Boat Tours in Jamaica Compared: The Top 15

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

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

From Mahogany Beach, you’ll cruise with Cool Runnings Catamarans to a snorkeling stop, enjoy Jamaican food and an open bar, then climb Dunn’s River Falls with local guides. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, entertainment, and return transport are included. Expect a lively group outing, not a quiet boat trip.

“A very mixed review. Before the tour started lunch was served by the beach. The food was nice. When booking the tour was suppose to start at 12:30, however when we arrived we was told 1pm which was fine, however we didn’t set sail until gone 2pm. We arrived at the swimming/ snorkel site. My partner and myself got in for a swim but kept being asked to come closer ( we was not far away at all) the lady who kept asking for a real attitude with us and carried on throughout the tour. We arrived at the fall and it was very unorganised. The waiting around really ate…”

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2.Reggae Catamaran and Snorkeling Open Bar Cruise Montego Bay

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

You’ll leave Montego Bay by catamaran from Tropical Bliss Beach, snorkel near Doctor’s Cave Beach, then return with reggae music, a DJ, Jamaican-style snacks, and an open bar. Hotel pickup is offered, and the 3-hour cruise suits adults who want a lively party on the water rather than a quiet sightseeing trip.

“Tons of food on boat. Chicken tenders, chips and salsa, fruit. Workers were nice and a vibe. Snorkeling was fun and plenty of time to enjoy. Margaritaville if you want to purchase. Close to resorts in Montego Bay”

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3.Negril Catamaran Cruise Sunset Ricks Cafe Adults only ALL Hotels

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

Join an adults-only afternoon catamaran from Negril, Lucea, or Montego Bay for reggae, an open bar, Sandy Cove Reef snorkeling, and a sunset stop at Rick’s Cafe. The lively crew, including MCs such as Chocolate Thunder, Danca Mon, and CT, keeps the party moving. Expect to walk through waist-deep water to board.

“Great experience only complaint would be not enough time at ricks Cafe barely had time to use the bathroom and order food before having to make our way back to the dock to get in the boat. Other than that the team on board was great.”

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4.Catamaran Cruise Full Day Tour to Reef, Caves and Negril Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 378 reviews · from $90

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Ocho Rios to Negril, spend free time at Margaritaville and Seven Mile Beach, then board a catamaran for snorkeling, reef views, reggae, unlimited drinks, and sunset near Rick’s Cafe. Guides such as Washington, Garfield, Kevin, and Dwayne have earned praise for keeping the day moving.

“No stars would be a better rating for this waste of time and money “tour”. My group was picked up at 9 AM in the morning only to sit at Margaritaville and be pressured into buying crappy drinks and terrible food until 230pm when the catamaran finally came. There was no reason to pick us up this early when the catamaran didn’t arrive until much much later we sat for over three hours waiting and once we finally got on the catamaran, we rode around listening to extremely loud music with bad speaker and a weak hype man yelling into the mic every 10 minutes. Then we did about 20…”

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5.Mystic Luminescent Lagoon Night Cruise & Swim in Jamaica

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

Cruise Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon near Falmouth after dark, listen to a local guide explain the glowing microorganisms, and swim in the blue-green water if you wish. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered from Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, and Negril. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and waterproof phone pouch.

“Dwayne ( insta: dwaynethompson352 ) is the absolute best!!!! He was our driver and id recommend him for this tour and any other tours that you will do in Jamaica! You wont regret it! The lights were awesome, the fire show blew my mind. The water is cold though so be warned :)”

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6.Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling and Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 358 reviews · from $139

Spend about six hours sailing from Ocho Rios to Dunn’s River Falls with Chukka Caribbean Adventures. Snorkel with provided gear, swim in warm lagoons, climb the 600-foot falls with a local guide, then return by catamaran with lunch, Jamaican music, Blue Mountain coffee, and rum punch. Pickup is available from Ocho Rios and Montego Bay.

“very bad they almost screw me up somebody call and change time pick up after that bus was come on normal pick up time my family wasn’t ready just very bad service”

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7.Party Catamaran: OpenBar, Music, Negril Beach, Caves, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · from $90

Ride an air-conditioned bus to Negril, spend time at 7 Mile Beach, then board a lively catamaran from Margaritaville. You’ll get snorkeling gear, unlimited drinks, music, and a stop at Rick’s Cafe when weather allows. Choose an adults-only sailing on select days or a family cruise.

