Excursions..should we or shouldn't we...

i suggest not planning anything else until you are there --- you may or may not want to do anything else -- especially your first time in Negril --- just walking the beach and stopping for food and drinks is an adventure especially for a first timer

you may want to plan a half day on the cliffs - checking out some of the hotels up there and feeling the cliff vibe

i hate to set an alarm clock on vacation and usually will just get up - find a driver - very easy to do - and go where ever i want

warning: that sand gravity can grab you --- some trips i spend my entire time in the lounger --- bug eyed lol

Chris, whatever your group plans to do, I think you'll really love Negril. Its the best beach I've been on and I've been on lots. Excellant to walk on barefoot, bars and bathrooms everywhere, don't have to pay to sit on a beach chair (at least it used to be like that), the Negril "town" is walking distance, local taxis are cheap.
The only thing that's get annoying (IMO) are the hustlers. I found that if I put my headphones on (even if no music) they leave me alone.
Enjoy !

The Blue Hole at Roaring River dried out?? Say it ain't so.