1st cruise. Looks like my 1st port might be a bust. Help?

Going on our 1st cruise in April. Montego Bay is our 1st port. Ive been reading some posts and reviews and sounds like its not a port with a lot to do to match our tastes.

Doctors cave beach doesn't sound too bad and it sounds like its close to the port. Is this a good option?

I have read the Dunn's River Falls are pretty amazing but I don't want to spend 4hours of my trip in a car ride.

Tags: Caribbean - Western Jamaica Montego Bay

19 Answers

I enjoyed the Dunns river Falls trip but i was on a land tour when i took that.

I'm sure you'll have a great time. Let us know how it went when you get back!

Enjoy!

Thanks for all the replies. I think I have got some good ideas thanks to all of you.

I think we are going to do a short beach trip and snorkel maybe and head back to the boat for some quite pool time.

I don't know about the resorts, but I just remembered they have a "hop-on, hop-off" bus there that can take you to the straw market, the Rose Hall Mall (near Rose Hall). There are several resorts on the way to the mall that they could drop you off at. I don't remember the price, but it was fairly inexpensive.

I'd suggest you do a search for "Resort Day Pass Montego Bay" to see your options and prices.

Isn't that why we are all here... to enable each other?

I may suggest you down load the Ship Mate App for your smart phone, there you will find past travelers suggestions of what is good to see and do and where is good to eat in port.

I 100% agree with RDRebel, port days are the best time to be on the ship, with most people off the ship is is nice and quiet, great service, easy to get a good spot by the pool and no lines for the Lido.

If your not sure, do both, a short excursion and then back to the ship for lunch and enjoyment of the ship.

I hope you have a great first cruise but be warned.......Cruising is an addiction, I started with a short 4 night cruise over 20 years ago and now I do 1 to 4 a year

LoL @ CTAV. I like your attitude.

What about the resorts "secret St James" or the new Breathless resort? They look close but I cant find out if they take day guests or not. Dose anyone know?

Nothing is ever a bust when on a cruise. Nothing.

If the ship breaks down at sea? Be thinking free Cruise is coming.

If it rains while on a cruise?

Think entertainment somewhere in side the ship. You may even see Go Go dancers in the glass elevators. Join in.

Think pizza 24 hours a day.

No busting on a cruise unless you bust a move.

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