{"id":461558,"date":"2026-10-29T11:36:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T11:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T10:36:57","slug":"jamaica-montego-bay-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Montego Bay, Jamaica: 22 Tips for What to See and Do in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly a year ago, on October 28, 2025, Hurricane Melissa slammed into western Jamaica, and images of a flooded harbor and smashed storefronts along the main tourist strip spread from Montego Bay around the world. Today, hummingbirds are back at Rocklands, sipping from bottles that visitors hold on their fingers. Bamboo rafts once again float down the Martha Brae River, and in Negril, people are jumping off the cliffs at Rick&#8217;s Caf\u00e9 into the sea as the sun sets over the Caribbean. <strong>Montego Bay is open<\/strong>, it just has a few scars that are worth knowing about before you book your ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The airport and most attractions have been running since December 2025<\/strong>. Some of the large resorts won&#8217;t return until 2027, though, the historic Greenwood Great House is closed, and the cable car at YS Falls has been destroyed. This article offers <strong>22 tips for what to see and do in Montego Bay and the surrounding area<\/strong>. They range from Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach and the glowing lagoon near Falmouth to full-day trips to Negril, Dunn&#8217;s River Falls, or Bob Marley&#8217;s birthplace. The Jamaica Tourist Board adds that the best way to support the island after the hurricane is simply to visit. So why not step outside your resort and leave a few dollars with the locals while you&#8217;re at it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0a778b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0a778b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pobrezi-montego-bay.jpg\" alt=\"Montego Bay coastline with turquoise water\" class=\"wp-image-456144\" 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class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Empath \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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and Practical Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#One_Year_After_Hurricane_Melissa_Whats_Open\" >One Year After Hurricane Melissa: What&#8217;s Open<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Safety\" >Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Montego_Bay\" >Where to Stay in Montego Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#22_Tips_for_What_to_See_and_Do_in_Montego_Bay_and_Beyond\" >22 Tips for What to See and Do in Montego Bay and Beyond<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#1_Hip_Strip_Jimmy_Cliff_Boulevard\" >1. Hip Strip (Jimmy Cliff Boulevard)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#2_Doctors_Cave_Beach\" >2. Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#3_Sam_Sharpe_Square_and_Montego_Bay_Cultural_Centre\" >3. Sam Sharpe Square and Montego Bay Cultural Centre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#4_Rose_Hall_Great_House\" >4. Rose Hall Great House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#5_Dead_End_Beach_and_Landing_Aircraft\" >5. Dead End Beach and Landing Aircraft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#6_Montego_Bay_Marine_Park_Snorkeling_and_Glass-Bottom_Boats\" >6. Montego Bay Marine Park: Snorkeling and Glass-Bottom Boats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#7_Rocklands_Bird_Sanctuary_Hummingbirds_on_Your_Finger\" >7. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary: Hummingbirds on Your Finger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#8_Martha_Brae_Bamboo_Raft_Rafting\" >8. Martha Brae: Bamboo Raft Rafting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#9_Luminous_Lagoon_Glowing_Bay_Near_Falmouth\" >9. Luminous Lagoon: Glowing Bay Near Falmouth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#10_Falmouth_Georgian_Town\" >10. Falmouth: Georgian Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#11_Croydon_in_the_Mountains_Plantation_in_the_Hills\" >11. Croydon in the Mountains: Plantation in the Hills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#12_Seven_Mile_Beach_in_Negril\" >12. Seven Mile Beach in Negril<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#13_Ricks_Cafe_Cliff_Jumping_and_Sunset\" >13. Rick&#8217;s Caf\u00e9: Cliff Jumping and Sunset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#14_Blue_Hole_Mineral_Spring_in_Brighton\" >14. Blue Hole Mineral Spring in Brighton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#15_Mayfield_Falls\" >15. Mayfield Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#16_YS_Falls\" >16. YS Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#17_Appleton_Estate_Rum_Tour\" >17. Appleton Estate Rum Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#18_Black_River_and_Floyds_Pelican_Bar\" >18. Black River and Floyd&#8217;s Pelican Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#19_Dunns_River_Falls\" >19. Dunn&#8217;s River Falls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#20_Ocho_Rios_Mystic_Mountain_and_Blue_Hole\" >20. Ocho Rios: Mystic Mountain and Blue Hole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#21_Bob_Marley_Nine_Mile\" >21. Bob Marley: Nine Mile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#22_Evening_in_Montego_Bay_Pier_1_Margaritaville_and_Where_to_Eat\" >22. Evening in Montego Bay: Pier 1, Margaritaville, and Where to Eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Where_to_Go_from_Montego_Bay\" >Where to Go from Montego Bay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Is_Montego_Bay_open_after_Hurricane_Melissa\" >Is Montego Bay open after Hurricane Melissa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Do_I_need_a_visa_for_Jamaica\" >Do I need a visa for Jamaica?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#How_do_I_get_to_Montego_Bay_from_abroad\" >How do I get to Montego Bay from abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Is_Montego_Bay_safe\" >Is Montego Bay safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#What_day_trips_from_Montego_Bay_are_worth_it\" >What day trips from Montego Bay are worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Montego_Bay\" >When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/jamaica-montego-bay-guide\/#Can_you_eat_vegetarian_in_Jamaica\" >Can you eat vegetarian in Jamaica?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Post-hurricane:<\/strong> The airport and most attractions have been operating since December 2025. Seven large resorts in Rose Hall and Freeport are scheduled to open in 2027, and both Sandals hotels in Montego Bay are due to return on December 18, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entry:<\/strong> Most international visitors can enter Jamaica visa-free for stays up to 30 days (not 90 days, as some UK-focused websites state for British citizens) and must complete the online C5 form before arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flights:<\/strong> There are no direct flights from many European cities; you&#8217;ll typically fly via Frankfurt (Condor) or London.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transport for excursions:<\/strong> Knutsford Express coaches from the airport to Falmouth, Negril, or Ocho Rios cost 1,500 to 2,900 J$ (\u20ac8 to \u20ac16). Organized tours through agencies run 100 to 160 USD (\u20ac88 to \u20ac142).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> The driest months are December to March; hurricane season runs from June to the end of November, peaking from August to October.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> According to the UK FCDO, gang-related crime typically doesn&#8217;t affect tourist areas, but avoid the neighborhoods of Flankers, Barrett Town, Glendevon, Rose Heights, and Mount Salem, and don&#8217;t walk around at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to save:<\/strong> A trip to the glowing Luminous Lagoon costs 25 USD (\u20ac22) when booked directly on-site, while resort agencies charge 70 to 140 USD (\u20ac62 to \u20ac124).