Snorkeling in Negril: Booby Cay, pirate caves & Rick's Cafe

Snorkel two reefs and pirate caves, then eat lobster grilled on an uninhabited island

This seven-hour snorkeling cruise from Negril takes you to a coral reef off Seven Mile Beach, abandoned pirate caves at the Negril Cliffs, and Booby Cay Island for a grilled lobster lunch cooked over fire coal. A knowledgeable captain teaches you about the sea life and reef ecology at each stop. An open bar with rum punch, beer and water runs the whole day. The tour ends at Rick's Cafe at sunset, where you can jump from the cliffs or watch from the boat. Lobster season closes April 21–June 30, when the kitchen serves crab, fish or shrimp instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Seven Mile Beach1h
2. Booby Cay Island2h
3. Negril Cliffs1h
4. Rick's Café1h

Negril cruise with snorkeling and lunch

• Cruise along Seven Mile Beach
• Snorkel at coral reef and see sea life
• Visit sunken cannon from pirate battles
• Grill and eat lobster and jerk chicken at Booby Cay
• Walk and snorkel around Booby Cay Island
• Snorkel in Negril pirate caves
• Cruise to Rick's Café for music and cliff jumping

The experience

The boat leaves from Negril beach and heads up Seven Mile Beach, passing the restaurants and bars along the shore before reaching the first snorkel site at a coral reef. The captain points out the sea creatures living there and explains their role in the reef ecosystem. You'll see and touch different species, and there's a sunken cannon from the days when pirates, Spanish and English forces battled over Jamaica. The knowledgeable crew keeps the water time relaxed and teaches as you go.

Next stop is Booby Cay Island, an uninhabited speck where the crew grills freshly caught lobster and jerk chicken over authentic fire coal, served with steamed vegetables, rice and peas, and garlic sauce. While lunch cooks, you can walk the island or snorkel again from the shore. Cold beers, rum punch, soda and bottled water flow throughout the day: no separate drink orders, no tab.

The third snorkel happens in the famous Negril caves where pirates once hid, carved into the cliffs. After that, the boat cruises to Rick's Cafe at sunset, and you get an hour to get off the boat, jump from the cliffs if you're game, or stay aboard and watch the music and energy from the water. The whole day runs seven hours with snorkel gear, lunch and all drinks included. Pickup happens from anywhere on Negril beach.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment.
• lunch of grilled lobster (or crab, fish or shrimp April 21–June 30), jerk chicken, steamed vegetables, rice and peas.
• open bar with beer, rum punch, soda, juice and water.
• guide in English.
• pickup from Negril beach.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Captain Jace Allen Glass Bottom Boat Tours Negril

Is this one for you?Book this if you want snorkeling at multiple reefs plus a full meal and drinks without stopping to pay: the open bar and grilled lunch on Booby Cay are built into the seven hours, so the day flows without breaks for ordering or settling tabs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

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 will I see when I snorkel at the coral reef off Seven Mile Beach?

The coral reef off Seven Mile Beach holds a variety of sea creatures you can see and touch, plus a sunken cannon from historical naval battles over Jamaica. The captain teaches you about each species and their importance to the reef ecosystem as you explore.

Is the lobster always on the menu at Booby Cay?

Lobster is served fresh-grilled at Booby Cay from July 1 through April 20. During lobster season closure (April 21–June 30), the crew grills sea crab, fish or shrimp instead, still cooked over fire coal with the same sides and preparation.

What happens at Rick's Cafe, and do I have to get off the boat?

Rick's Cafe sits on the Negril Cliffs and is famous for cliff jumping and sunset views. You get one hour there and can choose to get off and jump, watch from the cliffs, or stay on the boat and enjoy the music and atmosphere from the water.

What drinks are included, and do I need to bring money for extras?

An open bar runs the whole seven hours with cold beers, rum punch, soda, juice and bottled water included. No separate drink orders or charges during the tour.

Where does the boat pick me up?

Pickup happens from anywhere on Negril beach. If you're staying at a hotel or resort off the beach, transportation can be arranged at checkout for an additional fee.