Montego Bay Shore Excursion: Doctor's Cave Beach & Montego Bay City Highlights

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About this activity

This half day tour is a very unique one where you get to see and gather firsthand experience downtown Montego Bay in it's finest. It encompasses the Jamaican history, culture and a relaxing moment at Doctor's Cave Beach, one of the world's most famous beaches (Don't forget to take your towels). Visit sites such as Sam Sharp Square, St., James Parish Church (Built in 1775) and Richmond Hill Great House. Lunch stop will be at Scotchies Outdoor Garden Restaurant where you can get an amazing experience of our local Jamaican jerk chicken, pork and vegetables that are cooked in a unique way with local herbs and spices. For this tour we recommend that you disembark the ship as soon as it docks (within the first 20 to 30 minutes). There will be a professional driver/guide assigned for group of 15 persons or less. Group of 16 persons or more will have both professional driver and guide assigned.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 100 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: SNL Jamaican Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Included: Port pickup and drop-off
Included: Live commentary on board
Included: Local taxes

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sam Sharpe Square

10 min

This tour takes you to downtown Montego Bay. Your first 10 minutes stop will be at Sam Sharp Square. This area got its name from a freed slave who carried the same name and who led one of the bloodiest uprising in Jamaica on Christmas day in the year 1831. In this area, there is a statue of Sam Sharp and other slaves who were severely punished in the year 1832 for the Christmas day uprising that took place. Feel free to exit the vehicle and browse around. There is also the "Cage" which was originally constructed from wood in the year 1806. However, it was later reconstructed from bricks. The cage was used as a holding area for runaway Slaves who were held there until they were sent back to their plantations. It was also used as a holding area for vagrants and rowdy seamen who would get drunk and was behaving disorderly.
St. James Parish Church

30 min

The tour will continue to the St., James Parish Church for a 30 minutes visit. This Anglican Church, built in 1775 is one of the oldest churches in the Montego Bay area. It boasts an amazing architecture and some of the contents ranging back from as far as over 200 years ago. Built to last for centuries, this church is still fully functional as back in the days when it was first constructed. Be sure to read the marble plaques and headstones that displays an array of exquisite poems well wishes written in old English. Feel free to browse around and read the headstones. The church will always accept a contribution at your pleasure.
Doctor's Cave Beach

2 hours Admission included

This drive to the beach will take you through the narrow downtown streets and out to the popular Montego Bay Hip Strip where the Doctor's Cave Beach is located. Doctor's Cave has been one of the world famous beaches for nearly a century. It is noted for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and near-white sand. Its sheltered location provides calm waters. Your tour guide will take you to the check-in area. While at the check-in area, it will be the best time for you to rent chairs and umbrellas (optional). Beautiful palm, coconut and sea grape trees provides nice shaded areas where you can lay out on your towels. Several water sporting activities that are available at a fee. After 2 hours on the beach it will be time to lunch, shopping.

Lunch and shopping will be 1hr. 45mins. You will then be taken back to your ship.
The Craft Market at the Hip Strip

one hour

The Montego Bay Hip Strip is one of the most active souvenir shopping areas you will find in Jamaica. There is also Duty Free Shopping, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Starbucks, Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records, Harley Davidson Jamaica, just to name a few of the popular spots. On the Hip Strip you can also find elegant dining and authentic jerk chicken eateries. Most visitors to Montego Bay find the Hip Strip very convenient because of its varieties.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Montego Bay Cruise Port

We pickup from the Montego Bay Cruise Port. Customers must contact us at least 24 hours prior to the day of the tour to re-confirm your booking. If for any reason there is a cancelation right before pickup time, the customer is required to contact us at the email or the number provided so that we can make the necessary adjustment.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Minimum numbers apply (minimum 8 persons). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be madeMinimum drinking age is 18 years

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Dress code is smart casual
Minimum numbers apply (8 persons). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund