Montego Bay - Cruise Jamaica

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Cruise Jamaica
Port Authority of Jamaica
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Kingston
Jamaica
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Montego Bay
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Ocho Rios
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Port Antonio
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Natural base for homeporting
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Full range of support services
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Airport is ideal gateway
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Safety and security get priority
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The
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When the explorer
Christopher Columbus
described Jamaica as
the fairest island he
had ever seen, he set
the stage for countless
millions of visitors who
have since been enchanted and captivated
by its beauty and charm.
Jamaica has something
for everyone. It’s a country
teeming with life and offering a diversity unequalled
by any other Caribbean
island.
This is what makes Jamaica such an ideal cruise
destination – one that’s
conveniently located on
the main shipping routes
of the western Caribbean
and one that is accessible from all major North
American home ports as
part of a leisurely sevenday or longer itinerary.
Jamaica’s main cruise
ports, Montego Bay and
Ocho Rios, are equipped
to handle the largest cruise
ships afloat and offer a
full range of services and
facilities. Beautiful Port
Antonio is an idyllic call for
boutique cruise ships and
megayachts.
The history and culture of
Jamaica provide a source
of much fascination, from
the relics of swashbuckling pirates who made
Port Royal their favourite
haunt, to the colourful
diversity of the presentday population – reflecting their ethnic origins in
Africa, Asia and Europe.
No experience of Jamaica
would be complete without
tasting the island’s often
fiery cuisine or listening
to its world-acclaimed
reggae music.
Jamaica is blessed with
abundant wildlife, spectacular trees and flowers.
The island’s tour companies can provide cruise
passengers with an excit-
ing array of special activities and excursions.
Jamaica’s past is crammed
with tales of buccaneers,
great battles, hidden
treasure and slavery. Today
the island that launched
a thousand Caribbean
dreams is there to make
yours come true, too.
The Jamaican experience
is a unique blend of
adventure and delight
– one that will live in the
memory long after the
visitor has left its shores.
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Jewel of the
Culinary delight
Sampling the delights of
Jamaica’s culinary heritage is a must for all visitors. Many of the island’s
varied cooking styles and
ingredients can be traced
back hundreds of years to
settlers from far-off lands.
Hints of classical Spanish,
a pinch of English traditionalism, large spoonfuls
of Indian and Chinese
spice with a selection of
ingredients from Africa
can all be found in the
sensational assortment of
dishes that today make up
Jamaican cuisine.
The Taino Indians grew
cassava, which today is
used in ‘bammie’, a toasted flat cake eaten with
fried fish. Africans brought
with them the secret of
duckunoo, a steamed
pudding made from green
bananas and coconuts.
Stands selling Jamaica’s
famous ‘jerk’ pork, chicken or fish can be found all
over the island. The secret
ingredients of the island’s
famous pickapeppa sauce
are essential to the making this mouth-searing
delicacy.
Other popular island dishes include curried goat,
dried peppered shrimps,
‘stamp and go’ (saltfish
cakes) and mackerel ‘rundown’ (whole salted mack-
erel simmered in spiced
coconut milk and served
with green bananas or
yams).
Shop around the dock
Whatever else it may be,
shopping in Jamaica
is unadulterated fun
– browsing and exploring shop windows, market streets and galleries,
looking for that not-to-bemissed bargain to take
home.
A treasure trove of merchandise is awaiting those
who are willing to go that
bit further to hunt down
a bargain. Often a long
line of shops can be seen
all enticing the visitor to
delight in the sheer diversity and value-for-money
of their goods. Jamaica’s
cruise ports are also renowned for their excellent
shopping possibilities.
Watches – in their thousands – are available all
over the island. Mark your
time in paradise by taking
time home with you. Likewise, jewellery, diamonds,
perfumes, leather goods,
china, wood sculptures,
ceramics and original arts
are all available at competitive prices.
Fantastic buys can also
be found at roadside
stands selling local arts
and crafts, and then there
are craft markets, street
vendors, large and small
shops of every description and inclination. Join
in the fun – it’s just one
big carnival atmosphere of
spend, spend, spend.
Going ashore?
Jamaica has it all. Few
cruise destinations can
match the sheer range of
services and attractions
available in Jamaica.
Getting around Jamaica is
simplicity itself thanks to
a wide choice of connections by air, road and by
public transport.