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Montego_Bay_and_Practical_Information\"><\/span>When to Visit Montego Bay and Practical Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start picking out beaches and excursions, it&#8217;s worth getting clear on the weather, flights, transport, and paperwork. Jamaica has a few rules that differ from the rest of the Caribbean, and on some (like visa-free stay duration), UK-based websites and official sources differ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weather and the best time to visit<\/strong> point to December through March, when Montego Bay sees only 40 to 60 mm of rainfall per month and daily highs hover around 28 to 29 \u00b0C. It&#8217;s high season, though, and prices reflect that. Rainfall peaks in May and again in September and October (around 200 mm per month), and summer highs climb to 31 \u00b0C. The sea temperature is around 27 to 29 \u00b0C in winter and up to 31 \u00b0C in September. A sensible compromise is often April or late November, when rainfall is lighter than autumn and prices haven&#8217;t yet reached January levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hurricane season<\/strong> runs from June 1 to November 30, with the highest risk from August to October. Melissa hit on October 28, so don&#8217;t underestimate late October, and check forecasts from the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festivals:<\/strong> In mid-July, Montego Bay hosts the <strong>Reggae Sumfest<\/strong> festival, and on the Monday of festival week there&#8217;s usually a free street dance on the Hip Strip. The dates for 2027 have not yet been announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From Europe<\/strong>, there are no direct flights from many cities. Direct flights to Montego Bay depart from <strong>Frankfurt<\/strong>, where according to Condor&#8217;s sales pages, the route operates twice a week in winter 2026\/27\u2014on Wednesdays and Saturdays\u2014with a flight time of roughly 11.5 hours. Flight search engines show Virgin Atlantic flying from London Heathrow, TUI charter flights from Gatwick and Manchester, and other connections from Amsterdam (TUI) and Zurich (Edelweiss). Always verify the current schedule with the carrier. If you&#8217;re flying via the U.S., you&#8217;ll need an <strong>ESTA<\/strong> (online travel authorization) even for transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From the airport to town<\/strong> is a short trip, as Sangster International Airport (code MBJ) sits right in Montego Bay, about 3 km from the Hip Strip, the main beachfront tourist street. The terminal was flooded after the hurricane but is now fully operational. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) recommends taxis approved by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), which you can identify by a <strong>blue JTB sticker on the windshield<\/strong> and a driver with a photo ID. Official taxis have <strong>red-and-white license plates<\/strong>. A ride to the Hip Strip runs roughly 20 to 30 USD (\u20ac18 to \u20ac27), and always agree on the price beforehand. Shared route taxis for locals cost just 140 J$ (\u20ac0.80) according to the official tariff, but you won&#8217;t fit with luggage, and they&#8217;re best avoided in the evening. Uber also operates in some areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Knutsford Express<\/strong> is much cheaper than taxis for island excursions, with long-distance coaches departing directly from the airport. According to the official tariff (buying online saves around 6%), an adult pays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Falmouth:<\/strong> 1,500 J$ (\u20ac8), child 1,200 J$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Savanna-la-Mar:<\/strong> 1,550 J$ (\u20ac9), child 1,250 J$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Negril:<\/strong> 2,500 J$ (\u20ac14), child 2,050 J$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ocho Rios:<\/strong> 2,900 J$ (\u20ac16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kingston:<\/strong> 4,400 J$ (\u20ac25), child 3,600 J$<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No buses run to Nine Mile, YS Falls, Rocklands, or Blue Hole near Brighton. For those, it&#8217;s worth hiring a licensed JUTA tourist taxi for the full day or going with an agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Renting a car<\/strong> makes sense only if you&#8217;re very experienced behind the wheel. Jamaica drives on the <strong>left<\/strong>, and an international driving permit is valid only when carried with your passport, so keep both with you. The UK FCDO warns of poorly maintained roads, inadequate signage, and frequent accidents. Rural roads are narrow and unlit at night, so having a driver for full-day trips is more relaxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entry requirements for international visitors:<\/strong> Many nationalities can enter Jamaica <strong>visa-free for stays up to 30 days<\/strong>, as confirmed by Jamaica&#8217;s official country list. UK-focused websites often state 90 days, but that applies to British citizens. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, and expect to show a return ticket and possibly proof of funds. The immigration and customs form <strong>C5<\/strong> is completed online in advance at enterjamaica.com. You cannot bring in meat or dairy products, and cash amounts of 10,000 USD or more must be declared. Yellow fever vaccination is required only if arriving from a country with risk of transmission, which mainly applies if you&#8217;re combining your trip with South America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Insurance and health:<\/strong> Outside Kingston and Montego Bay, medical care is weaker, and ambulances may not reach more remote areas at all. Take out insurance that covers medical evacuation. Drink bottled water outside your resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money:<\/strong> The local currency is the Jamaican dollar (J$, JMD), and 1,000 J$ equals roughly \u20ac5.60. Tourist attractions almost always list prices <strong>in U.S. dollars<\/strong>, and 1 USD is about \u20ac0.89. You&#8217;ll want cash, as places like Rocklands or Blue Hole in Brighton don&#8217;t accept cards. Withdraw small amounts from ATMs during daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Electricity and time:<\/strong> According to guidebooks, expect U.S.-style Type A and B sockets with 110 V, so bring an adapter. Jamaica doesn&#8217;t observe daylight saving time, so clocks here are 6 hours behind Central Europe in winter and 7 hours behind in summer. The official language is English, though locals speak Jamaican Patois among themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_Year_After_Hurricane_Melissa_Whats_Open\"><\/span>One Year After Hurricane Melissa: What&#8217;s Open<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, as a <strong>Category 5<\/strong> storm, the highest level on the scale. It made landfall near New Hope in the parish of Westmoreland (parishes are Jamaica&#8217;s administrative divisions). According to Wikipedia and the German news agency DPA, it was the strongest hurricane ever to hit the island. Wikipedia further states that at least 45 people died in Jamaica and damages are estimated at USD 12.2 billion (approximately \u20ac10.9 billion). The hardest-hit parishes were St Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Trelawny, Hanover, and St James, which includes Montego Bay. According to the same source, water flooded the port, industrial zone, and airport terminal in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tourism returned<\/strong> on December 15, 2025, when the government declared operations restored. Airports in Montego Bay, Kingston, and Ocho Rios are fully operational, and cruise ship ports are open. However, according to the Minister of Tourism quoted by the website Open Jaw, between January and August 2026, arrivals were down 17% compared to the previous year, and approximately 30% of hotel capacity remains out of service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which hotels are closed:<\/strong> According to the official list from Jamaica&#8217;s tourism board (continuously updated at visitjamaica.com), the following are scheduled to open in 2027: Breathless Montego Bay, Dreams Rose Hall, Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Secrets St. James, Secrets Wild Orchid, and Jewel Grande. The new Unico Montego Bay is planning to open in March 2027. Both Sandals hotels in Montego Bay are due to return on December 18, 2026. Closed without a set reopening date are Catalonia Montego Bay and both Grand Decameron hotels (Cornwall Beach and Montego Beach), which sit directly on the Hip Strip. The list isn&#8217;t entirely accurate, though. JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar and Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica are listed as open but are actually closed for renovation and, according to their operators, scheduled to reopen in December 2026. If anyone offers you a reservation at any of these hotels, first confirm that it&#8217;s actually open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Attractions:<\/strong> Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach, Rose Hall, Martha Brae rafting, the Luminous Lagoon, Dunn&#8217;s River, Rick&#8217;s Caf\u00e9, YS Falls, Appleton, and Nine Mile are all operational. <strong>Greenwood Great House<\/strong> is temporarily closed and collecting donations for restoration on its website, the zipline above YS Falls is destroyed, and walking trails at Rocklands remain closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What&#8217;s still not fully functional:<\/strong> The