Catamaran Cruises in Jamaica: The 12 Best Days on Deck

1.Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego Bay

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

Spend about three hours on Jamaica’s north coast aboard a reggae party catamaran. You’ll be picked up from your Montego Bay hotel, snorkel near Doctor’s Cave Beach, then enjoy a DJ, open bar, fruit, pastries, and Jamaican-style appetizers. The mood is lively, not quiet.

“The boat was over crowded and we had to stand unless we were snorkeling. They told us to remove our shoes/sandals before getting on the boat. The boat floor was extremely hot especially not having a seat. We did not finish the ride. We got off at margaritaville. The staff were great. The pick up on point. We won't book a party boat with Viator maybe another excursion.”

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2.NEGRIL CATAMARAN CRUISE Sunset Ricks Cafe Adults only ALL HOTELS

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 390 reviews · from $88Best value

Board an adults-only catamaran near Negril for reggae, an onboard DJ, unlimited local drinks, light snacks, and snorkeling at Sandy Cove Reef. Cruise past Seven Mile Beach and the West End, then spend about an hour at Rick’s Cafe for sunset, cliff jumping, or food. Transfers from Negril, Lucea, and Montego Bay are included.

“That during inclement weather it should be canceled. It rained pretty hard and the boat was extremely packed leaving almost nowhere to sit.”

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3.Catamaran Cruise Full Day Tour to Reef, Caves and Negril Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 378 reviews · from $90

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Ocho Rios to Negril, enjoy free time at Margaritaville and Seven Mile Beach, then board a catamaran for snorkeling, reef and cave views, drinks, reggae, and sunset near Rick’s Cafe. Expect a long day, possible water boarding, and schedule changes.

“I gave 3 stars for a few reasons: 1. The company presented a pickup location different from my residing hotel which led to much confusion. 2. The itinerary doesn’t specify time frames for travel, margaritaville, catamaran and ricks cafe. 3. Didn’t really get the full ricks cafe experience as we were only there for 1 hr. However, the driver Elvis was super cool and made the overall experience ok. My friend was able to get the clear boat photo experience which was really nice. The catamaran crew was pleasant and fun!”

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4.Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · from $139

Sail by catamaran to Dunn’s River Falls, snorkel over a Caribbean reef, climb the 600-foot cascade, swim in its pools, and return with lunch, music, rum punch, and Jamaican hospitality. Pickup is available from Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Bring water shoes and eat breakfast first.

“Tour guide picked us up on time. Keep in mind the tour time is not the pick up time (pick up time is much earlier if you are starting from Montego Bay). Felicia (bus tour guide and coordinator) was great! Catamaran ride was great and a lot of fun coming back. Dunns river is a bit of a tourist trap, so be ready for that. Overall a good time…wouldn’t recommend doing solo though.”

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

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

Ride an air-conditioned bus from your Jamaica hotel to Negril, relax on 7 Mile Beach, then board a music-filled catamaran with snorkeling, an open bar, and a stop at Rick's Cafe. Hosts such as Dex and Thunder keep the party moving, but expect water boarding and a long day from Montego Bay.

“We had a great time. Dex ran the party and he did a wonderful job showing us a great time along with his team! The music made you want to dance. We saw beautiful fish 🐠 snorkeling. Unfortunately, rain didn’t allow us to dock at Rick’s and get off but it was nice they still offer to take you by bus. Rain aside we had a great time.”

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6.Dunn’s River Catamaran Cruise From Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $141

You’ll sail from Ocho Rios to Dunn’s River Falls, snorkel a protected reef, and climb the 600-foot cascade in a linked human chain. Back aboard, an open bar, fruit, pastries, appetizers, and a live DJ turn the return cruise into a lively Jamaican party. Hotel pickup is included from selected hotels.

“We had so much fun. The staff was courteous and friendly. They pointed out the emergency safety rules professionally. Once that was out of the way the fun began. Loved every moment would do this excursion again. I recommend the Catameran with island routes and Viator”

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7.Montego Bay Reggae Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail from Montego Bay around 3 pm on a three-hour reggae catamaran cruise with a live DJ, open bar, fruit, pastries, and light appetizers. You’ll watch Jamaica’s north coast from the water, dance as the sun drops, and may encounter a snorkeling or Margaritaville stop depending on the departure.

“Horrible… the weather was bad and tour ended. There was lightning and storms. Could not get up to dock to get off. Had to walk through the water to exit.”

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8.Reggae Catamaran 18+ Cruise with Open Bar

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

Spend three hours sailing Montego Bay’s coast on an adults-only catamaran with a live DJ, open bar, appetizers, and a short snorkeling stop. You’ll also visit Margaritaville before the music turns up for the ride home. Hotel pickup, equipment, and English-speaking crew are included.

“I think it was a good time. Especially for those that actually snorkel. The dj was hot and we had a lively group of people.”

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9.From Falmouth/Ocho Rios: Negril Beach and Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 33 reviews · 7 hours - 810 minutes · from $110

Travel from Falmouth or Ocho Rios to Negril’s Seven Mile Beach, then board a music-filled catamaran for drinks, snorkeling, and a stop at Rick’s Cafe. You get hotel pickup, equipment, and bilingual English and Spanish guiding, but the road journey from Ocho Rios can be long.

“taxi 15 minuten later waardoor we niet lang op strand waren en meteen de catamaran opmoesten. snorkelen niet spectaculair maar daar moet je ook enigszins geluk bij hebben. Rick's café geweldig om een keer mee te maken maar erg commercieel en aan de prijs. Sfeer op de boot gezellig. Veel luide gangsta music en uiteindelijk bij het einde ook nog ons aangevraagd nummer sunny days”

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10.PARTY Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Rick’s Cafe ADULTS ONLY

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $88

Spend about four hours sailing Negril’s coast on an adults-only catamaran with reggae music, unlimited drinks, light snacks, snorkeling at Sandy Cove Reef, beach time near Margaritaville, and a sunset stop at Rick’s Café. Hotel transfers are included from most Negril resorts.

“At the beginning, it was okay. However, if they know rain is in the forecast, they should cancel. We didn't get to go to Rick's Cafe, and there was a lot of confusion at the end. A lady was hit in the back of the head about a seat on the bus. It was ridiculous. I wish they would have provided an opportunity to do this tour again.”

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11.Negril Catamaran: Adults Sunset Party with Drinks & DJ

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · from $89

Spend about four hours sailing from Margaritaville Negril along Jamaica’s west coast. Snorkel in clear water, enjoy rum, Red Stripe, snacks, and DJ music, then watch sunset near Rick’s Cafe. Adults 18 and older can expect a social party boat, waist-deep boarding, and pickup options.

“It was an amazing experience, especially since we'd never been to Jamaica before. The crew, DJ and bartenders kept the music going and the dancing and energy non stop. Too bad we couldn't dock at Rick's Cafe since the ocean was choppy, but we were driven over and still got to experience Rick's Cafe!”

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12.Jamwest Beach Negril Family Catamaran Cruise Pick up from Lucea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · from $95

You’ll ride from Lucea to Jamwest Beach, board a catamaran, snorkel in Negril’s clear water, and stop at Rick’s Cafe. The 3.5-hour outing includes Jamaican drinks, light snacks, equipment, an onboard restroom, and hotel pickup. Music can be lively, and sunset depends on sea and weather conditions.

“A must do trip in Jamaica which was enjoyed by all the family. The initial stop at Negril beach was heavenly with the crystal blue sea to enjoy. The facilities at Jamwest were excellent with great service and entertainment for a bit of food aRead more”

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