Tours/Montego Bay/Luminous Lagoon Tour from Montego Bay ( Glistening Waters)
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Luminous Lagoon Tour from Montego Bay ( Glistening Waters)

4.3(23)Montego Bay1 hour
VIATOR3.9(9)TRIPADVISOR4.6(14)

Description

Luminous Lagoon is a natural phenomal that should be on your bucket list as one of the best things to do in Jamaica. Located in the historic town of Falmouth in the parish of Trelawny which has rich history and is known to have had running water since 1799. The Luminous Lagoon tour starts in the evening around 6:30 PM when it gets dark. Giving the nature of the excursion, it depends greatly on the lesser light to have its greatest effect. The darker the setting the more pronounce the glow of the water. The actual tour of the Luminous Lagoon is a ride on a boat out on the bay for around 10 minutes in shallow waters.

Tour Options

Luminous Lagoon Tour
  • Duration: 3 hours Complimentary Drink Private Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included2 min

The Luminous Lagoon Tour is not to be passed up. There are only four known places in the world like this and it is said that the one here in Falmouth is the brightest of them all. The Luminous Lagoon is a body of water that is home to some microorganism which light up whenever the water is disturbed.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
The boat ride is not private ( Transportation to and from the Luminous Lagoon is Private).
A complimentary drink is serve at the Luminous Lagoon.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transport by private vehicle

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
The boat ride is not private ( Transportation to and from the Luminous Lagoon is Private).
A complimentary drink is serve at the Luminous Lagoon.
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Dinner
Fuel surcharge
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you up in front of your hotel lobby area

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • swim wear

Reviews(23)

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B5513PHemilyr
June 29, 2026
GREAT TIME AND GREAT GUIDE

My husband and I came to Jamaica for our honey moon. We booked with Best Jamaica to go to the Luminous Lagoon and a few other places. Our drivers name was Miguel, he made our whole trip. He was very kind and friendly upon arrival introducing himself and helping us into the vehicle. He stopped by a local shop for us to do some shopping along the way. When we arrived to the meeting place for the lagoon trip, he took photos, helped us get checked in to get our wrist bracelets and also got us our rum punch. He was very attentive and helped us with everything along the way. He was so nice we requested him later in the week for a all day trip to Negril. Again, he arrived on time showing us things and allowing us to stop and take photos. He stopped and got us Jamaican snacks and was helpful at all excursions : Luminous Lagoon, Seven Mile Beach and Ricks Café. He told us facts about Jamaica and answered all of our questions. I would recommend this company but most importantly the guide Miguel, so nice , you wont regret it ! Emily and Tyler Stewart

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NattMorgan
May 27, 2026
Did not attend.

I did not attend this event because contrary to the info there, they do not pick up from air BnBs.

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948PaulS
January 17, 2026
Luminous Lagoon Nightly Blue Water

Luminous Lagoon was a unique experience. 15 minutes from Iberostar Montego Bay to Falmouth. You take a boat at night into the lagoon. You jump in and splash and the water turns blue. The cool water of the Martha Brae river joins with the warm Caribbean ocean. This allows Micro organisms to illuminate. This phenomenon happens only in a few places around the world.

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SmGoodys
September 15, 2024
Incredible sight to see!

This trip was so cool! My only complaint is that I was trying to take videos instead of just pictures, so by the time I figured out to just snap pics, it was too late so I only got a pic of us pulling out of the area when the water lit up. Definitely something I will never forget! We booked with Best Jamaica Tours and they were incredible! My son forgot his phone on the boat and they worked it out to get it back to our resort. Truly an incredible experience.

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Randy_R
June 18, 2024
Excellent experience.

The Lagoon is something to see. It was so neat to see the water light up when we moved around. To be able to go to one of only 5 in the world of these sites, was a treat. Tour price was fair and the ride was comfortable. The boat personell took some great pics of us and were available for a reasonable price. Our driver from Best Jamaican Tours, Leroy, was a fabulous guide. He gave us lots of good information about Jamaica from a natives perspective. He was kind and helped us to get to a pharmacy to get aloe vera gel and found us an ATM before we went back to the resort. Leroy was right on time and a total gentleman. Would book with Best Jamaican again.

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Patricia_H
April 12, 2024
It’s A Gimmick

Just seems to be a gimmick. Could not really see or photo anything once you venture into the water. Everything seems to rushed.

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Carol_S
March 4, 2024
Stood up in Montego Bay

Sitting in the parking lot waiting for the tour operator to show up, which never happened. You shouldn't ask people who were shafted to complete a survey.

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rvc5564
December 20, 2023
Would book again

Driver arrived on time and was very nice, he told us about some Jamaican history on the way as well.

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Sophia_B
November 4, 2023
Confirm Trip Beforehand

Make sure you contact the tour company before your excursion. I was supposed to be picked up at 6 and needed to contact customer service due to waiting a half hour to leave. I was picked up around 7 and the tour felt rushed. It wasn't worth the price but the experience in the glowing water was nice as well as the fire show. My guide Wayne was fun and provided me with a friendly and engaging ride to and from my hotel.

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Shirese_P
October 9, 2023
Great time

Wonderful, exhilarating, great and amazing experience. Don’t skip this adventure. Friendly, entertaining and helpful staff.

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