Negril by catamaran: sunset, snorkelling and Seven Mile Beach
Trips that start in Negril, with hotel pick-up on the shared cruises.
You’re going to love Negril
Negril sits at the western end of Jamaica, in the parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover, and is known for its long white-sand beach and for the sunsets over the cliffs of the West End. It is a resort town of its own, about 80 km from Montego Bay and from Sangster International Airport, the nearest international airport.
Our trips start here, in Negril, and none of them starts in Montego Bay: two shared catamaran sunset cruises with a snorkelling stop, an open bar and a DJ, with hotel pick-up in Negril, and a private catamaran that sails along Seven Mile Beach to Booby Cay.
The 5 best reasons to visit Negril
Seven Mile BeachA long beach of white sand, running along Bloody Bay in the north and Long Bay in the south. Sources give different lengths for it, so think of “seven miles” as its name.
Sunsets and cliffsNegril faces west, and the rocky West End is where the sunset cruises head for cliff views and the Rick’s Café shoreline.
A marine park next doorThe Negril Marine Park, declared on 4 March 1998, covers about 160 km² of coast, from the Davis Cove River in Hanover to St John’s Point in Westmoreland.
Wetland and palmsBehind the beach lies the Great Morass, a wetland crossed by the Negril River, and within it the Royal Palm Reserve, which protects wetland and forest.
A lighthouse from 1894The Negril Lighthouse stands on the West End cliffs and is a listed national monument.
What to do in Negril
- Sail at sunset on a shared catamaranFour hours with a snorkelling stop, an open bar, Jamaican snacks and a live DJ, heading towards Rick’s Café. Mondays and Wednesdays are family-friendly, Fridays are adults-only (18+).
- Charter a private catamaranFour hours along Seven Mile Beach with a snorkelling stop at or near Booby Cay, unlimited drinks and a DJ or music system. Departures at 09:00 or 14:00.
- Walk and swim on Seven Mile BeachSpend a morning on the sand of Long Bay or Bloody Bay. The UK government advises avoiding isolated and deserted beaches, even by day, so stay where there are other people.
- Visit the Negril LighthouseBuilt in 1894 on the West End cliffs. Ask locally about visiting hours before you go.
- Explore the Great MorassThe Royal Palm Reserve protects part of this wetland. Check access and hours locally.
Catamaran trips from Negril
Our shared sunset cruises last four hours and leave at 14:30. They include a snorkelling stop with equipment provided, an open bar, Jamaican snacks and a live DJ, and they sail along the coast towards Rick’s Café. The operator calls the day before to confirm the place and time, and you wade into waist-deep water to climb aboard. The private catamaran lasts four hours, with departures at 09:00 and 14:00, and gives you the boat and crew to yourselves, with a snorkelling stop at or near Booby Cay. What you see from the water, from fish to cliff jumpers, depends on the day and cannot be promised, and the sea and the weather can change the plan.
The minimum drinking age on board is 18. Negril lies within a marine park, so follow the crew’s instructions and look after the reef. At the end of this guide you will find our experiences in Negril, with live availability and secure online payment. Montego Bay is only where most visitors land: every trip starts in Negril.
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