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The Bottomless Blue
A 180-foot-deep lagoon where cold mineral springs meet the warm Caribbean, creating an otherworldly blue that shifts with the light.
Portland's Blue Lagoon is one of Jamaica's most photogenic natural wonders — a deep, spring-fed cove where cool freshwater meets the warm Caribbean Sea. The mixing of temperatures and mineral content gives the water its famous shifting blue color.
Long believed by locals to be bottomless, the lagoon is actually around 180 feet deep. Visitors can swim, float on bamboo rafts, or simply soak in the surreal colors from a nearby restaurant deck.
Opening Hours
Daylight hours
Entry Fee
Free to visit | Raft rides: $40-60 USD
Suggested Duration
1-3 hours
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoon for the richest blue colors