Foodies will be spoiled for choice in Jamaica with so many incredible dishes to sample no matter where your ship drops anchor. The national dish of Jamaica is Ackee and Saltfish. Ackee is a fruit brought over from Ghana and is similar to Lychee. This is usually cooked in a pot with plenty of tomatoes, onions, and spices.

Jamaica is most famous for Jerk Chicken. While this dish has found its way around the world, nowhere does it better than right here! And it isn’t just chicken either, Jamaican cuisine often utilizes Jerk spice in a wide variety of dishes and snacks.

Curry Goat and Oxtail are two dishes that are mainly made during festivities or special holidays. Hearty dishes bursting with incredible flavors, you simply must try them if you can.

For adventurous drinkers the Flaming Bob Marley shot is worth trying. Triple layered to look like the Jamaican flag and lit on fire! It is not for the faint of heart.

Coffee lovers will be able to savor the sweet flavor of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, which is made from Arabica coffee beans.

Jamaica is the warmest of all the Caribbean islands meaning it is beach weather no matter what time of year you visit. But it is a country that is prone to hurricanes and heavy seasonal rainfall.
A great time to visit is from November to early December. Hurricane season will have ended, and the country is generally quieter. Temperatures reach average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
For holidaymakers who want a warmer and livelier holiday, you will want to travel between June and September. Most of the best festivals are on during these months. The Ocho Rios Jazz Festival, Ochi Seafood Carnival, as well as the world-famous Jamaica Carnival!
Temperatures reach average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. But the high humidity will make it feel far warmer than it is. There is a risk of hurricanes during these months.      

Jamaica is a lively nation filled to the brim with leisure activities and interesting sights, which means wherever your ship drops anchor you can expect excitement and adventure!
Dunn’s River Falls and the Mystic Mountain Rainforest in Ocho Rios offer jaw dropping views of the Jamaican landscape. Visit the Hope botanical gardens in Kingston or the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park in port Antonio. Let the enthusiastic tour guides lead you through the tropical rainforests and learn about the beautiful flora and fauna. Or sail down the Marthe Bra River on a bamboo raft.
Step back through time as you visit the many historic cities and districts of Jamaica. See the former ‘Wickedest city in the west’ as you enter Port Royal or hunt for the White Witch at the Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay. Admire the stunning architecture of the Falmouth Courthouse and William Knibb Baptist Church. Treat yourself to an informative history tour or visit the many fantastic museums, including the famous Bob Marley Museum in Kingston. 
Jamaica boasts a wide range of family-friendly leisure activities. The Aqua-Sol theme park in Montego Bay features go-karting and water slides, while animal lovers will adore the equestrian center at Rose Hall. Chukka’s Jungle Outpost promises a thrilling adventure pairing history lessons with exciting river rapids tubing and ziplining. Or engage in some well-deserved retail therapy at the dazzling markets where you’ll find an array of hand-crafted wonders.
 For holidaymakers looking to lose themselves in music and dance, the famous Jamaican Carnival is two months of round-the-clock entertainment and excitement. For reggae lovers, the Reggae Sumfest is a full week of incredible live music and fantastic partying.