Couples Negril FAQ - Best Negril Jamaica Resorts All-Inclusive

Hi, "Tigger" here from the Couples Message Board. We put together this FAQ (many questions of which were asked of us at CN - Couples Negril) to make your trip as easy as possible and so you know what to expect and do not miss out on anything. We started this in July 2004 after we returned from our ninth trip to Couples; we will update as time goes on. Keep in mind that event availability and times may vary during your stay.

There are 216 regular rooms and 18 spacious suites. The regular rooms are all the same except for the view. You will have a gardenview, oceanview or beachfront. None of the rooms have a direct oceanview from your patio or balcony since the rooms are in a "U" shaped layout (see other information listed below, item #1). The patio or balcony has two chairs and a table. All rooms have king size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, satellite TV, telephone, CD player & radio, shower, bath, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, coffee maker and in room safe (approximately 10" x 5" x 6"). There are 12 beachfront suites and 6 gardenview suites. They are actually two rooms made into a suite. They have all the same items as the regular rooms plus an oversized bathroom with ceiling fan, jacuzzi, fully stocked mini bar and a two person swinging hammock on the patio or balcony. The bathroom has two sinks with mirrors as well as a separate makeup area with a large mirror, narrow table and chair, and Jacuzzi.

Let’s start with clothes! You should pack lightweight cotton clothes due to the heat and humidity. If you are planning on eating at Otaheite, the gourmet restaurant which is formal and elegant, men need to wear a nice shirt with a collar, long pants and closed toe shoes (no sandals) while women would need dresses, nice blouse & skirt or a nice pants outfit, women's dress sandals are acceptable. No swimwear, tank tops, etc. For evening meals other than at Otaheite, shorts with a nice shirt/blouse and shoes/sandals will be fine. For breakfast and lunch you can wear shorts, top and shoes as well as swimwear with a cover-up (on this trip we actually saw a gentleman being asked to go and put a shirt on to eat lunch at the buffet). The beach grill is much more casual; swimsuits are common although if you wear a “skimpy” suit, shorts or a sarong would be appropriate. Of course you can dress up as much as you like at any of the meals. All other times normal summer and swimwear attire. If you plan to go horseback riding long pants are recommended. For golfing, typical golf club attire is required. Note: if you plan to go into town or tour the countryside it is not appropriate to wear only beach attire. Be sure to pack plenty of sunscreen as the sun is very strong; plan to use it even if you already have a tan. Your normal toiletries, prescription drugs, various OTC medicines for headaches, upset stomach, etc. and aloe for sunburns or sun dried skin. Take a camera with plenty of film; if you have a digital camera have rechargeable batteries or plenty of extra batteries and be sure your memory card is of sufficient size. A waterproof disposable camera is suggested if you plan to parasail, snorkel, scuba dive or go on the Catamaran cruise. You can buy many of these items at CN but it is somewhat expensive. If you like to read on the beach, take paperback books or magazines; avoid bringing hardback books due to the weight (and potential damage from water) and you can always leave the paperback books behind to make room for souvenirs, coffee, rum, etc. A small soft-sided suitcase that you can fold up and pack in your large suitcase would come in very handy for items that you will purchase to bring home.

NOTE: Pack a carry-on with a change of clothes for both, swim wear and cover-ups, your normal toiletries, any medication that you might be on, various OTC medicines for headaches, upset stomach, etc. This way if the checked luggage gets lost or does not make a transfer you will at least have something to change into. One couple that we met on our recent trip checked everything. They arrived at Mobay at 2:00 pm Saturday and did not get their luggage at CN until midnight Sunday night. Therefore they were at CN for 30 hours with the clothes that they wore on the airplane. This is the airline’s responsibility and Couples has no control. In nine trips we have never had late luggage, but if you are that one person you will be glad if you packed a carry-on!

Wear lightweight, comfortable clothes and shoes. Even if you get cold on the airplane, plan on wearing shorts. You are going to the tropics and it is very warm and humid. A/C at the airport and in many of the buses/vans is not as efficient as back in the States. You will be much more comfortable wearing shorts once you arrive in Jamaica.

