port royal

For me I find places like this a great step into our past ,and the whole site is just steeped in history ,and for me I found it superb ,for my wife she found it boring I think

Went there a few times working never got the time to review, but yesterday I went there just to have lunch and enjoy the view of the city of Kingston & also to view the mountain views of the blue mountains from that side, I must say I felt pretty relaxed being there, very quiet & a very small town , the people there are very friendly & accommodating it's like feeling the Jamaican culture in one little spot. Very polite population , ready to visit again, had some great sea food soon to review the restaurant, it's great for an evening cruise to dine over there & enjoy the view, the giddy house also a must see when it come on to the historical aspects of Jamaica!

If you are interested in history, then Port Royal is somewhere that you must visit and if you do, you must check out the 'giddy house'. Once an ammo storage, this building went half way under during the earthquake that destroyed Port Royal in 1692. It is called the giddy house because when you enter, due to the tilt you get a giddy feeling. Very interesting for the lovers of history.

"Gloria's"" by the sea fresh caught fish fried for your delight with tails and head on dont get a fright, It may seem unusual but be assured it taste,s devine add some bammy and a bottle of Redstrip and you will be fine . Walk by the sea watch the boats come in with their catch for dinner or teatime , Port Royal with its history Sir Henry Morgan a relative of mine went from Pirate to govener General in a small amount of time. Check out Spiritual Seagems Facebook . A liittle piece of wearable history.

This is History! The fort is great as well as the views. Go to the English Church as well. Take the fort tour. Learn of the earthquake that swallowed everything.

Port Royal has a stunning view of the city, is safe and quiet. IF YOU LIKE SEAFOOD, THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE FOR YOU.

It was good for what pat it was - snacks food, a bit rough and ready but safe and tasty and cheap. On a Friday night the atmosphere in this outside eating street is great - I felt none of the concern I normally would outdoors at night in Kingston. A nice experience . Average compared to a mainline restaurant but way above average for a quick bite out in the open.

Port Royal has a lot of interesting history and, if you are considering going there, it would be worth reading about it on Wikipedia. For many years it was the real life pirate capital of the Caribbean - hugely wealthy and not too troubled by codes of morality. The church predicted that it would 'sink under the weight of its sins' which it did, indeed do, in 1692 when hit by a massive earthquake!Fort Charles is well worth a visit, and the curious 'Giddy House'. However, my favourite building is the Naval Hospital - shame on the Jamaican government for allowing this remarkable building to become derelict through neglect.

The Giddy house , located in Port Royal provides a unique opportunity for visitors and Jamaicans to reconnect with our historical and cultural heritage. The Giddy House forms part of the famous Port Royal site, presently on UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage STATUS.When in Jamaica do visit Port Royal and indeed the Giddy House and try to test of trying to walk back ways out of the House.

With a place filled with so much history I expected so much but instead got a huge let down.The town of Port Royal itself was run down and filthy, hardly a place worth spending aany time at all. The much promoted fish meal was also a huge disappointment. The prices were decent, however the meal was mediocre and the service was horrible considering we had to wait almost two hours for our order. Conclusion, don't visit when you are hungry best time to visit would be when you're planning to get hungry in a hour or two.The worst though was the Fort. Fort Charles is the perfect example of why Jamaica's tourism industry is in such an awful state. Payed for entrance and guided tour and expected to see a glorious ruins of a huge part of the Caribbean's history. Instead we discovered a glorified and poorly maintained tourist trap. We were the only visitors and we were treated as if we weren't necessary and important guest, instead we were pushed around, insulted and left in a wasp infested pub. We left the area feeling as though we'd completely wasted an entire day and ruined the remainder of our holiday. I must say that we simply adore the island but in the future Port Royal will be a must miss.

I love the cool breeze off the ocean. I also liked that there are many places to eat or get refreshments. By far my favorite things about Port Royal is the history.

Old pirate haunt, notorious in it's day for resident's sticky fingers with loose morals. Now this is going through a renovation, being turned into a tourist attraction.

Port Royal was usually to visit for exploring centuries-old earthquake ruins and eating deliciously-cooked fish. This time I was disappointed - in both the surrounding environment and the fish meal. There was nothing interesting to see except overgrown woods and old buildings. I ate upstairs a small restaurant (forget the name) located on the left just outside Port Royal - the fish meal matched the price, below expectations and was served 1hr. after we sat at the table. You won't miss anything not going to Port Royal unless interested in sea diving.

This a fantastic historical site and great for an afternoon out of Kingston, great wee museums and just a wonderful place full of history. The giddy house is fab even though it makes you dizzy! Really good value for money, you can just sit in one of the windows and while away the hours, a must visit if in town!

Fort Charles and the town of Port Royal are historic sites dating back to the times of the buccaneers in the 17th century. The town, known as the riches and most evil in the new world, was partly destroyed by an earthquake in 1692 that sent buildings and residents into the sea. The museum and the fort are a must see and the history is very interesting and educational.