Montego Bay: Bamboo Beach Club Day with Lunch & Cocktails

Summary

Reggae rhythms, sea breeze, jerk flavors on Jamaica’s north coast

You’ll sway to reggae beats with your toes in Jamaican sand at Bamboo Beach Club near Montego Bay. Swim in turquoise water, enjoy tapas-style jerk chicken lunch served right to your chair, sip cocktails (or lemonade), and laugh along with local staff—all with round-trip pickup included. It’s an easygoing day that leaves you warm long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway down the north coast from Montego Bay before I realized how much I needed a day like this. The bus was cool inside (thankfully—Jamaica sun is no joke), and our guide, Simone, kept tossing out little stories about the villages we passed. She pointed out a mango stand and said her cousin sometimes works there; I wondered if he’d ever seen so many tourists drive by in one morning. The ride’s only about 35 minutes but it feels shorter when you’re listening to reggae and watching the sea flicker through the trees.

Bamboo Beach Club isn’t flashy—it just feels easy. We grabbed our beach chairs (I went for shade; my partner wanted full sun, of course) and right away someone brought us lemonade with a slice of lime that tasted sharper than I expected. There was music drifting over from the bar—classic Bob Marley—and some of the staff were dancing while they set up for lunch. I tried to join in for maybe two seconds before realizing my hips do not cooperate like theirs. The sand here is soft enough that you forget your shoes after five minutes. When I finally waded into the water, it was cooler than I thought it’d be—a relief more than a shock.

Lunch came in rounds: jerk chicken (smoky, peppery), plantains sweet enough to count as dessert, sausage with just enough kick to make me reach for my drink again. Our hostess, Tia, laughed when she saw me hesitate over the festival bread—she said it’s best hot and handed me another piece straight from the tray. There was a cocktail demo too; I tried to remember how they mixed it but mostly I remember the way everyone cheered when someone spilled rum on their shorts. You get three cocktails included but honestly, after two I was content just sipping lemonade and watching clouds move over the bay.

On the way back toward Montego Bay, Simone let us stop at a roadside craft shop—quick browse for souvenirs if you want them. The whole thing felt relaxed but not lazy; more like everyone was letting themselves slow down together for an afternoon. I keep thinking about that first cold dip in the sea and how easy it was to just be there, no rush at all.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Beach club visit with lunch and cocktails

• Board air-conditioned bus
• Drive 35 minutes to Bamboo Beach Club
• Claim complimentary beach chair
• Relax on private beach
• Swim in the ocean
• Enjoy light entertainment and cocktail demo
• Eat tapas-style lunch with drinks
• Optional shopping stop on return

Top questions

How far is Bamboo Beach Club from Montego Bay?

The drive takes about 35 minutes along Jamaica’s north coast.

Is lunch included at Bamboo Beach Club?

Yes, a four-course tapas-style lunch is served right to your beach chair.

Are drinks included on this tour?

You get three alcoholic house cocktails and three non-alcoholic drinks included.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

Yes, round-trip transportation is provided from your pickup point.

Can you swim safely at Bamboo Beach Club?

Yes, there’s an experienced certified lifeguard on duty for safety.

Is there entertainment at Bamboo Beach Club?

The staff provide light entertainment and there’s a cocktail demonstration by bartenders.

Are vegetarian options available for lunch?

The menu includes plantains and festival bread; check locally for full vegetarian options.

Is there shopping during this day trip?

If time allows and at the guide’s discretion, there may be a short stop for shopping on the return trip.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from Montego Bay with a certified guide accompanying you throughout, entry to Bamboo Beach Club with complimentary beach chair use, four-course tapas-style lunch featuring Jamaican classics like jerk chicken and plantains served right to your chair, three house cocktails plus three non-alcoholic drinks per person, light entertainment by staff including a cocktail demo, and lifeguard supervision while you swim or relax by the sea before heading back in comfort.