Excursion Craighton blue mountain coffee immersion tour at Norfolk

Discover the source of some of the finest coffee in the world during this immersive, full-day excursion into the beautiful Blue Mountains with lunch.

Port Royal, Blue Mountains, Streams, Waterfalls, Misty Slopes, Endemic Flora

Depart the pier for the approximately one-hour drive into the legendary and mystical Blue Mountains, home to some of the finest coffee in the world. Your visit represents a rare opportunity to view an historical and rural side of Jamaica not often seen by many visitors. Whilst driving through the mountainside, marvel at the dramatically beautiful landscape and diverse species of Jamaican wildflowers and plants.

Craighton Estate Coffee Farm & Great House, Guided Walking Tour, Coffee Cultivation & Production

Perched atop this mountain paradise is the 200-year-old Craighton Estate Coffee Farm and Great House, one of Jamaica's national historical treasures. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the estate to see and learn how coffee is cultivated, and discover the factors that give the coffee its unique and definitive flavour.

Mountain Hike, Gazebo, Coffee Field, Coffee Farm, Mountain Villages, Kingston Plains

Following your tour of the estate, take an optional, gentle climb up the mountain for approximately 0.5 miles (about 0.8 kilometres) to a gazebo perched atop the estate amidst the coffee field. From this viewpoint, enjoy breath-taking panoramic vistas of the coffee farm with its masters at work, the Blue Mountains, charming rural mountain villages, and the sprawling plains of Kingston.

Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting, Restaurant, Jamaican Lunch

Afterward, proceed for a satisfying cup of Blue Mountain coffee, straight from the source and freshly-brewed to perfection. Following your visit to the Craighton Estate Coffee Farm and Great House, re-board your coach and proceed for a Jamaican-style lunch at the nearby restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Port Royal, Blue Mountains, Streams, Waterfalls, Lush Flora, Craighton Estate, Gazebo, Coffee Field & Farm, Coffee Talk & Tasting, Free Time, Jamaican Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking, at times over uneven, natural, concrete, muddy, and slippery surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the bus and steps at the sites visited; the approximately 0.5-mile (about 0.8-mile) walk to the gazebo is optional. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe, and non-slip walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, bottled water, and US Dollars or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary.