The Supplemental Kick

June 8, 2009

Top Underwater Adventure Sites in Jamaica

Filed under: Adventure, Hall Of Travel — admin @ 5:10 pm

The best tourist attraction in Jamaica is hidden under its turquoise waters. The diverse diving and snorkeling sites around the island make it the most-visited tourist destination among nature lovers and adventure seekers. From Negril to Montego Bay, visitors can expect to see striking corals, beautiful sponges, sea turtles, and colorful fish of different shapes and sizes.

Diving
The most-visited tourist destination for diving in Jamaica is Negril. It is known for its quaint small-town charm and offers the most peaceful diving sites in the country. Explorers will not be disappointed by the numerous caves in Negril and its neighboring areas. The Throne Room, Rock Cliff Reef, and Shark Reef are excellent sites to observe sponges, eels, and nursing sharks respectively.

The Montego Bay Marine Park is the most-visited tourist destination in the city not only for the numerous rare plant species found there but also for its spectacular diving opportunities. Widowmaker’s Cave is the most famous diving site here. The best way to enjoy diving in Montego Bay is by staying at the excellent accommodations offered in the city.

Other diving sites in Jamaica include Runaway Bay, Spanish Anchor, Shipwreck Reef, and Canyon. The man-made sunken ship reef in Ocho Rios offers a unique diving experience.

Snorkeling
For explorers who want to snorkel, the most-visited tourist destination is Montego Bay. Doctor’s Cave Beach is a famous snorkeling site which is easily accessible to visitors. There are many local tour guides which provide the right equipment and help visitors to make the most of their experience. The more adventurous can head to the rough waters of Coyoba, Seaworld, and Royal Reefs, which are rich in marine life such as barjacks, wrasses, and parrotfish.

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