Good quality services
are available in Jamaica’s
cruise ports including
fresh water, bunkers, garbage disposal, supplies
and provisions.
For passengers wishing to
start or finish their cruise
in Jamaica, the island has
two international airports:
Sangster International
Airport at Montego Bay
and Norman Manley
International Airport near
Kingston.
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Infini
e choice
Infinitet choice
There is a wide range
of companies offering
comprehensive options for local tours and
excursions. Customers
have never had such
an extensive choice
– so there is sure to be
something for everyone.
For most passengers, the
three cruise ports offer
ample opportunities for
a fun day ashore. But for
those who want to venture
further, Jamaica has lots
more to offer. And, being
an island, most of Jamaica
is within easy reach.
Cruise ship passengers
and crew members alike
will find all the right facilities in place. Jamaica has
well equipped ports and
terminals which cater not
only for the needs of passengers looking to spend
a day ashore, but also for
the ship’s crew. There is a
good choice of lively bars,
restaurants and shops in
which to while away their
short shore leave time in
a pleasant and relaxing
environment.
Montego Bay and
South Coast
Appleton Estate Rum
Tour: An inside look at the
rum making process from
extraction to distillation
and tasting.
Aquasol Theme Park:
Watersports and activities.
ATV Safari: Take a fully
guided journey to the
beautiful Mount Zion, 700
feet above sea level.
Belvedere Estates: Take
a step back in time on the
Belvedere Estates Historical Village and 1,000 acre
plantation.
Black River Safari Tours:
Boat trip along Jamaica’s
longest navigable river.
Bob Marley Experience
and Theatre: Rediscover
the legend, the spirit and
the music of Bob Marley.
Callico Sailing Cruises:
Party on board a ‘pirate’
vessel and toast the sunset
on a voyage of discovery.
Canopy Tour: See nature
at its finest while soaring
through the trees.
Chukka Blue Adventure
Tours: Horseback riding,
4x4 safaris and river tubing.
Croydon in the Mountains:
Tour into the majestic
mountains through lush
vegetation and coffee
groves.
Doctor’s Cave Bathing
Club: Renowned for its
mineral content and its
curative powers.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville: Margaritaville is
perfect for anyone looking
for exciting entertainment,
a lively atmosphere and
delicious food.
MoBay Undersea Tours:
Fascinating underwater
panoramic views of Montego Bay’s Marine Park.
Hilton High Day Tour:
Meet people, enjoy the
foods and learn about a
private estate.
Montego Bay Marine
Park: Jamaica’s first national park.
Johns Hall Adventure
Tours: Plantation Tour,
Bird Sanctuary and tours
to Ocho Rios and Negril.
Mountain Valley Rafting:
Experience the most
beautiful rafting in Jamaica at Mountain Valley.
River Raft Ltd: Rafting on
the Martha Brae on a 30 ft
bamboo raft.
Rockland’s Feeding Station:
Hand feed tame birds at
this bird sanctuary.
Rocky Point Stables:
Horse riding and adventures through the Jamaican countryside.
Rose Hall Great House:
One of Jamaica’s premier
tourist attractions.
Sea Trek: An underwater
walking adventure where
you can feel and explore
the heart of the marine
experience.
St Elizabeth Safari: River
journey through the largest
swamp in the Caribbean.
Wiltel Ltd: Watch in wonder on a night cruise on a
luminous lagoon.
YS Falls: Spectacular waterfalls on a working horse
farm.
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Ocho Rios
Blue Mountains Cycle
Tours: Take a cycle ride
through tropical rain forest
from 5,600 ft up down to
a waterfall.
Canopy Tour: See nature
at its finest while soaring
through the trees.
Chukka Cove Adventure
Tours: Horse riding, 4x4
Safaris and river tubing.
Cayaba River Garden &
Museum: Water gardens
fed by streams that rise in
the grounds.
Dolphin Cove: Watersports and swimming with
dolphins.
Dunn’s River Falls &
Park: Climb the falls
against a tumbling torrent
of Caribbean fresh water.
Firefly: Visit the former
home of actor, impresario,
playwright and song-writer
Noël Coward.
Green Grotto Caves: Formerly a haven for runaway
slaves, today an explorer’s
paradise.
Hooves Ltd: Exciting and
interesting tours on horseback.
