Negril day tour: Beach, cliffs & French guide

Pick your own beach stop and cliff spot on Negril's west side

An eight-hour day tour of Negril with a French-speaking guide, starting at the historic fort at the island's northwest point, then moving to seven miles of white sand beach where you choose where to eat, and finishing at the Negril Cliffs and West End caves. You'll get bottled water, fresh Jamaican fruit when available, and a video of your tour to take home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Negril beach and cliffs

• Visit original English fort
• Relax at Negril beach
• Enjoy lunch with local cuisine
• Explore West side cliffs and caves
• Stop at XTabi or Ricks cafe

The experience

The tour starts at Fort Montego, the original English fort from 1600–1800 at the island's most northwestern point, where you'll learn the history and take pictures from a spot the guide knows. From there it's a 45-minute drive to Negril Beach itself: seven miles of white sand and turquoise water. You pick which section appeals to you, and the guide will park at a restaurant beach so you can order lunch: lobster, vegan sandwiches, smoothies, burgers or fried chicken, your choice. The guide can arrange it or you can order on arrival.

After the beach, you'll spend roughly 90 minutes at the Negril Cliffs and West End caves on the island's western side. The guide will take you to XTabi, Rick's Cafe, or both depending on what you want to see. The cliffs themselves are made of caves and rock formations that drop straight into the water. Travel time between stops is built into the eight-hour total, so the pace accounts for the distances. The drive back to your hotel takes about an hour and a half from the cliffs.

The guide speaks French and English, so you can do the entire tour in French if that's your preference. You'll get bottled water throughout the day, and if the guide has fruit growing on trees, he brings it along so you can taste real Jamaican varieties. At the end of the day, you'll receive a video made from photos taken during your tour.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the day.
• a complimentary video made from photos taken during your tour.
• fresh Jamaican fruit when available from the guide's trees.
• lunch at a beach restaurant of your choice (you order and pay separately, or the guide can arrange it in advance).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 45 pickup points.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by SoMarie Jamaïque Guide Touristique Francophone

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or families with children (welcome from age one), since you'll move at a single pace and the guide adjusts stops based on what the group wants to see. If you speak French or want to practice it, the guide can run the entire day in French, which changes the experience into a language and culture immersion rather than a standard sightseeing tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 2 years).

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 does it take to get between the three main stops on this tour?

The drive to Negril Beach from Fort Montego takes 30 to 45 minutes, then 45 minutes from the beach to the Negril Cliffs, and about an hour and a half to return to your hotel from the cliffs. Travel time is included in the eight-hour total.

What is Fort Montego and why does the tour start there?

Fort Montego is the original English fort built between 1600 and 1800 at the northwest point of Jamaica. The guide will explain its history and it's a scenic spot for photos before heading to the beach.

Can I choose what to eat for lunch on the beach?

Yes. The guide will park at a restaurant beach where you can order lobster, vegan sandwiches, smoothies, burgers or fried chicken, or the guide can arrange the meal in advance if you prefer.

What's the difference between XTabi and Rick's Cafe on the cliffs?

Both are on the Negril Cliffs and West End, built into the cave and cliff formations overlooking the water. The guide will take you to one or both depending on which experience appeals to you.

Is this tour available in French?

Yes. The guide speaks both French and English, and you can do the entire tour in French if that's your preference, including learning new words and interacting with locals in French.