Plan your vacation in Jamaica! When and where is it better to go? What are the prices in 2021? What can you do on the island? What do tourists write in reviews? Read our review and tips.
Sunny Jamaica receives more and more tourists every year. This island in the Caribbean Sea has a comfortable temperature all year round. Even a difficult flight cannot make Russians give up the desire to soak up the turquoise sea water and listen to rhythmic music.
When is the holiday season in Jamaica. Monthly weather
You can rest on the island with a humid tropical climate all year round: in winter the air temperature is + 25 ° С, in summer + 30 ° С, the average annual water temperature in the Caribbean Sea is + 24 ° С, in summer + 28 ° С.
Allocate two seasons of rest in Jamaica, in summer, when it is hot and humid, and in winter, when it is dry and cool. In May, June, September and October, the island has a low season: high humidity, heavy rainfall, and from September also hurricanes.
In July and August, the rainy season temporarily takes a pause: the air temperature is +30 ... 32 ° C, showers occur, but not so often and of shorter duration than at the beginning of summer. September begins hurricane seasonthat rage in the Caribbean until late fall.
In December - February northern winds blow on the island, bringing coolness: + 25 ° С during the day, + 20 ° С at night. There is practically no rain. At this time, tourists who do not like extreme heat come to Jamaica to rest.
March is the windiest and coldest month of the year, and in April it gets warmer and the rainy season is approaching.
Where is the best place to relax in Jamaica
The main beach area is located along the northern coast of Jamaica, where the coastline is protected by coral reefs. The most popular resorts in Jamaica, according to tourists, are Negril, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Port Antonio.
Negril considered one of the cleanest resorts in the world. It is famous for its beaches - almost 11 km of white sand, as well as reefs and coves. There are good diving conditions in Negril. The Long Bay area is considered elite, there are expensive hotels, and the West End is preferred by liberal youth. The only nuisance that the tourists mentioned were annoying mosquitoes. In the evening, it is better not to appear on the beach without a special mosquito repellent.
Montego Bay famous for its luxury hotels, bars, old mansions and duty-free shops. The nightlife is in full swing here and all conditions for practicing various sports are created. There is a national marine park where you can dive, fish or just relax.
Ocho Rios Is a modern resort on the shores of Discovery Bay, built on the site of fishing villages. Its main highlight is the picturesque nature. Around are dense rainforests, beautiful beaches and cascading waterfalls that carry their waters into the Caribbean Sea.
Port Antonio - a cozy town with beautiful mansions and picturesque views. According to tourists, for the sake of a quiet and relaxing holiday, it is worth going to this particular resort of Jamaica. Port Antonio has the best surfing spots and the famous Blue Lagoon.
Prices for holidays in Jamaica - 2021
Independent vacation in Jamaica
The most expensive holiday in Jamaica is flight... In the off-season (May, June, September), the cost of tickets from Moscow to Kingstown starts from 41,000 rubles (round trip) - this is the lowest price at the moment. In high season, tickets cost from 48,000 rubles. A flight to Montego Bay from Moscow costs from 47,000 rubles. We recommend looking for tickets on the search engines Aviasales and Skyscanner - so you will find the cheapest ones. Read also the instructions on how to search for cheap flights correctly.
Another major expense item while on holiday in Jamaica is hotel accommodation... In 2021, prices are as follows: a night in a hostel costs from $ 15, a standard double room in a budget hotel in a resort in high season - from about $ 40-45. For those who want to live comfortably, here are the prices for holidays in Montego Bay: a 3 * hotel room - from $ 75 and above, 4 * - from $ 200, 5 * - from $ 300 per day. However, budget travelers are better off resting in Negril, where prices are slightly lower. We recommend searching for a hotel on Roomguru.ru, it finds the best price by comparing offers in all popular booking systems. It is better to book accommodation in advance, especially if you are going to vacation in Jamaica during the high season.
Want to save money? Avoid getting to Jamaica during Spring Break in March as prices go up 25% during this time.
Prices for tours to Jamaica in 2021
Low prices for tours to Jamaica cannot be called: a vacation in high season (for example, in July and August) for 7 nights with a flight from Moscow costs from 200 thousand rubles for two, for 11 nights - from 230 thousand, for 14 - from 260 thousand rubles. "All inclusive" costs from 300 thousand.
In low season, for example, in May and June, prices for tours fall, and a ticket can be purchased from 150 thousand rubles for 7 nights, from 170 thousand - for 10-11 nights and from 250 thousand rubles - for 14 nights.
Entertainment in Jamaica
Jamaica is a musical country, reggae here thunders from morning to night on all beaches and discos. Music festivals are held annually in major cities. But people come to Jamaica not only for beach holidays and nightlife.
The nature of the island is extremely picturesque. Tourists go diving, surfing, sailing, walking along rivers, conquering mountain peaks and exploring karst caves. Visiting the famous Blue Mountains, you can look at the coffee plantations, where one of the best coffees in the world, Blue Mountain, is grown.
Excursions to the capital of Jamaica, Kingston, are very popular, where you can admire the ancient architecture, visit the Bob Marley Museum, thanks to which Jamaican reggae has become popular all over the world. Or visit the old Appleton winery and taste signature Jamaican rum.
Holidays with children in Jamaica
Jamaica has hotels with children's animations, attractions, water parks and European cafes. For example, the "Grand Palladium" in Elgin Town. Children can ride a camel or horse, swim with dolphins, watch sharks and stingrays, and walk along the river with their parents. However, the main contingent of holidaymakers on the island is curious young people and lovers. The complexity of the flight and high prices in Jamaica do not attract tourists with children.
In addition, many people associate Jamaica with reggae, free love and drugs. In some public places, children are not even allowed to be, and from a security point of view, Jamaica is not the best place in the world. Free movement around the island is fraught with adventure, although there is nothing to fear in the resort area, there are vigilant security.
Jamaica holiday reviews and travel tips
Most of the reviews about vacations in Jamaica are enthusiastic: tourists pay tribute to the luxurious beaches, good cuisine and beautiful nature. There are also disadvantages - the local population is never in a hurry, so the service in cafes and other public places is often just as leisurely.
There are many duty-free shops and shops on the island. According to reviews of tourists, for small purchases while on vacation in Jamaica, it is better to have American dollars in small bills. As practice shows, a 50-dollar bill is capable of creating chaos, and it is difficult to get change even from a twenty.
By the way, about shopping. Young people often travel to Jamaica for new sensations that can lead to sad consequences. The local rule "grass is not a drug" works only for indigenous people, foreign tourists are not among them.
As for freedom of movement, car rental in Jamaica is common, but given the driving style of the locals and the lack of good roads, it is hardly worth spending your time and nerves on such trips. Better to use a taxi and not go anywhere alone.The crime rate in the country is quite high, and no one guarantees anything outside the resort.
