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    Have any of you guys done jet skiing there or zip lining? I was interested in trying something I've never done before?

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    Quote Originally Posted by am1186 View Post
    Have any of you guys done jet skiing there or zip lining? I was interested in trying something I've never done before?
    You won't find jet skis in Negril at this time.

    You might like the JamWest adventure park. There was just a thread about some races they are hosting, but they do have other attractions you might enjoy. https://www.jamwest.com/
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    Quote Originally Posted by am1186 View Post
    Have any of you guys done jet skiing there or zip lining? I was interested in trying something I've never done before?
    You can do some basic zip lining at YS Falls or Jam West Speedway. Nothing too elaborate, but good enough for a introduction if you've never done it before. I once did a full zip line course up near Ocho Rios, but that is a few hours away from Negril.

    You won't find any jet skis in or around Negril (to the relief of many Negril Boardies ). Instead, hire a glass bottom boat to take you snorkeling on the reef or in the caves of the West End.


    ETA: Livin beat me to it, with basically the same info! I took too long to click "Post".

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike_D View Post
    You can do some basic zip lining at YS Falls or Jam West Speedway. Nothing too elaborate, but good enough for a introduction if you've never done it before. I once did a full zip line course up near Ocho Rios, but that is a few hours away from Negril.

    You won't find any jet skis in or around Negril (to the relief of many Negril Boardies ). Instead, hire a glass bottom boat to take you snorkeling on the reef or in the caves of the West End.


    ETA: Livin beat me to it, with basically the same info! I took too long to click "Post".
    Thank you for the information. I can do without jet skiing but I will have to try out zip lining while there. Also, do you know about how much it is for a glass bottom boat, I'm trying to budget everything in?

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    Quote Originally Posted by am1186 View Post
    Thank you for the information. I can do without jet skiing but I will have to try out zip lining while there. Also, do you know about how much it is for a glass bottom boat, I'm trying to budget everything in?
    I've never actually gone out on a glass bottom boat, but I've been offered for $25 us. I'm sure with a group of 5 you might be able to get it down a little bit. I try not to haggle too much, as with the taxis, if you ask how much and don't like it, walk down the beach about 10 yards to the next guy with a boat. You can ask to go out to Booby Cay (be sure to wear or bring sandals or water shoes), or organize a sunset cruise over to Rick's Cafe. There are also some larger catamaran boats that go out from a couple of places. Those cost more but some include drinks and light snacks.
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    Another place you might like to visit is Half Moon Beach. You can arrange a taxi to take you and pick you up. It's up the road about 20 minutes or so. It's a private owned property with a beautiful, natural beach front complete with food and beverage to purchase, sometimes live music, and their very own pirate island (with flushing toilets!). I've heard various reports of the actual cost. When I went, it was $5 to use the beach and $5 for the boat ride to the island. Some report that it only cost $5 for the boat ride, and no charge for the beach entry. They have great snorkeling and I've heard various reports about whether there is snorkel gear for rent or not. I'd bring my own if you are truly interested in that particular activity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LivinInThe603 View Post
    Another place you might like to visit is Half Moon Beach. You can arrange a taxi to take you and pick you up. It's up the road about 20 minutes or so. It's a private owned property with a beautiful, natural beach front complete with food and beverage to purchase, sometimes live music, and their very own pirate island (with flushing toilets!). I've heard various reports of the actual cost. When I went, it was $5 to use the beach and $5 for the boat ride to the island. Some report that it only cost $5 for the boat ride, and no charge for the beach entry. They have great snorkeling and I've heard various reports about whether there is snorkel gear for rent or not. I'd bring my own if you are truly interested in that particular activity.
    You have been very helpful, thank you. I had already planned on doing some snorkeling so I'll be sure to bring my own gear but Half Moon Beach sounds pretty neat, I'm going to do some research. Also I just have one more question that doesn't pertain to activities: If you could name one place to eat at, what would it be?

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    Quote Originally Posted by am1186 View Post
    If you could name one place to eat at, what would it be?
    One! Impossible!

    Fish and chips at Alfred's
    Fried chicken at Sweet Spot
    Jerk chicken and fries at Bourbon Beach

    Would like to try Canoe's breakfast.
    Would like to try Hammond's Bakery and Out of Town Pastry for chicken patties
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    Quote Originally Posted by LivinInThe603 View Post
    One! Impossible!

    Fish and chips at Alfred's
    Fried chicken at Sweet Spot
    Jerk chicken and fries at Bourbon Beach

    Would like to try Canoe's breakfast.
    Would like to try Hammond's Bakery and Out of Town Pastry for chicken patties
    Thank you so much for the recommendations.

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    Quote Originally Posted by am1186 View Post
    If you could name one place to eat at, what would it be?
    If I was only in Negril for one day and had to pick a place for dinner, it would be Ivan's (only open to outside guests dinner). For Lunch, probably Canoe.

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