MONTEGO BAY & ROSE HALL GREAT HOUSE
There’s a variety of fun to be had in this trip of approximately four hours around Montego Bay. Take in a tour of a reputedly haunted historic house, as well as shopping time and a visit to the popular ‘Hip Strip’neighbourhood.
This approximately four-hour excursion blends historical tales, shopping and relaxation. Begin by leaving the port for a scenic drive of 30 minutes or so to your first stop, Rose Hall Great House.
Rose Hall Great House is a Georgian mansion that was once a sugar plantation. The house’s most infamous resident was its 19th-century mistress Annie Palmer, often referred to as the ‘White Witch of Rose Hall’. You’ll spend an hour or so on a tour of the house, learning more about Annie’s story and the history of the building. You’ll also be able to enjoy a complimentary drink during your time at the Rose Hall Great House.
According to legend, Annie was raised by her nanny, who was proficient in voodoo. Later, Annie moved to Jamaica and married John Palmer, the owner of Rose Hall, but, as the story goes, she murdered not only John Palmer, but two subsequent husbands and numerous enslaved people on the plantation as well, until she met her own untimely end. Such tales have fuelled the mansion’s notoriety as a haunted landmark.
After you leave Rose Hall, a short journey takes you to Main Street Rose Hall, an outdoor shopping mall, where you’ll be able to enjoy a short, immersive journey through Jamaica’s culture and history through murals and exhibits. There’s approximately one hour of free time at the mall to shop (there are multiple duty-free stores) or perhaps to purchase lunch at one of the many restaurants.
Afterwards, depart on an approximately 35-minute sightseeing drive to Montego Bay town centre and the Hip Strip neighbourhood, before a transfer of approximately 30 minutes returns to the port.
Important Information: Please note: The sequence in which the tour is run may vary.
