The 15 Best Boat Trips in Jamaica

1.Jamaica Dunn’s River Falls Party Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 997 reviews · from $133Our pick

Cruise from Mahogany Beach to a Caribbean snorkeling stop, enjoy Jamaican food and an open bar, then climb Dunn’s River Falls with local guides. The 4-hour outing includes hotel pickup, snorkel gear, snacks, music, and round-trip transport. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, a towel, and cash.

“They do not know how to communicate. They said we had to reach out to them to confirm pickup time but they already had a bus scheduled for our hotel. They did not reach out to is before arriving to the hotel but rudely texted us when they were outside and told us they were leaving us. They indeed left us and did not provide any information on how we could have gotten there so we missed the cruise. Awaiting refund.”

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2.Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego Bay

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

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

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

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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4.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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5.Mystic Luminescent Lagoon Night Cruise & Swim in Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 370 reviews · from $75

Travel to Falmouth’s Luminous Lagoon for a moonlit boat ride, local stories, rum punch, and an optional swim among glowing microorganisms. The water is usually about 4 to 6 feet deep. Guides such as Tony, Dwayne, and Rolando have earned praise for their friendly service, though pickup times and wait periods can vary.

“Fun and knowledgeable. A must do !!!! The peanut butter & jelly how he explained it!!!smooth ride through the lagoon”

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6.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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7.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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8.Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · from $75

Choose a Friday evening cruise around Kingston Harbour or a Sunday catamaran trip from Port Royal to Maiden Cay. Both include food, drinks, and DJ music aboard a 69-foot power catamaran. Sunday adds swimming and beach time, while Friday focuses on city lights, music, and social energy.

“We had a great time on this trip. The moment we step on the cruise, really good music was playing (and the DJ continued to play great music throughout the trip). There was food provided, but I didn’t eat since I wanted to play in the water more. The customer service was excellent because they keep bringing us drinks into the sea. I’ve never had that in my life before! It was so nice to talk to the staff and owners too. Everyone was so warm and welcoming. Most importantly, Maiden cay and the sea was sooooo beautiful that it just made the trip perfect!”

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9.Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $65Best value

Board the yellow Lucky Duck in Negril for a 2.5-hour boat outing with Captain Jason and Junior. Look through the glass bottom, snorkel Med Reef for about an hour, then spend another hour on Booby Cay, where fresh lobster and fish are sold separately.

“Captain and second mate very knowledgeable and entertaining! Made first time snorkelers comfortable!”

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

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

Ride from Montego Bay to Negril with a private guide such as Travis or Lisa, then enjoy Seven Mile Beach, a glass-bottom boat, reef snorkeling, Booby Cay and Rick’s Cafe. Lunch is optional, with fresh lobster or fish available at your own cost. The route can flex around your group.

“Travis was an amazing driver. He told us all about the culture and showed us around. Captain Andy was fun on the boat, got to see so many things while snorkeling. Rick’s cafe was also a super cool experience. Shoutout to Travis!”

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12.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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13.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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14.Dunn’s River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $165

Start with hotel pickup in Ocho Rios, visit Blue Hole, then board a party catamaran for reef snorkeling, music, dancing, and an open bar before climbing Dunn’s River Falls. Guides such as Rajaye, Travis, Tony, and Tt have earned praise for friendly, safety-minded care.

“After we purchased the tour(which clearly states transportation is provided) we were informed that we would have to secure transportation to the meeting spot! Fine no problem......I secured a private driver but they REFUSED to give me the address the where the boat dock was....insisting I be bought to the "meeting location " so that their driver could take over. After repeatedly asking for the address I finally agreed. When we arrived at the "meeting place" we were the only 2 people and the driver said he'd be taking us to the blue hole the to the boat dock. We arrived at the blue hole and was immediately bombarded with…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews

Spend four hours on a private yacht with a captain and crew, cruising Montego Bay, snorkeling with supplied gear, and enjoying lunch with sparkling wine and rum punch. The crew can shape the outing around your group, and birthday celebrations receive especially attentive treatment.

“We had the best experience ever! Great service, great vibe. Sonia was the sweetest and out yacht crew workers were phenomenal. They made sure everything was perfect for my birthday! 🥳🎉”

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