Settle onto deck for an open-bar catamaran that combines 7 Mile Beach free time, shallow-water snorkeling, and a sail to the West End’s Rick’s Cafe for sunset. Expect music, swimming, and a lively crowd on this half- to full-day Negril excursion.
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The bus slides west along Jamaica’s North Coast and, by early afternoon, passengers spill onto the wide sweep of Negril’s 7 Mile Beach—white sand underfoot, vendors calling, and the sea already doing its slow, warm work. After time on shore at Margaritaville, the afternoon shifts: a catamaran waits, engines hum, and the crew invites guests to board. The boat threads low over fringing reefs, drops anchor at shallow snorkel patches, and rounds the West End cliffs toward Rick’s Cafe as the sky begins to change.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–12 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness required—able to stand, climb a short ladder, and wade through waist-deep water to board.
Wildlife
History
Negril evolved from a sleepy fishing village into a tourism hub in the mid-20th century; Rick’s Cafe, opened in the 1970s, became famed for live music and cliff-jumping.
Conservation
The area’s fringing reefs are sensitive—opt for reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize disturbance.
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Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Coral reefs in Negril are fragile—use SPF that’s labeled reef-safe to protect marine life and preserve visibility when snorkeling.
Wear water shoes
Boarding requires wading through water and rocky beach entry at times—closed-toe water shoes make transitions easier.
Plan for variable duration
Pickup-to-dropoff can be 4–12 hours depending on your hotel location—confirm pickup time and bring snacks if you expect a long transfer.
Expect movement and wet boarding
The catamaran boards from shallow water so you’ll likely get wet; secure electronics in waterproof pouches.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects coral and reduces the need to rinse off in salt water after snorkeling.
Water shoes
Good traction for rocky beach entry and when boarding from shallow water.
summer
Light waterproof layer or windbreaker
Evenings can be breezy on the water—keep a thin layer handy for sunset.
winter
Waterproof phone case
Keeps ID, cards, and electronics dry during boarding and while on deck.