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Cruise to Jamaica with Fred Olsen cruises
Montego Bay
Overview: The second largest city in Jamaica and its first for tourism, Montego Bay or 'Mo Bay' is abuzz with shopping centres, a plethora of inland tourist attractions and beach-side water activities often set against Georgian colonial architecture.

The most popular sights are a choice of championship golf courses, the haunted and eerie Rose Hall, and one of the best beaches on the Island, the Doctor's Cave Beach with its celebrated crystal clear waters.

Most cruise ships berth at Montego Freeport Terminal which can accommodate four cruise liners at once. The docks have five berths, two of which are used exclusively for cruise liners and another two used for both cargo and cruise ships, giving the area a bit of an industrial feel. There is a cruise terminal building used exclusively by passengers.
Contact:

Tel: +876 922 0290

Email: paj@portjam.com

www.portjam.com

There is a tourist office inside the Montego Freeport Terminal building.

Transport: There are many taxis that wait just outside the Montego Freeport Terminal building. It is recommended that JUTA taxies are taken (Tel: 876-952-0813). Mini buses are common and pick up anyone standing by the side of the road when they pass.
Attractions: The Downtown Mo Bay town is a litany of markets for all kinds of shopping. Doctors Cave Beach and Rose Hall beach club are the most popular beach locations with mineral rich clear water and every kind of possible water activity which are also available at Montego Bay Marine Park. Inland are five championship golf courses and great jungle tours through mountains. Peculiarities include the haunted Rose Hall and the Bob Marley Experience in Half Moon Shopping Village.
Restaurants:
  • Margaritaville - An active beach-side sports bar with western food.
  • Pier on the Waterfront - Open air seafood restaurant on the pier.
  • Sugarmill Restaurant - Some Jamaican cuisine specialities in a formal setting.

Best dish: Jerky

Shopping: Both Half Moon Shopping Centre and the City Centre have duty free shops selling luxury items. Multiple craft markets are also in downtown Mo Bay selling an eclectic mix if goods but expect to bargain hard.

Best buy: Rum and coffee

Excursions:
  • Visit Croydon in the Mountains
  • Take a Jamaica Swamp Safari
  • Do the Caliche Rainforest and Canyon White Water Rafting tours



  • Explore Falmouth town