Jamaica: 3-Hour Private Yacht with Snorkeling & Rum Punch

Three hours on the water: yacht, snorkel gear, and drinks included

You board a private yacht at Doctor's Cave Beach and spend three hours snorkeling at reef stops, swimming with toys, and drinking unlimited rum punch and mimosas. Snorkeling gear, hors d'oeuvres, and packaged snacks are included. If you want to add time on the actual beach, you can pay extra to disembark and explore before returning to the dock.

Step-by-step itinerary

3-hour luxury yacht cruise with snorkeling

• Board private luxury yacht
• Enjoy unlimited drinks and hors d'oeuvre
• Snorkel with provided gear
• Swim with toys in water
• View beach from yacht
• Optionally disembark to beach

The experience

The boat leaves from Doctor's Cave Beach and you're on the water within minutes. It's a 3-hour private yacht cruise, which means no crowded group departures or waiting around. You board, the captain points the bow out, and the snorkeling starts once you're at the first spot. The gear is there, the water is clear, and you can stay in as long as you want or climb back on deck and let someone else have the space.

What makes this different from the standard beach day is the movement. You're not anchored to one patch of sand. The yacht stops at spots where the reef is close and the fish are used to swimmers, then drifts to another if you want variety. Between stops there's rum punch on tap: unlimited, which sounds like marketing until you realize it's actually unlimited, plus mimosas, beer, and non-alcoholic options if that's your thing. A hors d'oeuvre of assorted sandwiches comes out early, and there are packaged snacks if you get hungry later. Bluetooth music plays from the speakers, so you can request songs or just let whatever's queued run.

The snorkeling part is straightforward. Gear is included and fitted to you before you go in. You can swim with the toys they have on board, or just float and watch the reef. Some people spend the whole time in the water. Others do twenty minutes and spend the rest of the time on deck with a drink and the view. The pace is yours. If you want to stop at Doctor's Cave Beach itself (the actual beach, not just the departure point), you can pay extra to disembark and walk around, buy lunch, or just sit on the sand for a bit before heading back out.

Three hours is long enough to feel like you've been somewhere, short enough that you're not exhausted by the time you're back on shore. The boat is private, so it's just your group, your guide, and the water.

What’s included

• 3-hour private yacht cruise.
• snorkeling equipment and gear.
• one hors d'oeuvre of assorted sandwiches.
• packaged snacks.
• unlimited rum punch, mimosas, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages (soda and bottled water).
• Bluetooth music system.
• swimming toys.
• optional disembarkation at Doctor's Cave Beach for an additional fee.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 14:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Aristo Kat Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling, drinks, and food without arranging them separately or sharing a boat with a larger group: the private yacht and included bar mean you're not negotiating with a crew or waiting for other passengers to finish.

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Top questions

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.

How long is the yacht cruise?

3 hours total, including snorkeling stops and time on the water.

What snorkeling gear is provided?

Full snorkeling equipment is included and fitted to you before entering the water.

What drinks are included?

Unlimited rum punch, mimosas, beer, and non-alcoholic options (soda, water) are included throughout the cruise.

Is food included?

Yes, one hors d'oeuvre of assorted sandwiches and packaged snacks are provided. You can purchase additional food and drinks if you disembark at Doctor's Cave Beach.

Can I visit Doctor's Cave Beach itself?

Yes, for an additional cost you can disembark and spend time on the actual beach, buy more food and drinks, and return to the yacht before heading back.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes, the cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Snorkeling gear is provided and fitted for you.

Can I bring my own music?

The yacht has Bluetooth music, so you can connect your device and request songs.

What if I don't want to snorkel?

You can stay on deck the whole time. Snorkeling is available but not required.