J. Charles Swaby’s
Falmouth Swamp Safari:
Walking tour through mangrove swamp.
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville: Margaritaville is
perfect for anyone looking
for exciting entertainment,
a lively atmosphere and
delicious food.
Harmony Hall: 150-yearold great house, a showcase for Caribbean arts
and crafts.
Prospect Plantation:
Take a tour of a 1,000 acre
working plantation.
Heave-Ho Charters:
Cruise on a catamaran to
the Dunn’s River Falls.
Red Stripe Cruises: Take
a catamaran cruise to
Dunn’s River Falls.
Safari Tours Jamaica:
Cycle downhill through
limestone and ferns to
Dunn’s River Falls.
Shaw Park Botanical
Gardens: 25 acres of
tropical splendour.
Tourwise: An unforgettable ride through the
Jamaican countryside.
Trails Plantation Ride: A
spectacular country ride
at Annandale.
White River Valley Tours:
Escape to a unique tropical adventure of rafting,
riding and cycling.
Zion Bus Line: Musical
pilgrimage to Bob Marley’s
birthplace.
Port Antonio
Blue Lagoon: At least 198
ft deep, these azure waters provide a spectacular
display of light and colour.
Boston Beach: Famous
for being the birthplace of
‘jerk’ cuisine.
San San Golf & Country
Club: Nine holes, 18 tee
positions and 12 greens.
Somerset Falls: A series
of cascades and falls on
the Daniels River.
Valley Hikes: Historical tours
of local sites of interest.
Navy Island: A short boat
ride from the mainland.
Nonsuch Caves and
Atherry Garden: Caves
with stalactites and stalagmites and a well-tended
garden.
Rio Grande Tours: Navigate the Rio Grande with a
bamboo raft and a skilled
raftman.
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MontegoeBay
They came by steamer
in the 1920s, lured by
the tales of a Garden of
Eden on a sapphire sea.
And by the curative powers of the waters at Doctor’s Cave Beach. Today,
they come for even more
reasons – championship
golf courses, beautiful
beaches, historic great
houses, the Harbour
Street market and, of
course, the restaurants
and entertainment
that only Jamaica can
provide. Montego Bay
offers something for
everyone and is aptly
named ‘The Complete
Resort’.
Montego Bay is an ideal
destination for cruise
passengers. A host of
activities and attractions
provide the perfect day off
the boat. Few experiences
will compare with a day of
rafting down the Martha
Brae. Or a walk along the
‘Hip Strip’, where Jamaica
comes alive day and at
night with food, music,
souvenir shops, watersports and a casino-like
gambling lounge. And
history and culture enthusiasts will enjoy a tour
of one of the area’s great
houses, such as the 18th
century Rose Hall, where
you’ll hear the tale of An-
nie Palmer’s ghost. Or
there is the Bird Feeding
Station, a working plantation to explore.
So, while few still come for
a Doctor’s Cave treatment,
everyone finds MoBay just
what the doctor ordered.
Montego Bay –
Port details
Airport: Sangster International Airport is 3.1 km
from the seaport.
Anchorage: Open roadstead 5 to 6 fathoms
about half a mile from
shore designated Anchorage A may be reserved in
advance through harbour
master in Kingston.
Approach: Marked channel. Day or night entry
possible. Straight passage
1,500 ft long, minimum
width 400 ft and depth
34 ft.
Bunkers: All grades available, but notice required.
Facilities: Anchorage, water, provisions, bunkers by
prior arrangement, pilotage, towage.
Location: 18°29’25”N,
77°55’56”W
Medical aid: Cornwall
Regional Hospital.
Pilotage: Agents alert
Pilotage Department on
ship’s ETA and ETD at
least three hours before
required time. Pilot boards
and guides ship in and
out of channel. Pilotage
charges are calculated
according to grt. Pilot
boards one mile out of
harbour
Provisions: Available.
Tenders: Ship’s tenders
can land at Montego Freeport by prior arrangement.
Towage: Available.
Turning basin: 1,600 ft
diameter with minimum
depth of 34 ft.
Water: Fresh water readily
available. Average rate of
delivery is 30 tonnes per
hour.
Weather: Winds N, NE,
ENE, E, ESE, 87 per cent,
NNW, NW, WNW four per
cent. Wind speed 11-16
knots 40 per cent, in
excess of 21 knots 2.5 per
cent. Windiest months November to March. Strongest winds from NNE, NE,
ENE, reaching maximum
from the east. Tides: 25.4
cm at MHW.
