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Negril travel guide

Seven Mile Beach and sunset cliff jumping

Seven Mile Beach in Negril. Photo: unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9h 45mflight from London
MBJnearest main airport
29° in Augwarmest month
26° in Jancoolest month

Negril on Jamaica's west tip has Seven Mile Beach, a long strip of soft sand and calm water, and dramatic cliffs to the south.

Sunsets are the main event, especially at Rick's Café, where people dive off the cliffs. It's more laid-back than Montego Bay.

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What Negril is known for

  • Seven Mile Beach

    Long and calm.

  • Rick's Café

    Cliff jumping at sunset.

  • Snorkelling

    Reefs off the cliffs.

  • Beach bars

    Live reggae.

Top things to do in Negril

  1. 1

    Seven Mile Beach

    Swim, sunbathe and beach bars.

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  2. 2

    Sunset at Rick's Café

    Cliff jumpers at dusk.

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  3. 3

    YS Falls

    Waterfalls with a rope swing.

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  4. 4

    A catamaran cruise

    Snorkel and sunset.

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Where to stay in Negril

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Best time to visit Negril

Best value: May, Nov. December to April: dry and sunny.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 9h 45m from London to MBJ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Taxis and route taxis along the beach road.

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Good to know

  • Expect beach vendors: a firm "no thanks" works.
  • Only jump from the cliffs where locals say it's safe.
  • Allow 1.5 hours from Montego Bay airport.
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Negril FAQ

Is Negril good for families?

Yes, the beach is calm.

Negril or Montego Bay?

Negril for beach and sunsets, MoBay for convenience.

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