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Does Ocho Rios Have Nightlife?
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by Venesha Johnson| Associate Writer
It is a general rule that if you are visiting Jamaica for nightlife fun and activities, Kingston and Montego Bay are where you should be headed. But, with all the fun adventures that Ocho Rios offers during the daytime, you can be sure to find some equally exhilarating spots to get your groove on at night.
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Sunset Cruise
There are several possibilities for enjoying a sail as the sun sets over the tranquil Caribbean Sea. The skipper of the ship makes the journey pretty enjoyable by playing reggae music and enticing the passengers with free rum and Red Stripe beer to do Jamaican dancing.
The passengers can jump from the catamaran once it has reached its location and enjoy a relaxing swim while the sun sets. Many include dinner, with choices like jerk chicken, curry goat, and fresh seafood.
All-Inclusive Nightly Activities
Many of the all-inclusive hotels in Ocho Rios provide nightly events for their visitors. There are countless options, including beach bonfires, dancing classes, outdoor movie evenings, karaoke, adult bingo, and taking part in popular game shows with a Jamaican flair.
Looking for a more romantic phrase? Reserve a massage for two on a secluded beach at the resort. Watch the stars while listening to the hotel's steel band playing in the distance. Take a midday sleep and party till dawn because most have a range of pubs, clubs, and lounges.
Restaurants and Bars
Most restaurants and bars are not just a place to grab a meal in Ocho Rios. Music is usually on the menu as well, some even providing live entertainment.
The Ruins for example are great for a romantic even out as it is surrounded by lush waterfalls and usually have soothing Jazz music playing in the background.
Since the majority of the nightclubs and bars are situated along Main Street sometimes called James Street or Reggae street, hotels and guesthouses can readily access them.
Numerous of them provide alcoholic beverages in memento glasses with quirky titles like "Island in the Sun", "Sand in the Crack" or "Jamaica Me Crazy".
Noir Nightclub
As the most frequented resort nightclub in Ocho Rios, Noir attracts visitors from other resorts as well. This is the place to be until the wee hours of the morning and if you are staying at Moon Palace Jamaica then you won’t have to worry about finding your way to your resort.
You are already there. Professional DJs keep the party going here. Additionally, there are chic, exclusive VIP areas with stylish furnishings and high-end beverages to keep you going.
Margaritaville
The Caribbean-themed restaurant/bar/club combination is a favourite among both locals and visitors. The restaurant, which is closed during the day, comes to life at night with themed parties, live music, and pool parties. A 60-foot waterslide, a swim-up bar, and a private white sand beach are available.
Shades Night Club
This isn’t a conventional club. This is a no holds bar strip club that provides adult entertainment. Some nights things get a little bit more risque with live “adult play” activities. This is the spot to be for adults who are adventurous and open-minded.
VIP Palace Premium Lounge
This club's grand 1800 square feet are decorated with opulent furnishings and have an elegant, regal atmosphere to make you feel magnificent. Leading musicians and DJs perform in the LED DJ booth, giving visitors a bird's-eye view of royalty, tourists, and Jamaica's most affluent population.
VIP Palace offers two full-service bars, a full kitchen, an outdoor patio for cigar enthusiasts, and a lavish open dance floor with the best DJs, Executive Chefs, and Certified Bartenders from around the world.
Taboo Ocho Rios
Taboo has 3 locations across the island and they are considered the best adult entertainment club on the island, as its slogan suggests, it is the “ultimate adult playground”. Taboo is all about letting loose and having fun, throughout the night you will hear different genres of music and sometimes specially invited artists to perform.
8 Rivaz Ultra Lounge
This a contemporary club with a hookah lounge and outdoor deck that is situated on the top floor of Beecham Plaza and has a view of Main Street in Ocho Rios. With R&B on Wednesdays and Dancehall on Thursdays, Ladies Night on Tuesdays offers free shots and deals all night long.
Customers dance with glow sticks on Glo Fridays, while on Saturdays, international night has resident and guest DJs spinning a variety of dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and pop music.
With dancehall from the 1980s through the turn of the millennium, Back-to-Back Sundays is a journey back in time. The bar menu is available from 5 p.m. to midnight and until 2 a.m. on the weekends.
Whether you prefer a more relaxed environment or a full-on club scene, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the night in Ocho Rios.
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References & Sources For Does Ocho Rios Have Nightlife?
- Beecham Plaza (no date) Moon Jamaica. Available at: http://www.moonjamaica.com/listing/8-rivaz-ultra-lounge (Accessed: December 3, 2022).
- Rental Escapes (2019) Nightlife debate: Montego Bay vs. Ocho Rios, Rental Escapes. Rental Escapes. Available at: https://www.rentalescapes.com/content/discover/villas/nightlife-debate-montego-bay-vs-ocho-rios#:~:text=There%20are%20plenty%20of%20bars,from%20other%20resorts%20as%20well (Accessed: December 3, 2022).
- Spend your nights at our piano bar: Moon Palace jamaica® (no date) Spend your nights at our Piano Bar | Moon Palace Jamaica®. Available at: https://jamaica.moonpalace.com/clubs-bars/noir (Accessed: December 3, 2022).
- Vip Palace - Nightclub Ocho Rios, Jamaica Premium Lounge & Dance Club (2022) VIP Palace - Nightclub Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Available at: https://www.vippalaceja.com/the-club/ (Accessed: December 3, 2022).
Does Ocho Rios Have Nightlife? | Written: December 3, 2022
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