About Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay is certainly one of the most scenic areas in Jamaica, Since the early 1960s, when the old Cardiff Hall Estate was converted to a combination of luxury hotels, golf courses and private villas, the town has developed its own character and persona as an elegant yet lively getaway. Over the years, there has been much debate about the name of this small coastal town. Some believe it got the name as the fleeing point of the last batch of Spanish soldiers retreating from English troops under the directive of Governor Ysassi in the 1600s. Others argue that it once was the point of departure of African slaves from inland sugar plantations who ran away to Cuba. Whichever story is true, according to one resident, “nobody nah try (to) ’run way” from Runaway Bay today; in fact, in the hills outside the resort town, many foreigners have run away from their former selves and made Jamaica home

Runaway Bay offers a very different vacation experience from that available at larger resorts such as Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. The resort of Runaway Bay comprises of a string of hotels along the seafront. Whilst providing a tranquil setting to kick back and relax, Runaway Bay is a short journey to some of the north coast's main attractions. There is no real "town" to speak of but there are several small bars, restaurants, supermarkets and ATMs scattered along the coast road providing everything the visitor might need.

Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, Jamaica, Jamaica

Shared Experiences from Runaway Bay

Discover all the experiences we offer from Runaway Bay, which are run in small groups of maximum 16 people.

CULTURAL

Kingston, Bob Marley and Blue Mountain Tour

Bob Marley, Culture, Nature, Sightseeing

Guided Tour

More than 8 hours

164.00 $
CULTURAL

Kingston City Tour, Bob Marley Museum & Tuff Gong Recording Studio

Bob Marley, Culture, Music, Reggae, Sightseeing

Guided Tour

More than 8 hours

175.00 $
ADVENTUREBOATS&CRUISES

YS Falls, Black River & Pelican Bar

Boat Ride, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Guided Tour

More than 8 hours

165.00 $
RELAX

Negril Seven Mile Beach & Ricks Café

Beaches, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Water Activities

Guided Tour

Up to 8 hours

65.00 $
ADVENTUREBOATS&CRUISES

Appleton Estate Rum Tour, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

Boat Ride, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Rum Tour, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Guided Tour

More than 8 hours

175.00 $
BOATS&CRUISES

Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting & Mystic Luminous Lagoon

Bamboo Rafting, Boat Ride, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Water Activities

Guided Tour

Up to 4 hours

170.00 $
ADVENTURE

Blue Hole Island Gully Falls Tour

Nature, Outdoor Activities, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Guided Tour

Up to 4 hours

75.00 $
ADVENTURE

Dunn’s River Falls & Blue Hole Island Gully Falls Tour

Nature, Outdoor Activities, River Walks, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Guided Tour

Up to 8 hours

125.00 $
ADVENTURECULTURAL

Dunn’s River Falls & Nine Miles Bob Marley Mausoleum Tour

Bob Marley, Culture, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Rastafari, River Walks, Waterfalls

Guided Tour

More than 8 hours

140.00 $

Private Experiences from Runaway Bay

Discover all the experiences we offer from Runaway Bay, which are run in private groups.

CULTURAL

Private Kingston and Blue Mountain Tour

Bob Marley, Culture, Nature, Sightseeing

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

345.00 $
CULTURAL

Private Kingston City Tour, Bob Marley Museum & Tuff Gong Recording Studio

Bob Marley, Culture, Music, Reggae, Sightseeing

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

347.00 $
ADVENTUREBOATS&CRUISES

Private Pelican Bar & Rick’s Café Sunset Tour

Boat Ride, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Sunset, Water Activities

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

307.00 $
ADVENTURECULTURAL

Private Dunn’s River Falls & Nine Miles Bob Marley Mausoleum Tour

Bob Marley, Culture, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Rastafari, River Walks, Waterfalls

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

285.00 $
RELAX

Private Negril Seven Mile Beach & Rick’s Café Tour

Beaches, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Water Activities

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

185.00 $
ADVENTUREBOATS&CRUISES

Private YS Falls, Black River & Pelican Bar Tour

Boat Ride, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

320.00 $
ADVENTUREBOATS&CRUISES

Private Appleton Estate Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar Private Tour

Boat Ride, Nature, Outdoor Activities, Rum Tour, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

327.00 $
ADVENTURE

Private Dunn’s River & Blue Hole Island Gully Falls Tour

Nature, Outdoor Activities, River Walks, Water Activities, Waterfalls

Private Tour

More than 8 hours

253.00 $

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