Negril Cliffs
Negril Cliffs
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Located on Negril's West End, these dramatic and soaring cliffs were used as a backdrop for the James Bond film "Thunderball."
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Axel R
Ijmuiden, The Netherlands232 contributions
Aug 2022
Being scubadivers, the cliffs and reefs of the Samsara / Ricks Cafe area have our preference above the sandy shallow 7 mile beach of Negril. The coral gardens from Negril Beach, either swimming or snorkeling are at >1hour through shallow water just almost out of reach.
The Jamaican Western cliffs, easy stairs leading to the sea.
Snorkeling the cliff drop off.
Water is bath warm and crystal clear. Thermocline gives great perspective. When the water is not that rough, the sea is quite and the sky is blue this is a great coral garden.
Did 1 hour snorkeling every day to the north and one hour to the south. Many fish species. Coral flinders, curious trumpetfish and needle fish / seaneedles, clownfish in their anemone, pufferfish, small bright blue spotted Damselfish, Yellow Stingray, large stingray, Scorpionfish. And many of my favorite colorful seaslugs, the Nudibranches found at spots near the rocky shore close at the cliff wall. Mostly bright blue with a purple glow: the Gas Flame Nudibranche. Large King Helmet, Queen Helmet Conge’s. Triton Conch, West Indian Top Shell. Lobster, large stingray, flying fish, Sea Robins, Gurnard, Murray eel. Mangrove crab, red black landcrab.
Coral: firecoral, deerhorn, soft- and hardcoral.
Starfish
Have not yet seen a Pygmeeseahorse, the coral is there.
In front of Kaisers markpoint are some seagrassfield, spotted Green Turtles, Lionfish, Yellow Stingray, large Pufferfish. Soft Sponge’s.
Xtabi bay has some caves. Sandals cruise boats go near the caves, these are easy to reach by snorkeling.
Rockhouse hotel has nice caves too under the cliffs to explore when snorkeling.
The Jamaican Western cliffs, easy stairs leading to the sea.
Snorkeling the cliff drop off.
Water is bath warm and crystal clear. Thermocline gives great perspective. When the water is not that rough, the sea is quite and the sky is blue this is a great coral garden.
Did 1 hour snorkeling every day to the north and one hour to the south. Many fish species. Coral flinders, curious trumpetfish and needle fish / seaneedles, clownfish in their anemone, pufferfish, small bright blue spotted Damselfish, Yellow Stingray, large stingray, Scorpionfish. And many of my favorite colorful seaslugs, the Nudibranches found at spots near the rocky shore close at the cliff wall. Mostly bright blue with a purple glow: the Gas Flame Nudibranche. Large King Helmet, Queen Helmet Conge’s. Triton Conch, West Indian Top Shell. Lobster, large stingray, flying fish, Sea Robins, Gurnard, Murray eel. Mangrove crab, red black landcrab.
Coral: firecoral, deerhorn, soft- and hardcoral.
Starfish
Have not yet seen a Pygmeeseahorse, the coral is there.
In front of Kaisers markpoint are some seagrassfield, spotted Green Turtles, Lionfish, Yellow Stingray, large Pufferfish. Soft Sponge’s.
Xtabi bay has some caves. Sandals cruise boats go near the caves, these are easy to reach by snorkeling.
Rockhouse hotel has nice caves too under the cliffs to explore when snorkeling.
Written September 6, 2022
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dmccrann
Barnegat, NJ166 contributions
Feb 2020
I traveled as a couple to a resort located right on the cliffs and it truly is a beautiful wonder! To be able to jump from the cliffs into the beautiful deep water is unlike anything else. Water is warm and clear turquoise. Careful when the weather is windy, the current can be dangerous with swimming around the cliffs. Make sure you have a camera available because sunset photos are a must at any cliff location!!!
Written February 25, 2020
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Michelle F
Jacksonville, FL30 contributions
Dec 2020
We did a private snorkeling trip here with Sandals Negril - Captain Emile and Derrick. We went into the cave where you can walk up to a former bar with stairs going into a restaurant above. The bar is closed down now, but you can still see the stairs and imagine how cool that must have been to hang out there.
We saw a stingray and lots of fish as well as the fruit bats that live in the caves.
We saw a stingray and lots of fish as well as the fruit bats that live in the caves.
Written December 22, 2020
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Williesa T
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Jun 2021
We visited this location for our 29th wedding anniversary in June. The trip was great! The staff made it their business to make sure we were happy and comfortable. When we first arrived we did not have any hot water. It was fixed the next morning and we did not have any other issues with the location. The food was good and we had a nice choice for our meals and drink selections (all inclusive).
The location is older and they were making renovations while we were there. This place is not for the party type. If you want a nice clean location with great food, drinks, nice quiet and beautiful, this is it. We had massages on the ocean and they were wonderful. There is a gift shop on the premise and the owner I think is name was Larry was amazing, friendly and hospitable.
Our waitresses Tina, and Marcia were amazing! The front desk clerk who's name currently escapes me was the best hostess ever. She arranged our excursions, our covid test pre-departure, transportation around the city and back to the airport when it was time for us to leave.
I recommend this location for your next vacation.
The location is older and they were making renovations while we were there. This place is not for the party type. If you want a nice clean location with great food, drinks, nice quiet and beautiful, this is it. We had massages on the ocean and they were wonderful. There is a gift shop on the premise and the owner I think is name was Larry was amazing, friendly and hospitable.
Our waitresses Tina, and Marcia were amazing! The front desk clerk who's name currently escapes me was the best hostess ever. She arranged our excursions, our covid test pre-departure, transportation around the city and back to the airport when it was time for us to leave.
I recommend this location for your next vacation.
