MONTEGO
BAY JAMAICAMINIMUM 4 PERSONS OR 3 ADULTS AND 1 CHILD
3-10 years old -
50% of the adult rate
Ocho Rios & Dunn's River Falls (08:30-15:30) Cost: $65.00 per person
Depart for a delightful ride along Jamaica's beautiful north coast to Ocho Rios, one of Jamaica's newly developed resort areas. This tour journeys through Falmouth, an aquaint fishing village which has the distinction of having the first organized street system in the western world, and Columbus Park at Discovery Bay, the magnificent aquamarine inlet where Christopher Columbus first landed. Continue through Runaway Bay and St. Ann's Bay before arriving in Ocho Rios to spend the morning bargain shopping through the towns many craft markets and in-bond shops. Then begin your adventurous climb up the 600-foot waterfall, or relax and swim at the foot of the falls, which cascade into the Caribbean Sea. (Please bring beach attire and a towel. Aqua socks are available to rent for US$5.00 at the beach. )
JAM02
Appleton Estate Rum Tour (8:30-15:30) Cost: $80.00 per person
Visit the legendary Appleton Distillery nestled in the picturesque Nassau Valley on Jamaica's south coast. Enjoy a welcome drink, then tour the Appleton Estate, Distillery and ageing House. You will see how the sugar cane is grounded for juice and you can taste the freshly made wet sugar.
There will be a demonstration of the cooperage of barrels and a taste-test of the 14 different flavours of rum made on the estate. Each participant will receive a complimentary bottle of Appleton Rum. Then lunch.
JAM03
A Day In The Country (9:00-13:30) Cost: $60.00 per person
Start the day with a lovely 1/2-hour drive through the mountainous interior west of Montego Bay. On arrival in village Lethe, board a 30-foot bamboo raft for a breathtaking ride down the Great River. The raft captain explains the flora and fauna while you glide gently down the river and through the valley with its awesome gorges. At the end of the raft trip, board a tractor-drawn jitney (hayride style) and travel to a small banana and pineapple plantation. Driver will give you a tour of the plantation and explain some amazing facts about the banana plant.
Then proceed to the "Green" to see the barefoot climbing of a 75-foot coconut tree. After watching this incredible sight and sampling the coconut water and jelly, you will be escorted to the liqueur shed liqueurs of Jamaica. You will also be offered a complimentary drink Pina Colada. The Pina Coada is made directly from the coconut meat and you will be shown how to make it at home. A hot country-style barbecue lunch with fruit drinks is served before you return to the ship.
Rose Hall Great House (9:00-13:00) Cost: $45.00 per person
From the pier, make your way through the hustle and bustle towards the famous Rose Hall Great House, once the oplent home of Jamaica's white witch Annie Palmer. She practiced voodoo and had three husbands who all died under mysterious circumstances. Legend has it that she was a beautiful seductress who dallied with the hired help. The house was built in the mid-19th century and is of Georgian architecture. You will be hosted with a "witches brew" of your choice. Continue to the City Centre for duty-free shopping as well as a visit to local craft market.
JAM05
Dreamer Cruise (9:30-12:30) Cost: $85.00 per person
Depart by bus for the famous Doctors Cave Beach where you will board a 63-foot catamaran to sail and snorkel in Montego Bay Marine Park. (Snorkelling equipment is provided.)
After snorkelling, visit Margaretville Sports Bar By the Sea before returning to Doctors Cave Beach. Included in the cost of this tour is an open Jamaican bar (beer, rum, vodka, and soda), local fruit tray, champagne and bottled water.)
JAM06
Beach Break (9:30-13:00) Cost: $35.00 per person
Board a bus for a short ride across Montego Bay Harbour and land at Jamaica's only beach and fun park, Aqua sol. The water is crystal clear and tiny pebbles will filter through your toes. Relax, swim, play volley ball, play beach and have lunch. There will be an optional escorted walk to village shopping centre where an abundance of crafts shops will satisfy your shopping appetite.
JAM07
Shopping Shuttle (10:00-13:00) Cost: $25.00 per person
Upon leaving the Cruise Ship Pier, visit Montego Bay's craft market to haggle and bargain shop, then visit Montego Bay's Hipstrip, with an abundance of souvenir shops. Continue to the City Centre for duty free shopping.