No, CN provides lounge chairs, cushions/floats and beach towels. There will be two beach towels in your room upon arrival. The towels can be exchanged for clean, dry ones from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on the beach at the water sports department or by the swim-up pool bar. At the end of your stay, turn your towels in and they will give you a receipt that you must show at checkout (or pay $15/towel!).

No. Couples’ policy – Drinks are to be served in glasses or cups provided by Couples Resorts (Management on October 12, 2004 restated this policy). Besides, the glasses at the bars are standard size that you would get in the States. When you are on the beach or by the pool, it is not far to go to one of three bars. Service is quick and it is fun talking to the bartenders.

You are correct; it can rain everyday in the afternoon normally between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, at least in July when we usually visit. Normally at that time of the day you are on the beach, in the pool or at the swim-up pool bar and most of the time it is only for a few minutes. All rooms have large umbrellas.

It will depend upon how much shopping and off site excursions such as tours, Jet Ski rental, parasailing, etc that you will do. Anything you would buy at CN you can charge to your room and pay with a credit card upon checkout. Most of the off site tours that you would arrange through CN you can charge to a credit card. Most of the stores in town and at the airport take credit cards. The shops at the craft park normally require cash. You can always get money from the bank at CN.

NOTE: When shopping in town, you will find stores that will charge a fee for you to use your credit card. It’s up to you what you do, but if this happens we either pay cash or walk out to another store.

No, US money is acceptable currency in Jamaica. In fact, most items are priced in US dollars. Therefore, do not waste your time and money with currency exchange. In fact when you buy something, if you use Jamaican Dollars (J$) the store will “convert” the J$ to US$ at a premium, i.e. a service fee. Do have small bills ($1 & $5) ready for tipping.

You have to exchange it for either J$ or US$. We would recommend exchanging your currency into US$ since most items are priced in US$. This way you can avoid any unnecessary conversions. (see above question)

Yes. You can exchange them at the airport, banks, and some stores as well as at CN. They will be converted into J$, again at a fee. Depending upon where you exchange the traveler checks, the fee could be 10% to 20% above the official exchange rate. We recommend bringing 200 US$ or convert your currency into 200 US$ with some being small bills for various off site tipping. Then use your credit and/or debit card as much as possible. If you are not from the US, the purchase price will be 1% to 3% above the official international exchange rate by using a credit card. This is the best possible exchange rate that you can obtain. (see note under “How much money we should bring?”)

When you check in, they will place a $250 hold on your charge card or debit card to cover incidentals that you may charge to your room such as photos, film, suntan lotion, etc. If you do not charge anything, then nothing is put onto your card. If you do not have either a charge card or debit card, then they will ask for$250 cash deposit. This is the same thing that all hotels do when you check in.

Be sure to secure these documents before you arrive at your departure airport. [Some airlines will not allow you to get on your flight without them]

Other nationalities please contact your local Jamaica Tourism Board office or (www.visitjamaica.com) to verify correct documentation needed.

After deplaning, (some flights exit to a skyway, others directly to the tarmac) you will first go through Immigration with the Immigration cards that you filled out for EACH person on the airplane. After clearing Immigration you will then retrieve your luggage bypassing currency exchange (see currency question above). After retrieving all your luggage proceed to Customs with your Customs declaration card(s) that you filled out on the airplane); please note that the customs cards are one card per family or one card per person if you have different last names. To clarify, your customs card must be filled out with the name used on your identification (passport or birth certificate). This means if you’re married but using a birth certificate or passport with your maiden name, you must fill out a card using your maiden name. Personal note: Please for the benefit of everyone, fill out the Immigration and Customs cards on the airplane or before you get in line.

You don’t have to worry about this until after you clear Customs as you’ll be handling your own luggage until that point. Once you clear customs you may have several people asking to carry your luggage. I suggest not doing it as they may carry it literally 10 feet and set it down and ask for a tip. At this point someone else will ask to carry your luggage. If you have a lot of luggage you’ll already have it on a cart, so take your own luggage to the Couples desk. Once you’re ready to board the bus/van, a baggage handler will take the luggage of several people to the bus/van. Let them handle it, because it can be a long haul to the bus/van. This person you do tip; $1 per bag is acceptable.

