Experience the best of downtown Montego Bay on this unique half-day shore excursion. Explore historical sites, relax on the famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, and savor delicious Jamaican cuisine at Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant.
Experience the best of downtown Montego Bay on this unique half-day shore excursion. Explore historical sites, relax on the famous Doctor’s Cave Beach, and savor delicious Jamaican cuisine at Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant.
- Sam Sharpe Square - This tour takes you to the heart of Montego Bay. Your first stop will be a 10-minute visit to Sam Sharpe Square. This area is named after a freed slave, Sam Sharpe, who led a significant uprising in Jamaica on Christmas Day in 1831. Here, you can see a statue of Sam Sharpe and other slaves who faced severe punishment in 1832…
- Sam Sharpe Square - This tour takes you to the heart of Montego Bay. Your first stop will be a 10-minute visit to Sam Sharpe Square. This area is named after a freed slave, Sam Sharpe, who led a significant uprising in Jamaica on Christmas Day in 1831. Here, you can see a statue of Sam Sharpe and other slaves who faced severe punishment in 1832 for the uprising. Feel free to step out of the vehicle and explore. Additionally, there is “The Cage,” originally built from wood in 1806 and later reconstructed with bricks. It served as a holding area for runaway slaves until they were returned to their plantations, as well as for vagrants and disorderly seamen.
- St James Parish Church - The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to St. James Parish Church. This Anglican Church, established in 1775, is one of the oldest in Montego Bay. It features remarkable architecture and contains items dating back over 200 years. Built to endure through the ages, the church remains fully operational as it was when first constructed. Be sure to read the marble plaques and headstones, which display exquisite poems and well-wishes in old English. Feel free to explore and read the headstones. The church welcomes contributions at your discretion.
- Doctor’s Cave Beach - The drive to the beach takes you through the narrow streets of downtown and onto the famous Montego Bay Hip Strip, where Doctor’s Cave Beach is located. Known worldwide for nearly a century, Doctor’s Cave is celebrated for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and nearly white sand. Its sheltered location ensures calm waters. Your tour guide will escort you to the check-in area, where you can rent chairs and umbrellas if desired. Beautiful palm, coconut, and sea grape trees provide shaded areas for relaxing on your towels. Various water sports are available for a fee. After two hours at the beach, it will be time for lunch and shopping.
Lunch and shopping will last 1 hour and 45 minutes. You will then be returned to your ship.
- The Craft Market at the Hip Strip - The Montego Bay Hip Strip is one of Jamaica’s most vibrant souvenir shopping areas. It also offers Duty-Free Shopping, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Starbucks, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, Harley Davidson Jamaica, among other popular spots. On the Hip Strip, you can find elegant dining and authentic jerk chicken eateries. Most visitors to Montego Bay find the Hip Strip very convenient due to its variety.
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
This half day tour is a very unique one where you get to see and gather firsthand experience downtown Montego Bay in it’s finest. It encompasses the Jamaican history, culture and a relaxing moment at Doctor’s Cave Beach, one of the world’s most famous beaches (Don’t forget to take your towels). Visit sites such as Sam Sharp Square, St., James Parish…
This half day tour is a very unique one where you get to see and gather firsthand experience downtown Montego Bay in it’s finest. It encompasses the Jamaican history, culture and a relaxing moment at Doctor’s Cave Beach, one of the world’s most famous beaches (Don’t forget to take your towels). Visit sites such as Sam Sharp Square, St., James Parish Church (Built in 1775) and Richmond Hill Great House. Lunch stop will be at Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant where you can get an amazing experience of our local Jamaican jerk chicken, pork and vegetables that are cooked in a unique way with local herbs and spices. For this tour we recommend that you disembark the ship as soon as it docks (within the first 20 to 30 minutes). There will be a professional driver/guide assigned for group of 15 persons or less. Group of 16 persons or more will have both professional driver and guide assigned.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Minimum numbers apply (8 persons). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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.
