The 12 Best Snorkelling 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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.Negril Lobster Lunch on Booby Cay & Snorkeling To a Sunken Cannon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $130

Join Captain Jace Allen and his crew from Negril Seven Mile Beach for reef snorkeling, a sunken cannon, and a beach lunch on Booby Cay. Expect about four hours on the water, with lobster or a seasonal substitute, jerk chicken, drinks, music, and a return cruise along the beach.

“We had a fantastic time with the whole crew. They communicated with us right up to the pick up and showed up at the resort on the boat right on time. We went with a smaller group - it was just us (a couple) and a couple of girl friends. EverRead more”

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9.Glass Bottom Boat Ride/Snorkeling/Booby Cay Island from Negril

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $65

Meet near Margaritaville Negril at 9 a.m. for a two-and-a-half-hour boat trip with snorkeling, reef viewing, and time on Booby Cay. Captains Jason, Kevin, Roger, and Mark have led departures, with gear provided and optional grilled lobster or fish sold on the island.

“Jason and Mark were awesome and very professional! Safety was a priority for us and we appreciated that! The food on the island was delicious and definitely Jamaican style!”

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10.Incredible Negril Guided Snorkeling To Reef, Anchor, and Cannon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $65

Join Captain Jace Allen’s crew from Negril Seven Mile Beach for a two-hour snorkeling trip to coral reefs, a sunken cannon, an anchor, and a shipwreck. Expect beach pickup, reggae music, sea-life lessons, and a small-group setting capped at 25 people.

“A fantastic experience that we 10/10 recommend! Pickup was easy, straight from the beach in front of our resort, and our guide was funny, friendly, and extremely knowledgable in the water. We saw starfish, urchin, conch, and so many fish and coral. Definitely the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to be back!”

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11.Family Fun-Snorkeling with Lunch Stop from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $110

Ride a speedboat to Montego Bay’s coral reef, with a short safety lesson, gear, and about one hour in the water. Guides such as Duran and Levy help you spot sea life. Private round-trip transport and a Jamaican lunch stop are included, but food costs extra.

“We had an amazing time snorkeling! Our guide Levy jumped in with us and showed us a number of things he found while snorkeling. Would highly recommend this company!”

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12.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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