Moon Author's Review
For adventure travelers looking to jump from one adrenaline rush to the next, Jamaica can satisfy almost any craving.
Skydiving
Based at the Boscobel Aerodrome just outside Ocho Rios in the parish of St. Mary, Skydive Jamaica offers the ultimate adrenaline rush.
Kite Surfing
Burwood Beach, located 20 minutes east of Montego Bay, is home to Brian's Windsurfing and Kitesurfing. Lessons are offered for those uninitiated in this thrilling sport, while experienced kite surfers can simply rent gear.
Windsurfing
Tropical Beach Water Sports, located next to the airport in Montego Bay, has the best windsurfing equipment for rent in Jamaica. Chaka Brown, who runs the rental operation, also rents Jet Skis and other motorized watercraft.
Surfing
Jamnesia Surf Club, located in Bull Bay, east of Kingston, has professional surfing equipment and respectable surf on a good day. A skateboard park entertains when the seas are flat.
Whitew ater Rafting
While dependent on rainfall conditions, whitewater rafting is possible throughout most of the year on the Great River with Caliche Rainforest Whitewater Rafting, 30 minutes west of Montego Bay in the parish of Hanover.
Cliff Jumping
The cheapest adrenaline fix in Jamaica, cliff jumping on Negril's West End is one thrill you won't have to pay for. There are several locations suitable for jumping into the azure waters, with Rick's Cafe being the most famous for the highest cliffs around at some 60 feet above the water. Other good jump spots at restaurants in Negril include The Sands, LTU Pub & Restaurant, Pushcart Restaurant and Rum Bar, and 3 Dives Jerk Centre. Hotels on the cliffs good for jumping include Xtabi, Rockhouse, and Tensing Pen. Beyond the lighthouse, the waters tend to be less calm as the waves meet the cliffs.
Mountain Biking
While few may be cut out for the ultimate rush of biking down from Blue Mountain Peak, Jamaica offers world class single-track riding the island over. In Ocho Rios, the St. Mary Off- Road Bicycling Association (SMORBA) hosts the annual Fatta Tyre Festival, drawing enthusiasts locally and from abroad. SMORBA is the best resource for those looking to link up with other riders.