FCDO warns that some communities in the western part of the island still lack electricity and running water, and access to medical care is limited. The south of the island, especially Black River and Treasure Beach, is still recovering. Jamaica&#8217;s tourism board advises against wading in standing floodwater, protecting your feet, and seeing a doctor if you develop a fever, as leptospirosis has appeared after the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety\"><\/span>Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jamaica has high crime rates, though the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that tourist areas are less affected by crime. The FCDO adds that gang-related crime typically doesn&#8217;t affect tourist zones. Check the current security situation on your government&#8217;s travel advisory website before traveling. As of October 23, 2026, no current warnings for Jamaica had been issued. The U.S. State Department returned Jamaica to Level 2 of 4 (&#8220;increased caution&#8221;) on January 17, 2026; it had briefly been at Level 3 after the hurricane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where not to go:<\/strong> The FCDO specifically names the neighborhoods of <strong>Flankers, Barrett Town, Glendevon, Rose Heights, and Mount Salem<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t go to isolated beaches, even during the day. Don&#8217;t walk around the city at night and avoid taking evening buses. Leave jewelry at home, and if you&#8217;re robbed, don&#8217;t resist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hustlers (persistent sellers):<\/strong> On the Hip Strip, expect pushy vendors and self-appointed guides. Don&#8217;t buy tours from someone on the beach, and get tickets at the box office or online. Turn down offers of marijuana (ganja). It&#8217;s illegal in Jamaica. Possession of up to two ounces (about 57 g) carries a fine of J$500 (\u20ac2.80 \/ \u00a32.50), according to the FCDO, and airport checks on departure are strict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For women and LGBT+ travelers:<\/strong> Since May 2026, the FCDO has warned of reported sexual assaults in tourist areas including resorts, often by someone met at a bar, beach, or excursion. Don&#8217;t tell anyone your room number, and use licensed services. Male homosexual acts are illegal in Jamaica, and attitudes are often hostile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>State of emergency:<\/strong> The government occasionally declares a state of emergency in certain neighborhoods of St James parish, with curfews and checkpoints. This usually doesn&#8217;t affect tourists, but keep an eye on local news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Emergency numbers and assistance:<\/strong> Police: <strong>119<\/strong>, fire and ambulance: <strong>110<\/strong>. Check your own government&#8217;s consular services for assistance abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Montego_Bay\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Montego Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accommodation in and around Montego Bay is divided into several areas, each suited to a different type of vacation. Before booking, always verify that the hotel is open after the hurricane, as some resorts won&#8217;t return until 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to walk to the beach and bars, go for the <strong>Hip Strip<\/strong>. The small all-inclusive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=S%20Hotel%20Montego%20Bay&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">S Hotel Montego Bay<\/a><\/strong> sits right on Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach, and the hotel reports it wasn&#8217;t damaged by the hurricane. Near the airport lies <strong>Mahoe Bay<\/strong> with the RIU hotel complex, where <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Riu%20Montego%20Bay&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Riu Montego Bay<\/a><\/strong> accepts only adults 18 and over. Just be aware that planes will be flying overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Rose Hall<\/strong>, for luxury and golf, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Half%20Moon&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Half Moon<\/a><\/strong> is a good choice\u2014it&#8217;s not all-inclusive and has reopened after the hurricane, while many neighboring resorts will remain closed until 2027. Families with children will find the resort <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Royalton%20Blue%20Waters%2C%20An%20Autograph%20Collection%20All-Inclusive%20Resort&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort<\/a><\/strong> near <strong>Falmouth<\/strong>, which reopened on September 15, 2026. It&#8217;s about 30 to 45 minutes from the airport. For peace and privacy in villas to the west in Hanover parish, there&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Round%20Hill%20Hotel%20and%20Villas&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Round Hill Hotel and Villas<\/a><\/strong>. Backpackers and solo travelers can stay downtown at the hostel <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Mobay%20Kotch&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Mobay Kotch<\/a><\/strong> in a Georgian-style building, within walking distance of vegan businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A detailed overview of areas, prices, and 18 specific hotels can be found in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/kde-bydlet-v-montego-bay\/\">Where to Stay in Montego Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\ud83d\udca1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Compare what&#8217;s available on this map<\/a>\u2014you&#8217;ll immediately see how much the price changes a few blocks away.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Tips_for_What_to_See_and_Do_in_Montego_Bay_and_Beyond\"><\/span>22 Tips for What to See and Do in Montego Bay and Beyond<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tips start from Montego Bay itself, move through the surrounding area up to about an hour&#8217;s drive away, and then cover full-day excursions. These head west to Negril, south into St Elizabeth parish, and east to Ocho Rios and Nine Mile, with nighttime activities in Montego Bay at the end. Distances are by car from the Hip Strip, and be generous with travel times because Jamaican roads tend to be narrow and in rough condition. Opening hours and prices change, so verify them before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0a9498&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0a9498\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"901\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful buildings on the Hip Strip in Montego Bay\" class=\"wp-image-456122\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-hip-strip-1392x784.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Thadd F. \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hip_Strip_Jimmy_Cliff_Boulevard\"><\/span>1. Hip Strip (Jimmy Cliff Boulevard)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Montego Bay&#8217;s main tourist strip (Jamaicans colloquially call the city MoBay) runs along the beaches and is lined with bars, souvenir shops, hotels, and the famous Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach. It&#8217;s officially named <strong>Jimmy Cliff Boulevard<\/strong> today, but tourists and local agencies still call it Gloucester Avenue or simply the Hip Strip. According to guidebooks, it&#8217;s well separated from the city center and functions as its own tourist district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hurricane smashed storefronts and twisted signs on the Hip Strip, and the local newspaper Jamaica Observer wrote at the time about a &#8220;war zone.&#8221; Today the street is functioning, but <strong>don&#8217;t expect a catalog-perfect promenade<\/strong>. A long-planned reconstruction with underground utilities and parking garages is still in the design phase, and as of April 2026, a new state agency for reconstruction, NaRRA, is supposed to accelerate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new landmark on the Hip Strip will be an approximately 19-meter-tall monument near the S Hotel, designed by artist Scheed Cole as a tribute to the resilience of Jamaicans after the hurricane. They planned to unveil it in October 2026, on the anniversary of the storm. On the side of the same hotel, since August 2025, there&#8217;s been a 46-foot (about 14 m) mural of a Doctor Bird hummingbird, Jamaica&#8217;s national bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0a9be6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0a9be6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Turquoise sea at Doctor&#039;s Cave Beach\" class=\"wp-image-456123\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-doctors-cave-beach-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Raine Lamberg \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Doctors_Cave_Beach\"><\/span>2. Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach has an interesting history behind it. In 1906, Dr. Alexander James McCatty donated land to establish a bathing club, and back then people accessed the beach through a cave that no longer exists today. The beach gained fame in the 1920s thanks to osteopath Sir Herbert Barker, who wrote about the &#8220;healing&#8221; properties of the water here\u2014though you should take that more as a period legend than a medical assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Doctor&#8217;s Cave Bathing Club<\/strong> on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard is open <strong>daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find lifeguards, changing rooms, showers, and a restaurant, and the beach is part of the protected Montego Bay Marine Park. Entry costs approximately 6 USD, and loungers and umbrellas are extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a March 2026 review, swimming is prohibited in bad weather, lifeguards blow their whistles without compromise, and loud music plays from the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you don&#8217;t want to pay an entry fee, head to nearby Dead End Beach (tip 5), where entry is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0aa2d3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0aa2d3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Sharpe Square with the historic Cage prison\" class=\"wp-image-456124\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-sam-sharpe-square-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Syeda Ali \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sam_Sharpe_Square_and_Montego_Bay_Cultural_Centre\"><\/span>3. Sam Sharpe Square and Montego Bay Cultural Centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The central square in downtown bears the name of <strong>Samuel Sharpe<\/strong> (1801\u20131832), a Baptist deacon who led the so-called Christmas Rebellion of enslaved people. The rebellion began on December 27, 1831, at Kensington Estate plantation, and according to Wikipedia, up to 60,000 people took part. Sharpe was executed on May 23, 1832, and today Jamaica honors him as a national hero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right on the square stands the <strong>Montego Bay Cultural Centre<\/strong>, home to the National Museum West and National Gallery West. It&#8217;s open <strong>Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM<\/strong>, closed on Sundays. According to a May 2026 guest, you can tour part of the exhibition on your own for free, with a guided tour costing extra. Another visitor in September 2026 appreciated that for the price of one tour, they saw two galleries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downtown lies outside the tourist bubble of Hip Strip and is an ordinary Jamaican town, not a backdrop for tourists. You can visit during the day, just behave sensibly and don&#8217;t wear jewelry or carry large amounts of cash. The center is not among the neighborhoods the FCDO warns against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: A short walk from the square, two vegan restaurants are cooking\u2014we write more about them in tip 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0aaa61&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0aaa61\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house.jpg\" alt=\"Garden in front of Rose Hall Great House\" class=\"wp-image-456125\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rose-hall-great-house-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mindy Freelander \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rose_Hall_Great_House\"><\/span>4. Rose Hall Great House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Rose Hall Great House<\/strong> mansion lies about 14 km from Hip Strip, dates from the 18th century, and was restored from ruins in the 1960s. Tours last 45 to 60 minutes and are conducted in English; you&#8217;ll get written texts in ten languages (unfortunately Czech is not among them).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mansion is linked to the legend of the <strong>White Witch Annie Palmer<\/strong>, which the night tour also follows. According to Wikipedia, however, this is a fabricated story, as archivist G. S. Yates traced it around 1965 to confusion with another estate and to a novel. But that doesn&#8217;t diminish the legend&#8217;s popularity, and Johnny Cash even recorded a song about it, &#8220;The Ballad of Annie Palmer.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s open <strong>Monday to Saturday from 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM<\/strong>, closed on Sundays and holidays. The daytime tour with garden costs <strong>30 USD<\/strong>, the nighttime <strong>Haunted Night Tour 35 USD<\/strong>. Children get a reduced price and under twos go free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same operator also offers tours of <strong>Cinnamon Hill Great House<\/strong> for 25 USD. The house from 1734 was built by Edward Barrett (ancestor of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning) and was owned by Johnny Cash from the 1970s. Cinnamon Hill is open Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The similar Greenwood Great House is still closed after the hurricane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ab173&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ab173\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Plane over Dead End Beach\" class=\"wp-image-456126\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dead-end-beach-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Toni Schwemmlein \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dead_End_Beach_and_Landing_Aircraft\"><\/span>5. Dead End Beach and Landing Aircraft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small sandy <strong>Dead End Beach<\/strong> (sometimes also Buccaneer Beach) lies on Kent Avenue near the airport, and entry is free. Its biggest attraction is the aircraft, because from the beach you watch planes landing at the nearby airport. For plane spotters, it&#8217;s a clear choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to 2026 reviews, locals also come here in the evening, you&#8217;ll find a bar, and expect loud music. It&#8217;s a nice contrast to the paid beaches on Hip Strip and a place where you can grab a drink at the bar and watch planes landing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave valuables at the hotel and take a taxi from Hip Strip to the beach\u2014it&#8217;s just a few minutes&#8217; drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ab836&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ab836\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park.jpg\" alt=\"Bay in Montego Bay Marine Park\" class=\"wp-image-456127\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-marine-park-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dan Reynard \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Montego_Bay_Marine_Park_Snorkeling_and_Glass-Bottom_Boats\"><\/span>6. Montego Bay Marine Park: Snorkeling and Glass-Bottom Boats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The protected part of <strong>Montego Bay Marine Park<\/strong> covers about 16 km\u00b2, including Bogue Island, and protects coral reefs and mangroves. According to its website, the park is managed by the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust foundation. Doctor&#8217;s Cave beach is also part of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel websites recommend snorkeling right from Doctor&#8217;s Cave beach, where lifeguards watch over you. If you don&#8217;t want to get wet, they also offer glass-bottom boat trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrange the price and conditions directly with the boat operator, and ask them how the reefs look after the hurricane and where they go. Think of the trip more as a relaxing afternoon on the water than a diving expedition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ac04c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ac04c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik.jpg\" alt=\"Hummingbird drinking from a bottle at Rocklands Bird Sanctuary\" class=\"wp-image-456128\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-rocklands-kolibrik-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Amanda Vickers \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Rocklands_Bird_Sanctuary_Hummingbirds_on_Your_Finger\"><\/span>7. Rocklands Bird Sanctuary: Hummingbirds on Your Finger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Rocklands Bird Sanctuary<\/strong> was founded in 1953 by Lisa Salmon, nicknamed the &#8220;Bird Lady,&#8221; and today over 140 bird species live here. Hummingbirds drink from a bottle you hold on your finger, including the <strong>Doctor Bird (Jamaican red-billed streamertail)<\/strong>. One guest in May 2026 enthusiastically described how four different hummingbird species fed from their fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sanctuary lies about 13 km from Hip Strip and is open <strong>daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM<\/strong>. Adult admission starts at <strong>30 USD<\/strong>, and <strong>you can only pay cash on-site<\/strong> because the internet isn&#8217;t working there after the hurricane. You can come without a reservation, but only 20 guests fit at a time, so you&#8217;re only guaranteed entry with a reservation. You can make one online through the FareHarbor booking system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the operator, Rocklands is about 95% operational after Hurricane Melissa. The covered terrace and feeding are working, but the walking trails are still closed. Not recommended for children under 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: The last 800 meters or so to the facility is a steep and narrow road, so take a JUTA taxi or Uber (according to the operator, both go there) and arrange for the driver to wait for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ac6ec&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ac6ec\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae.jpg\" alt=\"Bamboo raft on the Martha Brae River\" class=\"wp-image-456129\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-martha-brae-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jonathan Pagel \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-stays-module\">\n<style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 RESET PRO GUTENBERG \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.lk-stays-module * { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n  .lk-stays-header { padding: 24px 20px; }\n  .lk-stays-footer { padding: 16px 20px; }\n  .lk-stay-card { padding: 22px; }\n  .lk-stays-title { font-size: 20px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n  <!-- HEADER -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-header\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lukas-a-lucka.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 75px; height: 75px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: cover; display: block; margin: 4px 0;\" title=\"\">\n    <div class=\"lk-stays-header-text\">\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-eyebrow\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and Lucie recommend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-title\">Where to Stay in Montego Bay<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">6 accommodations \u2014 resorts, hotels and other lodging options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=S%20Hotel%20Montego%20Bay&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">S Hotel Montego Bay<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Small all-inclusive hotel right on Doctor&#8217;s Cave Beach on the Hip Strip. The hurricane didn&#8217;t damage it.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Riu%20Montego%20Bay&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Riu Montego Bay<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">All-inclusive in the RIU complex in Mahoe Bay, adults only 18+. Close to the airport.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Half%20Moon&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Half Moon<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Luxury hotel in Rose Hall with golf, not all-inclusive. Reopened after the hurricane.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Royalton%20Blue%20Waters%2C%20An%20Autograph%20Collection%20All-Inclusive%20Resort&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udf32 Resort<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Family resort near Falmouth, reopened September 15, 2026. 30-45 minutes from the airport.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Round%20Hill%20Hotel%20and%20Villas&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Round Hill Hotel and Villas<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Peace and privacy in villas on the west side in Hanover parish.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=en&#038;campaign=co-videt-v-montego-bay&#038;hotelname=Mobay%20Kotch&#038;address=Montego%20Bay%2C%20Jamaica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe1 Hostel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Mobay Kotch<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Hostel in a Georgian house in the center, ideal for backpackers and solo travelers.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Martha_Brae_Bamboo_Raft_Rafting\"><\/span>8. Martha Brae: Bamboo Raft Rafting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A licensed captain will take you down the river on a nine-meter bamboo raft while you just sit and look around. <strong>Martha Brae Rafting Village<\/strong> in neighboring Trelawny parish has operated since 1970 and employs 85 licensed captains. It lies about 33 km from Hip Strip and according to Wikipedia about 10 km south of Falmouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. According to the operator, the float takes 1 hour and 15 minutes and covers about 5 km, but reviews from May 2026 speak more of 45 minutes to an hour. Wear a T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers. After the hurricane, the river was silted up and rafts have been running again since mid-December 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agencies usually sell rafting including transport from the hotel, so compare offers and ask the operator directly about the on-site price. The river&#8217;s name supposedly comes from Rio Mateberino and is tied to a legend about gold and a witch from the Ta\u00edno tribe, the island&#8217;s original inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0acc01&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0acc01\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset over Luminous Lagoon near Falmouth\" class=\"wp-image-456130\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-luminous-lagoon-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Max Pollak \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Luminous_Lagoon_Glowing_Bay_Near_Falmouth\"><\/span>9. Luminous Lagoon: Glowing Bay Near Falmouth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After dark, the water around the boat lights up. Behind this magic are tiny microorganisms (bioluminescence) that glow where the Martha Brae River mixes with the sea. <strong>Luminous Lagoon<\/strong> lies near Falmouth about 35 km from Hip Strip, and the operator <strong>Glistening Waters<\/strong> offers tours daily from 7:00 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the most important part: directly on-site, an adult pays <strong>25 USD<\/strong> and children under 10 pay 12.50 USD. Agencies from resorts sell the trip with transport for 70 to 140 USD per person. On-site you only pay the entry fee, but you have to arrange transport yourself. If you have your own car or an arranged driver, you&#8217;ll save a significant amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour lasts 45 to 60 minutes, boats take a maximum of 30 people, and you can also swim in the lagoon, which is about 1 to 2.5 meters deep. According to an August 2026 guest, the water glows more when it hasn&#8217;t rained beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: You can combine the afternoon with rafting on Martha Brae (tip 8) and a walk through Falmouth (tip 10), then head to the bay after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ad109&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ad109\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1597\" height=\"2237\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth.jpg\" alt=\"Water Square in Falmouth\" class=\"wp-image-456131\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth.jpg 1597w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-700x981.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-1462x2048.jpg 1462w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-696x975.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-falmouth-1392x1950.