Doctor's Cave Beach and Montego Bay Highlights

Doctors Cave Beach

It began in 1906 when Dr. Alexander James McCatty generously donated his beach property to found a bathing club in Montego Bay. The Club got its name because it was used by Dr. McCatty and his friends, who were mainly from the medical profession and, at that time they entered the tiny beach through a cave. The cave however, was destroyed by a hurricane in 1932. The water which is crystal clear has a temperature range, winter and summer from 78 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, 22 to 28 Celcius.

In the end of early 1920’s, Sir Herbert Barker, a famous British Osteopath visited the beach and later published an article boosting it by declaring that the waters have curative powers and that he was restored to good health after bathing there. He said the waters could cure several ailments. This heightened the allure of the beach and Doctor’s Cave became famous overnight as foreigners, many rich and famous came to try the water. Hotels were build in the immediate vicinity and thus began the tourist trade. We are a lot more than just a great beach. We are located in the middle of Montego Bay’s “Hip Strip”.

Montego Bay Highlight Tour

Come and experience the beautiful city of Montego Bay on an exclusive and private tour. You will discover both the tourist and the local areas. We will go through the beautiful hills of West Gate Hills, which is one of the riches area in Montego Bay. Then drive through the longest street in Montego Bay called Barnett Street where we will stop by Charles Gordon Market. This is the local food market where you will see first-hand how the locals shop and go about their business. We will then go to the heart of Montego Bay which is Sam Sharpe Square to view the monuments and learn more about the rich history of Sam Sharpe’s contribution to abolishing slavery. You will get to walk the streets of the well preserved square where Sam Sharpe was hung. Finally, we will visit Fort Montego to see remnants of Cannons that use to guard the fort in the 1700s.