Top 11 Snorkeling in Negril

1.Negril Glass Bottom Boat Tour Snorkeling and Booby Cay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $65Our pick

From Negril’s Seven Mile Beach, Captain Jason and his crew take you aboard the yellow Lucky Duck to Med Reef and Booby Cay. You’ll use provided snorkel gear, look for fish, coral, sea urchins, sand dollars, and turtles, then have about an hour on the island. Food and drinks cost extra.

“Excellent experience to see corals and booby cay island. Jason provided great hospitality. We didn’t find the anchor snorkelling so Jason took us to see it on the boat through the glass bottom. Would highly recommend this if in the negril area.”

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2.Negril Lobster Lunch on Booby Cay & Snorkeling To a Sunken Cannon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $130

Captain Jace Allen’s four-hour Negril boat trip combines reef snorkeling, a sunken cannon, and lunch on uninhabited Booby Cay. Crew members including Captain Tippy, Marco, and Keno provide gear, drinks, music, and a coal-grilled meal of lobster or seasonal seafood, jerk chicken, rice, peas, and vegetables.

“this was by far our favorite excursion while visiting Negril. I would say do this one above others. We had so much fun. The snorkeling was awesome. Our tour guides Marco, chef and captain Tippy rocked and lunch was out of this world. We give it six stars!!”

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3.Glass Bottom Boat Ride/Snorkeling/Booby Cay Island from Negril

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $65

Meet at Margaritaville Negril at 9 a.m. or arrange pickup for a boat trip to a Negril reef and Booby Cay Island. Captain Jason and his crew are often praised for friendly guidance, safety, and flexible snorkeling time. Gear and fees are included, while transport, drinks, fish, and lobster cost extra.

“We had the boat only for us, and Cap’n Jason picked us on the beach at 9 am sharp. We were not looking for a fun boat with booze and loud music, just wanted to enjoy the reef and the sea, and Jason was super nice and accommodating. He showed us a great snorkeling spot, guided us, let us snorkel for a longer time and showed us the bay and the coast, telling a lot about the area. We had an amazing time, just what we were looking for. We did not land on Booby Cay as we didn't have lunch and just preferred being at and in the sea,…”

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4.Incredible Negril Guided Snorkeling To Reef, Anchor, and Cannon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $65

From Negril Seven Mile Beach, Captain Jace Allen’s crew takes you to coral reefs, a sunken shipwreck, and historic anchor and cannon sites. Expect guided snorkeling, sea-life lessons, reggae music, coastal views, and beach pickup. The casual trip lasts about two hours and carries up to 25 people.

“Amazing time would highly recommend. Pick up was right on time. Guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable enjoyed learning about the Island while viewing the sea life. It was a wonderful experience and excursion.”

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5.PARTY Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling Rick’s Cafe ADULTS ONLY

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · from $88

Set sail from Negril for a four-hour adults-only catamaran trip with reggae music, unlimited drinks, light snacks, Sandy Cove Reef snorkeling, Margaritaville, and sunset at Rick’s Café. Round-trip Negril hotel transfers are included. Expect a lively boat, possible waist-deep water boarding, and weather-based changes at Rick’s Café.

“Experience was great i love it i will definitely do it again thank u the staff was lovely great drink”

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6.Rick’s Cafe Sunset Cruise and Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $90

Join Captain Jace Allen and his crew aboard the Dreamcatcher II for a three-hour glass-bottom boat trip from Negril. Snorkel over the coral reef and inside caves linked to pirate lore, enjoy beer, rum punch, soft drinks, juice, and water, then cruise to Rick’s Cafe for sunset, drinks, people-watching, or cliff jumping.

“Really cool experience snorkeling in caves and along the shoreline before jumping at Ricks! Captain Jace and crew were great guides! Very accommodating and flexible for pickup and drop off. We ended up having a private tour since no one else signed up for our date. It as a perfect excursion in Negril!”

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7.7 Miles Beach in Negril: Snorkeling, Boat Ride and Rick’s Cafe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $155

Spend about 5 hours and 45 minutes exploring Negril with private air-conditioned transport, a beach walk, glass-bottom boat ride, snorkeling, island lunch, Margaritaville, and sunset at Rick’s Cafe. Guides such as Lisa, Andy, and Travis are known for friendly service and local insight. Lunch and water activities cost extra.

“Our tour guides, Andy and Travis, were friendly and very knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed the fresh fish on the island and the snorkeling experience. Even with some rain, we still had a great time. Rick’s Cafe and Margaritaville added extra fun to the trip!”

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8.Negril Ricks cruise PLUS Booby Cay Lobster & Cave Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $205

Captain Jace Allen’s seven-hour Negril cruise combines two snorkeling stops, a coal-grilled lunch on uninhabited Booby Cay, an open bar, and time at Rick’s Cafe. You’ll cruise past Seven Mile Beach, explore old pirate caves near the cliffs, and return to the beach after a lively day on the water.

“We had a great time with Capt. Jace Allen Glass-bottom boat tours! The Captain and the crew were knowledgeable and fun for the guided boat tour, snorkeling, lunch at Booby Kay and a visit to Rick’s Place. Jamaican owned and operated, with an authentic, local touch. Definitely recommend.”

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9.Guided Snorkeling at the Anchor and Cannon Reef in Negril

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $60Best value

Meet at Hidden Paradise Resort for a 90-minute guided boat trip along Seven Mile Beach and out to Anchor and Cannon Reef. Swim with parrotfish, angelfish, and stingrays, then see a historic cannon on the seafloor. Captain Javi has earned praise for keeping the ride lively. Gear, water, soda, a guide, and lifeguard are included.

“10/10! We had an amazing time with Captain Javi. Great vibes on the boat. We had a blast snorkeling and exploring the ship wrecks. Along with seeing some amazing wildlife. The water and area they take you out to is some of the most beaRead more”

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10.Ricks Cafe Cruise Snorkeling Open Bar DJ OCEAN EDEN BAY/CORAL

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $150

Board an afternoon catamaran from Negril for reef snorkeling, Margaritaville beach time, unlimited drinks, light snacks, and a stop at Rick’s Cafe. The cruise begins at 2:30 pm and includes hotel transfers. Expect music, swimming, and sunset views, but note that snorkeling time may be limited and pregnant passengers cannot board.

“Amazing time! The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Will recommend this excursion to anyone. 5 stars”

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11.Booby Cay Island Picnic Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $130

Cruise from Negril to Booby Cay with an English-speaking guide, spend an hour snorkeling among colorful fish, then enjoy grilled lobster, jerk chicken, rice and peas, and unlimited drinks on the beach. The relaxed crew, music, and views back toward Negril make this a simple four-hour island escape.

“Picked up right on the beach at my resort, we cruised to an incredible snorkeling spot full of colorful fish, plus the surprise of seeing a real cannon and anchor underwater. Then it was off to a private island with amazing vibes and food so delicious it actually outshined the atmosphere (and that’s saying a lot!). The captain and his first mates were exceptionally kind, helpful, patient, and laid-back, making the whole day even more memorable. This was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation, and Caribbean magic highly recommend!”

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