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We arrive mid april during off season for lobster. I'm aware not to buy any fresh lobster. I've also seen that some established restaurants are allowed to sell lobster during this ban. Where are the places that can sell? Cosmos I hope. Would chew bees for lobster thermidor.
I think it used to be that lobster caught and frozen prior to the season closing could be served but I think that has changed and the ban is total. That does not stop illicit lobster sales and I urge you to respect the ban so that we can all enjoy lobster for years to come.
No lobster - what about crab? (I actually like crab better anyways)
When we were there at the end of April 2012, 3 Dives had lobster (they even had a lobster special one night). When I asked, I was told that it was caught and frozen before the season closed. However this may have been before the total ban that Ras Walleye mentioned.
So exactly when is the "OFF SEASON" Someone told me once it was the months without the letter R.........May-June-July-August.??
Here's the straight poop:
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is advising members is advising members of the public is advised that the Lobster Season will be closed from April 1 to June 30.
The ministry said spiny lobsters in storage between April 1 and 21 which have been declared to the Licensing Authority may be sold, exported or processed within this 21-day period.
However, after April 21, it will be illegal for anyone to have any species of spiny lobsters/spiny lobster parts or products in their possession. It will not matter whether the lobster is fresh, frozen or otherwise. Persons found in breach will be liable for prosecution.
Note, fishing for spiny lobsters during the closed season is illegal and in addition, no spiny lobsters are to be held alive during the Closed Season in any holding device. However spiny lobsters unintentionally captured in fishing gear must be returned to sea immediately.
Read more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/...#ixzz2Nbs9pChy
TY TandJ that says it all. Your board name Tan D J? as is music?
LOL nope - T and J (tim and judy) LOL
We're heading for Riu Palace with a gaggle of 6 other canadians (all 6 are jamaica / negril virgins!) april 3-13th
Thanks TandJ for the excellent clarification. Your upcoming trip sounds like fun, I love bringing new people to Negril!
No problem Ras!
There's 8 of us total (2 of us are "seasoned jamaican" travellers. The rest are the "resort" types - mexico, and DR are the only places they've been. You know the type, stay on the resort, only excursions from the resort, etc..etc..
Gonna quite the culture shock for them I think! Just having locals speak english, and being able to drink the water is a good start! LOLOL
I hope you get them off the reservation and out in to the community to enjoy the many wonders of Negril!
I'll be trying!
So far, I think 5 of us are "in" for the pub crawl, and all want to do a walk (call it a beach crawl?) on long bay. Plus they all want to go to Ricks, so we'll definitely get them out of jail a few times! LOL
Try and get to Canoe for a webcast and a great meal. Also Seastar on Saturday night is just too much fun to pass up and they will pick you up and bring you back for free.
Not sure I'll be able to - remember, we're at an AI, with the "a la carte" dining and stuff.
WHY people to go to Jamaica - or anywhere else- to go to a restaruant ON the resort for Italian or Japanese food is beyond me. But, that's them and that's what they're used to I suppose.
Hopefully, we can "break their shell" or at least put a crack in it! LOL
I understand the AI experience, and get why it's nice, but we are now a bit more seasoned travelers and really love the local food from local merchants, as well as getting to immerse ourselves in Jamaica vs. "patois lessons at the main pool at 2" :rolleyes: