Lime Cay
A small coral sandbar off Port Royal with white sand and clear water. It is the top choice for Kingstonians who want to spend a weekend on a boat soaking up the sun.
Lime Cay is the largest uninhabited islet in the island group off Port Royal. You can walk around it in just over ten minutes. Its white coral sand beaches and clear shallow water contrast sharply with the bustle of downtown Kingston. The film Dr. No was shot nearby. A small boat from the Port Royal pier takes about 15 minutes. A round-trip fare costs about US$15 to 25 per person, and you should agree on the return time with the boatman. The island has limited facilities, although small snack stalls appear on weekends. Bring your own drinking water, sunscreen and sun shelter. Weekdays are quieter.
Opening hours
Daytime (boat-based round trips)
Nearby sights
- Port Royal & Fort Charles
- Kingston Waterfront (Ocean Boulevard)
- National Gallery of Jamaica
- Institute of Jamaica
- Coronation Market
- St William Grant Park & Kingston Parish Church
- Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey
- Trench Town Culture Yard Museum