Speaking of, the water in the Jamaica Luminous Lagoon is a little unusual in colour (grey-brown) and there is no sand. Photos and videos hardly do this place justice words cannot describe the awe I felt looking at my skin glow as I swam in glee. Nature is amazing and our planet gives us the most beautiful gifts. Make sure to make a big splash and see the water light up in blue all around you! You will be swimming at night which makes it even more fun! The tour guides reassured us that there was nothing to worry about and that it is safe to swim in. Oh! try to get a seat on either side of the boat in order to get the best views. If you plan on swimming then it is best to do this beforehand because changing in the boat is a little cramped and awkward – there are no changing rooms and you will be surrounded by people.Īfter a quick 5 minute boat ride and an informative talk about bioluminescence from our tour guide and captain, it was time to jump in. There are bathrooms to change into your swimsuit before heading out. The sky was clear, it wasn’t a full moon, and not a lot of people were waiting for the tour. The moment finally came to swim in gorgeous, bright, ultra blue water! Luckily for me, I came on a day where there were good conditions to experience breathtaking bioluminescence in the world. | ©2018, Diedre McLeod Swim in Awe – Jamaica Luminous Lagoon Also, a complimentary drink is included with your purchase – I was very keen on that hahaha! (I chose non-alcoholic fyi lol.) Luminous Lagoon. The cost is around 1500JMD for locals and approximately 20USD for tourists. The tour begins after sunset…like 6:30pm and has about 4 boats taking persons out onto the lagoon every 30-45 minutes. There are clear signs for the turn off to Glistening Waters so driving there wasn’t a problem for me.īonus: The Knutsford Express bus stops directly at Glistening Waters, if you’re not up to driving. It seemed to be the most established and popular tour from my research. I booked with Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon Tour. There are several tours running from most hotels in Montego Bay and for locals, like myself, you can book directly with tour guides in Falmouth. I wouldn’t advise that you try to get to the lagoon by yourself as you will need a boat to really experience the wonders of the luminous lagoon. For this trip, I drove up from Kingston and that me took a little over 2.5 hours on the North-South Highway (or Edward Seaga Highway). The lagoon is located just outside the historic town of Falmouth, Jamaica, about 30 minutes from Montego Bay. Source: Glistening Waters, Jamaica Luminous Lagoon Tour Tour the Glistening Waters The mixing of both fresh and salty water fills the bay with brackish water, creating the perfect environment for these tiny creatures to thrive. It is a unique bay that is surrounded by mangroves and was formed where the fresh waters of the Martha Brae river meet the Caribbean Sea. When this happens we get bioluminescence in the world which causes a mesmerizing glow of ultra blue light across the lagoon when the water is splashed or touched. The Luminous Lagoon is a bay and natural phenomenon with harmless microorganisms called dinoflagellates that emit blue-looking light when disturbed. #WanderWishlist Worthy Explore Jamaica Luminous Lagoon
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