Private Tour from Ocho Rios Runaway Bay to the Luminous Lagoon

4.8 (90 reviews)3 h–5 hOcho RiosAdventureSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:50 pm, 1 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 40 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Ocho Rios20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h–5 h; we plan for 5 h. Latest sensible start: 9:15 am.
  4. 1:35 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 1:50 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 40 min before all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Ocho Rios call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs up to 5 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 1:50 pm — 40 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:50 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator offers pickup, but the listed pickup points are hotels, not the cruise port. Choose "I will meet at the departure point" when booking and allow 15 min each way by taxi — that is what we counted above.

Among the 400 Ocho Rios shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 76% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Ocho Rios call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

WELCOME TO TOUR JAMAICA TODAY. As you leave your hotel your driver will greet you with a smile and a warm welcome , This lagoon, is surrounded by mangroves, is home to microscopic organisms that emit phosphorescent light when the water is agitated. Plan your trip for dusk and then take a boat ride onto the lagoon. As the water is disturbed, you'll see an eerie light illuminating the waters below. Wave your hands or drag a stick in the water to make the water glow in the dark. Those who wish can swim in the luminous waters as well. (The lagoon is about 4-5 feet deep at the center.) Boats leave from the Glistening Waters Marina, where there is also a restaurant and nightclub. Visitors can enjoy dinner at the Glistening Waters restaurant while watching the bioluminescent show on the water.

Private tour English

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry fee
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
    Your night tour will begin from the gate of the Hotel in which you vacates at 5:30pm or 6pm, on our journey down you will past by the well known attraction Green Grotto Cave in  Discovery Bay, continuing you will past by the Bauxite Aluminium mining company (Naranda) which is also in discovery bay then we will pass by the Columbus park heading onto the queens high now in the parish of Trelawney, this is a well known parish where the Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt is from (the fastest man on earth).Falmouth is the capital of Trelawney and  this is where the luminous lagoon is located.  Now we are at the most excited part where you will get on the boat, cruising in to the lagoon, have the opportunity to swim, dive, take photos of the glistening water, as your entire body glows in the water, at the end of this tour, on your return of such promising excitement, enjoyment and fun you will have the choice to stop and have a drink while professional entertainer will have u well entertained.
    2 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • A minimum of 2 adult per booking is required
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Children 4 to 11 pay half price
  • Children 0 to 3 travel free
  • Please take along with you all water shoes and towels.

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Tour Jamaica Today. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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