Port of Calls

Jamaica

Montego Bay is Jamaica's tourism capital on its stunning northwest coast. Known for its Hip Strip beach scene Bob Marley heritage and proximity to world-class adventures like Dunn's River Falls.

Sangster Intl (MBJ)

Royal Caribbean; Norwegian; MSC; Princess; Carnival

December - April

Doctor's Cave Beach swimming; Dunn's River Falls day trip; Chukka ATV adventure; Bob Marley Experience; Margaritaville waterfront; Greenwood Great House plantation tour

10-15 min walk from cruise pier to the Hip Strip

Stay in the Hip Strip tourist zone; do not wander alone outside tourist areas; use licensed taxis only; persistent vendors at the pier can be aggressive - firm but polite works best

Doctor's Cave Beach is one of the most beautiful in Jamaica and very near the pier. The Hip Strip has great jerk chicken. Booking Chukka tours through the ship is safe - local tours need vetting.

Jerk chicken; curry goat; ackee and saltfish; Red Stripe beer; rum punch; jerk pork at roadside stands

Craft Market near pier; duty-free liquor; Jamaican coffee (Blue Mountain); rum; local art

Yes

Jamaican Dollar / USD widely accepted