Explore the white sand Doctor's Cave Beach, and stroll along the 'hip-strip' for some shopping during this day trip. With your local guide, enjoy the sun on your shoulders and the sand in your toes on the popular Doctor's Cave Beach. Then walk down the bustling shopping streets for some souvenirs.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8 times a day, 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 9+)
$56
Child (ages 3–8)
$36
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $101.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
From Montego Bay
Do Not Include : Royalton,Excellence,Grand Palladium, Braco resorts
Pickup included
From Grand Palladium
Pickup included
From Falmouth
Pickup included
Itinerary
Doctor's Cave Beach
Admission included90 min
Doctor's Cave has been one of the most famous beaches in Jamaica for nearly a century. It is noted for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and near-white sand. Its sheltered location provides calm waters. While at the check-in counter, you might want to inquire about renting beach chairs and umbrellas (optional). You can also get yourself settled on the beach and then go back later to get them. Beautiful palm, coconut and sea grape trees provides nice shaded areas where you can lay out on your towels as well. Be sure to take your towels, sunblock, sun glass. Several water sporting activities that are available at a fee including snorkeling gears. There are bars and cafes where you can hang-out and have a beer or even have a sandwich or local hot lunches.
Hip Strip
Admission included60 min
Shop for clothing, souvenirs etc,
Admission included60 min
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville is located on the edge of the cliffs along the Hip Strip up the street from Doctors Cave Beach. It is undoubtedly the best place for you to hang-out with a special person or for a family retreat after your amazing experience at the world famous Doctors Cave Beach. Enjoy the 120ft long waterslide or bounce away on one of the many water trampolines floating in the water park. Crisp, clear Caribbean water is waiting to hug you as you make that splash from the water slide. Classic American and local Jamaican jerk chicken and pork dishes are served along with iced-cold drinks and reggae music. The best margaritas are served up on a daily basis. Don’t forget to grab your favorite Margaritaville souvenir or memorabilia before you leave. If you are on an extended vacation in Montego Bay don’t forget to return in the night for the dance club segment up till 2am.
What's included
Included
Entry/Admission: Hip Strip
Private transportation
Entry/Admission - Doctor's Cave Beach
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Umbrellas (available to rent)
Beach activities or seating (available to purchase)
Lunch (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
If name of hotel is not listed please type when booking.Guest should be waiting in the lobby area of hotel for driver.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
19 reviews
5
14
4
0
3
2
2
1
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2
How it compares in Montego Bay
Starting price $56 is 23% below the typical $74 for tours of similar length in Montego Bay
Excurgo comparison of 3,232 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats are available upon request
Bring change of clothes, water shoes, cash, camera and sun block(if needed)
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping take?
Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping lasts about 3–5 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping cost?
Prices start at $56 per person for this Montego Bay experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $101. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
How much does Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping cost for children?
Children aged 3–8 pay from $36, adults from $56. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If name of hotel is not listed please type when booking.Guest should be waiting in the lobby area of hotel for driver. Pickup points include Global Villa Hotel, Excellence Oyster Bay.
What languages is Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available Infant seats are available upon request
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Doctor's Cave Beach and Shopping worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Ngoc_P
September 26, 2026 · via Viator
Scam
Took me to the most gift expensive store. A coffee mug was $25. He dropped me off at the beach. He forgot to pay for my admission, I had to pay for it. After I contacted the app, I got the admission refund. Beach was crowded and loud with the carnival cruisers. I never made it to Margaritaville, driver said he had other rides to do and left me on the beach for 3 hours. He came back on time to pick me up.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet expectations.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience with your beach admission — that should have been taken care of by us, and we’re glad the app was able to process your refund quickly. We have addressed this with the driver to ensure this does not happen again.
Regarding the gift shop, we work with local vendors and do not set their prices, but we appreciate you letting us know about your concern and we will review our shopping stops to ensure our guests feel comfortable and not pressured.
We also apologize for the confusion about Margaritaville and the time spent on the beach. While drivers sometimes have multiple pickups scheduled, you should have been clearly informed of the itinerary and not felt rushed or left behind. Your driver did return on time for pickup as scheduled, but we understand how this impacted your day, especially on a busy cruise day.
