Spring Break Jamaica - Negril vs Montego Bay?

Question

Which would be a better "spring break" destination for 2 young people (male and female, 22yrs old and 21 yrs old from the U.S.).. Montego Bay or Negril? Things we are looking for:

- good club/bar scene

- safe

- nice beaches a plus but not necessarily the most important

- activities (snorkeling, daytime excursion trips)

- other people our age (college age)

Which would you recommend? Thanks

Answer 1

If MoBay or Negril are your only options, Negril without a doubt.  Has good club/bar scene, nice beaches, activities and collage age kids (especially during spring break).  As for safety, any place is a safe as you make it--just be street smart.  If the beach isn't your number one priority, try a place on the cliff side.  Enjoy.

Answer 2

I went to Jamaica for my honeymoon back in July 06.  We went to Westmoreland, on the total other side of the island from Negril.  We took a tour to montego bay, well we actually flew in there.  Anyway, we went to Montego Bay and Negril in the tour.  Both places looked like they might have some things that you are looking for.  We never did any thing like that because we went through Sandals and everything we did was with a tour guide.  I don't think going out in Montego Bay or Negril without a tour guide is safe, unless you are ready for something like that.  Both places are very VERY beautiful, and I think you would have a great time at any one of them.

Answer 3

In Montego Bay, you generally stay at your resort because of having to be careful when you go out at night.

Negril is teriffic-lots of nightlife, gorgeous beaches, safe, tons of sports and activities.  You can easily get excursions to Dunns River and the mountains for rafting and hiking. It's a great Spring break location. I've stayed at the Charela Inn, which is a small beachfront property--more quiet, tho than some others.

Have a great trip!