Culinary Journey Through Jamaica with Jerk Chicken

Spirit of the Maroons Cultural Tour in Jamaica

Your journey through Jamaica's north will unveil the culture and history of the island. You'll visit the Charles Town Maroon Museum to learn about the Maroons' struggle for freedom, enjoy a tasty lunch at Strawberry Fields Together, and stroll through Sun Valley Plantation to sample fresh fruits and vegetables. Jada, one of our expert local guides, says 'The Jamaican Maroons have a proud and fascinating heritage. They are descendants of West African slaves who escaped from plantations and created communities known as Maroon Towns. These communities preserved their African roots - the Maroon culture is known for vibrant music, dance, storytelling, herbal medicine, and cuisine.'Our first stop is the Charles Town Basic School, a small school at the heart of the Charles Town Maroon community. Then we'll visit the Charles Town Maroon Museum - home to a wealth of artifacts, including traditional clothing, weaponry, and musical instruments. You'll learn about the Maroons' long struggle for freedom and their important role in Jamaica's history. Next, we'll enjoy a tasty lunch at Strawberry Fields Together, overlooking the coast where you can savour Jamaica's famously flavoursome cuisine. Our final stop will be at Sun Valley Plantation, a farm that showcases the best of Jamaica's produce. Take a stroll through gardens bursting with tropical flowers and sample the fresh fruits and vegetables that grow there. You'll also learn about traditional farming practices that have sustained Jamaican communities for generations.

Evening Cruise on the Luminous Lagoon

Luminous Lagoon is aptly named by locals of Falmouth, Jamaica. Discover why on this evening boat cruise. Like a scene from hit-movie Avatar, the waters around you glow an electric shade of neon blue – a wondrous natural event. A chance to swim here, followed by a traditional Jamaican limbo show, makes this a bucket-list must.

Jamwest Adventure Park Negril

If you can tear yourself away from Jamaica's beautiful beaches, then a day of fun-filled thrills awaits at Jamwest Adventure Park. Take your pick of up to three action-packed activities and enjoy a mix of dune buggy or quad driving, ziplines, a jeep safari and even horseback riding. What's more, all options include a welcome drink and transport.

Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

Rum, waterfalls and floating bars – this excursion has 100% Jamaica stamped all over it. A tour and tasting of the Appleton Estate rum factory gets the day off to a great start, followed by a refreshing dip in the famous YS Falls and a boat ride over to the one and only Pelican Bar.

Blue Mountains Bicycle Tour

It's all downhill on this exhilarating bike tour through the famous Blue Mountains. You'll freewheel down lush tropical scenery, visiting historic sites, local markets and even a secluded waterfall on this full day biking adventure – just for adrenaline junkies.

Exclusive Dolphin Cove Ocho Rios Tour

Set against the lush tropical nature of Ocho Ríos, Jamaica, Dolphin Cove is Just 4km from the Cruise Terminal. The Dolphin Habitat and natural park is an ideal place for fun and relaxation, with authentic Jamaican vibes from the moment you step into the park, relax in the pool, or sit down to enjoy a traditional Jamaican coffee.Embrace your adventurous side as you make the most of your encounter with dolphins and explore this extraordinary park. As well as the dolphin and shark experiences, the park also offers a jungle trail, a water slide, kayaks, an interactive program with Stingrays, and a beach club. Marvel at the park's tropical species including iguanas and birds, and the diversity of flowers and colourful trees. Put a big tick on the bucket list with your visit to Dolphin Cove. Not only will you get a chance to interact or swim with dolphins but you'll also enjoy learn all about these amazing lovable mammals. With two exclusive experiences to choose from, you decide just how close you'll get to the world's friendliest sea creatures.Silver – 30-min dolphin encounter, maximum 36 guests per group, 1 dolphin, lunch, 2 hours free time, photo packageGold – 40-min dolphin swim, maximum 20 guests per group, 2 dolphins, lunch, 2 hours free time, photo package

Seven Mile Beach and Rick's Café

Spend the day relaxing on a pristine beach on this full-day outing to Negril. You'll have a whole seven-mile-long band of golden sand to pick the perfect spot on, where you can sunbathe, swim, try water sports, or simply get stuck into your book. Then, you'll head to Rick's Café, the first restaurant of its kind on the West End Cliffs. Here, you'll have an unbeatable view of the Caribbean sunset – and you might even see some fearless cliff divers plunging into the sea, as well.

Konoko Falls & Blue Hole Tour

Wild Jamaica always lives up to its billing. This exhilarating excursion explores the up-and-coming Konoko Falls area, which remains one few spots in the country's still off the tourist trail. It is jam-packed with tropical beauty and cultural attractions. Prepare also to make a Tarzan-like splash at the Blue Hole.

Bamboo Rafting on Martha Brae River

Rafting down the Martha Brae River you'll be transported into a tropical paradise filled with mango trees, mangroves and palms. On this half day excursion, you'll be guided downriver in a bamboo raft to soak up this exotic landscape, just a short journey away from Montego Bay.

Black River and YS Falls Tour

Jamaica's longest river, Black River, is a tropical wildlife haven. Spend time on its languid waters with this full day tour, taking in ancient mangrove swamps and prehistoric crocodiles and having a refreshing dip in the waterfall pools of the famous YS Falls.