Blue Hole Mineral Spring Tour: Swim in Limestone Spring

The spring sits inside a limestone cavern, 24 feet underground.

A private tour from Montego Bay that drives through the hills of Negril and Westmoreland, visits Rastafari communities and herb gardens, then stops at Blue Hole Mineral Spring: a 35-foot-deep natural pool set inside a limestone chamber where you can swim, dive or soak in mineral-rich water recognized for its therapeutic properties. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; minimum age 18; a complimentary Red Stripe beer starts the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour and Blue Hole Mineral Spring

• Pickup from hotel or villa
• Enjoy complimentary Red Stripe beer
• Scenic drive through Negril hills
• Experience Rastafari brethren lifestyle
• Learn about herbs and uses
• See herb-derived product samples
• Visit Blue Hole Mineral Spring
• Watch or join spring dives
• Optional Blue Hole mineral massage

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel or villa in a private car and driven through the rural hills of Negril and Westmoreland. Along the way, the guide shows you how Rastafari communities live and introduces the herbs they grow: what they're used for, which products come from them, and how they fit into daily life. It's a slower pace than a typical tour stop. The point is to see how people actually work and live in these areas, not to rush through.

Blue Hole Mineral Spring is the main event. The spring sits 24 feet below ground level, completely enclosed by limestone walls, and the water itself is 35 feet deep. The edges are shallow enough to stand or sit in, so you can wade in without swimming if you prefer. Some guests use the safe iron ladder to climb down. Others jump from the rocks. Staff and local divers perform high dives for entertainment, but that's optional to watch. The mineral content in the water is naturally occurring and has a reputation for therapeutic benefit: some visitors book a mineral massage where staff exfoliate and soften the skin.

The tour includes a complimentary Red Stripe beer at the start, bottled water throughout, and transport by private vehicle with your driver and guide. Hotel drop-off happens at the end of the day. There's a gift shop on-site if you want to buy souvenirs. Dress code is smart casual, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though comfort in water is assumed.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Montego Bay location.
• private car transport through Negril and Westmoreland.
• complimentary Red Stripe beer.
• bottled water.
• English-speaking driver and guide.
• entry to Blue Hole Mineral Spring.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jamaica Hidden Treasures

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you move at your own pace without waiting for a group to assemble or move between stops. Choose it if you want a guide who can answer questions about the communities and plants you see, and if you prefer the flexibility of a car that picks you up from your exact hotel rather than a central meeting point.

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Top questions

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.

What's the drive like from Montego Bay to Blue Hole Mineral Spring?

The scenic route takes you through the hills of Negril and Westmoreland in a private car. You'll stop to meet Rastafari communities and see herb gardens and products along the way, so it's not just transit. It's part of the experience.

Can I swim in Blue Hole Mineral Spring if I'm not a strong swimmer?

Yes. The edges of the spring are shallow enough to stand or sit in, and there's a safe iron ladder to climb down if you prefer not to jump. You can wade, float or soak without needing to swim across the deep center.

How deep is Blue Hole Mineral Spring?

The spring is 35 feet deep overall, but the edges where most guests stand or sit are much shallower. The spring sits 24 feet below ground level inside a limestone chamber.

What does the tour include besides the spring?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, a complimentary Red Stripe beer to start, bottled water, transport by private vehicle, and a guide who explains the local communities and herb gardens you pass through on the drive.

Are there diving performances at Blue Hole Mineral Spring?

Yes. Thrill seekers and staff perform dives for entertainment, but watching is optional. You can focus on your own swimming and soaking instead.