We created this list of date ideas in Jamaica based on our own experiences, recommendations from the Tourism Board of Jamaica, Jamaican native, Monet of The Traveling Child, and the Caribbean Trip Guru, Rod Hinds.
Jamaica is a great place to create special memories with your sweetheart. There are 101 experiences you can have according to your travel style and personality. So be sure to step out and have a few dates while there! See below for more details and let us know which ones are going on your bucket list!
- Learn How to Make Rum at the Oldest Distillery in Jamaica
- Have Drinks in the Middle of the Ocean
- Beach Day at the Famous 7 Mile Beach
- Slip and Slide at the Largest Water Park in Jamaica Kool
- Watch Pigs Trot Across The Mountains and Chase Some Waterfalls
- Romantic Dinner
- Dance the Day Away after Cliff Jumping
- Try an Open-Aired Carriage Ride and Learn about Healing Herbs
- Take a Walk Along YS Falls
- Have Fun-filled day at Yaaman Adventure Park
Learn How to Make Rum at the Oldest Distillery in Jamaica
The Appleton Estate has been making rum for more than 265 years! It is the oldest sugar estate and distillery in Jamaica. Come enjoy the beautiful green lush setting and learn about the process of making rum. On the tour, you’ll get welcome cocktails, an overview of the state of rum, a guided tour through the estate, see the cane to cup rum-making process, and a guided rum tasting. The tour takes about two hours.
Afterwards, you can enjoy some Jamaican food at The Black River Lounge. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, a bar and a jerk pit. Call ahead to make a reservation if you want to eat and chill at the Lounge.
- Category: Adventure
- Location: St. Elizabeth
- Cost: $30 USD
- Website: Appleton Estate
- Social: IG: @appletonestate1749
Have Drinks In The Middle Of The Ocean
If you ever wanted to have a drink in the middle of the ocean here is your opportunity. After a ten-minute boat ride, you can find yourself at Floyd’s Pelican Bar, a hut in the middle of the ocean, serving up your favorite beverages.
- Category: Adventure
- Location: Treasure Beach
- Cost: $20 USD and under
- Website: Pelican Bar
Beach Day at the Famous 7 Mile Beach
We had such a relaxing beach day here and left with some glorious tans. I even got my hair braided–two long cornrows with extensions added! They provided the extensions. If you don’t want to lounge on the beach all day or get your hair braided lol, you can also go horseback riding, parasailing and jet-skiing. Make sure you take cash for beach chairs or any of the activities that you want to do. You can typically negotiate the price.
If you aren’t staying in Negril, your hotel most likely can help arrange a taxi or shuttle for you.
- Category: Adventure
- Location: Negril, Jamaica
- Cost: Free Admission
Watch Pigs Trot Across The Mountains and Chase Some Waterfalls
YS Falls tends to get all the love from the tourists. But if you want to skip the crowds and still experience some exotic cascading waterfalls then head to Reach Falls. After enjoying the waterfalls, you can visit the legendary underwater cave, take a guided tour upstream the Driver’s River or relax in the jacuzzi.
Fun fact, sometimes there are pigs trotting across the mountains. Send us a picture if you go and happen to see them!
- Category: Adventure
- Location: Portland Parish
- Cost: $10 USD per person
- Website: Reach Falls
Romantic Dinner
We love a romantic dinner but on our trip to Jamaica together, we ended up mostly just stuffing our faces with food from the all-inclusive resort we were staying at. But we did treat LJ’s parents to a candlelit dinner on the beach for their 40th wedding anniversary. They loved it! Most resorts will offer it so just check with your hotel if you are interested.
We also reached out to Rod Hinds, travel agent and Carribean Guru for a romantic restaurant recommendation. He raved about L’Escargot, even saying it’s one the most romantic restaurants not just in Jamaica but the entire Caribbean. The entree prices range from $18 USD to $35 USD so you won’t break the bank for a night out.
- Category: Romantic
- Location: Your Hotel or St. Ann
- Cost: Varies
- Website: Your Hotel or L’Escargot
Dance the Day Away after Cliff Jumping
If you’re wondering where the party is…It’s here! Think Adventure X Day Party Vibes. There are cliffs to jump off, one as high as 35ft, good drinks and food to be had, music to get your dance on to and a swimming pool. Oh, and a killer view to watch the sunset and whisper sweet nothings to your boo. Call ahead if you want a cabana or to check the live reggae music schedule!
- Category: Adventure
- Location: Negril, Jamaica
- Cost: Admission is free
- Website: Ricks Cafe
- Social: Facebook RicksCafeJamaica
Try an Open-Aired Carriage Ride and Learn about Healing Herbs
Rafting on the Martha Brae is perfect for a relaxing, romantic afternoon date. The embarkation area, “Rafter’s Village”, encompasses six acres of beautifully manicured lawns situated on a natural horseshoe island. Before embarking on the tour, guests can take a stroll through “Miss Martha’s Herb Garden,” a presentation of Jamaica’s herbs, famous for their medicinal and healing properties.
Thirty-foot long bamboo rafts are boarded from a concrete pier, under the supervision of a licensed dispatcher. The raft ride is operated over a three-mile stretch of the beautiful Martha Brae River and the guided ride lasts approximately one hour. Once on the raft, guests can learn about “The Legend of Martha Brae” or enjoy an exhilarating swim.
- Category: Romantic
- Location: Montego Bay
- Cost: $35 USD per person
- Website: Jamaica Rafting
- Social: Facebook: RaftingOnTheMarthaBrae, Instagram: @jamaicarafting
Take a Walk Along YS Falls
This beautiful seven-tiered YS Falls is one of Jamaica’s most scenic attractions. Located on Jamaica’s South Coast, the waterfalls are surrounded by beautiful gardens that create a romantic atmosphere for a lovely day date. The waterfall also feeds several natural pools which are great options for swimming. Experienced guides and lifeguards are on hand to assist visitors.
- Category: Adventure
- Location: St. Elizabeth
- Cost: $20 USD per person
- Website: YS Falls
Jamaica Tourism Board
Fun-filled day at Yaaman Adventure Park
Take a tour of this 18th-century estate at Prospect, in Ocho Rios, the home of Yaaman Adventure Park. For this fun-filled date, start your adventure with an open-aired carriage ride and learn about the agricultural resources on the plantation. Or, take a cooking class with the park’s resident chef. In the mood to pick up the pace then turn up the excitement on the mud buggy ride or hitch a ride on a Camel and explore Yaaman Park.
- Category: Adventure
- Location: Prospect Ocho Rios
- Cost: Ranging from $118 to $398 USD for two adults
- Website: Yaaman Adventure Park
- Social: Facebook: YaamanAdventurePark, Instagram: @yaamanadventures
