![]() We bring our youth groups on this tour every summer. $15 US per person depending on your groups size. Michael, the boat's captain is friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Unlike the more popular attraction called Glistening Waters, Faithful Waters can arrange for your small group to have a private boat ride (not crowed in with many strangers). I have been to most of the attractions along Jamaica's north coast and this is one of the best. It reminds me of the night scene in the movie Avatar. It is unlike anything I have ever experienced. The water is shallow, warm and glows when you move through it. There were several members of our party who have done this in three bays in Puerto Rico, and they said this was by far the most dramatic and beautiful!Ī private boat ride in the evening, through the Luminous Lagoon / Glistening Waters near Falmouth. It was spectacular and a must-do if you're here. The rest of us must have gotten stung, but the reaction was over in minutes like the driver said, so who knows. The driver insisted that it was not a jelly fish. Unfortunately, one of us got stung by a kind of jelly slime kind of thing and she reacted poorly. We had some moon, so we had to go the side of the boat where we could cut out as much light pollution as possible, but when you held up your hands in a cup in the dark, it was like holding the universe of stars in your hands! It was WILD! The best time to go is when there's no moon out. The water is shallow around 4-5 feet, but you'll want to float because the bottom feels weird. The phenomenon of glistening water only occurs in Indonesia, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.OMG! This is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! It's the wildest thing to swim in water that lights up when you move! We were a group of 10 and the boat driver gave us tips on our life jackets such that you could enjoy the swim without the jacket riding up. $25US (includes complimentary rum punch from the bar) Water shoes (only if you plan on swimming …the lagoon floor feels like jello because of the mud) ![]() This attraction is best visited at nighttime.Īvoid visiting on a full moon night or rainy day as this will damper the glowing experience.Ĭamera – however, photos will not do the experience any justice (Note: take photos with the flash off!) Please note the best times to visit Glistening Waters. It will continue to glow for a couple of hours. ![]() Make sure you bring an empty bottle so you can take a sample of this marvelous water back with you. ![]() The water is not very deep, only about 3 or 4 feet and life jackets are available for those who need them.ĭon’t worry, you will not miss out if you choose not to swim – your tour guide will more than likely fill a bucket of water for you to play with. If you choose to swim, once you get out of the water you will see your swimsuit and body light up as you move around. It is remarkable to see people in the water light up. Once the boat is far out enough, you may get the option to swim and I encourage a few of you to do so. You will even see fish swim around and blue light surround them. You will see the water light up around you. Try to dip your hand or foot in the water. The lagoon is home to millions of these organisms that thrive where the salt water meets the fresh water. The lagoon is the best place to see the microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates. Jamaica’s luminous lagoon being the brightest of them all amazes scientists and visitors worldwide. The microscopic organisms live and create a natural phenomenon, known as bioluminescence. The glow is formed from small microorganisms that emit a flash of light when touched. ![]() The water is filled with phosphorous which allows it to illuminate so brilliantly when disturbed. Here, the fresh water from the Martha Brae River meets the salt-water ocean and this amazing creation is formed. This marvel is only found in 4 places in the world, however, this lagoon is the brightest of them all due to more consistent climate. This place is MAGICAL!!! Glistening Waters is a glowing lagoon on the north coast of Jamaica. ![]()
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