Berth
Usable length
Depth alongside
Max ship’s draught
Berth 2
700 ft32 ft 6 in29 ft 10 in
Berth 3525 ft22 ft 6 in20 ft 4 in
Berth 4525 ft21 ft 6 in19 ft 4 in
Berth 5
700 ft34 ft31 ft 6 in
Berth 6
700 ft34 ft31 ft 6 in
MONTEGO BAY
Yacht Club
Turning
Basin
Cruise
Terminal
Montego
Freeport
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sea
Ocho Rios does not
have eight rivers, as its
name suggests. Ocho
Rios actually got its
name from a corruption
of the Spanish ‘chorreras’ or waterfalls, which
speaks of the stretch
of coastline east of the
town, where a series of
streams cascade out
of the limestone. This
is why Jamaicans say
that Ocho Rios is ‘where
heaven spills into the sea’.
The town is a hub of activity, with an intensity that
makes it seem in constant
motion. Bargain seekers
should head straight for
the crafts market. Gourmets can delight in the culinary joys of elegant restaurants and local cafés.
Adventure seekers should
not miss the excitement
of climbing the refreshing waters of Dunn’s River
Falls or a horse-riding trip
at Chukka Cove. Nature
lovers can find vistas of
floral splendour at the
Coyaba and Shaw Park
or drive through a forest
of ferns aptly named Fern
Gully. No matter what you
choose to do, a day in
Ocho Rios will be a day to
remember.
Ocho Rios –
Port details
Airports: Sangster International Airport is 102 km
from port. Other services
available at Boscobel Domestic Airport.
Anchorage: Off outer buoy
Approach: Easy access
via open water. The bay is
used as the turning basin
(width 2,000 ft).
Bunkers: Can be arranged with prior notice.
Facilities: Anchorage,
pilotage, water, provisions,
bunkers by arrangement.
Medical aid: St Ann’s Bay
Hospital is 37 km from the
port.
out of channel. Pilotage
charges are calculated according to grt.
Pilot: Pick-up one mile
(NE or NW) of sea buoy
at entrance to Ocho Rios
Bay.
Position: 18°25’ N, 77°8’W
Pilotage: Agents alert
Pilotage Department on
ship’s ETA and ETD at
least 12 hours before
required time. Pilot boards
and guides ship in and
Tenders: Tender service is
not available, but ship’s
tender may be used to
land passengers at Berth
No 2 as well as at James
Bond Pier.
Provisions: Available locally.
Towage: Not available.
Water: Adequate supplies
available.
Weather: Winds N, NE,
ENE, E, ESE 87 per cent;
NNW, NW, WNW four per
cent. Wind speed 11-16
knots 40 per cent; over 21
knots 2.5 per cent. Windiest months November to
March. Strongest winds
from NNE, NE, ENE reaching maximum from east.
Berth
Usable length
Depth alongside
Max ship’s draught
Turtle Bay Pier:
Berth 1 735 ft34 ft29 ft
Berth 2900 ft35 ft32 ft
James Bond Pier 900 ft45 ft40 ft
Mallards Reef
OCHO RIOS BAY
Berth 2
Reynolds
Pier
Turtle Bay
Cruise Facility
Berth 1
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Port
Antonio
– the
resort that
captivated Hollywood
Port Antonio
– the resort
that captivated
Hollywood
Port Antonio was once
a thriving banana shipping port. In fact, the
well-known Banana
Boat Song (‘Day-O’)
originated here and was
chanted by men and
women as they loaded
the boats.
Today, Port Antonio is a
quaint seaside town that
is perfect for romance.
Visitors are surrounded
by open seas and towering mountains, while the
roadsides are framed with
wild orchids, bananas,
tree ferns and palms.
Port Antonio is a dream
town that offers cruise
passengers a glimpse into
the natural world. Visitors
will find adventure in the
Blue Mountains, magic in
the calming, ‘bottomless’
Blue Lagoon and mystery
in the Nonsuch Caves.
Others may relax on a
raft down the Rio Grande
or marvel at two nearby
waterfalls, Somerset and
Reach Falls.
Port Antonio also offers
great one-day excursions that include gardens
and mansions to tour or
beaches for sunning and
watersports.
