Luminous Lagoon Tour: Swim in Glowing Waters

Experience the magical phenomenon of the luminous lagoon on a night tour from Montego Bay. Swim in the glistening waters and be amazed by the natural light show. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Luminous Lagoon Glistening Waters - The luminous Lagoon Glistening waters, located in the historic town of Falmoth in western Jamaica is one of the rare phenomenon bioluminescence occurs. Travelers will have a once in a lifetime chance of experiencing this magical experience, has they will have that chance to swim around after been transported by a bout to where it happens. you will be picked up from your hotel by a representative of esteentours and transported to the location by road along the beautiful scenic north coast on a 35 minute drive depending on the resort you are at, when you arrive at the location, you will be greeted by your host Dennis has he welcomes you and greet you with a choice of his own blended rum punch or a bottle of cool refreshing bottled spring water. has it gets dark you will board the boat, and taken for a short ride magic to where the magic happens. your trusted guide will tell you all about it and will allow you to experience the moment. total time on the water is 40 minutes.
What's Included
  • Glistening Waters Luminous Lagoon Night-Time Tour
  • All Taxes & Fees included
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle Transportation from Montego Bay
What's Not Included
  • Food & Beverage
Additional Information

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the natural wonder of the luminous lagoon. After booking, you’ll be picked up from your accommodation—be it a hotel, AirBNB, guesthouse, or any other place within the Montego Bay area—and taken on a 35-minute drive (depending on your location) to the site. Upon arrival, your host Dennis will greet you with a complimentary drink, offering a choice between a unique blend of Jamaican rum punch or a bottle of natural spring water. You’ll then board a boat for a short ride into the lagoon. As night falls, the water will naturally illuminate around you. Don’t miss the chance to jump into this magical water and experience it firsthand. You’ll spend about 30 minutes in the water, giving you ample time to swim in the glistening surroundings. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, towel, and dry clothes. Please note that as a natural attraction, the glow may be less intense if the moon is full.

Location
Luminous Lagoon Glistening Waters
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Latricieb
Sep 28, 2024
stunning and magical - From the moment we boarded the boat, we were filled with excitement. The staff were friendly and informative, sharing interesting details about the lagoon and the unique phenomenon we were about to witness. As the sun set, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. Once we reached the lagoon, it was like stepping into a different world. The water was illuminated by bioluminescent microorganisms, creating a stunning and magical effect
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Churst24
Sep 11, 2024
The GLOW!!!! - This natural phenomena has been on my bucket list for YEARS. Captain Dave was an amazing host and captain of the boat we took out. He did everything in his power to ensure everyone was safe and followed directions. Once we reached our spot in the lagoon he let anyone into the water that wanted to swim to see the glow. He made sure we all understood the logistics (i.e. don't kick up the mud, stay close to the boat, etc) and when we were finished swimming, he even went the extra mile by kicking the boat motor into high speed and showing us WAVES of bioluminescence as he steered the boat side to side. Hands down one of my favorite experiences to date, my wife and I thank you dearly Captain Dave!!!
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Freedom00336702739
Sep 8, 2024
Great experience, crew on boat amazing , very entertaining. - Great trip. Very entertaining crew on boat had sunset trip which was beautiful. Laminations not as bright as you would hope but did see them easily. Welcome drinks on arrival and on boat and fire show on return. Great experience
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Maps36617454421
Sep 5, 2024
A good time - Had such a good time with great hosts! We were able to swim in the lagoon and the water felt great. Definitely recommend (during a new moon) if you come to Jamaica.
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Jules
Sep 24, 2024
Luminescent trip - Our guide was great and kept us entertained the experience was good and unusual the only reason we rated this a 3 was because all the pictures you see of this the luminosity is bright blue but when we went there was some luminosity but it was a very dull yellow and could not be picked up on a camera but it was still a good experience as we had not seen anything like this before
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Lovoria
Sep 25, 2024
No illumination - The tour was lame. The lagoon did not illuminate. Supposedly because it had rained the night before which affected the microorganisms. However the boat ride on the lagoon was nice.
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Damian_t
Sep 5, 2024
Jellyfish, unsafe - This experience is unique and could be memorable under the right circumstances. For me and my children it was not. First off, the tour guides need to inform persons that there are jellyfishes in the lagoon. We were not told this beforehand. Both my children and myself asked ‘what creatures were in the lagoon’ before entering the water, and after, and we were told ‘fishes and shrimp’. This was not true. There are jelly fishes in the lagoon. Both my kids were stung. The worst part of it all was being ABANDONED by the ‘lifeguard’. He was stung first but said nothing, just proceeded to get into the boat leaving me and my kids in the water without even alerting us. I saw his pained reaction and knew something was wrong. I proceeded to get my kids and lead them to the ladder. By this time both of them were being stung and were crying out. I struggled to get them both onto the ladder with no help from the crew. I had to shout to the crew to get them to pull the kids up fast. That was the end of our 15 minutes trip. I remained calm and respectful to the crew despite my anger, but quickly left once docked. I’m grateful that both my kids were fine by the end of the night but it was a traumatic experience for all of us.
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Sophie
Sep 4, 2024
Don't waste your time! - Do not lose Your time and money!!! There is no blue light.... We wait a long time before boarding... the waiters at the bar are rude... invest for another outing!!!
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Mike_s
Sep 4, 2024
No bright glow possible, overhyped - You won't see the glow as it is on pictures. They are edited or slow exposure. It barely glows if any. Basically, you go at night on a boat to a smelly cove and swim in mushy mud... it's funny that this is what you pay for. Just not a great attraction. Many boats go there, but you will be disappointed.
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Clairec226
Sep 23, 2024
Warning! Con artists, there was no glow at all!! - There was no lumination in the water at all. It was dirty, you could see a film of diesel from the boats and we were circling in the boat for over an hour while the con artists tried to stir up the mud from the bottom of the water to make it cloudier to fake the lumination. When I questioned that there was nothing to see the photographer (on a boat remember) said he could see it and showed me photos from a different day. When I said you get in the water to show me, apparently he couldnt swim. Then he admitted that it wasnt working at all but they blamed the full moon, then they said you can only see it strongly in June and July. Bunch of liars and con artists.
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