Superyacht Services in Portland

• Boston

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Jamaica, Portland Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

  A trip to Boston Bay on the Portland Coast for a dip in the sea or some surfing (see ‘Surfing / Kiteboarding / Windsurfing / Watersports’ section) came recommended in addition to sampling some of the famous Jamaican Jerk Pork and Chicken delicacies… as Boston village is said to be the birthplace of ‘Jerk’ cooking. As a result, smoke appears to emanate from just about all of the buildings……

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• Boston Bay

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Jamaica, Portland Categories: Watersports - Kiteboarding / Surfing / Windsurfing

  Boston Bay, in Portland Parish is a protected round / elliptical bay with a relatively narrow opening to seaward. Left and right hand waves can both be generated in the bay - which are often of manageable chest high proportions. The bay is surfable up to wave heights of 10ft, with 5ft height being the optimum size for a great ride. A local ‘surf school’ and board rental operation is always present…

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• Browne Trading Company

  Location: New Hampshire & Maine, Portland Categories: Provisioning, Fishmongers

  Located in downtown Portland, Browne Trading was established in 1991 by renowned seafood connoisseur Rod Browne Mitchell. They provide the freshest seafood from all over the world as well as the finest caviar. Browne Trading has been highly recommended by several chefs for pristine quality, extensive selection and overnight delivery.

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• Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

  Location: Camden, New Hampshire & Maine, Portland Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

  On Barters Island Road in Boothbay , the gardens encompass 270 acres (1 km2) with more than a mile of waterfront on Black River. There are multiple gardens, ponds, a meditation garden, Fairy House village and sculptures by fine artists. The Kitchen Garden cafe offers salads, soups and sandwiches.

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• Guesthouse

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Jamaica, Portland Categories: House / Villa Rentals / Crew Accommodation

  Mike Pickersgill runs a great guesthouse, located about 15 minutes drive east of Port Antonio in San San. It is a 7 bedroom house that has every amenity you could ask for, and Mike’s personal attention ensures that everything goes according to plan.

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• Reach Falls

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Jamaica, Portland Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

  Located in Portland Parish, Reach Falls - where the Driver River plunges 30 feet into a wide aqua pool - is considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Jamaica. It’s about 40 minutes away from Port Antonio by car, and there is a small trail to reach the falls. Last year, a reception centre was being constructed at the site to welcome and entertain visitors. It is very natural, very…

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• Somerset Falls

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Jamaica, Portland Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

  Located just a short taxi ride away from Port Antonio, the Somerset Falls are easy to access, offering a dedicated tourist facility including a bar and restaurant onsite, which then leads to a very short walk upstream to a large azure pool with a cascade waterfall at its head. A boat ride can also be taken past the head of the pool and into a tranquil gorge which then dog-legs and opens up into the…

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• The Rio Grande - River Rafting

  Location: Caribbean & Central America, Jamaica, Portland Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

  An unforgettable, relaxing… and very trendy way to experience Jamaica! The Rio Grande river is located in the Parish of Portland, about 15–20 minutes drive from Errol Flynn Marina. The practice of river rafting was first popularized by the dashing Mr. Errol Flynn himself, who found great solace in the dreamy and peaceful process of drifting one’s raft downriver… with a tasty…

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