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  • Writer's pictureJacqlyne Mba-Jonas
    • Jul 18, 2021
    • 7 min read

Montego Bay Itinerary - Tours and Activities

Updated: Mar 8

Montego Bay or MoBay is Jamaica's second largest city and a major tourist destination. It is booming with all-inclusive resorts, restaurants, attractions, beaches and nightlife. It is also a major port of call for cruise ships. This tropical paradise is suited for all types of travelers. It has great cuisine for the foodies, beautiful beaches for the loungers, great night life for the parties, and exciting activities for the adrenaline junkies. So lets dive into my extensive collection of things to do while in MoBay.


If you'll like to spend time outside of MoBay, you can check out things to do in Ocho Rios and Negril.


Disclaimer

Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.


Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.

Chukka Ocean Outpost Beach

It’s Time To Play at Chukka Ocean Outpost, where ocean-loving thrill seekers and cultural explorers unite. Your Ocean Pass gives you access to the only seaside nature-adventure park in Jamaica. Round-trip transportation is included. Enjoy the many chill-out and leisure areas, along with your selected choice of Ocean Outpost Tours:

  • Mountain to Sea ATV OR Dune Buggy (Motorized)

  • Ocean Safari Mini Boats (Motorized)

  • Mountain to Sea Horseback Ride & Swim

  • Power Snorkel Party Catamaran Cruise

  • Ocean Zipline & Hammock Splash

  • Reggae Rafting at Lethe (Bamboo Rafting)


Duration

At your leisure. Pickup from resort between 6:30am - 11:30am depending on location

Availability

Everyday from 9am

Price

Alternative


Dolphin Cove

Come have a vacation of a lifetime at Dolphin Cove! Choose between:

  • Dolphin Encounter: Perfect for those who can’t swim, you will have an amazing interactive encounter with dolphins.

  • Dolphin Swim: Interact, swim and have a ride with one dolphin.

  • Royal Dolphin Swim: Interact, swim and have a ride with two dolphins.

Other than interacting with dolphins there are several other activities to choose from. Interact with sting rays, go kayaking and ride a camel.


Duration

At your leisure

Availability

Monday and Wednesday - Friday at 10:30am and 12:30pm

Price

  • Dolphin Encounter: $99 per person

  • Dolphin Swim: $139 per person

  • Royal Dolphin Swim: $179 per person


Parasailing & Jet Ski Tour

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Montego Bay and taken to the beach ready to start a day full of adrenaline-inducing adventure! Parasail and enjoy a 15 minute flight above the crystal-clear Caribbean waters at more than 330 feet in height. After parasailing, return to the beach where jet skis will be waiting for you. Climb aboard and get ready to feel the refreshing ocean spray on your face as you zoom over the waves of Montego Bay. You'll have 30 minutes to explore the bay on your jet ski and take in the paradise beach views from a new and unique perspective.


Duration

1.5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 10am, 11am and 1pm

Price

$404 per person

Alternative

Reggae Catamaran Cruise

Dance to reggae rhythms and enjoy the cool blue Caribbean on this ‘floating party’ catamaran cruise, including stops to snorkel at a protected reef and join the lively scene at Margaritaville. Back on board, a DJ, unlimited drinks from the open bar, and Jamaican-style appetizers keep the energy going as you soak up stellar views of the island’s north coast. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am

Price

$110 per person

Alternative

Montego Bay Sunset Cruise - $105 per person


Negril Beach and Rick's Café

Discover Negril's legendary Seven Mile Beach on this 7-hour tour from Montego Bay. After a scenic journey along the northern coastline, arrive at the famous 7-mile stretch of white sand and azure water. Spend time swimming, snorkeling on the reefs, sunbathing or participating in various watersport activities for an additional fee. Stop by Rick's Cafe for lunch and drinks (own expense) while watching the cliff divers. Round-trip transportation from is included.


Duration

7 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8am

Price

$51 per person

Alternative

Negril & Ricks Cafe Sunset Snorkeling Cruise - $130 per person

Blue Hole, Secret Falls, and Dunn's River Falls Combo

Combine a trip to the Blue Hole, Dunn's River Falls, and Secret Falls in a single full-day tour from Montego Bay. Make a lunch stop at the famous Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant (own expense) for some traditional Jamaican jerk. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off included.


Duration

10 hours

Availability

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8am

Price

$125 per person

Alternative


Luminous Lagoon

Cruise through the glowing waters of Luminous Lagoon on this unique evening excursion. The largest of just four bioluminescent lagoons in the world, Luminous Lagoon is inhabited by millions of bioluminescent microscopic organisms that emit a soft light when the water of the lagoon is disturbed. Take a dip in the glowing waters before heading to shore. Includes round-trip transportation from your hotel.


Duration

1.5 - 4.5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 5:30pm

Price

$49 per person, minimum of 2 people to reserve


Private Martha Brae River Rafting Tour

Take a half-day tour to Martha Brae Rafting Village, a small river community in Falmouth. Here you can stroll around the city, shop for artisan wares, and have a bite to eat. Another popular activity is to hire a local river guide for a drift on a simple wooden raft. Round-trip transportation is included.



Duration

3 - 4 hours

Availability

Sunday, Tuesday and Saturday at 8:30am, 9am and 12pm

Price

$46 per person, plus $70 per pair if you choose to go rafting

Alternative

Lethe River Rafting Tour - $50 per person, plus $30 per person for transportation

Rastasafari Experience

The RastaSafari Experience is a unique way to discover how Jamaicans live in the countryside! You jump on board side-by-side ATV's and drive them through the hill, plains, farms and throughout a beautiful village of 500 persons. You will get to swim in natural mineral pools, discover a ganja field and much more! Deep in the heart of this beautiful country, you will make countless discoveries, a real photographer's gold mine. Lunch and roundtrip hotel transportation are included.


Duration

3 - 4 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8am, 10:30am and 1:30pm

Price

$165 per person

Alternative


Private Montego Bay Highlights Tour

Take in the highlights this private tour of Montego Bay. Sightsee and stop at different historical sights, stop at local stores to shop and visit beautiful beaches. View historic we architecture while journeying through different communities. This tour is informative, interactive and educational. We ensure that you’ll leave with a little bit of Jamaican history with you. Round-trip hotel transportation is included.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 9am and 12am

Price

$69 per person

Alternative


Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour

Go on a mystical journey to the birth and resting place of the legendary "King of Reggae" Bob Marley, who's taken reggae music to the four corners of the world. Experience the meaning of Jamaican hospitality in this small village called "Nine Mile."


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8:30am

Price

$82 per person, minimum of 3 people required to book

Alternative

Rose Hall Great House & Montego Bay City Tour

See the highlights of Jamaica's second city on a tour of Montego Bay. Visit the 18th-century home of Annie Palmer and enjoy a candlelit tour of the haunted house of the "White Witch of Rose Hall." Round-trip transportation means no need to rent a car, and you'll learn all about the home's history from your guide's commentary.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Everyday at 3pm

Price

$69 per person

Alternative


Luxury All-Inclusive Culinary Day-Trip in an Off-Road Mountain Park

Experience one of Jamaica's best food and music festivals, complete with round-trip transportation from your accommodation or the cruise port in Falmouth. Sit back and enjoy the scenic ride into the foothills. Once you arrive, take your pick of activities and experiences: local crafts, reggae shows, and traditional Jamaican food, all in one spot.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Saturdays at 9am

Price

$120 per person

Alternative

Falmouth Food Tour - $119 per person


Mystic Mountain Jamaica Bobsled Adventure Tour