NOTE: make sure you keep an eye on your baggage handler so that you do not get separated from your group (yes, I admit I learned this from personal experience J ). When you arrive at CN you should tip the driver a few dollars. Once you step off the bus/van no one gets tipped. In fact they can get fired for accepting tips. Anything off the resort, tip as you would in the States.

After clearing Customs you will enter the “arrival area”; ask for the Couples desk. They will "check” you in. You will get a numbered luggage tag for each bag; be sure the tag correctly identifies the resort you are visiting. You may have to wait 15 to 30 minutes until all the couples that arrived at the same time clear Customs. They have a lounge where you can get beer, water and soft drinks. They will then transport you to CN by air-conditioned (but not as cool as your car!) bus/van. Prior to boarding, make sure all your luggage gets loaded onto your bus/van.

Approximately 80 minutes depending upon the time of day and day of the week. On our most recent trip in July 2004, it was 90 minutes to CN on Saturday afternoon and 70 minutes returning to the airport on Sunday morning.

Official check-in is 4:00 pm. You maybe able to get into your room earlier if your room is ready. The best thing to do is to have your swimwear and cover-ups easily accessible. This way if you want you can change in the bathroom or if available, hospitality room and go to the beach and/or pool. Otherwise grab a bite to eat, have a rum punch, relax and have fun. You have made it to PARADISE!

After arriving at CN, she will proceed to check in. He is asked to remain and confirm that all of your luggage is unloaded from the bus/van. CN will watch your luggage until you are checked in and your room is ready at which time they will take you and your luggage to your room.

Continental breakfast is available in the Cassava Terrace from 5:30 am to 6:30 am. If you prefer, you can have a Continental breakfast (only room service available) delivered to your room from 6:30 am to 10:00 am; there are tags on the back of your room door to order this. Full breakfast is from 7:30 am to 10:30 am; this includes omelets and fried eggs made to order, waffles, pancakes, French toast, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes, fresh fruit and much more. Light lunch of casual fare and snacks is served at the Beach Grille from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, including hamburgers, hot-dogs, jerked chicken, patties, salads and nachos with cheese. The Cassava Terrace serves a buffet lunch featuring hot and cold dishes, salads, fresh fruits and pastries from 12:30 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner is served at three restaurants. Beach Grille is open from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm serving grilled specialties and pasta dishes. A dessert buffet is available at the beach grille at 10:00 pm. The Beach Grille opens with a simple menu from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am. Cassava Terrace is open from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm serving international cuisine. Otaheite takes reservations with seatings at 6:15, 7:00, 8:00 and 8:45 Tuesday through Sunday; they serve Jamaican and Caribbean fare. Reservations are required and are taken up to 3 days ahead. Reservations at Otaheite normally fill up fairly quickly, so book early in your stay. Personal note: some people don’t want to bother dressing up, but we believe the food and the experience are worth it. Otaheite is closed on Mondays for a private dinner for repeat guests. The Piano Bar serves hot hors d'oeuvres from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. During the week there are “theme” buffets (International, Saturday, Mediterranean, Monday, Jamaican, Thursday) with the start times a little different than the other evenings. For dress attire at the various restaurants and meals see "What should we pack" question above.

Personal opinion, no…to fly to CN after clearing Customs you would wait to get shuttled over to another part of Mobay airport, wait to board a small airplane for the 15 to 20 minute flight to Negril, wait for a van to take you to CN a couple of minutes away. You may save 15 to 20 minutes. Is it worth the money and the extra luggage handling? Only you can decide.

Yes. It is located on the lobby level across from the Piano bar. There is no charge. They request you limit your access to 15 minutes at a time if people are waiting. There is a small settee outside the Internet room; please check occasionally while you’re in the room to be sure there’s no one waiting.

Yes they have an outside service Monday through Friday. It is a two business day service. The cost varies by article. Most items are $1.75 to $3.75. Additional fee for rush orders.

Each room has a small safe. When you check in they will give you a lock and one key. Do not lose the key, as it will cost you $100.00 to have the lock replaced.