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1597px) 100vw, 1597px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Eloy A. Perez Montejo \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Falmouth_Georgian_Town\"><\/span>10. Falmouth: Georgian Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falmouth lies 29 km east of Montego Bay and was founded in 1769 by Thomas Reid. According to Wikipedia, it ranks among the best-preserved Georgian towns in the Caribbean. Since 2011, according to the same source, even the largest cruise ships have been docking here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Wikipedia, Hurricane Melissa caused extensive damage here, destroying the hospital, courthouse, and highway department building, among others. When you come to walk the historic streets, bring humility and understanding that the town is still recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the airport, Knutsford Express runs here (you&#8217;ll find prices in the transport section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ad6c4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ad6c4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Hills around Croydon in the Mountains plantation\" class=\"wp-image-456132\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-croydon-in-the-mountains-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bijai Johnson \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Croydon_in_the_Mountains_Plantation_in_the_Hills\"><\/span>11. Croydon in the Mountains: Plantation in the Hills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to see where the fruit and coffee you find at breakfast comes from, you can head to the <strong>Croydon in the Mountains<\/strong> plantation near the village of Catadupa. According to Google Maps, they grow pineapples, coffee, and citrus here, and tours are usually combined with lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the same source, the plantation is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 14:00, so weekends are not an option. It&#8217;s a quieter program than a day at the beach and a good opportunity to learn more about what&#8217;s grown in Jamaica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrange transportation here with a driver or agency. Reserve your tour time in advance, ask about the price, and have them confirm that the plantation is operating after the hurricane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you don&#8217;t eat meat, mention it when booking so the kitchen can prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0adb5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0adb5b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Mile Beach in Negril\" class=\"wp-image-456133\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-seven-mile-beach-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Iva Zike\u0161ov\u00e1 \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Seven_Mile_Beach_in_Negril\"><\/span>12. Seven Mile Beach in Negril<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negril lies about 83 km west of Montego Bay and the journey takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Its famous <strong>Seven Mile Beach<\/strong> is actually two bays, Bloody Bay to the north and Long Bay to the south, measuring about 11 km (those seven miles).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hurricane hit hardest in Westmoreland parish, where Negril belongs, yet today <strong>Negril is largely open<\/strong>. The official list from the Jamaican tourism board shows dozens of open hotels, including Couples, Sandals, RIU, Royalton, Rockhouse, The Caves, and Tensing Pen. Only Hotel Commingle, Kibo, Rum Runners, and Shields Negril Villas remain closed. One traveler on Reddit in February 2026 wrote that Negril was open when they visited in January, though some areas took a harder hit and were still being cleaned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Montego Bay airport, Knutsford Express runs to Negril (you&#8217;ll find prices in the transport section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: On the beach on Norman Manley Boulevard, you&#8217;ll find <strong>Rasta Ade Refreshments<\/strong> with vegetarian ital cuisine (Rastafarian plant-based cooking) and fresh juices. One guest describes a seafood platter as well, though, so ask when ordering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ae10e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ae10e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe.jpg\" alt=\"Cliffs at Rick&#039;s Caf\u00e9 in Negril\" class=\"wp-image-456134\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ricks-cafe-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Anya89 \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Ricks_Cafe_Cliff_Jumping_and_Sunset\"><\/span>13. Rick&#8217;s Caf\u00e9: Cliff Jumping and Sunset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the cliffs in the western part of Negril, called West End, Richard Hershman opened <strong>Rick&#8217;s Caf\u00e9<\/strong> in April 1974, the first public bar on the local cliffs, according to the operators. In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert destroyed it, but the bar was rebuilt and today employs over a hundred people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After Melissa, the bar reopened in mid-December 2025. People come here mainly for the <strong>cliff jumping into the sea<\/strong> and the sunset. It&#8217;s open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 24:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 22:00. From Montego Bay, count on the same 1.5 to 2 hours of travel as to Negril, and if you stay for sunset, arrange your return transport in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be aware that according to reviews from 2026, they check bags at the entrance and <strong>do not allow outside food or drinks (not even water)<\/strong>. A non-alcoholic drink costs 3.75 USD (\u20ac3.30). The venue serves fish and meat. Vegetarians will eat well elsewhere on West End, for example at the garden restaurant <strong>Just Natural<\/strong> (serving vegetarian dishes and fish) or the vegan <strong>I-N-I Rastarant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ae559&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ae559\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton.jpg\" alt=\"Cave with pool at Blue Hole Mineral Spring\" class=\"wp-image-456135\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-blue-hole-brighton-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Alvaro Kalil \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Blue_Hole_Mineral_Spring_in_Brighton\"><\/span>14. Blue Hole Mineral Spring in Brighton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch out for confusion: <strong>Blue Hole Mineral Spring<\/strong> near Brighton in Westmoreland parish is different from Blue Hole near Ocho Rios (tip 20). This one is a mineral spring in a cave where you can jump from various heights, surrounded by a pool, grill, and mud and mineral massage offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spring lies about 79 km from Montego Bay, and from Negril it should be about a 25-minute drive, making it a good afternoon stop on a trip to Negril. It&#8217;s open daily from 9:00 to 17:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most importantly, bring <strong>plenty of cash<\/strong>. According to a review from June 2026, they only accept cash, the nearest ATM is in Negril, and the road to the spring is in very poor condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0ae95e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0ae95e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"360\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mayfield-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Cascades and pools of Mayfield Falls\" class=\"wp-image-456136\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mayfield-falls.jpg 642w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mayfield-falls-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mayfield Falls &#038; Mineral Springs &#8211; Original \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Mayfield_Falls\"><\/span>15. Mayfield Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re drawn to a waterfall but worried about the crowds at Dunn&#8217;s River, check out <strong>Mayfield Falls<\/strong> on the border of Westmoreland and Hanover parishes. Here you wade upstream through the river with a guide, and according to reviews, it tends to be less crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s open daily from 9:30 to 17:00. On Google Maps, you&#8217;ll find the venue listed as <strong>Mayfield Falls &#038; Mineral Springs (Original)<\/strong>. Check prices and conditions directly with them and have them confirm the site is operating after the hurricane before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the trip, bring water shoes and clothing that can get wet. Arrange transportation here with a driver or agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Mayfield Falls can be combined with a trip to Negril or to Blue Hole spring in Brighton; all three destinations are in the west of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0aeda0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0aeda0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls.jpg\" alt=\"YS Falls waterfall in greenery\" class=\"wp-image-456137\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-ys-falls-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Damion Williamson \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_YS_Falls\"><\/span>16. YS Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the