Port of Call
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay (affectionately nicknamed Mobay), is a tropical paradise of golden beaches, lush landscape, and historic plantation countryside. The second largest city of Jamaica, located on it's north coast, is a popular tourist destination with plenty of restaurants, shopping, and attractions to explore. Visitors have a plethora of experiences to choose from between the beach resorts, golf courses, guided river tours, fishing, horseback riding, and more. Snorkel or dive under the sea as you explore Montego Bay Marine Park's beautiful coral reefs. If soaking up sun on a lounger is more your style, Doctor's Cave Beach's white sands and calm waters will suit your beach desires. However you choose to fill your day during our stop, Montego Bay will leave you feeling 'irie' and refreshed!
Shore Excursions in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Shore excursions will not be available until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing. You will be able to book an excursion once you have received your NCL reservation number.
Montego Bay, Jamaica Featured Excursions
Appleton Estate Rum Tour
Your journey from the second city on the north coast takes you through Jamaica’s lush countryside to the home of Jamaica’s Famous Rum, Appleton Estate. Enjoy a narrated sightseeing drive as your guide unfolds Jamaica's history in a lively and interactive discussion. Upon arrival to Appleton Estate, you’ll be welcomed with a rum punch or soda. Enjoy a snack in the lounge before being taken on a guided tour of the estate that begins with a demonstration of the extraction of cane juice as it was in the 18th century. You’ll view the distillery that showcases the different methods of distillation of Pot Stills and Column Stills.
A visit to the Ageing House and V/X House reveals large quantities of rum barrels including ‘Hogs Head’ and ‘Viper’. Also on display are historical sugar artifacts and visitors can crush sugar cane at the ‘Cane Mill’ and taste sugar cane juice and white rum. Sample wet sugar, boiled in large copper pans at the Wet Sugar House, and then, if you dare, taste all 14 different rums and liquors made by Appleton Estate. Before leaving, take some time to browse the hospitality lounge, its bar and gift shops. A souvenir miniature bottle of Appleton rum is provided before your departure.
Bamboo Rafting on the Martha Brae
Rafting is one of those rare pleasures to experience in Jamaica. The Martha Brae River is blessed with lush banks, sweet air and nature's soothing symphony. Your mode of transportation is a 30 foot bamboo raft with seating for two. A raft captain navigates the meandering river while telling you the tale of Martha Brae, an Amerindian maiden who was tortured by Spanish soldiers to reveal the location of a secret gold mine. While leading her captors to the mystery mine, she summoned magical powers drowning herself and the soldiers. Ponder the legend as your friendly captain poles you downstream for an approximate 90 minute ride. Once at the termination point, you'll board your bus for a sightseeing journey through the town of Falmouth before making a brief stop at the Shoppes at Rose Hall. Your tour concludes with a return sightseeing drive through the port city of Montego Bay to the cruise ship terminal.