Negril Seven Mile Beach & Rick's Cafe Day Trip from Montego Bay

Seven Mile Beach chill, cliff jumps at Rick’s, Montego Bay pickup

You’ll ride from Montego Bay to Negril with a local guide sharing stories along the way, then stretch out on Seven Mile Beach or try water sports if you want. Jump (or watch!) off Rick’s Café cliffs as sunset turns everything gold. Expect laughs, good food, and those little moments that stick with you long after.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Seven Mile Beach2h · entry included
2. Rick's Café2h · entry included

Drive, beach time, and sunset at Rick's Café

• Drive 90 minutes from Montego Bay to Negril
• Relax on Seven Mile Beach
• Choose water activities at beach
• Enjoy sunset at Rick's Café
• Dine with Caribbean Sea view

The experience

We left Montego Bay just after breakfast: windows down, reggae on the radio, our driver (I think his name was Devon?) weaving us through Hopewell. He slowed down near an old church and told us about the English settlers. I barely caught half of it because the sea kept flashing between trees. It’s about 90 minutes to Negril but honestly, it didn’t feel that long. Maybe it was Devon’s stories or maybe I was just staring out at the colors, so much green and blue it almost looked fake.

Seven Mile Beach is…well, bigger than I thought. The sand is almost powdery, not sticky at all, and there’s this salty-sweet smell in the air: coconut oil mixing with fried fish from somewhere nearby. We rented two chairs under a scruffy palm (not included, just so you know) and watched people try parasailing. I chickened out but my friend did it. She came back grinning like she’d seen a ghost. There were jet skis buzzing around and some guys selling fresh fruit: one handed me a slice of mango for free when I tried to say “thank you” in Patois. He laughed so hard he nearly dropped his basket.

Later we headed over to Rick’s Café. The place is loud in a good way: music thumping, people cheering every time someone jumped off that cliff (it really is 30 feet, looks higher when you’re up there). I stood at the edge for ages before finally jumping: the water slapped me awake and I came up sputtering but weirdly proud. We grabbed jerk chicken and Red Stripe while waiting for sunset. When it hit, everything went gold for five minutes. The kind of light that makes you forget your phone for once. There was this DJ playing old reggae tracks and everyone sort of swayed together without talking much.

I still think about that last bit: the hush right after sunset when even the music seemed softer. It felt like everyone was holding their breath for a second before heading back to Montego Bay in the dark, salt still on our skin.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup from Montego Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide who shares stories en route.
• after time on Seven Mile Beach (water activities at your own cost), you'll continue to Rick's Café for sunset before returning in comfort that evening.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ricks Cafe and Seven Mile Beach in Negril, departing from Montego BayGuide in English · 10:00Pickup is included

Falmouth Pick upGuide in English · 09:00Falmouth Accommodation: Guests staying in or around Falmouth. Pickup is included

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 95

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): 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.

How long does the drive from Montego Bay to Negril take?

It takes about 90 minutes each way by air-conditioned vehicle.

Are water activities included at Seven Mile Beach?

No, water activities like parasailing or jet skis are available but cost extra.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

The tour includes pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay.

Is Rick's Café suitable for non-jumpers?

Yes, you can enjoy food, drinks, music, and watch others jump without participating yourself.

Is Seven Mile Beach accessible for wheelchairs?

The tour is wheelchair accessible.

Will there be time to swim at Seven Mile Beach?

Yes, you'll have time to relax or swim during your stop at Seven Mile Beach.