Glistening Waters...where the water "glows"!

 

Glistening Waters is in Falmouth, which is just a few minutes east of Montego Bay and it's a glowing lagoon that will amaze you!

 

When the water is disturbed, the microscopic organisms in the water glow and create and "eerie", glistening light.

 

This phenomenon is said to occur in only 3 places worldwide!

 

The eerie glow comes from small micro-organisms that emit a flash of light when disturbed. Jamaica's luminous lagoon is one of three places in the world where these microscopic organisms live and create this natural phenomenon, known as bioluminescence.

 

It's said that out of the three, the luminous lagoon in Jamaica is the brightest in the world; a fact that has and continues to awe scientists and visitors alike.

 

The organisms glow brightest in shallow, warm water, and generally the lagoon is about 3-8 feet, or more, in depth.

And don't forget to bring your swimming suit. You are allowed to take a swim during the boat tour and the water will be glowing around your body! What a great picture that would be!

 

Boat ride approx. 35 minutes.