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Jamaica
has much to offer above and below the water. You can relax
or play on some of the best beaches in the Caribbean,
enjoy climbing and hiking the Blue Mountains that reach
to more than 7000 ft., head out for a day of deep sea
fishing for Blue Marlin, tuna and wahoo. Not to mention
the arts, music, historical sites and shopping Jamaica
has to offer.
But if its diving you want, Jamaica has it. Dive sites
are close by and professional operators help to make Jamaica
a great dive destination. And, with the establishment
of marine parks in Montego Bay, Port Antonio and Negril,
fish populations are flourishing.
Montego Bay is famous for its wall dives, and is known
for its mass of coral caves, tunnels and canyons.
The underwater terrain around Negril has excellent patches
of spur-and-groove corals including caves and overhangs,
as well as "coral cottages" in depths of 60-plus
feet. There are also several close-to-shore wrecks to
explore.
Kingston is one of the Caribbean's best-kept scuba dive
secrets. Port Royal, which abuts the Kingston airport,
is rich with history of pirates and sunken ships that
now provide haven for a dense array of tropical fish.
East of Ocho Rios, Devil’s Reef, a pinnacle, drops from
60 feet to over 200 feet, with a sand shelf at 130 feet.
Caverns, a shallow reef about a quarter mile long, has
endless small tunnels, with silversides and nurse sharks
often in residence.
Starting in 30 to 40 feet of water, the wall off Falmouth
runs within a half-mile of shore. Chubb Castle, a Falmouth
favorite, starts shallow, its top decorated with soft
corals and basket sponges and its wall strung with rope
sponges and black corals. A chimney, dropping from 35
to 90 feet, leads to even more tunnels and caves.
Climate Average 78 - 85F 25 - 29C year round. Cooler in
the mountain areas.
Water Temp Averages 78F 25 C throughout the year. Visibility
can reach 100 ft 30 m
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Dive
Services & Accommodations
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Captains Watersports
Box#3 Fairview Shopping Center Bogue
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Tel. +876 956-7312
Fax. +876 952-1311
Located at Round Hill Hotel & Villas and
Half Moon Hotel, both in Montego Bay. We offer
PADI certifications and scuba dive activities
for certified divers.
» Number of Dive Boats: 4
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 12
» Gear Provided: Tanks, weight, mask and
fins
» Rental Gear Available:
» Nitrox Available: No
» Type of Diving Available: Reef and mini
wall
» Total Dive Sites: 40
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites:
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites:
» Certification Agencies: PADI
» Courses Offered: From SASSY to divemaster
captainswatersports@yahoo.com
http://www.captainsdivecenter.com |
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Home Sweet Home Resort
Box 3002
West End Road
Negril, Jamaica W.I.
Call USA telephone: 1-800-925-7418
Negril, Jamaica telephone: 876-957-4478
negrilresort@iexposure.com
homesweethomeresort.com
Intimate... secure... fully serviced with relaxed
oceanfront dining and cocktails, pools and massage,
within minutes of beaches, shopping, water sports
and nightclubs. Nestled on the beautiful cliffs
of Negril, and just a free shuttle ride away
from its famous seven-mile beach. Sparkling
clean rooms, all with modern baths, ceiling
fans, and the most spectacular sunsets in all
Jamaica. |
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Nirvana On The Beach
Lonnie Gottlieb/Nirvana
3309 Morley Rd.
Ashville, NY 14710
Tel.: 716-789-5955
OR 941-708-0203
Fax.: 716-789-4753
info@nirvananegril.com
www.nirvananegril.com
Nirvana is an intimate and unique un-hotel beachfront
property with that world famous old-style Negril
ambiance. Personal service and Negril's best
staff will make sure your vacation dreams come
true... making us the perfect choice for a special
hideaway vacation in Jamaica for couples, singles,
families or groups. |
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Travel
to Jamaica
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| Air
Travel |
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Air
Service to Montego Bay
Air
Jamaica
Air
Canada
American
Airlines
BWIA
British
Airways
Condor
Copa
US
Airways
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Air
Service to Kingston
Air
Jamaica
Air
Canada
Air
Sunshine
American
Airlines
BWIA
British
Airways
Cayman
Airways
Northwest
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addition to the airlines listed above, there are
a number of charter flights from North America and
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| By
Sea |
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Cruise
Ships that include Jamaica on their itinerary.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Reservations: 800 327 9501
Celebrity Cruises
Reservations: 800 437 3111
Costa Cruise Lines
Reservations: 800 462 6782
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Reservations: 800 688 3876
Holland America Line
Reservations: 800 426 0327
Norwegian Cruise Line
Reservations: 800 327 7030
Princess Cruises
Reservations: 800 421 0522
Radiddon Seven Seas Cruises
Reservations: 800 285 1835
Royal Caribbean International
Reservations: 800 327 6700
Royal Olympic Cruises
Reservations: 800 468 6400
Sun Cruises
Reservations: 800 468 6400 |
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| Entry
Requirements |
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| U.S.
Citizens travelling to and from Jamaica must present
a valid passport when leaving and or re-entering
the United States . Residents must present their
Alien Resident Card (Green Card) together with passport
of country for which they hold citizenship. All
visitors are required to travel with a return ticket
or onward ticket for entry into Jamaica.
Canadian
Citizens: Valid passport or a government-issued
identification with photograph, along with an
official birth certificate. Canadian residents
must present a Canadian Permanent Resident Card
and a passport showing country of citizenship.
For
more information, go to: http://www.congenjamaica-ny.org/visas/
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| Getting
Around |
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By
Air
Air Jamaica
Express operates from Montego Bay and Kingston
to all areas in Jamaica with landing fields on a
daily basis.
By Cab
Taxis have predetermined rates between one location
and another. All cabs have red PPV plates (Public
Passenger Vehicle) along with regular license plates.
Limousines, air-conditioned coaches and local bus
service also connect all villages, cities and towns.
By Rented Car
In Jamaica you drive on the left. The speed limit
is 30 MPH in towns and 50 MPH on highways. To rent
any vehicle, visitors may use a drivers license
(valid for 12 months) for up to a 3 month period.
Drivers must be at least 25 years of age to rent
a car and must post a bond to meet insurance regulations
with cash, major credit card, or travelers checks.
Service stations are open daily and will only accept
cash. |
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| Additional
Visitor Information |
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Electricity
110 volts/50 cycles is standard. 220 volts used
at some hotels. Adaptors are available at some hotels,
although hair dryers and irons work without adapters.
Tipping
Most hotels will include a 10 to 15% charge on your
bill. These charges are not automatically included
in restaurant bills, so tipping is suggested.
Water
All drinking water in Jamaica is purified and filtered
by modern methods.
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted nearly everywhere.
Traveler's checks are widely used, and most hotels,
shops, and restaurants encourage their use-a real
convenience for you, eliminating the need to constantly
exchange money. |
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