5 Islands Jamaicans Can Visit Without A Passport

Did you know that several captivating islands lie within reach that Jamaicans can explore without the hassle of a passport? Jamaica has over 40 islands excluding the main landmass of Jamaica, therefore perhaps Jamaica should be described as an archipelago too, much like the Bahamas. Sure, these islands are tiny and lie within Jamaica’s waters and won’t add to your country count but they do make for a unique daytrip as each of these islands offers its own unique charm and allure. Let’s take a journey to discover the five best Jamaican islands worth exploring.

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Blue Lagoon & Monkey Island Tour, Portland

Blue Lagoon is located in Port Antonio, a quaint picturesque town in Portland which hasn’t been hit with mass-tourism like our other resort towns. Portland is my favourite parish in Jamaica because literally around every curve is a beautiful beach, cay, river or waterfall waiting to be discovered. Does Blue Lagoon look or sound familiar? