Montego Bay cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
Montego Bay, Jamaica (Western Caribbean). The cruise port is a few minutes from the Hip Strip. Longer Ocho Rios and Negril tours are the ones that tighten your buffer.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | MSC | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin & marine encounter | – | $117 | $99 | – | $124 | 5/5 |
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $110 | – | – | $125 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | – | – | – | $187 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | $148 | – | $253 | 5/5 |
| ATV / buggy / jeep | – | $113 | – | – | – | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | – | – | – | $90 | 5/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | – | $158 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | $75 | $113 | – | $115 | 3/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $108 | $123 | – | $55 | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $107 | $128 | – | $130 | 3/5 |
| City / island tour | – | $65 | $99 | – | $80 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for Montego Bay were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay Carnival in Montego Bay NCL in Montego Bay MSC in Montego Bay
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Cave Beach | 2.4 km | ~10 min by road |
| Rose Hall Great House | 13.2 km | ~35 min by road |
| Martha Brae river rafting | 30.8 km | ~70 min by road |
| Negril Seven Mile Beach | 46.3 km | ~105 min by road |
Distances are measured from Montego Bay Cruise Port (Freeport). Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Nature / waterfall / park: Dunn's River Falls tours from Montego Bay run about 1h30 each way.
- Food & tasting: Negril trips are about 1h30 each way.