Rick's Cafe sunset tour from Montego Bay: Cliff divers & reggae

Watch cliff divers leap into the Caribbean as the sun drops into the sea

A sunset tour from Montego Bay to Rick's Cafe in Negril, traveling by air-conditioned bus along Jamaica's scenic northern coast. You watch professional cliff divers perform, listen to live reggae, and take in the sunset over the water. Food and drinks are available at your own expense. The tour runs seven hours and includes hotel or cruise pier pickup and drop-off.

The experience

How do you spend a late afternoon on the north coast without renting a car or figuring out the route yourself? You book a seat on the bus, get picked up from your hotel or cruise pier in Montego Bay, and ride the scenic route to Negril. The drive itself is the first half of the day. You're moving along the coast, not sitting still in a resort. Rick's Cafe sits on a cliff overlooking the water, and the real draw is what happens there: professional divers climb up and jump off the rocks into the sea below, timing their leaps so you can watch them from the terrace as the light changes. The reggae plays live, the crowd builds as the sun gets lower, and you're standing on the edge of the Caribbean watching it all happen.

Food and drinks cost extra (you order and pay separately), so budget for that if you want to eat. The cafe itself is the venue. You're not on a guided tour of other stops. The seven-hour window gives you time to arrive, settle in, watch the divers perform across the late afternoon and early evening, and still get back to your hotel or ship before dark. The bus is air-conditioned, which matters on a Jamaican afternoon. You'll want a camera, cash for the cafe, and a towel if you're thinking about the water, though the divers are the show, not a swimming stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned bus.
• entry to Rick's Cafe.
• pickup and drop-off from your Montego Bay hotel or cruise pier.
• live reggae music and cliff diver performances throughout the afternoon and evening.

Options for this experience

3 options

Grand Palladium HotelGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00Round-trip transportation: choose this for private pickup from the Grand Palladium Hotel. Private option lasting 5 hours. Pickup is included.

Pickup from a Montego Bay hotel or villaGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00Round-trip transportation from hotels, villas or the cruise port: choose this for private pickup from a hotel, Airbnb, villa or guest house in Montego Bay. Private transfer lasting 5 hours. Pickup is included.

Pickup from a Falmouth hotel or villaGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 15:30Round-trip transportation from hotels, villas or the cruise port: choose this for private pickup from a hotel, Airbnb, villa or guest house in Falmouth. Private option lasting 5 hours. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Ellis Tours & Transfers

Is this one for you?Book the Montego Bay or Falmouth hotel pickup if you're staying inland. The cruise pier option is built for ship passengers who need to return by a set time. Either way, the seven-hour window gives you the full arc of the afternoon and sunset without cutting the diver show short.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do the cliff divers do at Rick's Cafe?

Professional divers climb the rocks and jump into the sea below, performing their dives throughout the afternoon and evening as you watch from the terrace. The jumps are timed so you see them as the light changes toward sunset.

Do I need to bring cash, or can I pay by card at Rick's Cafe?

Bring cash. Food and drinks at the cafe are at your own expense, and cash is the safest way to pay on-site.

How long is the drive from Montego Bay to Rick's Cafe in Negril?

The tour runs seven hours total, which includes the drive along the northern coast, time at Rick's Cafe for the sunset and the diver performances, and the return trip to your hotel or cruise pier.

Can I book this tour if I'm staying at a cruise ship in Montego Bay?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off at the cruise ship pier in Montego Bay is included, so you can book directly from your ship and return before departure.

What should I wear or bring for this tour?

Bring a camera, cash, a towel, and swimwear if you want it. The tour also suggests a change of clothes. Wear something comfortable for the bus ride and the time standing on the terrace at Rick's Cafe.