MONTEGO BAY
Spotlight on
Montego Bay
PORT & SHOPPING MAP
HistorY
Kingston, the largest town in Jamaica, is also the capital of Jamaica.
Montego Bay is the second largest town in Jamaica and Jamaica
is the third largest island in the Caribbean. It is approximately 52
miles wide by 144 miles long and has a population of 2.5 million. The
population of Montego Bay, or MoBay as the locals call it, is around
70,000.
capital
Kingston is the official capital of
Jamaica. However, Montego Bay, or
MoBay, as it is popularly called, is the
tourism capital.
Jamaica’s original inhabitants were the Arawak Indians, a peace loving tribe who dwelled on the island from 700 A.D. In fact, the name
Jamaica comes from the Arawak word “Xaymaca” (pronounced
X-ah-Maca) which means “land of wood and water”.
Christopher Columbus discovered the island in 1494, and actually
lived on Jamaica for a year when he was shipwrecked during his
second voyage in 1503. The island remained Spanish until Oliver
Cromwell’s army won the island for the British once and for all in
1670 under the Treaty of Madrid. Jamaica was under British rule for
the next 300 years until Jamaica declared its independence in 1962.
During this time Jamaica had quite a turbulent history, perhaps more
so than any other Caribbean island. Today Jamaica is still a “land of wood and water”. It’s your classic tropical island renowned for its bright
sunshine, gorgeous blue water, mountain peaks and waterfalls. It may be the most visual island of the cruise. Take your cameras and plenty of
film ashore!
Jamaica
Local Flavors
Besides its beautiful landscape, welcoming people and perfect weather, Jamaica is best known for the delicious and stimulating Blue
Mountain coffee produced here for nearly 300 years. Jamaica’s location is prime for producing the best coffee in the world. Straw hats
crafted locally from fibers of the jipijapa plant shield the heads of coffee growers and visitors alike from the intense Jamaica sun.
docking/tendering
The ship will either dock or tender into Montego
Bay. The duration of the tender ride one way is
approximately ten minutes.
shore excursions
Please check your tour ticket for the correct meeting time and location for your tour. Your cruise line
representative will direct you to your transportation.
Transportation
Taxis are unmetered and it is advisable to arrange
fares before departing. Official taxis have red
license plates and are available at the pier. Taxi to
City Center, Margaritaville or Doctor Cave Beach:
$5 per person one way. It is strongly recommended
that guests use taxis to get to shopping and restaurants.
How To Get To Town
Montego Bay’s downtown and shopping area is
approximately two miles from the pier. Take the $5
shuttle and you can get on and off all day, it stops
at the City Center, Margaritaville and Doctor's Cove
beach. (Some days are excluded.)
location
The island is about 90 miles due south
of Cuba.
Shopping
The best duty-free shopping in MoBay is in the
City Center area and at Shoppes at Rose Hall. With
some of the best prices in the entire Caribbean on
jewelry and fine watches, “duty-free savings” is
the phrase to use when describing the shopping
in this port. For best buys in jewelry, look out for
diamonds, tanzanite and other gemstones as well
as gold. The best names in watches can be found
in Mobay, at prices recongnized as some of the
lowest in the Caribbean. Be sure to pick up some
of Jamaica’s world renowned Blue Mountain coffee and rum as well as some local art and unique
T-shirts.
phone locations
Telephones are located on the pier.
Post office hours
The Post Office is located on St. James Street,
between City Center and Sam Sharpe Square and is
open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Emergency
In case of an emergency, dial 119.
Bank Hours
Most banks are open Monday through Thursday
from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am
to noon and 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. ATM machines
are available in the Cruise Terminal.
Store Hours
Most shops and businesses are open from 9:00 am
to 5:00 pm, Monday through Sunday.
DIScover
stores!
St. Kitts
St. Vincent
Bonaire
size
Jamaica has a total land area of 4,411
square miles. This lozenge-shaped
island measures 146 miles from east to
west and 51 miles from north to south at
Antigua
its broadest point.
population
Approximately 2.4 million live on the
island of Jamaica. Of these, approximately 120,000 live in MoBay.
discover jewelry
Ammolite by Korite...............................Jewels & Time
Charriol.................................................Taj Mahal’s Duty Free Shop
Edward Mirell.......................................Jewels & Time, Bijoux Jewelers
Floating Fantasies by Asher.................Royal Shop
Hearts on Fire......................................Jewels & Time
John Hardy...........................................Jewels & Time, Royal Shop
Judith Ripka..........................................Bijoux Jewelers, Royal Shop
Kabana.................................................Royal Shop
Mark Henry Alexandrite.......................Jewels & Time
Mikimoto...............................................Casa de Oro
Pianegonda..........................................Taj Mahal’s Duty Free Shop
Rainbow Sapphire by Asher.................Royal Shop
Roberto Coin........................................Taj Mahal’s Duty Free Shop,
Bijoux Jewelers, Casa de Oro
Sophia Fiori..........................................Jewels & Time
Timothy Pasha Firefly Collection...........Jewels & Time
Timothy Pasha Tanzanite Dreams........Jewels & Time
Yvel.......................................................Colors Duty Free
Guarantee
Shop with confidence, knowing that all merchants on this map have been
carefully selected and each offers a 30-day guarantee to cruise line guests.
