Montego Bay: Bamboo Beach Club VIP, Lunch & Cocktails

Reggae rhythms, fresh jerk chicken and sun-soaked moments in Montego Bay

You’ll stretch out on shaded lounge beds at Bamboo Beach Club in Montego Bay while reggae music floats by. Expect a four-course Jamaican lunch brought right to your chair, specialty cocktails mixed by local bartenders, and friendly guides who make you feel at home from pickup to drop-off. It’s easygoing — just sand between your toes and laughter in the air.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — VIP beach club with lunch and cocktails

• Arrive at Bamboo Beach Club
• Enjoy champagne welcome drinks
• Relax on padded lounge beds
• Swim in the sea
• Listen to reggae music
• Enjoy four-course VIP lunch
• Drink specialty cocktails and sodas
• Watch cocktail demonstration
• Experience light entertainment
• Shop on way back if time permits

The Experience

I didn’t realize how much I needed that first salty breeze until we stepped off the shuttle and heard reggae drifting from somewhere behind the palms. Our guide, Marsha, grinned and handed me a glass of something cold and fizzy — she called it “welcome champagne,” but honestly I was just happy to have anything chilled in my hand. There was this easy warmth about her (not just the weather), like she’d known us longer than five minutes. We followed her to these padded lounge beds right on the sand — not too close to the water, so you could still hear the waves without getting splashed. The sun kept ducking behind clouds but it didn’t matter; everyone around seemed content to just let time go fuzzy.

I kept thinking lunch would be a quick thing, but no — it turned into this slow parade of plates. Jerk chicken spring rolls with mango chutney (sweet then spicy), fish tartare that tasted like lime and sea air, and then proper jerk chicken with rice that made my lips tingle. Marsha laughed when I tried to ask for more “festival” bread — she said my patois was hopeless but brought extra anyway. The bartender did this whole show with rum punch and something blue I still can’t name; we all cheered when he spilled a little but he just winked. There was music and staff dancing between tables — not a big show, more like friends showing off moves you wish you had. At one point I just leaned back and watched light flicker on the water through half-closed eyes.

We could swim or just doze — nobody rushed us. Hostesses brought drinks right to our chairs (I lost count after cocktail number three). I remember watching a group of locals play dominoes under a tree nearby; their laughter carried above everything else. On the way back, Marsha offered a quick stop for shopping if we wanted it — some did, some of us were too sleepy from sun and food to care. Even now, weeks later, I catch myself humming those songs or craving that smoky jerk flavor again.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for Bamboo Beach Club VIP?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included from your hotel or cruise ship.

What kind of food is served during the VIP lunch?

The four-course lunch includes dishes like jerk chicken spring rolls with mango chutney, fish tartare, jerk chicken or fish mains, plus dessert like rum raisin bread pudding with ice cream.

Are drinks included at Bamboo Beach Club?

Yes, you get six house cocktails plus three non-alcoholic beverages such as sodas or lemonade.

Can you swim at Bamboo Beach Club?

Yes, swimming is allowed and there’s an experienced certified lifeguard on duty for safety.

Is there entertainment during the day trip?

Yes, there’s light entertainment from staff including music and a cocktail demonstration by bartenders.

How long do you spend at Bamboo Beach Club?

The exact time isn’t specified but you have plenty of time to relax, eat lunch, swim or enjoy entertainment before returning.

Is shopping included in this tour?

A shopping stop may be offered on the way back if time allows and at your guide’s discretion.

Are infants allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants are welcome but must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or cruise ship straight to Bamboo Beach Club in Montego Bay. You’ll get entry to the club with access to padded lounge chairs in the VIP section, a four-course Jamaican lunch served right at your seat along with six house cocktails and three non-alcoholic drinks. Friendly hostesses look after you all day while local guides stay with your group until final drop-off — plus there’s always a certified lifeguard nearby if you want to swim.