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Rick’s Cafe in Negril Jamaica

02/18/2014 By Tammi 47 Comments

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Hundreds of people gather around, all eager wait for the moment to come. Standing on a 25ft ledge is a brave soul, glancing down at the water below with clenched fists. The onlookers hold their breaths along with their cameras until the decision has been made to jump.

Then, seconds seem like minutes before the water below is met. Chants of, ‘jump, jump, jump‘ turn into mass cheers and whistles. I watch and think, ‘no way‘.

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Located on a natural cove along the Negril coast is the legendary Rick’s Cafe, the hotspot for cliff diving while in Jamaica. In fact, diving here is one of the ‘10 things you absolutely must do‘ in Jamaica according to Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine. There’s many ledges to jump from, the highest at 40ft is primarily left to professional locals that put on quite the show. 

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In case it wasn’t 100% clear, heck no, I didn’t jump. Instead, I opted for watching crazy lunatics {like my husband} take the intense plunge off the beautiful Negril cliffs and into the clear blue Caribbean sea.

I can use my slight fear of heights as an excuse for this, and the fact thatI’m so clumsy that if anyone were to get terribly hurt with their jump, it’d be me. Be advised please, people have gotten very hurt taking this jump and it is completely ‘at your own risk’ {my psa for the day}.

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Besides cliff diving and watching the jumpers {while wondering who will be the next YouTube sensation}, Rick’s Cafe offers much to see and do.

The location is beyond beautiful, a popular destination for a couple or a group of friends to order some appetizers, sip on a Red Stripe and take in the surroundings and wait for the iconic sunset while the nightly entertainment performs. 

That’s what we did, and it was incredible.

 

Rick’s Cafe opened in 1974 as one Negril’s first public bar and restaurant. Hurricane Gilbert hit the island in 1988, the 25 ft waves destroyed Rick’s CafΓ©. It was soon rebuilt but Hurricane Ivan with its 60-8 ft waves in 2004, destroyed it again. Rick’s Cafe was again rebuilt, this time bigger and even better.

Rick’s Cafe has gained much popularity in its time and is one of the most iconic locations in the world.

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Tourist hotspot indeed, yet I love how the location still maintains the true Jamaican culture and the carefree vibe. Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine also coined Rick’s as having the ‘Best Live Reggae Bar‘ and an esteemed title of ‘One of the Ten Best Bars in the World‘. Yes, it’s a must-visit when in Negril.

Negril will always be known to me as having some of the best sunsets in the world, and this is a prime location to take that in. While we were there, dolphins were spotted playing the water about 100ft from the cliffs edge.

Watching the dolphins jump together out of the water just as the sun set AND while a live steel drum band played – was a truly amazing experience.

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  1. Grace Hodgin says

    02/18/2014 at 9:35 am

    What a lovely place and the water is beautiful however the crowd could chant jump all they wanted and I’d opt watching others jump too. Thanks for sharing such a lovely place.

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:01 pm

      Ha! You and me both Grace, there was no way my feet were leaving solid ground!

      Reply
  2. diane says

    02/18/2014 at 9:58 am

    What absolutely stunning pictures. You would, however, have to toss me off that cliff forcefully if I ever visited! I would love to experience the thrill but not sure I would be brave enough!

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:02 pm

      Hahahaha, no kidding!

      Reply
  3. Sarah - ITKM says

    02/18/2014 at 10:03 am

    Gorgeous spot! We’ve been thinking of taking a trip to Jamaica… it’s been awhile since we’ve headed east for a vacation. I will definitely keep Rick’s Cafe in mind if we do! Oh and I cringe at all the cliff jumping I’ve done in the past (pre-kids) — don’t think it would be worth the risk these days. -= )

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:03 pm

      That’s the thing I wonder – would I have jumped if I didn’t have children? Or knew the cost of a wasted vacay of I spent the rest in pain or worse, in a hospital … nope, don’t think I ever could! lol

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    02/18/2014 at 10:05 am

    I might jump. πŸ™‚ That looks amazing!

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:03 pm

      ok, you jump and I’ll take the video – deal!!
      πŸ˜‰

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  5. kathy downey says

    02/18/2014 at 10:14 am

    Thanks for sharing such a lovely place,i do not think i could jump !

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:04 pm

      … not even if all my friends were. lol
      πŸ˜‰

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  6. Jennifer Soltys says

    02/18/2014 at 10:21 am

    AHHH! I would have been right next to you just watching! Looks scary to me, but super pretty!! The color of that water is breathtaking.

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:04 pm

      It is soooo incredibly gorgeous there! It’s a must visit location whether you jump or not!

