Negril Catamaran Snorkeling & Rick's Cafe: Sunset Cruise

Rick's Cafe sits on cliffs 50 feet above the ocean, and the cliff jumpers are real.

A family catamaran cruise in Negril that combines snorkeling at the coral reef with an hour at Rick's Cafe, the clifftop bar famous for its views and dare-devil jumpers. The boat leaves from 7 Mile Beach after a shopping stop and beach time, includes snorkel equipment and drinks, and returns at sunset. Live guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Hotel pickup is included for resorts in your chosen area.

Step-by-step itinerary

Negril beach, snorkeling, and Ricks Cafe

• Pickup from hotel lobby
• Shopping stop
• Arrive at 7 mile beach
• Eat, drink, and beach time
• Board catamaran
• Snorkel at coral reef
• Sail to Ricks Cafe
• Enjoy Ricks Cafe for one hour
• Sail back at sunset
• Return to hotels

The Experience

The day starts with a driver pickup at your hotel lobby, followed by a shopping stop on the way to 7 Mile Beach. Once there, you have time to eat, drink and swim before boarding — the beach stretches for its full seven miles and the sand is white enough to photograph. After you board the catamaran, the boat sails to the coral reef, where snorkeling happens among the marine life moving through their homes. The reef is a teaching moment for families: the colors shift like a rainbow, and the rule is simple — look but don't touch, so the ocean stays intact for the next visitor.

From the reef, the catamaran heads to Rick's Cafe, where you spend an hour on the cliffs. The bar sits high enough that the views are the main event, but there's also a sand dance pit, a pool, a live DJ, and a restaurant. The cliff jumpers are a real draw — local pros perform dives that make the guests dare each other. Bring a camera. After the hour, the boat sails back to 7 Mile Beach as the sun sets, and a bus returns you to your hotel in time for dinner.

Snorkel equipment is provided, along with sodas, alcoholic drinks, and packet snacks. Wear clothes you can walk into the water in — you'll wade to board the boat — and bring a towel, sunblock, and money or cards for anything extra at Rick's. High heels don't work on the boat. If the ocean is too rough to dock at Rick's, the full snorkel excursion still happens, and the driver takes you to Rick's for your sunset hour on land instead.

What’s included

• Snorkel equipment.
• sodas and alcoholic beverages.
• packet snacks (chips, banana chips, cheese puffs).
• shopping stop en route to 7 Mile Beach.
• air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and return.
• live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Island Cruises & Tours

Is this one for you?Book this cruise if your family wants a full afternoon that mixes reef snorkeling with a famous clifftop bar scene — the catamaran handles the route and timing, so you're not coordinating two separate activities. The hour at Rick's is fixed, which means the day holds together without anyone building it.

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Top questions

What is the coral reef snorkeling like on this cruise?

The catamaran sails to a coral reef where you snorkel among marine life in their natural habitat. The coral displays bright colors, and the guide explains what you're seeing — it's designed so families and children learn about ocean life and why protection matters. Snorkel equipment is included.

How long do we actually spend at Rick's Cafe?

You get one hour at Rick's Cafe. The bar, restaurant, pool, sand dance pit and live DJ are all there, and the cliff jumpers perform during that time. After the hour, the catamaran sails back to 7 Mile Beach for the sunset return.

What happens if the weather is too rough to dock at Rick's?

If the ocean is too rough at Rick's Cafe, the full snorkel excursion at the coral reef still happens. After that, a driver takes you to Rick's Cafe on land so you still get your sunset hour there, weather permitting.

What's included in the price?

The cruise includes snorkel equipment, sodas and alcoholic beverages, packet snacks, a shopping stop on the way to the beach, an air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and return, and hotel pickup from your resort. Gratuities are not included.

Which hotels are covered by the pickup?

Pickup is available from Montego Bay resorts, Negril resorts, Princess resorts, or Palladium resorts — you choose your area when you book. If your hotel isn't listed, contact the operator for assistance with your meeting area in Negril.

What should I bring and wear?

Wear clothes you can walk into the water in, since you'll wade to board the catamaran. Bring a towel, sunblock, and money or cards for extras. High heels don't work on the boat. Children from age 1 are welcome, though the cruise is not recommended for pregnant travelers.