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Best Cocktail
Jamaican Rum Punch made with juices from some of the freshest fruits in the world and Jamaica's famous island rums or a shot of Tia Maria, the island-produced coffee liqueur.
Where You're Docked
You'll dock in Freeport, only a few miles outside of the heart of Montego Bay.
Getting Around
On Foot: Downtown Montego Bay is a five minute walk.
Taxis: They line up at the dock but make sure you are hiring a licensed JUTA taxi.
Renting a Car: Drive on the left. Avis, Budget and Hertz are among those who have posts here; advance reservations are highly recommended. Car rentals range from $65 - $150 per day.
What's Nearby
 Shopping, dining and bar-hopping are within walking distance of the dock.
Beaches near Montego Bay (Cornwall, Walter Fletcher, Doctor's Cave and Rose Hall Beach) -- sugary white, with clear azure waters -- are among the Caribbean's best.
Don't Miss
Duty Free Shopping: Montego Bay's duty-free shopping is the City Centre shopping area which stretches along one block; there you'll find gold, timepieces, perfumes, crystal, leather goods, souvenirs and boutique clothing.
MoBay's newest and most upscale shopping center is located at Half Moon Village in the Rose Hall area, featuring fine duty-free shops, souvenir shops, clothing, restaurants and even a post office.
Golfing: Montego Bay has five championship courses in the area. The newest, The White Witch Golf Course at The Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Resort, was designed by renowned course architect Robert von Hagge. Three Palms Ocean Course at Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club has been recently redesigned (and was cited by Barron's as one of the top three in the Caribbean). The Half Moon Golf Course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. In Ironshore, the SuperClubs Golf Club Montego Bay at Ironshore was recently redesigned by renowned course architect Robert Mootes. Finally, the Tryall Golf Course, The Tryall Club, and the former site of the Johnnie Walker World Championship, is located about a half hour outside of Montego Bay.
Been There, Done That
Tour the great houses of Jamaica, including the magnificently restored 1760 Rose Hall Great House (still reputed to be haunted by the ghost of Annie Palmer, "The White Witch"). Greenwood Great House, over 200 years old, was formerly owned by the family of Elizabeth Barrett-Browning, the famous English poet. Others in the area include Belfield Great House, Good Hope Great House and Hampden Great House.
Mountain Valley Rafting at Lethe offers a one-hour rafting trip on the Great River. Glide through canyons of green on the river which feeds into the sea west of Montego Bay.
Rocklands Feeding Station, a bird sanctuary in Anchovy, where you can watch and even hand-feed the friendly birds on property.
Beaches
Best Beach for a Half-Day Visit: Doctors Cave Beach
Best Beach for the Dedicated Beach Bum: Rose Hall Beach Club
Best Beach for Active Types: Walter Fletcher Beach
Secluded Beach: Freeport Beach
Lunching
Casual, in-town joints: Margueritaville (from 10 a.m. daily) on the Hip Strip is a local sports bar and grill serving grilled specials, fajitas, burgers and local fare, along with 52 flavors of marguertias. Not to mention a water trampoline, rooftop hot tub and monster slide plunging 110 feet into the Caribbean. For beach bums on Doctors Cave Beach, the Greenhouse (from 7 a.m.) is known for its burgers, pizza and daily Jamaican specials
Gourmet Lunching: The Belfield 1794 Restaurant, adjacent to the Great House, serves lunch daily and offers a step back into Jamaica's history and fine Jamaican cuisine in a restored sugar mill. The Sugarmill Restaurant (daily, from noon - 3 p.m.) at the Half Moon Golf Club is nestled beside the ancient waterwheel of a sugarmill and offers Caribbean and continental cuisine with flambe specialties.
For More Information
On the Web: www.jamaicatravel.com
Cruise Critic Message Boards: Jamaica
The Independent Traveler: Jamaica Exchange
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