5 Scuba Diving Tours in Jamaica, Compared on Price and Drive Time

1.[PRIVATE] Negril Sightseeing Tour with RickS Cafe Cliff Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $157Our pick

Spend 4 to 6 hours touring Negril in a private vehicle with a guide such as Charles, Dale, Adrian, or Cedric. Visit Seven Mile Beach, Rutland Point Craft Centre, the Negril Lighthouse, and Rick’s Café for cliff jumping and sunset views. Your guide can adjust the pace and stops to suit your group.

“My experience was amazing. Charles our driver he was so knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend Charles to others. We had an amazing time.”

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2.Discover Scuba Diving in Montego Bay-ONE Tank (First time Diving)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $169

Meet instructor Carl at Sunset Beach in Montego Bay for a three-hour first-time scuba session. You’ll learn basic skills, practice with supplied equipment, and complete a guided one-tank open-water outing with a PADI instructor beside you. Bottled water is included, but transport and lunch cost extra.

“This experience exceeded our expections, Carl is very through and made us feel safe and comfortable. This experience is a must do. We will be returning to Jamaica and booking with Carl many more times.”

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3.Scuba Diving and shopping on the Hipstrip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $40Best value

You’ll receive hotel, villa, or Airbnb pickup, a 20-minute visual briefing, pool practice, and one open-water scuba session in Montego Bay. Afterward, your driver takes you to a gift shop on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard, the Hipstrip, with discounted shopping. Private transport, WiFi, and beach-park access are included.

“The water was extremely clear and the dive company was close to my hotel. The dive master and crew were great!”

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4.Certified 2-Tank Scuba Diving Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $324

Meet at Sunset Beach Resort at 7:30 a.m. for two guided scuba sessions on Jamaica’s North Coast. A master diver leads you to sites that may include wrecks, coral walls, caves, and canyons. Tanks, gear, and reef tax are included. Pickup costs extra, and you must show a current certification card.

“The dive master Was very good And we were the only people on the tour so that made it special. We had a great time.”

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5.Discover Scuba Diving in Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $338

Start at 7:30 a.m. near Sunset Beach Resort in Montego Bay. Instructor Wayne and his crew teach first-timers basic scuba skills in calm water before deciding if you are ready for a shore session. The small group, professional supervision, equipment, and hotel transport make this a practical introduction, though lunch and the meeting location should be confirmed before booking.

“Our dive experience was good, but not great. The dive sites were okay, as were our dive masters.”

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