You can get beer, red and white house wine, various juices and almost any type of mixed drink. If you can tell them what is in the drink you can most likely get it. CN has an excellent selection of top shelf spirits. You can get any of the mixed drinks with or without alcohol. The tap water is excellent and safe to drink. You can also get Blue Mountain coffee, said to be the best in the world and various teas. They also have wines available for purchase ranging from $20 per bottle up to $200 per bottle. Be sure to try some of their “specialty” drinks like the Dirty Banana, Hummingbird, etc.

Yes. At breakfast each resort has a self serve selection of sparkling wine, vodka, bloody mary mix and orange juice. Other than this you have to wait until 10:00 am unless you have a suite with a minibar. Remember, the Piano Bar stays open from the night before until the last guest leaves.

Yes. The sunset catamaran cruise departs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday around 4:00 pm (varies with time of year); signup is at the water sports area from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

No. If you make them the day that you arrive or the next morning you should not have any problems.

There is a self-serve bar setup with ice, pop, beer, alcohol and frozen drinks. A full bathroom as well as a shower is located in the back corner of the nude beach.

There is a row of hedges/bushes along the backside and along the main beach side. There is a privacy fence along the side next to The Grand Lido. The front of the nude beach area is totally open to the ocean. If you are in the back corner, it is very difficult for anyone walking along the beach to see anything.

No. Couples’ policy – Women are not allowed to go topless in or around the main pools at any of the three resorts. (Management on October 6,2004 restated this policy).

Checkout is at noon. You will leave the resort 3.5 hours to 4 hours ahead of your scheduled departure. If you leave later than noon, you may be able to use a room to shower and change prior to leaving the resort. It does not hurt to ask at the front desk. If not you can use the new hospitality area.

Currently it is 1,000 Jamaican dollars or 28.00 US dollars. Check with your travel agent if you booked a package or with your airline if you booked directly. Many tour packages have already included it. Many of the airlines include it in the airline ticket price. I know that Delta and Air Jamaica does. If it is not included, you will need cash to pay the departure tax at Mobay airport prior to being able to go thru security.

Buy your coffee when you go into town on the shopping trip (CN provides transportation to 3 or 4 different areas, one is a craft park). You should not pay more than $13 to $14 dollars per pound. Make sure the coffee has the "Coffee Board Seal of Approval" identifying it as Authentic Blue Mountain Coffee. Keep your coffee receipt if you buy ground coffee because the bag is a hard brick- shaped package. (On one of our trips security opened three bags to make sure that it was not drugs; we had to explain to people why their gifts had been sliced open with a knife!). Buy your rum at the airport as the prices are very competitive and most of the times better than what you get in town, plus they’ll pack it up for you in a carry-on box. On this trip the prices for Appleton rum were: Appleton Special $10 per liter, Appleton V/X $12 per liter, Appleton Reserve $12 per 3/4 liter, Appleton Extra $14 per 3/4 liter. NOTE: I was always a Bacardi drinker before visiting Jamaica…if you like rum, give the Appleton a try. I found the V/X on our 2002 trip and it’s been a staple in our liquor cabinet ever since, and it’s much more expensive in the States.

It depends upon the time of the year. During our stay in July it was probably half young couples (under 30). You will not feel out of place if you are not part of the young crowd. FYI, we are both around 50.

They only provide shampoo/conditioner, bath gel, soap, aloe gel and moisturizer, all in small bottles. You can buy most items at the CN store at a premium.

Negril is safe as long as you use the same common sense that you would in the States. You would not walk down a dark alley at night by yourself in any city. Negril is not known for violence. Just be aware of your surroundings

Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time. This means they do not turn their clocks back. Therefore, from the first Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October they are one hour behind Ohio, i.e. 9:00 am in Ohio means 8:00 am in Jamaica. The rest of the year Jamaica is on the same time as Ohio.

Yes located in the lobby. Also, there are ATMs in town as well as one that is located within a 2 minute walk from CN.

Note: If you use a credit card to obtain cash at an ATM, most banks treat this as a cash advanced. If you use a debit card your bank may charge you a per transaction fee.

At Couples Resorts green fees and transfers are included. The day before, Guest Relations will issue your voucher. Bus departs around 8 am and 1 pm (please reconfirm). Please Note: In Jamaica caddies are mandatory and tipping is customary.

Couples Swept Away guests golf at: Negril Hills
The 18 hole par 72 course, measuring 6,333 yards, is distinguished by gently undulating fairways, elevated tees and greens, picturesque water hazards and lush tropical vegetation.

