Montego Bay is the capital of St. James Parish and the second largest city in Jamaica. If you want to get some Duty Free shopping done, this is the place to do it. Or, if you’re more inclined to be outdoorsy, Montego Bay offers every type of water activity imaginable.
How to Get to Montego Bay
Montego Bay is a bustling port, located a few miles from downtown. Taxis and group vans are readily available when ships dock. However, make sure your taxi is a licensed JUTA taxi in order to avoid being scammed.
One Day on Jamaica
Nature and retail therapy: take in a little of both with the Green Grotto Caves and Shopping Tour. Explore some of the natural wonders of Jamaica before heading off to spend some green of your own in the beautiful Whitter Village.
The Dunn's River Falls and Beach Horseback Riding Excursion takes you by some of Jamaica’s cannot miss natural attractions while getting in touch with your equestrian side. At the end of the day, kick back at one of Montego Bay’s renowned restaurants for some delectable Jamaican seafood treats, or try a world-famous Jamaican rum punch for an authentic island taste.
Port Information
The official language of Jamaica is English (with that characteristic accent), and the currencies are the Jamaican Dollar or the US Dollar. Vendors around Montego Bay are notorious for their aggressive tactics, so be firm in your refusals. Jamaica also has higher crime rates than many of the other islands, so limit the number of valuables you carry, and be wary of your surroundings.
Once the driver arrived, he was friendly and accommodating. However, we had to wait over an hour for him to pick us up after we got off our ship! The caves were great. The stop at Whitter Village was okay - not many stores to choose from. Overall, a good excursion that got started late.
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