Blue Hole Mineral Spring tour from Montego Bay: Swim and dive

Jump or ladder into a 35-foot mineral spring fed by naturally occurring therapeutic water

A private tour from Montego Bay combines a visit to Blue Hole Mineral Spring (a 40-by-50-foot pool 35 feet deep with shallow edges), and a working herb farm in Negril's hills. You swim in the mineral water, watch staff dive 55 feet from overhanging trees, and learn how local growers use and harvest herbs. The drive takes about an hour and a half from Montego Bay. The tour runs five to six hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Blue Hole Mineral Spring and Weed Farm Tour

• Pickup from hotel or villa
• Scenic drive through Negril hills
• Experience Rastafari brethren lifestyle
• Learn about herbs and their uses
• See herb-derived products
• Optional weed smoking
• Visit gift shop for souvenirs
• Arrive at Blue Hole Mineral Spring
• Watch lifeguards dive from trees
• Swim and float in mineral spring
• Use ladder or jump into spring
• Relax at bar, grill, cabana, volleyball court
• Return to pickup location

The experience

You're picked up at your hotel in a private air-conditioned car and driven through Negril's hills to the spring. Along the way, you stop at a working herb farm where Rastafari growers show you samples of different plants and explain their uses. You can see the products they make and, if you choose, participate in the farm experience. The drive itself is scenic, and you get a look at how people live in the countryside outside the resort areas.

Blue Hole sits about 30 minutes from Negril near Little Bay. The spring is fed by naturally occurring minerals recognized for their therapeutic value, and it stays open until dark. The main pool is 40 by 50 feet and 35 feet deep at its center, but the edges are shallow enough to stand or sit. You can jump from a 22-foot platform, climb down a safe iron ladder, or simply wade in and swim. Staff and local thrill seekers dive 55 feet from the trees overhead. You watch them or join in depending on your nerve. A separate swimming pool fed by the same mineral water sits nearby for those who want a gentler option. There's also a bar and grill, cabanas, and a volleyball court on the sand if you want to spend extra time.

Bring water shoes, a towel, a change of clothes, and sunblock. The tour requires good weather. If it's canceled due to rain or storms, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund. Cruise ship passengers need to provide their ship name, cabin number, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at booking so the driver can time your return.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• roundtrip pickup from your hotel.
• entry to Blue Hole Mineral Spring.
• a tour of the working herb farm in Negril.

Options for this experience

3 options

From Grand PalladiumGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Pickup is included

From Montego BayGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Pickup is included

From FalmouthGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (2 to 8 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your departure point at checkout (Montego Bay, Falmouth, or Grand Palladium), and the driver will time the pickup to get you back before your ship leaves if you're a cruise passenger. The private car means your group travels together without waiting for other pickups or drop-offs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 8 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How deep is Blue Hole Mineral Spring and can I swim in it safely?

Blue Hole is 35 feet deep at its center, but the edges are shallow enough to stand and sit in. You can wade, swim and float in the 40-by-50-foot pool, or use the separate swimming pool fed by the same mineral water if you prefer calmer conditions.

What do I do at the herb farm part of the tour?

You visit a working farm in Negril's hills where Rastafari growers show you different herbs, explain what they're used for, and show you products made from them. You learn about local farming practices and the countryside lifestyle.

Can I jump or dive into the spring, or do I have to use the ladder?

You have options. The adventurous can jump from a 22-foot platform or watch staff dive 55 feet from overhanging trees. If you prefer to enter the water gradually, a safe iron ladder is available, or you can simply wade in from the shallow edges.

How far is Blue Hole from Montego Bay and how long does the whole tour take?

Blue Hole is about an hour and a half from Montego Bay by car. The full tour, including the herb farm visit and time at the spring, runs five to six hours from pickup to return.

What's included in the price?

Private roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel, entry to Blue Hole Mineral Spring, and the herb farm tour are included. Gratuities are not included.