Cruises are popular because of the fabulous array of on-board activities and amenities that modern cruise ships offer, as well as the opportunity they give the traveller to visit many destinations in one trip. Jamaica is a popular holiday destination in the Caribbean and has modern ports and facilities where cruise ships can stop. So what are the island’s attractions that make a luxury cruise holiday in Jamaica so special?
The Caribbean island of Jamaica is a tropical paradise and wherever you stop in Jamaica, you will be sure to find plenty of things to do. Montego Bay, on the island’s north coat, is a resort town with all the attractions you would expect to find at a popular holiday destination. Here you can explore its many beaches and relax while you sunbathe or swim in the warm waters. Try snorkelling and swimming with dolphins, or venture inland for some white-water rafting. You can take a trip to the famous Negril beach, with its tall cliffs, and stop at Rick’s Café for a cocktail while you watch the cliff divers and listen to the sounds of reggae music. Putting into port gives cruisers the opportunity to do things they cannot really do on an ocean cruise liner, no matter how large or up-to-date the facilities are. Jamaica has many golf courses where golfers can test their skills, set against the most amazing and beautiful scenery.
Montego Bay is not the only cruise port in Jamaica. Tourist-friendly Ocho Rios is known for it local cuisine and shopping. Visit its craft market where you are bound to find a local bargain or browse in one of the many duty-free shops. Historic Port Antonio on the north-east of Jamaica’s coast is the least touristy of the three cruise ports. Here you can experience the beautiful surrounding countryside filled with tropical vegetation and wildlife, which in the past attracted Hollywood stars and celebrities, such as Errol Flynn.
With its friendly locals, exotic scenery and wide range of attractions, you too will fall in love with the island on your luxury cruise to Jamaica.