Full Day Negril Tour: Catamaran Cruise, Beach and Rick's Cafe Experience
3.8
288 Ratings
Negril
Experience the best of Negril with a full-day tour including a catamaran cruise, beach time, and a visit to Rick's Cafe. Snorkel, relax, and enjoy the party atmosphere on the cruise, and witness cliff diving and a stunning sunset at Rick's Cafe.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Margaritaville Negril - All guests who are not staying in Negril , arrive here by bus and enjoy free time to explore the 7 mile beach on their own from this location. You board the boat in the early afternoon for the cruise, from the beach here on days Mon/Wed / Fri
What's Included
- Guided Bus Tour to Negril 7 Mile Beach, Catamaran Cruise, and Rick’s Cafe
- Unlimited Drinks (Open Bar) onboard catamaran
- Transportation via Air-Conditioned Bus
- Afternoon Catamaran Cruise from Negril
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Use of snorkel equipment during cruise portion of tour
- Stop at Ricks Cafe during the cruise portion of your tour (if weather permits)
- Visit the Beach for lunch on own and time to explore Seven Mile Beach of Negril
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating bus tour to Negril, Jamaica, available from any location on the northern coastline with provided hotel transportation to and from. Your day commences with a ride to either Margaritaville or JAMWEST Beach, allowing you ample leisure time to stroll, unwind, and discover the renowned 7 Mile Beach of Negril. An lunch break will also be allocated, however meals are at your own expense.
In the afternoon, you’ll be transported to your Catamaran Cruise. (Please be informed: For guests residing in Negril, the cruise forms the only part of your tour, commencing post-lunch). Weather permitting, the cruise allows snorkeling opportunities, aquatic life viewing, or simple relaxation on deck, complemented with an energetic vibe of inclusive drinks and onboard music.
The cruise includes a halt at Ricks Cafe, Jamaica’s most popular bar situated on the cliffs. Witness cliff divers and savor the sunset. Caution is advised for those considering a dive.
This constitutes a full day tour, with the exception of partakers residing in Negril - they join us solely for the afternoon Cruise.
- PREGNANT PERSONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON CATAMARAN
- The Catamaran leaves from Negril in the afternoon. The duration of the tour varies depending on where you are staying in Jamaica. You are transported to Negril by bus, then you have time on the beach and THEN afterwards the catamaran.
- Please note: the primary mode of transportation for this tour is via air-conditioned bus with a catamaran cruise included as part of tour in the afternoon.
- Adults only cruise (18 years and over)- Tue/Thur/ Sat/Sun and Family Cruise (Kids are welcome)- Mon/Wed/Fri
- Pregnant Travelers not Allowed
- Visit to Ricks Cafe is depending on weather conditions. Jump at your own risk.
- Boat sails from Margaritaville.
- Pregnant Travelers Not Allowed
Location
Margaritaville Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(288 Ratings)
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Chandra_s
Mar 20, 2024
Great Experience - This tour was great, we enjoyed it. Our bus driver was amazing, picked us up on time, safe driving to Negril, first stop was a souvenir shop for about 30 mins, then to Margaritaville at 7mile beach, food was delicious (large portions, so if you are not planning on taking away leftovers, don't buy full meals for kids). Had some time to swim at the beach, the water sports people give you different prices, so its what you are willing to pay (charged us $20 per person for the raft ride and charged our friends $10). Boarded the boat and headed out on the water, crew on the catamaran was friendly and fun. We didn't see much fish at snorkeling, maybe if they add some sort of feed to bring the fishes that would help. Went on to Ricks Cafe, water was very choppy, unable to dock safely, so returned to Margaritaville and our bus driver drove us over to Ricks Cafe, after the sunset we headed back to the hotel. Overall, the experience was great, my family enjoyed it.
NOTE: You need to hold your bags on your head and walk through waist high water to get onto the catamaran, same to get off.
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Tiffany_w
Feb 19, 2024
You will not regret it! - Had a wonderful time! This I would definitely do again next time I'm in Jamaica! Very nice, nonstop party! I left my phone on the bus Thursday and it was returned to me Saturday. I was very appreciative to receive it back before my departure!! Great service and wonderful people!
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Mikesq2282uz
Feb 12, 2024
Great communication - Unfortunately because of a cold front that really made the sea angry we didn't get to go, however I am leaving a 5 star review because since the moment I booked it they were great to communicate that they were not able to do it on the day I requested and moved it to the next day. As soon as they knew the water wasn't going to be good for the next day they let me know and I was able to cancel and get a refund.
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Keisha_c
Feb 4, 2024
10/10 - Our tour guide Kevin Virgo was excellent. He was friendly, funny and informative. We were on the bus with 20 ppl. We stopped to shop and then the beach until the boat came to take us to ricks cafe. The food there was average. I definitely recommend..
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Ladawn_t
Feb 1, 2024
Incredible Paradise Dream Fantasy - It was so Amazing Toni our Driver was Hilarious we loved Him, and the Restaurant food was incredible Rick's Cafe felt like a Chris Brown Video, the Guys in charge of the Boat was Ao fun and silly I enjoyed the Snorkeling the best.. thank you
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Brittany_g
Jan 30, 2024
I had an awesome time! - Loved the tour and energy, money well spent! We stopped at margaritaville and partied on the beach, then snorkled, then Rick's Cafe, beautiful views
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Christine_d
Mar 12, 2024
Super fun! - Garfield was our tour guide/driver for the day. He was great and very funny! The one downside was the amount of time you actually get at Rick’s Cafe, I would’ve liked more than 45minutes especially when we had almost 2.5 hours at Margaritaville. The boat crew was awesome, I ended up getting stung by a jellyfish and they were quick to help, and no you don’t have to pee on a jelly fish sting, just pour some ovenproof rum on it and you’re good to go!
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Lynnp401
Feb 18, 2024
7 adults from Calgary - This tour was exactly what I expected. Was it “amazing? No!! It was nice to get off our resort for the afternoon. Yummy margaritas at Margaritaville, nothing really to see snorkeling but was fun hanging out in the water. Had some drinks appies at Ricks Cafe, entertainment was enjoyable.
Would do it again? Probably. Just don’t get your expectations too high, just enjoy the day!🤷🏼♀️
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Ludiana_l
Feb 5, 2024
I’m giving it a 3 is... - I’m giving it a 3 is because our boat cruise part was cancelled so we had to do a bus tour instead. & that was told to us last minute . Our tour guide was amazing though. Margaritaville is a cool chill vibe. Ricks cafe was turnt up.
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Jaclyn_k
Feb 2, 2024
Fun with miscommunication - Catamaran was fun, drinks were good, and ricks is always a blast! I’d just like to heed a warning that the company seems to have miscommunication. We were told we’d be picked up at 9:45 am. The morning of I received an email that we’d be picked up at 9 am. No problem. We’re in the car for about 20 minutes and our driver realized he forgot another couple at our resort. We had to turn around and get them so getting up earlier kind of defeated the purpose. When we got to negril we were told we’d be going to jamwest instead of margaritaville. Another miscommunication as margaritaville is in the title of the excursion. Also since the water was rough we had to snorkel near ricks, which there is no fish or coral to see. Not there fault but still disappointing. Other then the miscommunication our driver was great, and the team on the boat was very entertaining and made sure everyone had a blast!
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