Luminous Lagoon Tour: Experience the Glistening Waters After Dark
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58 Ratings
Embark on a mesmerizing Luminous Lagoon tour and witness the captivating glow of the Glistening Waters after dark. Experience a unique natural wonder that lights up magically when touched. Join us now!
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • A heartbeat of Jamaica - Discover Falmouth - Upon pickup from your hotel, an expert tour guide will first take the group straight to the Luminous Lagoon. While commuting to the lagoon, your guide will describe the sights along the way. Upon arrival to the lagoon, you’ll be served a welcome drink before boarding the boat for a 45-minute tour on the water where you can swim and take pictures if you wish. Once you get back to shore, you’ll be able to grab a bite at a local restaurant (additional cost) before getting back in the van to return to your hotel. Just 30 minutes east of Montego Bay, there is a little bay near Falmouth that is unbelievably eye-catching and a must-see with this after dark tour. As you swim into the lagoon, you will be amazed to see how the water literally lights up. This unusual occurrence in a body of water only occurs in four places in the world. This location in Jamaica is the brightest and most illuminating of all the other locations worldwide. Scientists and marine biologists from John Hopkins University have come to study it and now visitors from all over the world travel to Falmouth to see this natural phenomenon.
What's Included
  • Entry Fee
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks is available to purchase
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase Bring Cash)
Additional Information

Guests will be picked up from hotels in the evening hours prior to it getting dark. A very knowledgeable driver and guide will give a small history lesson before reaching the lagoon. Here you will be thrilled with the body of water you are about to come in contact with. This body of water is one of a kind lights up when come in contact with the body. Lets save the rest of the history until you get here yah mon.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of two persons per booking.
  • Available from all Hotels and Ship port in MontegoBay and Falmouth
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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486lukasj
Mar 2, 2024
Luminous lagoon - Great experience, a Bit Short in our opinion but nevertheless it was really beautiful. It really feels and Looks like You have small lights glued to your hands. Khrisann picked us up and made the Ride to the Lagoon feel very short, she ist super Kind and really nice. We would do it again, but only if she would pick us up again.
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Mangolike
Feb 11, 2024
Marvelous evening - Krisanne is a wonderful and very welcoming guide. Loved our adventure with her and looking forward for more. Thank you!
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Kris_r
Jan 26, 2024
Simple, uncomplicated way to see this amazing lagoon! - I booked a 6:00pm tour to the Luminous Lagoon with Down To Earth Tours for one person. I was told my pickup time was 5:30pm and my driver, Jordane, was right on time. I was the only participant, so it was a private ride. We drove to a bar with a pier called Buzzo’s Sports Bar and Grill where I was handed over to the tour guides there. I was offered Rum Punch or Bottled Water. There were bathrooms and showers. We arrived at 6:09 pm, so it was still too early and not dark enough for the tour. My driver Jordane waited with me until about 7pm and we had a nice chat. At that time, another group of three joined me and it was dark enough to go out, so the four of us boarded a small boat while Jordane waited for me at the bar. The lagoon itself is absolutely incredible, a once-in-a-lifetime must-do! (Tip: go after a sunny day, as the organisms draw energy from the sun and glow brighter at night.) Our boat driver and tour guides took us out to the middle of the water where there were several other boats. We were able to swim for about 15-20 minutes in the water- I wish it were longer! There was a photographer who took individual photos of us and transferred them to our phones. The cost was $10USD, so bring cash. You are going to want to purchase the professional photos because, even taking a phone camera in a waterproof case, it’s very difficult to get good photos. Video worked a little better. We rode back to the bar, where Jordane was waiting for me and took me straight back to my hotel by 8:45pm. There were no unnecessary stops, so it was quick and sweet. I’d definitely recommend doing your lagoon tour with Down To Earth Tours.
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Ericagn9015nu
Nov 17, 2023
We went out on the lake and got in to see the microbes light up the water, the ground was super mushy, still fun. - I had a great experience and got some nice pics. We were picked up and dropped off safely. I would definitely recommend and do it again.
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949emanib
Nov 17, 2023
Breath Taking - The view was beautiful and it was just simply something I had never seen before, I recommend it but I wish the ride on the boat lasted a little longer. Hosan our driver was very prompt and professional.
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243teneikaw
Sep 21, 2023
Great for 1st or last day of trip - My driver was very inviting and welcoming! It was a pleasure to meet her! The lagoon was really nice and relaxing! I definitely recommend to do on your first or last day of your trip!
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Donovan_h
Sep 5, 2023
Breath taking tour - Very amazing sight! Our driver was great and we really enjoyed all of his suggestions that he gave us. The tour is a bit short once you are in the water, but we still feel like we got the full experience! Make sure to wear shoes, not flip flops, the ground is extremely mushy in the water. There are lots of jellyfish in the water in early August, I was stung by a small jellyfish, but the experience was so great it didn’t matter!
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Petersonp569
Sep 4, 2023
Fantastic Service! Highly recommend - Amazing service. Extremely friendly driver. I had a great experience and will definitely book with this organization again!
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Tmoore0201
Sep 4, 2023
A MUST !!! - I loved everything about this excursion from the confirmation text and emails to ride back to the resort… Khrisann our driver was the best great convo and nothing but laughs she made sure we were comfortable at all times and never let us out of her site. The excursion itself was amazing and beautiful and the staff was super friendly… This is definitely a must
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Idanesip
Mar 19, 2024
Zero communication - They didn’t provide proper pick up and drop off accommodations as they stated, and once agreeing to the drop off location, they canceled the order and refunded us without message or notification. Crazy.
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