaritaville to catch your 3+hr bus ride back to Montego Bay :(
So for over £100 per ticket you get:
1) Nearly 7 hours drive in a mini bus - not guided and no water/snacks/anything.
2) Chance to spend more money at a Negril gift shop.
3) No lunch - buy your own lunch at Margaritaville at massively overinflated prices.
4) Spend a total of about 2.5-3hrs only on the catamaran (including snorkelling and the trip from Margaritaville to Rick’s Café and back)
Not value for money and I would not recommend.
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Syreeta_a
Aug 20, 2024
Last minute cancel - Our trip was cancelled 20mins before pick up time. This was booked ahead of time and on our last day in Jamaica. It was very disappointing and we missed out on experiencing an excursion.
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Damian_d
Aug 14, 2024
Great, until ot wasn't - The experience was awesome. Myself and my new Wife (on our honeymoon) Had a great time. Until it was time to see the pictures that were taken of us. Paid $40 for them. Gave my email, and still haven't received the 24 pictures promised at the time of writing this review. Would definitely have been a soild 5. But getting scammed out of our pictures brings it down to a 0 if possible.
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