Jamaica's lively north coast hub, with famous beaches, a bustling Hip Strip, and rivers and great houses just inland.
Montego Bay is Jamaica's second city and the heart of its tourism on the northwest coast. Ships dock at the cruise port just outside town, a short taxi ride from the beaches and shops.
The day here can be relaxed beach time or a jump into the countryside for rivers, waterfalls, and plantation history. It suits beach lovers, families, and anyone who wants some reggae and jerk chicken on the side.
Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay. Source: Meteostat station records, 1991–2020.
Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Montego Bay. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.
Float down the Rio Bueno through the jungle on an inner tube, then cool off with some time at the beach.
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Drive an ATV along muddy jungle trails and through the Jamaican countryside with a guide.
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A custom private tour of Montego Bay with a local guide, including a stop at a neighborhood rum bar to experience real Jamaican life.
View detailsMy favorites: spend a few hours at Doctor's Cave Beach, known for its clear, calm water; walk the Hip Strip along Gloucester Avenue for shops and ocean views; tour Rose Hall Great House and hear its famous legend; float down the Martha Brae River on a bamboo raft; visit Sam Sharpe Square, named for a hero of Jamaica's fight against slavery.
Jamaican dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.
Town and the Hip Strip are a short taxi ride from the cruise port, and I recommend using licensed taxis with red plates.
Search sailings that stop in Montego Bay on our site, or ask me for a quote. I book it for you with no fees, and I watch for price drops after you book.
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