Caddy is mandatory at $14 per caddy for 18 holes; $7 for 9 holes
Carts are optional at $34.50 per cart for 18 holes; $17.25 for 9 holes
Club Rental: $18 per set (all rentals available in ladies and gents, left & right handed)

Yes to both. Just be aware that postcards may arrive 2 to 3 weeks AFTER you return home.

Yes. At CN they have phones in the rooms as well as near the lobby. The cost to call direct is very expensive. Some phone cards will work, but not all and the per minute charge is still pricey. The best thing to do is to have a prearranged time when the person back home calls you. CN sells Jamaican phone cards in the lobby for $5, $10 and $20.

Yes. Each block of rooms has a cart that is located under the stairs on the ground floor.

No, but you can book one of three trips at the tour desk in the lobby. Rhodes Stables offers a jungle or ocean trip at $55/person and a combined 2.5 hr long jungle and ocean trip for $70/person.

Yes, each resort is different but normally they put up decorations and have various Halloween activities you can participate in. For 2004 some of these activities included: CN a pumpkin carving contest, mummy wrapping contest, Ghost vs. Goblins beach volleyball, Ghost vs. Goblins pool volleyball, costume parade and Halloween karaoke in the Piano Bar. CSA a costume contest. COR a Halloween show after dinner.

Yes. It is located in Ocho Rios, approximately 4 hours from CN or CSA. For detailed information, costs and to make advanced reservations contact them at http://www.dolphincovejamaica.com/

Yes. Go to the Couples web site, click on the specific resort, then click on Spa. It will list the services available and appointment times. For pricing click on “view spa rate sheet”.

Yes. Go to the Couples web site, click on Honeymoons and weddings and there will be link.

Yes. At CN it is on Monday night. After dinner there is local entertainment such as a limbo dancer, fire eater, bicycle stunts, steel drum band, etc.

From COR to CN or CSA it is approximately 4.0 to 4.5 hours with a stop at Montego Bay airport for a change in buses. Actual travel time is 3.5 hours (assuming no stops). Between CN and CSA it is only a few minutes.

Can you stay at CNG and visit CSA?

Yes. If you want to actually use the facilities at CSA while staying at CN you will have to buy a pass. For costs of the various passes, go to Couples home page and click on Honeymoons and Weddings and scroll down to find the costs. If you just want to visit to take a brief tour of CSA you can do that at no charge, but you can not use any of the facilities. Make arrangements for either at the lobby.

They have rum, vodka, gin, whiskey, beer, pop, various juices, champagne in the coolers, water, soda water, frozen piňa coloda mix, frozen strawberry daiquiri mix and ice.

1) There are 9 buildings. As you look from the lobby to the ocean Buildings 1 through 5 are on the right and Buildings 6 through 9 are on the left. They are in a "U" shaped layout. Building 6 is right next to the pool, swim up bar, lobby and main dining area. Building 9 is across the way from bldg. 6. Building 5 is the farthest building away from the lobby. Buildings 1 through 5 have the poorest view of the ocean because of the trees around that area, but they have a beautiful garden view. Buildings 6 & 9 would have the best ocean view, but none of the rooms have what most people would consider ocean view because of the "U" shaped layout. The only rooms that have a direct ocean view are the suites that are at the end of the building and along the beach. The direct view would be from your bedroom window. With any of the rooms that have an oceanview, you can see the ocean from your patio or balcony. We always ask for the beachfront suite.

2) The food is excellent, especially in Otaheite. As stated above, the main dining area has an international night where they have foods grouped such as Asian, Italian etc and is served buffet style. NOTE: check out the entire buffet first before you get your plate since there is so much food. I am a dessert person; therefore I check out what they have for dessert and then decide what to have for dinner. Food is one thing that you do not have to worry about. Personal note: we often hear people say “this doesn’t taste like (fill in the blank) at home”; well, you’re not home – you’re in Jamaica! Enjoy their cuisine! This is part of the experience and fun of traveling.

3) This may sound silly to say, but drink plenty of water throughout the day . With the heat and drinking alcohol you can get dehydrated easily and before you realize it. You don’t want to spend a day of your vacation feeling lousy. ( Again...yes, I learned this from personal experience!)

