JAMAICA · SNORKELING
11 reviewed
Here are the 11 best snorkeling trips on the island right now, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is up there for a reason.
Catamaran cruise from Ocho Rios to Dunn’s River Falls plus snorkeling, buffet lunch, and an open bar, with hotel pickup included.
“Falls climbing 5 stars and snorkelling 3stars, great support from the staff and crew. Food not good (too hot, unconfortable, sándwiches would be better).”
Reggae catamaran cruise from Montego Bay with hotel pickup, snorkeling at Doctor’s Cave, unlimited drinks, DJ music, and optional Margaritaville time.
“Bought as birthday gifts, they all had a fantastic time! The customer service was great! would recommend.”
Half-day catamaran to Dunn's River Falls with snorkeling over living coral, lunch, rum punch, and a guided climb.
“Tour guide picked us up on time. Keep in mind the tour time is not the pick up time (pick up time is much earlier if you are starting from Montego Bay). Felicia (bus tour guide and coordinator) was great! Catamaran ride was great and a lot of fun coming back. Dunns river is a bit of a tourist trap, so be ready for that. Overall a good time…wouldn’t recommend doing solo though.”
Party-catamaran day from Montego Bay to 7 Mile Beach, snorkeling, and Rick’s Cafe open bar, with bus pickup and flexible cruise options.
“I never leave negative reviews but this was THE WORST experience. First, the tour operator never told us the day before what time to be ready, so we were up super early trying to figure out what time to be in the lobby. We were finally told at 10am the morning of to be ready at 10:05am . Then they called at 10:15am and told us due to traffic, they would be 10-15 minutes late. They were an hour and a half late to pick us up. So, after losing all that beach time, they then drove us PAST Margaritaville for a 27 minute "bathroom break" (even though Margaritaville has…”
Negril’s glass bottom boat tour to Booby Cay and Med Reef: snorkeling time, scenic reef viewing, and a pay-on-island seafood lunch.
“Captain and second mate very knowledgeable and entertaining! Made first time snorkelers comfortable!”
Private Negril combo from Montego Bay: Seven Mile Beach, glass-bottom snorkeling, a lobster lunch on a small island, then Rick's Cafe sunset.
“Lisa was my driver on the tour. She was so knowledgable relating history along the way and pointing out sites of interest. We stopped for Juici Pies which was an experience in itself. The glass bottom boat ride and snorkeling was perfect. Lisa made sure and took pictures for me the entire trip. The island we went to was so much fun. The Jamaicans set up a make shift restaurant and cook fresh lobster and crab. The lobster was amazing. It was only $40. I would highly recommend this excursion. When it started raining, Lisa made sure and drove the van to pick me up where we had stopped for…”
Party catamaran from Ocho Rios with open bar, Blue Hole snorkeling, and a climb up Dunn's River Falls with DJ vibes and pickup.
“Hands down the best excursion we have ever been on! Blue Hole was amazing. Dunns River Falls was absolutely killer, snorkeling was an experience as it was out first time and the party catamaran to Dunns River and back was the star. The crew on board was attentive, informative and they were the life of the party along with the other guests on board. Got off to a late start with Blue Hole and waiting, but our drivers and the company were in constant communication and went above and beyond and found a way for us to not have to wait and get us to the destination much faster than…”
Snorkel Negril’s reef and a sunken cannon, then feast on jerk chicken and lobster (seasonal). Drinks, music, and Booby Cay lunch.
“My family enjoyed the trip to Booby Cay and the outstanding lunch. My ten year old did not like snorkeling but she still enjoyed seeing fish on glass bottom boat.”
A $65 Negril glass-bottom boat day with snorkel gear included, plus Booby Cay Island sand time and optional grilled lobster and fish.
“The boat ride was a great experience. We were picked up from our resort in the bay, and surprisingly, it was just us two and the captain along for the tour. The captain, Jason, was a cool guy, a great guide, and he played music along the ride. The snorkeling experience was amazing. We got to see dozens of species of fish, corals, and even a sunken anchor and canon. The Booby Cay island was also great. They catch spiny lobster (not American or European lobster) and king crab, let you pick which you want and cook it for you for about $40.”
Guided snorkeling in Negril at the reef plus visits to a sunken anchor and pirate-era cannon, with pickup, instruction, and reggae fun.
“A fantastic experience that we 10/10 recommend! Pickup was easy, straight from the beach in front of our resort, and our guide was funny, friendly, and extremely knowledgable in the water. We saw starfish, urchin, conch, and so many fish and coral. Definitely the highlight of our trip. Can’t wait to be back!”
Private Montego Bay snorkeling with gear, a reef guide, and a lunch stop. Speedboat ride, about 1 hour in the water, then back.
“We had a great snorkeling experience. Plenty of fish to see! What an amazing place they took us to. Our driver and tour staff were very friendly and made our experience a great one. If your family likes snorkeling this is the one to do!”
