Private Tour to Blue Hole Mineral Spring & Rick's Café, Negril

Swim in a 35-foot mineral spring, then watch the sunset from a cliff-top bar

A private tour of Negril takes you to Blue Hole Mineral Spring six miles southeast of town, where you float in a 40-by-50-foot pool fed by mineral water and get a clay scrub massage. You then explore Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville on seven miles of white sand, browse the downtown craft market, and end at Rick's Café to watch professional divers leap from steep cliffs into the water as the sun sets over the Caribbean.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Blue Hole, Negril, and Ricks Café

• Swim and watch dives at Blue Hole
• Explore downtown Negril and Margaritaville
• Enjoy sunset and cliff diving at Ricks Café

The experience

The day starts at Blue Hole Mineral Spring, where the pool sits 35 feet deep and stays fed by mineral water year-round. You can float and swim in the main pool or use the separate one if you prefer calmer water. Lifeguards dive 55 feet from the overhanging trees to show the depth. The spring has a bar, grill, cabana and volleyball court, so there is room to spend time here without rushing. A clay scrub massage using mineral-rich clay found at the site is part of the experience, though meals and drinks beyond the bottled water included with your tour cost extra.

After the spring, the tour moves to Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, where seven miles of white sand and turquoise water stretch along the beach. You can walk the shore, shop at the downtown Negril craft market for souvenirs, and grab a meal if you want one (at your own cost). This part of the day is built for exploring at your own pace while your private guide handles the route and timing.

The tour closes at Rick's Café, positioned on the cliffs above the water. Professional divers perform from the steep rocks into the sea, reggae plays in the background, and the sunset fills the view. You can order a cocktail from the bar (your own expense) and stay as long as the light lasts. Your air-conditioned vehicle and guide are with you the whole time, and the six-to-eight-hour window gives you room to linger at any stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Via Excursions and Transfer

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Negril without a car: hotel pickup and a private vehicle get you to all three stops (Blue Hole, downtown, Margaritaville, and sunset at Rick's) in one afternoon.

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Top questions

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 is Blue Hole Mineral Spring actually like to swim in?

Blue Hole Mineral Spring is a natural pool 40 feet by 50 feet across and 35 feet deep, fed continuously by mineral water. A separate, shallower pool is also available if you prefer calmer water. Lifeguards dive 55 feet from overhanging trees to demonstrate the depth, and the site has a bar, grill and volleyball court if you want to spend extra time there.

Can I eat and drink during the tour, or is that extra?

Bottled water is included with your tour. Meals at Margaritaville and cocktails at Rick's Café are at your own expense, so you choose what and where to eat. The tour gives you time at each stop to order food and drinks if you want them.

How does the private transport work if I'm staying in Negril?

Your guide picks you up from your hotel or accommodation in Negril and handles all driving between the three stops. The air-conditioned vehicle is yours for the full six to eight hours, so you don't arrange separate rides or taxis between sites.

What happens at Rick's Café at the end of the day?

Rick's Café sits on cliffs above the water and is known for professional divers who leap from the steep rocks into the sea. You watch the sunset, listen to reggae music, and can order drinks from the bar. The tour times the arrival so you catch the light at its best.

Is there a minimum age or fitness requirement for this tour?

The tour requires a minimum age of 13 and at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers, as the activities involve swimming and some physical movement.