Written July 20, 2021
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Jack S
Kenosha, WI91 contributions
Dec 2022
If you stay on the Cliffs, make sure you spend a day on 7-mile Beach as well. About the cliffs. Beautiful views and wonderful places to eat and drink. Prices are higher than on the beach but not by much. Be advised that you have to exit each place and walk on the side of the road and for us Americans, that can be dangerous lol. Your best bet is to hire a driver. I have stayed at Catcha Falling Star several times and Mirage once. I love the area and the choices of food, just don't like that there is no beach. LTU has wonderful food and views and I rec.
We stay on the Cliffs for 2-3 days and 7 mile for 8-12 days.
We stay on the Cliffs for 2-3 days and 7 mile for 8-12 days.
Written March 21, 2023
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Kevin Pez
Knoxville, TN6 contributions
Apr 2019
A beautiful spot for drinks and watching the sunset. Get there early. You don't want to get caught in standing room only watching the locals dive from the cliffs. They will ask for your money! Instead, get to the bar and enjoy the sunset & views of the water.
Written February 24, 2020
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San
19 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The cliffs in Negril at Rick's Cafe was an amazing experience! Do not go to JA and miss the chance to enjoy the cliffs. There were various levels to jump from to get into the warm, white-sand water that looks like a pool when the sun hits it! Just exciting and satisfying! The beautiful sunset, great music, and the delicious food brought a blissful end to the day! ❤️
Written May 12, 2024
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Francesca Giova... P
Ramah, NM464 contributions
Jun 2020
With our Beaches Resort catamaran we went on a fantastic "Sunset Cruise". Capt. Valentine and Capt. Fabian took us all the way to the West End, on a close-up tour along the cliffs. We actually came close to a couple of them, including the so-called "Bob Marley Cave", apparently owned by his family. The waters were amazing, you could just want to jump right in it... crystal clear, framed by marine bio rocks featuring some pretty ancient fossilized shells. On our way back, after visiting Rick's Cafe from the sea side, we experienced the most wonderful sunset!
Written August 24, 2020
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Jack
5 contributions
Dec 2020
We stayed at Catcha Falling Star and already booked another stay. The cliffs are the bomb. Make sure you stay at a place that has good jumping places and possible a lifegaurd as when the sea acts up, its dangerous.
Written February 11, 2021
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Carol J
6 contributions
Jul 2023
I will start by saying that many people love the cliffs. We are older so it did not appeal to us as it would to the younger set, but I will say the cliffs are beautiful and have the bluest and clearest water I ever seen. I do recommend going to check this place out.
Written September 9, 2023
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My wife wants to do some fishing who do you recommend about a fishing charter and what is there price?
Written June 15, 2018
We are staying at the hideaway royalton and we are wondering the red stripe beer doesn't agree with us to well if there is a place that we can get American beer brought to our resort and the price?
Written June 15, 2018
I’m quite confident you’ll like Red Stripe,if not someone will go for you, I’m sure.
Written June 18, 2018
90 minutes by car/taxi, with traffic. 70-80$. Public buses are longer. A long way for a day trip, suggest staying in Negril, T-Bird on the Cliffs is convenient and reasonable.
Written January 17, 2018
My family booked a place at the 7 mile beach but we are looking forward on doing some cliff jumping during our stay. I wanted to avoid the crowds of Rick's Cafe and have been searching for a place more low key to do the dives and snorkeling. I found the restaurant Xtabi. Does anyone have recommendations of other restaurants or hotels that will allow us to dive? We do have a toddler and a 9 year old with us so it would have to be a kid friendly place.
Written October 23, 2017
Xtabi was a nice place to stay as well. Low key. And only a 5 minute $10 round trip drive to Ricks Cafe. Windy roads so don’t walk
Written January 24, 2018
Rick Cafe is AT the Cliffs. There are divers there to dive from different heights. They collect donations for them to climb higher up, then dive into swirling, agitating waters below! It's hard to believe anyone comes out of those waters alive!
Written August 15, 2017
Could not pay me enough! I did a baby cliff at Catcha down the road in mild water. That was it for me.
Written August 24, 2017
How much foes it cost to get in to ricks cafe and how much is it for drinks once you're there ???
Written May 23, 2017
I feel the prices are a tad high, but moreso, the crowd gets thick the closer it gets to viewing the sunset...hence we had to leave before our food ever arrived... partly be a use we were a large group travelling via bus... but if you are on your own travel time; relax, enjoy the crowd & music, food & drinks....and party on!
Written August 15, 2017
vitalsign
Chicago, Illinois
Hi, vitalsign. What would you like to know about this attraction? We are staying at Rui Tropical Bay Palace in Negril. What is the best excursion for our family to take in order to enjoy swimming and jumping at the cliffs? Also can anyone jump off the cliffs, I have very daring boys 9 and 12. Thank You
Written May 20, 2017
Go to Negril escape and you can spend the day hanging around the pool and jumping off the cliffs. The have a restaurant on site and a tower to jump from . There's a restaurant across the street that has awesome food. It's not a 4 star but we stayed here for 4 days and will be returning for 7 next March . Make sure you stay for the sunset
Written June 10, 2017
What hotel would you recommend in Negril? I think there may be a Sandals there
I visited there in 1981 Yikes!
Written April 21, 2016
Couples Swept Away, just along the beach from Sandals.
This hotel is perfect ,the restaurants are very good,the food is fresh and varied. The garden varandah rooms are just lovely set in beautiful gardens and quite. We felt safe here as they have security guards along the beach who take your names and room numbers ,also beach vendors are friendly and leave you alone if your not interested, they are kept to the waters edge. The staff are all friendly and heplfull
Written April 22, 2016
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