Snorkeling in Negril: Seven Miles Beach, boat ride & Rick's Cafe

A glass-bottom boat stops at the reef so you see the fish before you're in the water.

This snorkeling tour in Negril combines a walk on Seven Miles Beach, a glass-bottom boat ride to coral reefs and fish sanctuaries, snorkeling, and sunset at Rick's Cafe—all with private transportation and an English-speaking guide. Lunch on the island runs about $30 and is at your own expense; optional activities like parasailing and jet skiing are also available for an extra fee. The tour runs roughly five and a half hours and suits all fitness levels.

The Experience

The day starts with a stroll on Seven Miles Beach itself—you can swim or sit in the sun before the boat leaves. Then you board a glass-bottom boat headed to a small island, stopping at coral reefs or fish sanctuaries where you'll snorkel and take photos. The glass bottom means you can watch what's below before you decide to get in. Lunch on the island (lobster or fish) costs around $30 and you pay it there; parasailing and jet skiing are also available if you want them, at your own expense.

After the island, the tour swings through Margaritaville for shopping and entertainment, then ends at Rick's Cafe for the sunset. The whole route is covered by private air-conditioned transport, so you're not coordinating rides or waiting for a group van. Your guide handles the stops and timing; you just show up at pickup.

This tour is only for travelers staying in the Negril area, since that's where pickup happens. Public transportation options exist nearby if you need an alternative. The pace suits all fitness levels—swimming and walking are optional, not mandatory, and you control how long you spend in the water or on the beach.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation with pickup from your Negril hotel.
• an English-speaking guide for the full day.
• access to Seven Miles Beach.
• a glass-bottom boat ride to coral reefs and fish sanctuaries.
• snorkeling at the reef stop.
• time on a small island.
• entry to Margaritaville.
• sunset viewing at Rick's Cafe.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Trav Sun Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Negril and want to combine beach swimming with cliff jumping and sunset dining at Rick's Café in one outing—private transport means you move between both spots without coordinating separate rides or meeting times.

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Top questions

What's the snorkeling like at the coral reefs?

The glass-bottom boat takes you to coral reefs and fish sanctuaries where you'll see tropical fish and reef life up close. You snorkel from the boat stop, so you're in the water at a working reef, not a tank or a shallow lagoon.

Is lunch included, or do I pay for it?

Lunch on the island—lobster or fish—is at your own expense and costs around $30. You order and pay when you're there, so you can choose what you want or skip it if you prefer.

How long does the whole thing take?

The tour runs roughly five and a half hours from pickup to drop-off, covering the beach walk, the boat ride, snorkeling, Margaritaville, and the sunset at Rick's Cafe.

Can I try parasailing or jet skiing?

Yes, both are available on the island, but they cost extra and are at your own expense. You can add them when you're there if you want to, or skip them and stick with snorkeling and swimming.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

No—private transportation is included, so the driver picks you up from your Negril accommodation and brings you back. You just need to be ready at the agreed time.