Port Antonio Attractions, Activities & Tours

• Beaches. Most of the Port Antonio beaches are small jewels favored by both local residents and travelers.
• Blue Lagoon. The most famous swimming hole in Port Antonio is Blue Lagoon, a place that’s been termed bottomless because of its uncanny blue hue. Actually about 180 feet deep, the lagoon has an adjacent restaurant wehre many celebrities who have visited, their photos framed on the walls.At the present time, Blue Lagoon is undergoing a change of ownership and is closed to the public.
• Boston Bay. This location is THE place for jerk in Jamaica.
• Diving. Although not as popular as a dive destination as Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, the Port Antonio area has several excellent wall dives.
• Folly. An historic house here stands as a tribute to lost love. The ruins of Folly, built by a wealthy American for a sweetheart who would not come to Port Antonio, can still be seen near the main road. Why is this home now in ruins? Seawater instead of freshwater was used in making the cement and the castle crumbled.                     
• Errol Flynn Marina. Named for Port Antonio resident Errol Flynn, this modern marina is a favorite with yachties.
• Moore Town A day trip to this hometown of the Windward Maroons is 11 miles south of Port Antonio and was the home of Nanny, a national heroine. The Colonel, the leader of the Maroons, also lives here and you will probably have the opportunity to meet him during your visit. You are welcome to walk around the town. Be sure to see Bump Grave in the town square, the town’s best-known site and burial place of national heroine Nanny. The tomb of Nanny is decorated with flags.
• Navy Island. This island was the location of the former home of Errol Flynn.
• Nonsuch Caves and Athenry Gardens. Located East of Port Antonio.The three-acre Athenry Gardens are home to the Nonsuch Caves, filled with stalactites and stalagmites. The caves can be seen on a guided walk along well-lit passageways. The gardens are especially nice, with many local species accompanied by mountain views. NOTE: At the present time, the road up to the caves and gardens is very difficult; many drivers will not venture it.
• Reach Falls. Located East of Port Antonio off A4 . These falls are well known for their starring role in Cocktail (Tom Cruise’s character comes here for a little aquatic hanky-panky). A beautiful setting. Take a dip in the clear waters here.
• Rio Grande rafting. Bamboo rafting, poled by an expert raftsman, has almost become a symbol of Jamaica.
• Somerset Falls. East of Port Antonio. These beautiful falls on the Daniel’s River are surrounded by rain forest. Be sure to wear your bathing suit – you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to take a dip here. Take a ride on the boat for a spectacular view beneath the falls, then stroll around the gardens.