This guarantee ensures buyers that all recommended merchants will repair
or replace any unsatisfactory item, excluding buyer’s negligence, buyer’s
remorse and lost or stolen merchandise. For purposes of determining quality
and value of jewelry related to a buyer’s complaint, only appraisals secured
by a buyer from independent graduate gemologists, not affiliated with any
retail jeweler, will be acceptable. Please inquire about individual store return
policies before finalizing any purchase.
The port shopping program is operated by Onboard Media; Inc. Participating
merchants have paid an advertising fee to Onboard Media for inclusion in this
program. Onboard Media handles all customer relations claims relating to
03/17/08
the guarantee. If you become aware of a problem during the cruise, please
contact the Shopping Guide onboard for immediate assistance. If a problem
arises after the cruise but within 30 days of the purchase date, contact the
Customer Relations Department at Onboard Media, 1691 Michigan Ave. Suite
600, Miami Beach 33139, Phone: (800) 396-2999, Fax: (305) 673-2741,
Email: [email protected], Hours: Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 5:30 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Please send a letter and include the name of the ship, cruise date, store
name and merchandise problem. Also enclose a copy of the sales receipt
and any relevant documents relating to the sale. Onboard Media will contact
the recommended store on your behalf for repair or replacement, and you
will be notified accordingly.
Cartier - TAG Heuer – Tiffany & Co.
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language
The official language is English.
currency
The official currency is the Jamaican
dollar. United States dollars, travelers checks and credit cards are widely
accepted.
time zone
Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time.
The ship may not always follow local
time. Please adhere to the ship's time
while in port.
tourist information
The main tourist booth is located at the
Freeport Cruise Terminal where the ship
docks.
discover watches
Bulgari..................................................Tropicana Jewelers
Chopard...............................................Tropicana Jewelers
Ebel......................................................Tropicana Jewelers
Ernst Benz........................................... Jewels & Time
ESQ Swiss............................................Colors Duty Free, Royal Shop,
Jewels & Time
Festina..................................................Casa de Oro
Longines..............................................Royal Shop
Maurice Lacroix...................................Jewels & Time
Movado................................................Colors Duty Free, Royal Shop
National Geographic...........................Bijoux Jewelers,
Taj Mahal’s Duty Free Shop
Philip Stein Teslar..................................Jewels & Time, Royal Shop
Seiko.....................................................Royal Shop,
Taj Mahal’s Duty Free Shop
TAG Heuer............................................Casa de Oro
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SHOPPING IN MONTEGO BAY
the royal shop
Movado - Omega - Certified Diamonds
• Diamonds: Certified diamonds of all shapes and sizes, including canary yellow and blue diamonds, with a graduate gemologist in store, Ravi
• Designer Jewelry: Caribbean Topaz, John Hardy, Judith Ripka, Kabana and Honora pearls
• Watches: Blancpain, Citizen, Concord, ESQ, Fossil, Girard Perregaux, Glasshutte, Hublot, IWC, Longines, Michele, Movado, Omega, Philip Stein, Seiko and Swiss Army
• Don’t miss visiting their store at the cruise ship terminal.