4) There is a nurse's office with regular office hours at no charge. If you need medical attention outside the regular office hours a doctor is on call 24 hours. There is an additional charge if the doctor is called or a prescription is required.

5) The electric current in Jamaica is 110Volts, 50 cycles. This is similar to the US except your electrical appliance will run a little slower. You probably will not notice any difference. CN does not provide adapters or converters.

6) Other excursions are offered by local travel companies. They have an agent at CN to provide info and pricing. Depending upon your interests, you may want to pay for an off site tour.

7) Make sure CN knows your arriving flight information. Have your travel agent confirm, call direct at 876-957-5960 or e-mail at cnsales@couples.com. Provide names, dates and flight information.

8) Normally there are no problems with your reservation, but things do happen, as can happen with any hotel reservation. To make sure check in goes smoothly, have a copy of your travel voucher, receipt and/or confirmation letter from your travel agent, booking agent or Couples. Also having a copy of your credit card statement showing payments may come in handy. We book directly with Couples, therefore we ask for a confirming e-mail stating that everything has been paid. Having the above information with you will help with check in, if there is a problem with your reservation.

9) Once you leave the Couples Arrival area at Mobay and on your way to the buses/vans, you may be asked several times by different people, if you want to buy some drugs. If you are not interested just say "No Thank You" or just ignore them. If you are interested, be careful careful . Drug dealers can work both sides of the street. Just remember, DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL in Jamaica and you can face fines and/or prison time. At the very least, if caught you will be detained. Not a good way to start your vacation.

10) Be prepared to hear “no problem” a lot and remember the phrase “Irie (eye-ree), mon” when someone asks how you’re doing, how your stay is going, etc. as it means “everything’s great”!

11) To get information and to book flights between Mobay and Couples Resorts contact Tim Air at http://www.timair.com/

12) For wedding or vow renewal information go to the Couples web site and click on honeymoons and weddings. It will list items included, documents required, costs, photography and video services with costs, types and costs for passes for people not staying at the resort as well as contact information.

1) Parasailing (you are lifted into the air by parachute) if you are not afraid of heights. You can do single or tandem. There is an additional cost for this since this is not part of the resort. In 2002 it was $45 single, $60 tandem. They will come along the beach and ask if anyone wants to go; just take your money and camera if waterproof, get on the boat and they will hook you into the harness and away you go. You may want to make sure that the parasailing is along the CN beach area (there are several different boats doing this); otherwise they take you several miles away and you just sit on the boat waiting with a total trip time of 1.5 hours to 2.0 hours.

2) Sunset catamaran cruise This is part of the package and has limited days for the cruise, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday leaving around 4:00 pm. You must sign up for this; check at the water sports area for exact times.

3) Any of the many water sports activities (snorkeling, glass bottom boat, wind surfing, sunfish sailing, water skiing and sailing) that may interest you. These are included in the package.

4) Dinner at Otaheite Restaurant Reservations are required. They have tables for two, four, six and eight. Sign up early (like your first day) if you want a table for two. It’s also fun to choose a larger table as you can meet some very interesting and fun people (we’re going to St. Louis in August to visit a couple we met that way in 2002!). Otaheite is formal and elegant (see “what to pack” again!)

5) The sun is very strong so make sure use sunscreen! Even if you have a tan when you arrive, it’s a good idea to use some sun protection. If you’re very fair, at least an SPF30 is a must!!!

6) After dinner the piano bar is a great place to go where things get going around 10:30pm and stay open until the last guest leaves. Because of the noise, they don’t do blender drinks, but you can get almost anything else. Paul, the pianist, is excellent for a nice evening of sing along. He is only there 4 days a week. (Be sure to ask him to sing “Shame and Scandal” for you – it’s a hoot!)

7) Pool Bar Even if you prefer the beach, be sure to spend some time hanging out here. The bartenders are fun and most of the people you’ll meet here are very friendly. Everyone has a good time! Of course, sometimes you’ll talk to a person one day, then the next day they may not remember it due to the work of the bartenders, but that’s all part of the fun.