“I booked this boat tour expecting a fun and relaxing trip to Rick’s Café with snorkeling, drinks, and music. Instead, it was a huge disappointment. It started raining before we even left Margaritaville, and despite everyone asking to turn around, tRead more”

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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 from Victoria Pier for city lights, a DJ, food, and drinks, or a Sunday trip from Port Royal to Maiden Cay for lunch, music, swimming, and beach time. The 69-foot catamaran carries up to 75 people, making this a lively local-style outing rather than a quiet sightseeing tour.

“Me and my friends were visiting from America. We had such a good time. The staff were very accommodating and nice. The dj played such a great mix of music. The vibes are definitely unmatched. Definitely something to do on a Sunday.”

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9.Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay

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

Join Captain Jason and his crew aboard the yellow Lucky Duck for a 2.5-hour Negril outing. You will view reef life through the glass-bottom boat, snorkel at Med Reef, then spend about an hour on Booby Cay. Gear and island admission are included, but lunch and drinks cost extra.

“Great snorkeling! Jason assured to that and made sure I saw lots of beautiful fish, the canon and anchor. Fun little tour to the island and along the coastline. You haven't seen 7-mile beach until you've seen it from the water.”

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10.Dunn’s River Catamaran Cruise From Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $141

Join an adults-only catamaran from Ocho Rios, snorkel a protected reef, and climb Dunn’s River Falls in a guided human chain. Back aboard, you get Jamaican coastline views, a live DJ, snacks, and an open bar. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, and water shoes, swimwear, and a change of clothes are essential.

“We enjoyed our trip to the Dunns falls. Probably the best pat of the trip was the incredible crew, DJ and hospitality! Terrific experience!”

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

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

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Negril with guides such as Travis or Lisa. Swim at Seven Mile Beach, ride a glass-bottom boat to a small island, snorkel over coral reefs, order fresh lobster or fish, stop at Margaritaville, and finish at Rick’s Cafe for sunset and cliff jumping.

“We had the most wonderful day! Travis was an outstanding guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. Andy was a great snorkeling guide, saw so many colorful fish. We had so much fun jumping at Rick’s Cafe, even my 12 year old. The day went longer than anticipated but Travis was very accommodating and it was such a marvelous day taking in the beauty of Jamaica. Thank you Travis for making our day so bright! I would highly recommend Trav Sun Tours!”

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12.Montego Bay Reggae Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · from $125

Cruise Montego Bay’s north coast for about three hours aboard a reggae catamaran with a live DJ, open bar, fruit, pastries, and light snacks. Pickup is offered from selected hotels, and the cruise begins around 3:00 pm. Expect music, dancing, sunset views, and an adults-only crowd, but confirm the route and pickup time before you go.

“I was disappointed with Viator. I purchased my husband's tickets. When the driver arrived he was not on the list. It took 15 minutes for the driver to finally get the ok. His name did not appear on the list until we were getting on the boat. It was embarrassing, and an inconvenience!”

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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 aboard an adults-only party catamaran. Swim and snorkel for about 30 minutes, enjoy appetizers and unlimited cocktails, then stop at Margaritaville before the DJ-led ride home. Hotel pickup, equipment, and English-speaking crew are included.

“THIS WAS LITTTT! I could do without the paper cups but I understand why they do it that way. The drinks were good but some were took strong that my cup discentigraded by the time I was able to drink it lol. But overall an amazing time!”

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

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

Spend an active day in Jamaica with Blue Hole swimming and cliff jumps, reef snorkeling from a catamaran, an open bar, music, and a climb up Dunn’s River Falls. Courtney Taylor Private Tours provides transport, with guides such as Rajaye, Travis, Tony, and Richard praised for care and local insight. Expect wet trails, a moderate fitness level, and a busy schedule.

“My driver Richard was a good vibe throughout the day going above and beyond for us. Blue hole and Dunns river is a must see.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews

Cruise Montego Bay Harbor aboard a private yacht with a captain and crew, snorkel with provided gear, pause near the Hip Strip for catered food, and continue toward the Fish and Bird Sanctuary. Captain Owen, Reynaldo, and host Shauna are among the crew named in bookings, though staffing may vary.

“I traveled solo to Jamaica and had a wonderful time. I did the yacht tour on my birthday and let them know I would be arriving alone they made me feel so special. I enjoyed my mimosas, the snacks, the vibe , the music & the view. They also took lovely pictures of me. Everyone was very nice I highly recommend & I definitely will be returning ❤️”

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