Martha Brae bamboo rafting
Float down a calm river on a bamboo raft steered by a local raftsman.
See dates and prices →Jamaica for wedding guests: key facts
- Best time for a wedding
- December to April
- Getting there
- Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay is 10 to 30 minutes from most Montego Bay resorts and about 1h30 from Negril.
- Getting around
- Pre-book airport transfers. Licensed taxis have red PP license plates, so look for them.
- Top group activities
- Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios day trip; Martha Brae bamboo rafting; Sunset at Rick's Café with cliff jumping
- Activity prices
- Mid-range, from free walks to private charters
Updated November 2026
☀️ Relaxed things to do
Catamaran snorkel cruise in Montego Bay
Sail to the marine park, snorkel the reef and cruise back with rum punch.
See dates and prices →Luminous Lagoon night boat trip
Swim in glowing water at Glistening Waters, one of the brightest bioluminescent lagoons in the world.
See dates and prices →Black River safari
A boat ride through mangroves with crocodiles and birds on the south coast.
See dates and prices →🍷 Foodie things to do
Appleton Estate rum tour and YS Falls
Tour Jamaica's oldest rum estate with a tasting, then swim at the YS Falls.
See dates and prices →Jerk cooking class
Learn to make jerk marinade, festival and rice and peas with a local cook.
See dates and prices →Montego Bay food and culture tour
Taste patties, jerk and fresh fruit on a guided walk through town and the markets.
See dates and prices →🧗 Adventure things to do
Dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios day trip
Climb the famous terraced waterfall hand in hand with a guide, then relax on the beach.
See dates and prices →Sunset at Rick's Café with cliff jumping
Watch locals dive from the cliffs in Negril, or jump yourself, as the sun goes down.
See dates and prices →ATV and zip line adventure
Ride through the hills, then fly over the jungle on zip lines.
See dates and prices →Horseback ride and swim in the sea
Ride through a plantation, then take the horses into the Caribbean.
See dates and prices →Rose Hall Great House evening ghost tour
A candlelit tour of a restored plantation house and the legend of the White Witch.
See dates and prices →Where wedding guests should eat in Jamaica
Sugar Mill
Half Moon, Montego Bay
Elegant restaurant by an old waterwheel at the Half Moon resort.
Map ↗Houseboat Grill
Montego Bay
Dinner on a moored houseboat in the marine park. Small, so book early.
Map ↗Marguerite's
Hip Strip, Montego Bay
Clifftop dining over the sea, with a lively sports bar next door.
Map ↗Ivan's Bar & Restaurant
West End, Negril
Romantic clifftop dinners at Catcha Falling Star, best at sunset.
Map ↗Rockhouse Restaurant
West End, Negril
Candlelit tables on the cliffs at the Rockhouse hotel.
Map ↗Pier 1
Montego Bay
Waterfront restaurant and bar with a big deck. Good for groups.
Map ↗Rick's Café
West End, Negril
The famous cliff-jumping bar. Come for sunset, stay for dinner.
Map ↗Pushcart Restaurant & Rum Bar
West End, Negril
Jamaican street food classics and rum on the cliffs, with live music.
Map ↗Scotchies
Montego Bay
Legendary jerk pork and chicken cooked over pimento wood.
Map ↗Pork Pit
Hip Strip, Montego Bay
Casual jerk joint on the Hip Strip, a local institution.
Map ↗3 Dives Jerk Centre
West End, Negril
Cheap, excellent jerk chicken by the cliffs in Negril.
Map ↗Sips & Bites
Negril
Hearty Jamaican breakfasts like ackee and saltfish.
Map ↗Where to stay
Full guide to where to stay in Jamaica →
- Round Hill Hotel and Villas $$$
Montego Bay. Classic luxury villas on a private peninsula west of Montego Bay. - Half Moon $$$
Montego Bay. Large resort with villas, a long beach and plenty of space for a wedding group. - Rockhouse Hotel $$$
West End, Negril. Thatched villas on the cliffs with ladders into the sea.
Getting around
- Pre-book airport transfers. Licensed taxis have red PP license plates, so look for them.
- Montego Bay to Negril takes about 1h30 by road. Plan a shuttle if guests split between the two.
- Driving is on the left and roads are winding. Most guests use drivers rather than renting a car.
- Agree taxi fares before you set off, in US dollars or Jamaican dollars.
Arriving
Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay is 10 to 30 minutes from most Montego Bay resorts and about 1h30 from Negril.
Good to know for guests in Jamaica
- Currency: Jamaican dollar (JMD). US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas.
- Tipping: Around 10 to 15% if no service charge is on the bill. Some all-inclusive resorts have a no-tipping policy.
- Dinner time: Dinner usually from 7 to 10 pm.
- Power plugs: Type A and B plugs (same as the US), 110 V.
Popular tours in Jamaica right now
Questions guests ask about Jamaica
When is the best time for a wedding in Jamaica?
December to April is the most popular season. Reggae, jerk chicken, waterfalls and some of the best sunsets in the Caribbean. Montego Bay has the big resorts and the airport, while Negril has a seven-mile beach and clifftop bars.
How do guests get to Jamaica?
Sangster International (MBJ) in Montego Bay is 10 to 30 minutes from most Montego Bay resorts and about 1h30 from Negril.
How do guests get around Jamaica?
Pre-book airport transfers. Licensed taxis have red PP license plates, so look for them. Montego Bay to Negril takes about 1h30 by road. Plan a shuttle if guests split between the two. Driving is on the left and roads are winding. Most guests use drivers rather than renting a car. Agree taxi fares before you set off, in US dollars or Jamaican dollars.
What can wedding guests do in Jamaica as a group?
Good group options include dunn's River Falls and Ocho Rios day trip, martha Brae bamboo rafting, sunset at Rick's Café with cliff jumping, catamaran snorkel cruise in Montego Bay. Most have private options for 10 to 20 people.
Is there a ready-made weekend plan for guests in Jamaica?
Yes. Our Jamaica wedding weekend itinerary has relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
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Ready-made relaxed, foodie and adventure plans for the day before, the wedding day and the day after.
See the plan →Welcome dinner restaurants in Jamaica
Group-friendly places for the welcome or rehearsal dinner and the day-after brunch, with local dinner times and tipping.
See the restaurants →Best time to get married in Jamaica
Month-by-month weather, rain, crowds and seasonal activities, with the best and cheapest months.
See the months →Where to stay in Jamaica
Hotels from affordable to special, the best areas for guests, a map and room block tips.
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