NOTE, the pool area (both pool bar and main pool) can be slippery even with shoes. BE CAREFUL, the steps into the pool can be very slippery, especially on the main pool steps due to the suntan oil that people use.

What Activities are there at CN?

Resort orientation daily 10:00 am and 5:00 pm

Beach volleyball

Pool volleyball

Horseshoes

Billiards

Bocce ball tournament

Ice carving demo

Dart tournament

3 on 3 basketball

Nature walk

Beach party Mondays 9:00 pm

Beginner's diving lessons

Lover's Knot Completion

Rum Mixology

Wine & Cheese

Jeopardy Game Show

Casino and auction

Round robin tennis tournament

Certified dives

Scavenger Hunt

Margaritaville Shuttle

Musical Trivia

Jamaican market shopping trip by boat

Talk on and learn to speak Jamaican

Art N Craft demo

Fashion show

Jamaican cooking class

Domino tournament

Guest vs. staff basketball

Bonfire on beach

Guest vs. staff board games

Jungle (local bar) shuttle 10:30 pm

Ping pong tournament

Golf

Treasure hunt

Glass bottom boat ride

Fish for cash at pool deck

Bingorama

Table tennis tournament

Catamaran Cruise

Watersports and Scuba at CN

Scuba

Certified Diver Program
Dives are offered Sunday through Friday, deep dive in the morning and shallow in the afternoon. On Saturday morning we offer a two tank dive and no afternoon dive. The dives and gear are included with the price of your stay. We offer Night Dives for an additional charge. Consider upgrading your certification while you are visiting by taking an Advanced Course for an additional charge. Certified divers can may dive once per day.

Non-Certified Divers
For non-certified divers complimentary Resort certification and one introductory dive is offered. Additional non-certified dives are $50 per person, subject to availability. The Resort Course is offered Monday through Friday at 9:00 am. Guests are asked to sign-up one day in advance. This is not a certification course.

Full Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Dive Master Certifications available for an additional charge.

Open Water Referrals
Our PADI Instructors can continue and complete any portion of the Open Water Course you may have begun at home for an additional charge.

PADI certifications, Advanced and Specialty Dives
Can be organized at an additional cost. Full Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and Dive Master Certifications available for an additional charge.

All Divers
Please CLICK HERE to review the medical questionnaire for divers. All potential divers must review this questionnaire and visit their local physician, if necessary, to get the appropriate waivers, if any, before arriving at the resorts (the form must be stamped by the physician / medical facility). The alternative is to visit a doctor in Jamaica to be cleared to dive. Expect the cost to be at least $100 if done in Jamaica.

Night Dive
Available at $50 per person. Minimum of 4 participants required.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling trips are available 7 days a week. Sign-up is required one day in advance at the water sports hut. They are included with the price of your stay. Night Snorkeling is available for an additional charge ($35 per person) - check with the staff on when the next trip is going.

Glass Bottom Boat Trips

Available 7 days a week. Sign-up is required one day in advance at the water sports hut. They are included with the price of your stay.

Hobie Cat Sailing

Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Lessons are offered at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.

Waterskiing

Offered daily first come, first served. The available times are: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Lessons are offered at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.

Windsurfing

Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Lessons are offered at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.

Kayaking

Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.

Pedal Boats

Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.

Catamaran Cruise

Catamaran cruise takes you on a relaxing journey along beautiful coastline. Check activities list or ask guest relations for days and times of departure. Guests must sign-up in advance at Watersports Shop. The cruise is included with the price of your stay.

Resident band at dinner
8-9:30 pm everyday except Mondays

Showtime
9:30-10:30 pm every day except Mondays (excellent local entertainment)

Steel band at dinner
Mondays 8-9:00 pm

Shopping shuttle
(3 hour shopping trip into town and local craft park)

Sing-along in the Piano Bar
10:30 pm to 1:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Friday

Karaoke in the Piano Bar
10:30 pm to 1:00 am Sundays and Fridays

Ultimate dance party in the Piano Bar
10:30 pm to 1:00 am Wednesdays & Saturdays

Disclaimer:
All information assumes US citizenship. Conditions may vary for other nationalities. Any references to time of day, day of week, availability of activity or cost of a particular item may be subject to change without notice. References to credit cards or debit cards are interchangeable.