The wharf was an important location for the sugar trade but it was only after the decline of the trade that scientists discovered the area’s true importance. In the 18 th century at the height of Jamaica’s sugar trade, the bay home to Luminous Lagoon welcomed ships exporting goods most often to England. Jamaica’s Luminous Lagoon is one of four in the world but is considered to be the largest and best of them all. The glow lights up the water and reflects the outlines of anything in the water, including fish. The glow produced by these tiny microorganisms lights up the bay making it sparkle in the darkness. Dinoflagellates live in areas where fresh and saltwater meet, glowing best in warm, shallow waters. Luminous Lagoon is a unique bay that is home to over a million dinoflagellates, a type of algae that glows come nightfall. Read on to learn our top tips and discover the essential information you need to know to enjoy this stunning and unique experience. To make your experience the best it can be, this guide is bursting with all the information that you could need. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Jamaica or a frequent traveler, Luminous Lagoon is one of Jamaica’s must-visit spots for an evening you won’t forget. Located on the north coast of Jamaica in Falmouth, the incredible lagoon is one of only four bioluminescent bays in the world and a visit is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will surprise you and leave you in awe. Enjoy some Jamaican lunch, this includes authentic spicy Jamaican Jerked Pork or Chicken along with unique side orders like Festivals and Bammy (the cost of lunch is not included in the rate).The mystical and magical Luminous Lagoon is a magnificent natural phenomenon that sparkles, glistens, and will take your breath away.The following options are also available after your excursion: Be blessed with the gift of travelling back home with our friends in your memories, pictures, minds and hearts. It is said that the Glistening Waters lagoon is the brightest in the world a fact that continues to awe scientists and visitors alike.Īfter your boat tour, you may delight your taste bud at Jamaica’s finest seafood restaurant, their menu consist of Lobster, Shrimp, Fish Conch, Chicken, Steaks and Pork.Īfter these two invigorating experiences, we journey back along the north coast to your resort in Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay. There are only a handful of locations in the world where the warm waters of a fresh water river flow into a shallow lagoon of colder sea water allowing the luminous Micro-organisms to thrive like they do here. The lights that appears when the water is disturbed is the result of thousands of flashes each generated by a single animal. The organism responsible for the light produced here has the scientific name “Pryodinium Bahamene”, and can only be seen through a Microscope. Scientists from the John Hopkins University conducted a study of this Lagoon and said that the correct term for the light in this bay is “bioluminescence”, because it is produced by small living animals known as “Dinoflagellates”. it’s perfectly safe, as you swim, the water will glow all around you like magic. If you dip your hand in the water, a bright glow follows your hand where the water is disturbed. You will see a trail that lights up following the boat where the propeller disturbed the water as you go on your tour and spots of light in the Lagoon from fishes swimming in the water. In the day the water looks brackish however, at nights (especially on a clear night) the water has a bright glow when disturbed. Many visitors come here to go on the 30 minute guided evening boat tour to view the amazing natural phosphorescence in the water just offshore in the lagoon. Glistening Waters is located approximately 10 minutes east of Falmouth and approximately 55 minutes away from Ocho Rios and is one of Jamaica’s (and the world’s) most unusual spectacles. Next, we will head to the Glistening Waters Lagoon. Come with us on a short journey alone the north coast to the historic town of Falmouth for a short educational tour of the town. This is a great combo tour for guests who are staying on Island and want an evening out with the family or friends.
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