Errol Flynn said that Port
Antonio was more beautiful than any woman he
had ever seen. We are
sure that you will agree.
Port Antonio –
Port details
Bunkers: All grades available with notice.
Airports: Sangster International Airport, Boscobel
Domestic Airport, Ken
Jones Airport.
Anchorage: No anchorage.
Approach: Via access
channel. Reefs extend
one cable west from Port
Point and 4.5 cables east
from One Bush Point.
Channel (to West Harbour): Depth 29 ft to 45 ft.
Recommended draught
26 ft. Width 200 ft. Turning basin: Ample space to
turn largest vessel allowed
in harbour.
Facilities: Anchorage,
pilotage, water, provisions,
bunkers by arrangement.
Location: East Harbour:
18°10’50”N, 76°26’50”W,
West Harbour: 18°11’N,
76°27’20”W.
Medical aid: Port Antonio
Hospital.
Pilot: Pilot pick-up one
mile north of entrance.
Pilotage: Agents alert
Pilotage Department on
ship’s ETA and ETD at
least three hours before
required time. Pilot boards
and guides ships in and
out of channel. Pilotage
charges are calculated according to grt.
Provisions: Available.
land at Port Antonio Marina with prior permission.
Towage: None.
Water: Fresh water readily
available. Volume allocated based on vessel’s grt.
Weather: NE winds prevail
by day, SE by night. NE
winds are strongest between May and October.
Negligible tides.
Tenders: Not available.
Ship’s own tenders can
Berth
Usable length
Depth alongside
Max ship’s draught
Pier (West Harbour)
Ken Wright Cruise
Ship Berth650 ft29 ft26 ft
Boundbrook United
Fruit Co Berth500 ft29 ft26 ft
Market
Errol Flynn
Marina
Ken Wright
Cruise Ship
Facilities
West
Harbour
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Full
range
Full range
of support services
Why waste time sailing
to the Caribbean when
you can start your vacation in the very heart of
the world’s most exciting and sophisticated
cruise destination?
Bay’s world-class cruise
terminal facilities is the key
to Jamaica’s homeport
role, which for arriving
and departing passengers
means that MJB is just
minutes from their ship
As might be expected in
one of the Caribbean’s
leading cruise destinations, Jamaica offers
a complete range of
support services in its
principal cruise ports.
of passenger facilities and
services.
Jamaica’s central
Caribbean position, its
well run airports with
regular scheduled links to
both North and Central
America and Europe and
its highly developed hotel
sector combine to make
the island an obvious
location from which to
homeport cruise ships.
Jamaica’s relaxed style,
easy entry requirements
and a minimum of formalities also help to underline
the island’s reputation as
a potential homeport
Various shipping agents
offer husbandry services
for cruise vessels and
several cruise lines have
their own representatives
among local agents.
The wealth of hotels in and
around Montego Bay provides yet another dimension for homeporting vessels, allowing passengers
to make interesting ‘sail and
stay’ combinations with
Jamaica as their base.
The three main cruise
ports are all located on
the north coast. Montego
Bay and Ocho Rios are
equipped to handle even
the largest cruise ships as
well as offering a full range
Montego Bay is managed
by the stevedoring company Port Handlers Ltd on
behalf of the Port Authority. It has three berths
for cruise ships including
two dedicated berths.
The cruise terminal has
gift shops, snack bars, a
telecom centre and other
facilities for passengers.
The Port Authority plans
to expand both marine
and shoreside facilities at
In particular, the proximity
of Sangster International
Airport (MJB) to Montego
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For vessel owners choosing the Jamaican flag,
there are discounts on
initial or annual registration fees for homeporting
cruise vessels.
Port Antonio offers an
idyllic port of call for ‘boutique’ cruise ships and
mega yachts.
Montego Bay to handle
the next generation of
mega cruise ships.
Ltd operates the dedicated Cruise Ship Pier, which
has two berths.
Ocho Rios has three
cruise ship berths. Lannaman & Morris (Shipping)
Port Antonio has two
berths and other facilities
for smaller vessels.
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CRUISE JAMAICA
CRUISE JAMAICA
Airpo
r tideal
i s gateway
i d e a l g a t e w ay
Airport is
Montego Bay’s Sangster*
International Airport
(MBJ) is ideally positioned on the northwest
coast. It provides an
ideal gateway to Jamaica’s main tourism region
and is perfect for homeporting cruise ships.
Port Antonio, Ocho Rios
and Negril. Among the
major international carriers
serving MBJ are Air Canada, Air Jamaica, American
Airlines, British Airways,
Condor, Continental, Delta,
Martinair, Northwest and
US Airways.
The airport is an easy twomile (3.1 km) drive from the
cruise terminal in Montego
Bay and also lies comparatively close to Ocho Rios
and to the popular tourist
resort of Negril.
The airport has a range
of shops and restaurants
and a row of kiosk-style
outlets offering duty-free
goods, souvenirs and
newspapers. Cash-point
machines and a bureau de
change can also be found
inside the terminal building. Seven car rental firms
have desks in the Arrivals
Hall.
MBJ is served by over 30
international airlines and is
linked to four other Jamaican destinations: Kingston,
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* The airport is named
after Sir Donald Burns
Sangster, who became
acting prime minister
of Jamaica in February
1964 when Sir Alexander
Bustamante became ill. Sir
Donald succeeded Sir Alexander as prime minister
in February 1967 but sadly
he died in office just 65
days later.
Safety
Safety and and
securitysecurity
get priority
Passengers using the
airports and cruise ports
of Jamaica can be sure
their safety and security is given top priority
by the authorities, who
have won international
recognition for the high
standard of their facilities and procedures.
in national and regional
efforts to enhance port
security. Jamaica’s port
facilities are regularly
inspected by US compliance personnel, who have
undertaken vulnerability
assessments and offered
advice on security methods and procedures.
In fact, the Jamaican
authorities were praised
by the United States
Government for taking
a lead role in combating
terrorism and international
crime through their efforts in
the field of safety and security.
In the wake of 9/11, the
Jamaican authorities were
quick to comply fully with
the International Ship
and Port Facility Security
(ISPS) code, introduced by
the International Maritime
Organization in July 2004.
The two nations have
worked closely together
Cruise ships and passengers visiting the island
can rest assured that its
ports meet internationally
recognised standards for
security and safety.
The main airports of Jamaica
– including Kingston’s Norman
Manley International Airport
and Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport
– have also introduced
all the required screening
and security procedures
to meet the exacting
standards now required
for international aviation.
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CRUISE JAMAICA
CRUISE JAMAICA
Jama
ca is...
Jamaica iis...
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Beauty...
Adventure...
Indulgence...
Cool...
Culture...
From the glorious sunrise
of each fresh morning
to the magnificence of
sunset, Jamaica offers a
captivating combination
of beauty and colour that
has made it the jewel of
the Caribbean – an island
full of warm and friendly
people as well as stunning
scenery. And with so many
unique and enticing ways
to experience its delights,
it’s no wonder our guests
return time after time.
For the adventurous
traveller, Jamaica offers
just about every kind of
recreational activity under
the sun, including adventure trails, bird watching,
deepsea fishing, horseback riding, safari tours,
mountaineering, hiking,
rafting, waterfall climbs,
golf, watersports, swimming with dolphins and
historical sites. In fact,
the list of things to do is
almost endless. All this,
plus the bonus of the bluest sea, the softest sand
and the sunniest skies you
have ever seen.
Shopping. Markets. Food
stands. Duty free gifts.
Restaurants. Beaches.
There are as many different ways to indulge
yourself in Jamaica as the
island has white sandy
beaches and glorious sunsets. Shop for colourful
Jamaican arts and crafts,
or take home a sample
of some of the island’s
famous Blue Mountain
Coffee – considered to be
the world’s finest.
Music has been an essential part of Jamaican
life from earliest times and
today its distinctive musical style can be heard all
over the island. Jamaica
is the birthplace of reggae
– the music made famous
around the world by the
legendary Bob Marley.
Much of the island’s modern-day culture revolves
around the sounds of
reggae.
Jamaica has a rich cultural
heritage thanks to the
sheer diversity of ethnic
origins that are represented within its shores. It
is this complicated mosaic
of cultures and traditions
that makes Jamaica such
a special destination.
From the ancient cultural tradition of Jamaica
revealed by Taino indian
cave etchings to modernday Jamaican art on show
and on sale around the
island, it can truly be said
that a visit to Jamaica is a
unique experience.
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