Montego Bay Highlights with Beach Time and Lunch at Doctors Cave Beach
Get ready for an extraordinary day in Jamaica as you set out on a captivating highlights tour of Montego Bay, featuring a visit to the celebrated Doctor's Cave Beach, where a delightful lunch awaits!
Delve into the rich history of Montego Bay, tracing back to Christopher Columbus's arrival in 1494. Explore the heart of the city, standing on the cobblestone streets of Sam Sharpe Square, named after the national hero who was hanged for leading the 1832 revolt against slavery.
While in the main square you will see other notable spots such as the civic center and the National Heroes Monument. Amid the colorful Georgian-style buildings you will find the Cage, a small stone structure that was once used as an overnight jail for vagrants and drunks. Stop at St. James Parish church to see the elaborate stained glass window installed in 1911. This 200-year-old church is laid out in the shape of the classic Greek cross and is surrounded by centuries-old tombstones.
Conclude your tour with some fun in the sun at the famous Doctor Cave Bathing Beach. The famous British Osteopath Sir Herbert Barker declared in the 1920's that the water has curative powers when he was restored to good health after visiting the beach. Since then many locals and foreigners have visited this beach hoping to cure their ailments.
We understand that you may not want to leave but but you will return to the Cruise Ship Pier with memories that will last a lifetime.