south of the island in St Elizabeth parish, about 55 km from Montego Bay (count on 1.5 to 2 hours of driving), <strong>seven cascades of YS Falls<\/strong> tumble down. Below them are natural pools, including a spring-fed one about 1.2 meters deep, and gardens spread around. The falls opened to the public in 1992, and a tractor or bus takes you to the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hurricane caused major damage here and the falls remained closed for over three months. They reopened on January 24, 2026, with a newly built access road and pathways, though the greenery is still recovering. The zipline (canopy) above the falls is destroyed and remains closed until further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry is available <strong>Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 to 15:00<\/strong> and you must leave by 16:30; it&#8217;s closed on Mondays and public holidays. Additionally, they close for two weeks each September (in 2026, it was September 7 to 22). An adult pays <strong>25 USD (\u20ac22)<\/strong> and a child aged 3 to 15 pays 16 USD (\u20ac14). You can pay by card (except Discover), but the operators warn that internet is unreliable. When capacity is reached, they close entry early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: From March through the end of June 2026, the falls were only open Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Operating days change, so verify them at ysfalls.com before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0af25c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0af25c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Appleton Estate\" class=\"wp-image-456138\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-appleton-estate-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Paul Holt \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Appleton_Estate_Rum_Tour\"><\/span>17. Appleton Estate Rum Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the village of Siloah in St Elizabeth parish, about 59 km from Montego Bay (1.5 to 2 hours of travel), <strong>Appleton Estate<\/strong> rum is produced, and on the tour you&#8217;ll learn how it&#8217;s made. After the hurricane, the distillery was closed, but reviews from May, June, and July 2026 confirm that tours are running again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find tour prices and times on the Appleton Estate website, which won&#8217;t let you in until you confirm you&#8217;re of legal drinking age. Google Maps shows the distillery as closed, though, so don&#8217;t let that mislead you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour includes a rum tasting, so if you&#8217;re planning to drive, leave the driving to someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Both Appleton and YS Falls are in St Elizabeth parish, so they can be combined into one full-day trip with a driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0af9fc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0af9fc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Floyd&#039;s Pelican Bar on stilts in the sea\" class=\"wp-image-456139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-pelican-bar-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: T A \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Black_River_and_Floyds_Pelican_Bar\"><\/span>18. Black River and Floyd&#8217;s Pelican Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parish of St Elizabeth was among the hardest-hit areas, and after the storm, Jamaica&#8217;s prime minister declared the town of <strong>Black River<\/strong> completely destroyed. If you head south, do so with respect for the locals who are still rebuilding their homes and livelihoods. Small local businesses around the Treasure Beach communities are slowly getting back on their feet, and every visitor helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A symbol of recovery is <strong>Floyd&#8217;s Pelican Bar<\/strong>, a wooden bar built on stilts on a sandy shoal in the sea, reached by boat from the village of Parottee. It was damaged by both Hurricane Beryl in 2024 and Hurricane Melissa, and reopened at the turn of January and February 2026. The local newspaper Gleaner reported in April 2026 that the bar is standing again, while Parottee is still recovering from the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boat tours on the Black River for crocodiles and mangroves (Black River Safari) are still advertised on Google Maps, but check their status after the hurricane directly with the operator. From Montego Bay it&#8217;s a long full-day trip, and expect that not everything will be functioning as it did before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0b0560&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0b0560\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"501\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dunns-river-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Cascades of Dunn&#039;s River Falls\" class=\"wp-image-456140\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dunns-river-falls.jpg 736w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dunns-river-falls-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dunns-river-falls-700x476.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-dunns-river-falls-696x474.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Randolfo Santos \u00b7 \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Dunns_River_Falls\"><\/span>19. Dunn&#8217;s River Falls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Near Ocho Rios on the north coast, about 95 km and 2 to 2.5 hours&#8217; drive from Montego Bay, <strong>Dunn&#8217;s River Falls<\/strong> tumbles down. The cascades of constantly renewing travertine are, according to Wikipedia, <strong>approximately 180 m long and about 55 m high<\/strong>, and you can climb right through the water. You ascend in a human chain with a guide, and according to the same source, the climb takes 1 to 1.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site also has its own history. According to the operator, the Battle of Las Chorreras between the English and Spanish took place here in 1657, and according to Wikipedia, the film <strong>Cocktail<\/strong> (1988) was filmed here. The complex is managed by a state company and is open daily from 8:30 to 16:00. Ocho Rios lay outside the hurricane&#8217;s main path and the falls reopened just a few weeks after the storm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the hurricane, in January 2025, admission for international visitors cost approximately 25 USD (\u20ac22) for adults and 17 USD (\u20ac15) for children. You&#8217;ll find the current price in the operator&#8217;s online shop. Knutsford Express runs from Montego Bay airport to Ocho Rios (prices are in the transport section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Water shoes can be purchased or rented in the park. If you love coffee, buy a pack of Blue Mountain coffee from Jamaica&#8217;s Blue Mountains range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0b0d05&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0b0d05\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1063\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain.jpg\" alt=\"View of the sea from the Mystic Mountain chairlift\" class=\"wp-image-456141\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-mystic-mountain-1392x925.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Maurice Maleska \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Ocho_Rios_Mystic_Mountain_and_Blue_Hole\"><\/span>20. Ocho Rios: Mystic Mountain and Blue Hole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re heading to Ocho Rios anyway, you can add a more adrenaline-filled program to the falls. <strong>Mystic Mountain<\/strong> offers a bobsled ride, zipline, and chairlift, but is usually closed on Mondays. Like Dunn&#8217;s River, it opened just a few weeks after the hurricane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blue Hole<\/strong> (also known as Island Gully or Cascade Blue Hole) is a series of pools near Ocho Rios where you jump into the water with guides. Life vests are available and it&#8217;s open daily from 8:00 to 17:00. Don&#8217;t confuse it with the Blue Hole mineral spring near Brighton in the west (tip 14).