Montego Bay Snorkeling: Private Yacht with Lunch & Open Bar

Four hours on the water: snorkeling, lunch and drinks without the crowds

A four-hour private yacht tour in Montego Bay that combines snorkeling, a catered lunch and an open bar. The day starts with a cruise around the harbor, moves to a snorkeling stop at the marina with equipment provided, pauses at the famous Hip-strip for gourmet food and drinks, then finishes with a peaceful run past the Fish and Bird Sanctuary. A live English-speaking guide is aboard throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Montego Bay yacht cruise and snorkeling

• Relaxing cruise around Montego Bay harbor
• Snorkeling in Montego Bay Marina
• Rest stop at Montego Bay Hip-strip
• Enjoy a catered sumptuous lunch
• Cruise to Montego Bay Fish and Bird Sanctuary

The experience

The boat leaves the harbor with a relaxing cruise around Montego Bay, giving you time to settle in before the snorkeling stop at the marina. You get the gear (mask, fins, snorkel) all included, so there's nothing to rent separately or figure out on the water. The reef here holds enough to see without the long boat ride some tours demand, and the guide stays with the group to point out what's moving below.

After snorkeling, the yacht anchors at the Hip-strip, the stretch of beach Montego Bay is known for, where a catered lunch waits. Jerked chicken bites, fish, sparkling wine, rum punch and rum mixes come with the ticket, not a cooler of basics, but a gourmet spread. You eat and drink on deck or ashore, depending on the day and the group's mood. The open bar means you're not counting rounds or settling a tab at the end.

The final leg is a quiet cruise to the Fish and Bird Sanctuary, the kind of moment that makes the whole thing feel less like a tour and more like an escape. The whole outing runs four hours, which is long enough to feel unhurried but short enough to fit the rest of your day. A guide in English is with you the whole time, answering questions about what you're seeing without turning it into a lecture.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• gourmet hors d'oeuvres including jerked chicken bites and fish.
• sparkling wine, rum punch and rum mixes on an open bar.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full four hours.

Options for this experience

3 options

Empress Yacht ExperienceUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00Sail, escape and unwind. Duration: 3 hours. Gourmet finger food and open bar.

Ibiza Yacht Experience (10)Up to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00 and 15:00Sail, escape and unwind. Duration: 4 hours. Gourmet finger food and open bar.

Ibiza Yacht Birthday PackageUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 10:00 and 15:00Birthday cake and birthday decor. Duration: 4 hours. Starts at 10 am and ends at 2:00 pm, or starts at 3 pm and ends at 7 pm. Gourmet finger food.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to4h 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 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Soma Yachts

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling without the hassle of renting gear or organizing a separate boat. Everything is set up and waiting when you arrive, and the private yacht means the group stays small and the pace stays relaxed. The open bar and catered lunch make it a full experience rather than a quick dip in the water.

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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.

What exactly do I snorkel at in Montego Bay on this yacht?

The snorkeling stop is at the Montego Bay Marina, where the reef holds enough marine life to make the time in the water worthwhile without requiring a long boat ride to reach it. The yacht provides all snorkeling equipment, so you arrive ready to go in.

Is the lunch included, or do I pay extra for food?

Lunch is included in the price: gourmet hors d'oeuvres, jerked chicken bites, fish, sparkling wine, rum punch and rum mixes all come with the tour. The open bar means drinks are covered throughout the four hours.

How long does the snorkeling part last?

The itinerary includes a snorkeling stop at the marina, but the exact duration in the water depends on conditions and the group. The entire tour runs four hours from start to finish, with snorkeling as one part of the day alongside the cruise, lunch and the sanctuary run.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No, snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the tour price. You just need to show up ready to use it.

Can I bring infants or small children?

Infants and small children can come aboard. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and prams or strollers are welcome if you need them for moving around the dock or the boat.

What happens at the Fish and Bird Sanctuary at the end?

The yacht makes a peaceful cruise past the Fish and Bird Sanctuary to finish the day. It's a quiet run to wind down after snorkeling and lunch, not a stop where you get out, but a scenic finale to the outing.