CITY CENTER
SHOPPING CENTER
5a
(5 minute taxi ride
from City Center)
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2a 6
BANK
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colors
• Jewelry: Diamonds by Hearts on Fire, Damiani, Yvel, Aspery & Guldag, Aaron Basha gold baby shoes
• Designer Watches: Ulysse Nardin, Roger Dubuis, Zenith, Parmigiani, Movado and Concord
• Gemstones: Blue, yellow, black diamonds, tanzanite and pearls
jewels & time
3a/b
shoppes at rose hall
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• Watches: Patek Philippe, Chopard, Piaget, Bulgari, Panerai, Chanel, Gucci, Ebel, Bedat & Co., Baume & Mercier,
Technomarine
• Designer Jewelry: Chopard, Bulgari, Chaumet, David Yurman, Calgaro
• World famous Montblanc writing instruments
• Island Gift: One Love Jamaican Hook bracelet
5a/b
2b
1c
10b
7b
jimmy buffett's margaritaville
“Waste Away Again” at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville;
Live Music and Entertainment
5b
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only the stores listed on the map are guaranteed by the cruise line
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the pavilion
• Jewelry: 14K and 18K gold rings, pendants and earrings with gemstones including tanzanite and Caribbean mystic topaz; Mallorca pearls exclusively from Spain
• Table Linens: Large inventory in all sizes at special prices
• Figurines: Náo by Lladró figurines at duty-free savings
karina's
One-Stop Shop
• Clothing: Wide selection of T-shirts, polos, tropical wear
• Gourmet Goods: Tortuga Rum Cakes available in 7
flavors, Blue Mountain Coffee, Jamaican hot sauces
• Souvenirs and Gifts: Locally hand-carved and painted gift items, fresh hand-rolled Jamaican and Cuban cigars*
*Please Note: United States Custums prohibits the entry of Cuban Cigars
into the United States
7a/b
taj mahal's
duty free stores
sheenaz
• Gifts and Souvenirs: Over 500 hand-dyed, batik dresses and T-shirt designs in sizes from infant to 5XL
• Genuine sterling silver and island jewelry
• Authentic Jamaican Products: Great deals on Appleton rum, Tortuga rum cake and Blue Mountain coffee
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• Sink your teeth into a delicious “Cheeseburger in Paradise”; wash it down with tropical margaritas. Don't miss the 100ft. waterslide off the roof into the Caribbean Sea.
• Trading Post: Shop for exclusive Jimmy Buffett merchandise.
jamaican bobsled cafe
Roberto Coin - Pianegonda - Philippe Charriol
Colorful Island Wear
4b
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4 a/b
Great Savings on Luxury Watches and Jewelry
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1b
Cartier - TAG Heuer – Tiffany & Co.
tropicana jewelers
DIning
MONTEGO bay cruise terminal
casa de oro
• Large Watch Selection: Cartier, TAG Heuer, Rado, Festina,
Vacheron Constantin, Raymond Weil, Tissot, Fossil and Citizen
• Designer Jewelry: Tiffany & Co., Mikimoto pearls
• Affordable Diamond Jewelry: Yellow and blue diamonds,
tanzanite, 18K and 14K gold jewelry
• Jewelry Specials: The Reverso Ring, The Love Diamond Set
including ring, earrings and pendant, The J&W Combo
Deal (manufactures restrictions may apply)
• Jewelry: 14K and 18K jewelry set with certified diamonds, blue diamonds, precious and semiprecious stones, sterling silver jewelry, Asher inlay jewelry, Ammolite, Majorica pearls, Toscow Australian jewelry, Royal Bali
• Watches: Invicta, Guess, Wenger and more
• Souvenirs: T-shirts, Jablum Blue Mountain Coffee, Jamaican Appleton rum and rum cream, Tortuga Rum Cakes, Cuban cigars*, French crystals and perfumes
of Cuban Cigars into the United States
ROP
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• Best Sellers: Oprah's favorite Philip Stein watches, John Hardy jewelry handmade in Bali, Edward Mirell titanium jewelry
• Most Desired Gemstone Jewelry: Mark Henry Alexandrite, Ammolite by Korite, Tanzanite by Timothy Pasha, fire opal, Caribbean Topaz, Sophia Fiori
• Most Desired Diamonds: Hearts on Fire, “the world’s most perfectly cut diamond”; blue, canary and white diamonds
• Watches: Maurice LaCroix, Philip Stein, Longines, Swiss Army, Wittnauer, Bulova, ESQ Swiss and Citizen
chulani jewelers
*Please Note: United States Custums prohibits the entry
TAXI
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5 minute taxi ride or
shuttle from montego
bay cruise terminal
• Jewelry: Roberto Coin, Pianegonda, diamond, gold and silver jewelry
• Watches: Philippe Charriol, Ritmo Mundo, Jaeger LeCoultre, Audemars Piguet and Fossil
• Gift Ideas: In-store fragrance boutique
• Figurines: Featuring Lladró and Armani
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bijoux jewellers
Breitling - Roberto Coin - Michele
• Designer Swiss Watches: Breitling, Michele and more
• Designer Diamond Jewelry: The Island’s most beautiful selection
• Fine Home Decór: Lladró, Swarovski, Lalique, Waterford, Crystal and Hummel
• The Official Cafe of Jamaica’s World Famous Bobsled Team: Brooklyn-style pizza, traditional Jamaican lunch specials and live reggae music in MoBay's most happening spot
• Support the local Olympic team, and purchase exclusive Jamaican Bobsled souvenirs
Shopping Notes