Rose Hall Great House and Luminous Lagoon: Explore Jamaican Legends and Bioluminescent Wonders
4.8
6 Ratings
Falmouth
Uncover the chilling legend of Rose Hall Great House and witness the mesmerizing bioluminescent wonders of Luminous Lagoon in Jamaica. Swim in the glowing water and experience a unique adventure!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Glistening Waters Restaurant and Marina - Luminous is a glowing lagoon on the north coast of Jamaica. … Jamaica’s luminous lagoon being the brightest of them all amazes scientists and visitors worldwide. The lagoon is the best place to see the microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates.
    Luminous Lagoon offers a 30 minute guided tour of the lagoon where you are able to see the natural wonders of the water as it glows. As the guide informs you of the science and history behind the glow of the water you are invited to enjoy a swim in the lagoon. As you embark to the shore you are entertained by mellow music to prepare for the next 30 minute of the tour. You’ll receive a complimentary drink and can sample the savoury treats of the Jamaican sweets. The fire blower and limbo party expert now treat you to an entertaining and interactive show.
  • Rose Hall Great House - The tour includes the story of the White Witch of Rose Hall, Annie Palmer, and includes a heart-rendering tale of her betrayal as well as her complex love affairs which are full of mystery and intrigue.

The mansion resembles a haunted house from the horror films. It is easy to understand how many visitors get an eerie feeling while moving around in the house.

In fact, the lower level of the house seems exceptionally scarry where one can take a look at the large traps which surround the property. These were used to trap the slaves trying to run away to freedom.
you need to be very careful while passing the picture of Annie Palmer because she is always following you with her eyes.
If you concentrate carefully then you are likely to hear some sounds deep down in the dungeons. They are said to be the loud voice of the murdered.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Special group rates (10-25 people)
  • Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fee for Rosehall great house $30pp
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees for Luminous Lagoon $25pp
Additional Information

Delve into the intriguing tale of the Rose Hall Great House, notorious for its terrifying stories about the infamous Annie Palmer. This enigmatic narrative has haunted the thoughts of locals and tourists alike for centuries since the 1600s. Annie Palmer, known as the “White Witch,” had numerous companions and is alleged to have poisoned her three spouses. A spiteful slave supposedly suffocated her with a pillow while she slept in the 1830s.

Afterwards, go on a boat trip on the Luminous Lagoon and observe the innocuous microscopic life forms that give the water its shiny blue-green appearance. The aquatic glow is caused by dinoflagellates, marine plankton capable of producing a green and deep-blue light when the water is physically agitated. If you’re up for an exciting experience, take a dip in the radiating water, one of only very few similar phenomena on the planet! Rest assured, the lagoon’s ominous-looking water is completely safe.

Location
Glistening Waters Restaurant and Marina
A1
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(6 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Shea_h
Dec 17, 2022
Can't wait to visit again - Whether you take the day or night tour Rose Hall is an amazing and beautiful place. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes history and ghost stories!
Review provided by Viator
404maddyc
Feb 24, 2022
Amazing tour - This tour was an amazing experience! Our tour guide Andrae went above and beyond to accommodate us and make sure we had the best possible time. He truly made it an unforgettable experience and was so kind and personable! Definitely the best tour guide in Jamaica! The luminous lagoon was beautiful, and it was so interesting to learn the history of the Rose Hall. This tour was a highlight of our trip! I highly recommend booking a tour with them!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
W8982qxcourtneyc
Feb 23, 2022
A must see! - The tour was great. Andrae is THE BEST tour guide in Jamaica! We were late for our first excursion (Rose Hall) and he not only waited for us but then took us back the next day for the part of the tour that we missed. He was super informative and showed us different parts of the island and told us all about the history wherever we went. We had a great time and recommend him to anyone who wants an unforgettable Jamaica experience. The luminous lagoon was amazing, did not disappoint but hard to get a photo on a phone.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Wendy_b
Apr 22, 2021
Google-Dre Guide MADE our whole "adventure" the best time we've had in Jamaica!!!! - The tours were awesome, but what REALLY made it special was our guide, "Google-Dre" (We nicknamed him this b/c if he didn't know an answer to our question, he had his fingers ready to GOOGLE!). Rose Hall was soooo cool -- the story about the "lady of the house" is crazy...and the portrait of her is very creepy....so fun!!!! The luminous lagoon is stunningly beautiful! We are so excited that we get to be with Google-Dre tomorrow for YS Falls, Black River Falls and The Pelican Bar!
Review provided by Viator
Jun882019
Aug 27, 2019
Great late night excursion - Had fun with our late night trip with Shayshay our tour guide and driver, it was an informative and beautiful experience...
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Airasim33
Aug 27, 2019
Nightout experience - Rose hall experience was nice. But it wasn’t really scary. It was really hot too. Furthermore, the tour guide made the place interesting as he was really good in entertaining the guests. Luminous lagoon was also a great experience, to see the water glow. Our road tour guide was lovely too. Never got bored and we really felt welcomed.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today