      Reply
  7. Donnas says

    02/18/2014 at 10:32 am

    We had plans to go to Negril (but unfortunately won’t be able to) but in the future if we get to go, I’ll definitely check out Rick’s Cafe.

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:05 pm

      Oh darn! I hear ya on that one though, I was supposed to visit three times before I actually did go. Then, i went twice in a month!! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. JaimeeM says

    02/18/2014 at 11:03 am

    I would definitely jump. I used to go to sauble falls with my grandparents near wiarton… best times of my childhood. We would jump off the cliffs into the water below. And climb up the fall to do it all over again.

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:06 pm

      It looks like a lot of fun and obviously many MANY people go there to jump … but I’m still a firm no on it, I couldn’t!!! Eeeek!

      Reply
  9. Anna C says

    02/18/2014 at 11:13 am

    How beautiful!

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:06 pm

      Oh, it really is. I love it there!

      Reply
  10. Deb says

    02/18/2014 at 11:19 am

    I swoon…that looks like a gorgeous place to visit. I don’t think I could make that 25ft plunge though. Those are some brave folks.

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    • Tammi says

      02/18/2014 at 2:07 pm

      They are very brave! I’m quite happy taking in everything else!
      πŸ™‚

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  11. Crissy Page says

    02/18/2014 at 11:24 am

    Wowwww… those pictures are absolutely incredible. If I close my eyes, I can picture myself there!

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:42 am

      Ahhh, what a nice picture that paints too!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Rorybore says

    02/18/2014 at 12:53 pm

    definitely one of the must see places when in Jamaica. I jumped….but I was young and stupid and also Red Stripe was my liquid courage: I don’t know that if I went back now as a mom of 3 if would jump again.
    beautiful pictures – you really capture how stunning it is here.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:42 am

      “Red Stripe was my liquid courage” hahahaha!!!
      Thank you and if you do go back and jump – let me know!!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Stacie says

    02/18/2014 at 12:58 pm

    Looks absolutely gorgeous!!! I wouldn’t jump either. I’m scared of heights lol.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:43 am

      same, and it seems to be getting worse with age <--- yes, I just said that. πŸ™

      Reply
  14. InezbyDesign says

    02/18/2014 at 2:33 pm

    I’m not much of a swimmer, coming from the cold and frozen North, but I love to watch others. My husband would undoubtedly be one of the ones Jumping! It does sound like an incredible spot.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:43 am

      It’s beautiful!! Thankfully, there’s plenty to do besides jump. Like watch and cringe! lol

      Reply
  15. Florence C says

    02/18/2014 at 3:54 pm

    Looks like another Great spot in Jamaica. I would never jump. But I would love to stand and watch everyone else jump.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:44 am

      There’s so much there. I love Jamaica!!

      Reply
  16. Holly Wright says

    02/18/2014 at 4:46 pm

    I would sure love to visit this place! Beautiful!

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:44 am

      It sure is!!
      πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Danielle says

    02/18/2014 at 10:47 pm

    Looks like an amazing place. I’d totally jump off. It would be a once in a lifetime experience.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:45 am

      Good for you! Can I video? lol

      Reply
  18. Paula H says

    02/19/2014 at 8:16 am

    I love Jamaica! I’ve never been to Negril. It’s now at the top of my list! I’ve also heard Rick’s cafe is the place to be.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:45 am

      Oh yes it is. You do need to go!

      Reply
  19. addibrae says

    02/19/2014 at 2:25 pm

    That place looks beautiful.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:46 am

      I love it there, just breathtaking!!

      Reply
  20. Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says

    02/20/2014 at 7:35 am

    Jamaica is on my ‘life list’. I so want to visit, looks amazing. That water is so beautiful.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:46 am

      I smile just thinking of being there, you must go one day!

      Reply
  21. Elizabeth Bryan says

    02/20/2014 at 2:05 pm

    I would love to vacation in Jamaica someday!

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:44 am

      You need to! I’d love to go back sooner than later! lol

      Reply
  22. Dianne G. says

    02/20/2014 at 3:02 pm

    Love the sunset photo. It looks so peaceful and it must have been amazing to see the dolphins jumping. They are such interesting creatures.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:45 am

      It was perfect!

      Reply
  23. Rhonda Albom says

    02/21/2014 at 12:58 am

    I wouldn’t have jumped either. I have a niece who would have in a heart beat.

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    • Tammi says

      02/26/2014 at 9:45 am

      My nieces would too, I’d be the Aunt with the scardy face watching. lol

      Reply
  24. Wendy says

    11/14/2016 at 3:56 am

    I’ve jumped twice! It’s such a rush and exhilarating! Love Rick’s and all that Jamaica has to offer!

    Reply

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