We truly appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us improve. We would love the opportunity to make this right and provide you with a much better experience on your next visit to Jamaica. Please feel free to contact us. One Love ❤️
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BSBlack09
May 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best beach we found
All I can say is WOW. The water was beautiful.
We rented chairs and umbrellas. This is worth every penny. You know how hot it gets in Jamaica.
It was a really short ride from our resort in Montego Bay. Before we called our ride back, we walked a little bit. There are tons of small shops to check out or you can walk to Margaritaville.
Great shirt trip or all day. You can choose.
Operator response
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad the chairs and umbrellas made your day comfortable - you’re right, Jamaica heat is no joke 😄 Glad the ride from Montego Bay was quick and you enjoyed the shops + Margaritaville walk. Love that you mention it works for a short trip or all day. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again!"
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gregory_p
May 17, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing
Our driver was very friendly and well knowledgeable of the area. Made us feel right at home!!! We love Jamaica!!!
Operator response
Hi Gregory,
Aww, thank you! We're glad our driver made you feel at home. We're proud of our island's beauty and culture, and it's wonderful to share that with visitors. We hope you have an amazing stay in Jamaica! One love from Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours.
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elliskristine1322
April 2, 2025 · via Viator
Minnesota
We had a great experience in our trip and the tour guide was super informative and communicated well.
Operator response
Hi Kristine,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that our driver/tour guide was informative and communicated well. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Jamaica. One love from Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours.
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Juanalee_U
November 13, 2024 · via Viator
Relaxing day
My driver, Bailey, made sure I was taken care of and got me to the shopping area and the beach quickly and easily. He picked me up when he stated and got me back home safely. The beach is beautiful and private. The beach attendants were helpful and answered any questions.
Operator response
Hi Juanalee
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours!
We're delighted Bailey provided exceptional transportation service, ensuring your comfort and timely arrivals. His reliability and professionalism are assets to our team.
It's great to hear you enjoyed the stunning beach and appreciated the attentive staff. We strive to provide unforgettable experiences.
Your satisfaction means everything to us. We look forward to serving you again.
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Karyn_H
April 4, 2024 · via Viator
Felt safe!
DJ was the best host! He took is where we wanted to go, made a great recommendation for local food and made my daughter and her friend feel comfortable amongst the fairly pushy locals. I would recommend this for the safety for sure! Thanks!
Operator response
Thank you so much for writing this review, and sharing your experience with the world. We at Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours are happy to know that you felt safe and were pleased with our service. Once again thank you for booking with us and we hope to see you again in Paradise. One love🙏❤
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Quadasia_b
March 21, 2024 · via Viator
Beautiful Beach 🏖️⛱️
This was such a really nice Beach it's only $8 per person $4 for kids but we paid for this on here because it included transportation which we realize we could have just booked the taxi from our hotel there and back to save money ! It was 15 minutes from where we stayed
Operator response
Thank you so much for writing this review, and sharing your experience with the world. We at Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours are happy to know that you enjoy the Beach. Once again thank you for booking with us and we hope to see you again in Paradise. One love🙏❤
K
Kelly_V
September 7, 2023 · via Viator
Not worth the price
Trip was okay but not worth the money they charge. Went to 2 overly expensive stores for our shopping trip . Beach was beautiful and Margaritaville was just a rundown overly priced bar. Would not recommend.
Operator response
Hi Kelly
We very sorry about the prices of the things you wishes to buy. Thank you again for booking with us and we hope next time the prices will be less. One love 🙏❤
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Y6038SOvickib
April 23, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Terrible service
I would not do this beach again. We had a horrible time getting service on the beach. We left after an hour due to lack of service. Very disappointed!
Operator response
Hi Vicky
We are very sorry you had a bad experience at Doctor's Cave Beach. But we really think you should leave this Terrible review under Doctor's Cave Beach website. Because we know our driver that take you to do the tour was perfect and you did receive a good service from our company. Once again we are very sorry for your bad experience at Doctor's Cave Beach.
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bibi_f
April 3, 2023 · via Viator
Vacation
It was beautiful beach , the had a drive who was great we had a wonderful time I will recommend during this company when visiting jamaica
Operator response
Thank you so much Bibi for writing this review, and sharing your experience with the world. We at Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours are happy to know that you are pleased with our service and also bailey. Once again thank you for booking with us and we hope to see you again soon 🙏🙏
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