Appleton Estate Rum Tour & Black River Safari Private Tour

Taste ten rums at a 250-year-old distillery, then spot crocodiles on an open-air boat through Jamaica's largest wetland.

A private 6-hour tour from Montego Bay combines rum tasting at Appleton Estate with a 90-minute Black River Safari. You walk through the aging house and copper pot stills at the historic distillery, sample ten types of Appleton rum, and receive a mini bottle to take home. Then a local guide leads you by open-air boat through the Great Morass wetland to spot American crocodiles, egrets, whistling ducks and over 100 bird species in their natural habitat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rum tour and Black River safari

• Visit Appleton Estate rum distillery
• Learn about rum-making process
• Sample ten types of Appleton rum
• Receive mini bottle gift
• Take Black River Safari boat tour
• Observe crocodiles and local wildlife
• Explore mangroves and bird species

The experience

Appleton Estate has operated in Jamaica's Nassau Valley for more than 250 years, and the tour starts there with a rum expert guide walking you through the aging house where oak barrels sit and the copper pot stills that define the distillery's flavor. You sample ten different types of Appleton rum throughout the visit, from white to aged varieties, and leave with a mini bottle as a gift. The tasting moves at your pace. There's no rushing through a group schedule.

After the distillery, the Black River Safari takes over. A 90-minute boat ride carries you up and down the river through the Great Morass, Jamaica's largest surviving wetland at 125 square miles. The open-air boat moves slowly enough to spot American crocodiles sunning on the banks, egrets wading in shallow water, whistling ducks, and cinnamon-colored jacanas. Local fishermen work traditional canoes nearby, and the mangrove trees tower overhead. A local guide narrates what you're seeing and points out the rare animals most visitors miss.

Round-trip hotel pickup from Montego Bay is included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to and from the estate and the river. The full outing runs 6 hours. You'll have bottled water and soda on board, and the tour covers all fees and taxes.

What’s included

• Rum tasting with ten Appleton varieties and a mini bottle gift.
• Black River Safari boat ride.
• hotel pickup and air-conditioned round-trip transportation.
• bottled water and soda.
• WiFi on board.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by FUNTRIP TOURS IN JAMAICA

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup from Montego Bay means you don't need a rental car or arrange separate transport to the distillery and river. The private tour handles the route and timing, and you return to your hotel at the end of the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the rum tasting at Appleton Estate?

A rum expert guide walks you through the aging house and shows you the copper pot stills, then you sample ten different types of Appleton rum (white, aged and specialty varieties) at your own pace. You receive a mini bottle to take home as a gift.

How long is the Black River Safari and what wildlife will I see?

The safari is a 90-minute boat ride through the Great Morass wetland, where you'll spot American crocodiles on the banks, over 100 bird species including egrets, whistling ducks and jacanas, and local fishermen in traditional canoes working the water.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup from Montego Bay is included, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for the entire 6-hour tour.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a rum drinker?

The tour includes rum samples, but the itinerary also features the Black River Safari, which is the main draw for many visitors. Bottled water and soda are provided on board throughout the day.