Top Things To Do in Negril

Keeping ships safe since 1894, the Negril lighthouse stands tall on the most western tip of the island. Climb the 103 steps for spectacular views over the sea – get there in time to watch the sunset and you’re in for a treat.

YS is Jamaica’s shortest place name – an estate with plantations, fields of grazing cows and a spectacular river running through. The star of the show is the waterfall which pours down rocks in tropical forest. You’re allowed to swim and there are lifeguards on hand in the swimming areas. We like the tropical gardens, complete with a picnic area for leisurely lunches.

Another of Jamaica’s great houses from the plantation days, when it was part of the Whitehall family’s estate. Most of the mansion was destroyed by a fire in the eighties but the glorious views over the coast remain.

This teeny isle is famed for being a filming location for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and is named after the blue footed booby birds that lay their eggs here each year. Local tour companies run lunch, kayak, SUP and snorkelling tours throughout the week.

The capital of Hanover parish, Luca is one of Jamaica’s oldest settlements and was a busy port in the days of the plantations. Fort Charlotte was built here in 1756 and is one of the island’s best preserved forts. Another attraction is the 19th century clock tower, which was accidently delivered here instead of St Lucia.

In Little Bay (about half an hour out of Negril), this natural pool is one of Jamaica’s many natural beauties. Daredevils can fling themselves off the cliff and into the water, or you can climb down a ladder for a dip. There’s another pool nearby fed from the same water, as well as activities like volleyball and horse-riding to fill a whole day with.

The Kool Runnings Water Park is a family favourite for its waterslides of all shapes and sizes, with pool areas to relax in. There’s a neighbouring Adventure Park too, where you can have a go on karts, paddle boards and kayaks or try your hand at paintballing.

Part of the Great Morass, the Royal Palm Reserve is dedicated to protecting and conserving the wetland. It’s a beautiful spot for ecotourism, where you can wander along a boardwalk through the forest, passing dozens of species of flora and fauna. incredible views from the observation tower.