Where in Jamaica does the water glow?

The Luminous Lagoon in Falmouth, Jamaica is more than just a popular tourist attraction - it is a natural wonder that can be seen in very few places in the world. In Jamaica, the Luminous Lagoon can be found on the island's north coast in an area where the Martha Brae River meets the Caribbean Sea.



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This unique attraction is actually one of two destinations in Jamaica called the Blue Hole, so make sure you put the right one in the GPS. While there are a couple other waterfall excursions around, the blue hole maintains it's natural sense of beauty and seclusion.

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Vaadhoo island is located on the equator to the south west of Sri Lanka in Indian Ocean. Visitors have had the most luck seeing the blue glow during July to February, especially during a new moon since the darkness of the sky helps intensify the light.

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Negril. For a Jamaican seascape straight from a postcard, set your sights on Negril. Dramatic cliffs, beautiful turquoise water and pristine white sand beaches set the scene for some of the island's most luxurious resorts.

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You might wonder why you don't see a glowing beach like the Vaadhoo Island just anywhere in Maldives, but it has to do with what's there, and it's just a really special island! The effect is ultimately a bioluminescent natural phenomenon and it has made this small island absolutely famous.

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1. Puerto Mosquito, Vieques, Puerto Rico. Have the most amazing experience at the brightest and best-known bioluminescent bay in the world.

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Though swimming is permitted, scuba diving is highly prohibited as the bottom layer of the lake hosts a poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas that even the lake's jellyfish don't swim near.

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