MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA

Our tour proceeds to Rose Hall Great House, which was once home to the ‘White Witch of Rose Hall’. Legend has it that the ‘White Witch’ Annie Palmer murdered her three husbands and numerous slaves who worked the surrounding plantation, before she in turn was murdered, in 1831, by one of her lovers – a cunning slave who decided to exact revenge on her.

From the quayside we pass by the Montego Bay Free Zone, and continue on to Howard Cooke Boulevard, named after the Governor General, the Most Honourable Sir Howard Cooke. We’ll also pass the centre of the city, along the ‘Hip Strip’, by landmarks such as the Casa Blanca – one of the first hotels in Montego Bay – and Doctor’s Cave Beach, once the playground for the rich and famous.Our tour proceeds to Rose Hall Great House, which was once home to the ‘White Witch of Rose Hall’. Upon arrival, an experienced guide will welcome us with a complimentary glass of the exotic ‘Witches Brew’. Legend has it that the ‘White Witch’ Annie Palmer murdered her three husbands and numerous slaves who worked the surrounding plantation, before she in turn was murdered, in 1831, by one of her lovers – a cunning slave who decided to exact revenge on her. We will learn more about this chilling tale during our tour. Leaving Rose Hall Great House, we will continue into the beautiful countryside. Nestled in the lush greenery is Greenwood Great House, built in 1690 by the Right Honourable Richard Barrette-Browning, for the lavish entertainment of fellow plantation owners and their guests. Here we shall see a fine collection of antiques and rare musical instruments; a complimentary drink is served. After this informative tour, a fascinating few hours, we return to our ship.There will be approximately 2 hours of walking while touring the Great Houses; steps will be encountered.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2007 CARIBBEAN SEASON