The Runaway Bay is blessed with truly glorious beaches; the best among them are Paradise Beach and Cardiffall Lot Public Beach. These beaches are perfect for those who want refuge from the maddening crowd in Ocho Rios. Picnic lovers will love the clean white sand ideal for sitting down to a good meal. It is best to pack everything you need for the picnic since they do not provide many facilities.

 Tourists will love the calm waters, which lasts all year round. No need to worry about humidity – during the day, soothing, trade winds will keep you skin fresh and cool. Families are advised to keep a close eye on the children since there are no lifeguards keeping watch on the beach.

 Snorkeling is a prime activity in the exotic haven that is Jamaica.Marine life is truly in abundance here, you can see colorful tropical fishes like snappers, triggerfish, skate rays, and chromis. To make sure that you will have the best snorkeling experience ever, avail of the excursions facilitated by Resort Divers (call 876/974-5338), and the best diving facility at Runaway Bay. They are very much capable of taking you to protected reefs with safe water currents and fishing boats are a good 200 yards away from the snorkelers. True adventurers can benefit greatly from the other services provided by Resort Divers, such as scuba-diving certification. They also provide the equipment, and sport fishing jaunts.

The costs are:

Resort dive - $85
One-tank dive - $35
Two-tank dive - $65
Parasailing - $45 every 15 minutes.