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a review from March 2026, about five different operators compete here, and Google navigation will take you elsewhere when searching for &#8220;The Cool Blue Hole&#8221;. On Google Maps the site is listed as Cascade Blue Hole, but arrange things with the operator in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Set aside a full day for Ocho Rios, Dunn&#8217;s River, and Blue Hole \u2013 with the journey from Montego Bay and back, you&#8217;ll spend almost five hours in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ae359d0b11a5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae359d0b11a5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile.jpg\" alt=\"Mural of Bob Marley in Nine Mile\" class=\"wp-image-456142\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/co-videt-v-montego-bay-nine-mile-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jacque Wilson \/ Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Bob_Marley_Nine_Mile\"><\/span>21. Bob Marley: Nine Mile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the mountain village of <strong>Nine Mile<\/strong> in St Ann parish, Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, and today he and his mother Cedella Marley Booker rest in the mausoleum chapel there. The <strong>9 Mile Reggae Land<\/strong> complex is about 95 km from Montego Bay, and the journey along mountain roads takes over two hours. It&#8217;s open daily from 9:30 to 17:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission costs <strong>35 USD (\u20ac31)<\/strong> for adults, 15 USD (\u20ac13) for children up to 11, and children under 5 enter free. The tour lasts about an hour, or up to 1 hour and 20 minutes according to the booking system. And good news for vegetarians: according to the operator, the local restaurant also cooks <strong>vegetarian dishes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A guest from June 2026 warns about touts outside the gate who will try to sell you tickets. Walk straight through the main gate and pay inside or online. 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Evening in Montego Bay: Pier 1, Margaritaville, and Where to Eat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evenings in Montego Bay revolve around the waterfront and Hip Strip. <strong>Pier 1 on the Waterfront<\/strong> (restaurant and bar) on Howard Cooke Boulevard is open daily from 11:00 (from 12:00 on Sundays) to 23:00, and according to 2026 reviews, it has undergone renovations. The <strong>Margaritaville<\/strong> bar and restaurant on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard is open from 10:00 to 22:00 and features a water slide and trampolines right in the sea. According to a review from April 2026, the water attractions were free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A local specialty is <strong>jerk<\/strong>, spiced meat grilled over pimento wood, and the Scotchies establishment is famous for it. The national dish is ackee, a local fruit, with salted fish (ackee and saltfish). You&#8217;ll also see curry goat or escovitch fish (sour fish) on menus. Vegetarians needn&#8217;t worry, because the Rastafarian <strong>ital<\/strong> cuisine is based on what grows and is mostly vegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In downtown you&#8217;ll find the vegan <strong>A Vegan&#8217;s Utopia<\/strong> (24 Thompson Street), which guests in spring 2026 reviews praised for cauliflower &#8220;wings&#8221; and vegan jerk burger. Nearby, the vegan <strong>Millennium Victory<\/strong> (65 Barnett Street) cooks, but a February 2026 review reports price increases and part of the menu sold out. According to Google Maps, both establishments are open during the day (on Mondays until 17:30 and 16:30, respectively), so combine them with a walk through the center. After dark, don&#8217;t walk back downtown on foot and take a taxi for dinner. <strong>Prapa Spice<\/strong> also cooks vegan dishes, and on Hip Strip you&#8217;ll find juices and smoothies at <strong>Flava Isle<\/strong> (69 Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, open until 20:00).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Jamaican flavors, order callaloo (stewed leafy greens), rice and peas (rice with beans), fried sweet dumplings called festival, cassava flatbread bammy, fried plantains, or veggie patties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Rice and soups are sometimes cooked with meat stock, so ask directly &#8220;Is it Ital?&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_from_Montego_Bay\"><\/span>Where to Go from Montego Bay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have more time in Jamaica, head to the capital <strong>Kingston<\/strong>. Knutsford Express will take you there from Montego Bay airport (prices are in the transport section). On site you can visit the <strong>Bob Marley Museum<\/strong> at 56 Hope Road and head to the <strong>Blue Mountains<\/strong>, home to the famous Jamaican coffee. However, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingston is a place requiring increased vigilance, so move around there thoughtfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re more interested in an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation and want to compare Jamaica with other islands, check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/punta-cana-all-inclusive\/\">Punta Cana all inclusive<\/a>. In the section about the rest of the Caribbean you&#8217;ll also find resorts in Jamaica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"montego bay\" lang=\"en\" --><!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Montego_Bay_open_after_Hurricane_Melissa\"><\/span>Is Montego Bay open after Hurricane Melissa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. The airport and most attractions have been operating since December 2025, and today around 70% of hotel capacity is open. However, several large resorts in Rose Hall and Freeport (Hyatt Ziva and Zilara, Dreams, Jewel Grande, Secrets, and Breathless) won&#8217;t open until 2027, and both Sandals hotels in Montego Bay are scheduled to return on December 18, 2026. Greenwood Great House is temporarily closed. The current list is maintained by the Jamaica Tourist Board at visitjamaica.com.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_visa_for_Jamaica\"><\/span>Do I need a visa for Jamaica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most international visitors can enter Jamaica without a visa for stays up to <strong>30 days<\/strong>. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, you&#8217;ll need a return ticket, and you must complete the online C5 form at enterjamaica.com before arrival. Some sources mention 90 days, but that applies to British citizens.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_Montego_Bay_from_abroad\"><\/span>How do I get to Montego Bay from abroad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There are no direct flights from most European cities. You&#8217;ll typically fly via Frankfurt (Condor), London (Virgin Atlantic, TUI), or Amsterdam (TUI), and if you transit through the USA, you&#8217;ll need an ESTA even for a connection. From the airport it&#8217;s only about 3 km by JTB-sticker taxi to the Hip Strip.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Montego_Bay_safe\"><\/span>Is Montego Bay safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>According to both international travel advisories, tourist areas are less affected by crime than the rest of the country. Avoid the neighborhoods of Flankers, Barrett Town, Glendevon, Rose Heights, and Mount Salem, don&#8217;t walk at night, use licensed JTB and JUTA taxis, and buy tickets at the box office, not from street touts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_day_trips_from_Montego_Bay_are_worth_it\"><\/span>What day trips from Montego Bay are worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Within about an hour&#8217;s drive you can visit Rocklands, where hummingbirds drink from a bottle on your finger (from 30 USD, or around \u20ac25). You can also fit in rafting on the Martha Brae River and an evening bioluminescent bay tour near Falmouth (25 USD on-site, around \u20ac20). For a full day, it&#8217;s worth visiting Negril with Rick&#8217;s Caf\u00e9, YS Falls waterfalls (25 USD, around \u20ac20), Dunn&#8217;s River Falls near Ocho Rios, or Bob Marley&#8217;s birthplace at Nine Mile (35 USD, around \u20ac30).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_visit_Montego_Bay\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The driest period is December to March, when highs stay around 28\u201329 \u00b0C and the sea is 27\u201329 \u00b0C, but it&#8217;s also the most expensive season. Hurricane season runs from June through the end of November with its peak in August to October; Melissa hit on October 28.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1792750268006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_vegetarian_in_Jamaica\"><\/span>Can you eat vegetarian in Jamaica?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, especially thanks to Rastafarian ital cuisine. In Montego Bay you&#8217;ll find vegan spots A Vegan&#8217;s Utopia and Millennium Victory, and in Negril there&#8217;s Rasta Ade and Just Natural. However, do ask whether the rice or soup is cooked with meat stock.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa, Montego Bay is open: the airport and most attractions have operated since December 2025, though some resorts won&#8217;t return until 2027. 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