Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour: Snorkel & Booby Cay Island

Watch the reef from below, then snorkel it from inside

A glass bottom boat tour in Negril that combines two ways of seeing the reef: a 15-minute boat ride out with views through the hull, then an hour snorkeling at Med Reef among trumpet fish, puffer fish, angel fish, rays and starfish. The tour ends with an hour at Booby Cay Island to swim, explore the beaches and buy fresh seafood from vendors. Pickup is included from Negril hotels or Margaritaville; snorkeling gear is provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Glass bottom boat tour and snorkeling

• Pick up from designated hotel or Margaritaville
• Board the yellow boat "The Lucky Duck"
• Enjoy 15-minute glass bottom boat ride
• Snorkel at Med Reef for 1 hour
• Explore Booby Cay island for 1 hour
• Purchase fresh seafood or relax on beach
• Return boat ride to hotel or Seven Mile Beach

The Experience

You start from your hotel beach in Negril or from Margaritaville—just walk to the sand and find the yellow boat, The Lucky Duck. The 15-minute ride out to the reef gives you the first view: the glass bottom lets you watch sea animals and plants pass underneath without getting wet. It's a way to see what's down there before you're in it.

At Med Reef (also called Anchor and Cannon reef), you spend an hour snorkeling with the gear provided. A guide takes you to the best spots where the schools of fish concentrate—trumpet fish, puffer fish, angel fish, starfish, different types of rays. On lucky days, sea turtles show up. The reef here is healthy and the visibility is what makes the difference between spotting a few fish and seeing the actual structure of the place.

After snorkeling, the boat takes you to Booby Cay Island for another hour. You can swim in the ocean, walk the beaches or buy fresh lobster and crab from vendors on the island—the seafood is locally caught and prepared while you're there. When the tour wraps, the boat returns you to your hotel or to Seven Mile Beach at Margaritaville. The whole thing, including travel time, runs about two and a half hours.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• entry to Booby Cay Island.
• an English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup in Negril or from Margaritaville.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jason Stennett

Is this one for you?If you're staying at a Negril hotel without a car, pickup from the beach settles the logistics—you walk out, find the boat and the guide handles the rest. The glass bottom view on the ride out means you see the reef twice: once from above the water, once from inside it.

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Top questions

What fish and sea life will I see while snorkeling at Med Reef?

Med Reef is home to schools of tropical fish including trumpet fish, puffer fish, angel fish, starfish and different types of rays. Sea turtles appear on some days. The reef is healthy and the guide takes you to the best spots to see them.

How does the glass bottom boat work on this tour?

The Lucky Duck has a glass bottom that lets you view sea animals and plants during the 15-minute ride out to the reef and back. You stay dry and see what's below before you enter the water to snorkel.

What can I do at Booby Cay Island?

At Booby Cay you have an hour to swim in the ocean, explore the beaches and purchase fresh lobster and crab from vendors on the island. The seafood is locally caught and prepared there.

Is snorkeling equipment included, and do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is provided as part of the tour—you don't need to bring your own gear.

Where does pickup happen, and is there a fee?

Pickup is included from designated beach hotels and resorts in Negril or from Margaritaville. If you need pickup from West End, there is an additional $20 USD fee per group. You can also walk to the beach from your accommodation and look for the yellow boat.

Can I buy food and drinks on Booby Cay Island?

Yes. Vendors on Booby Cay Island sell fresh seafood like lobster and crab. Beverages are also available for purchase through the vendors.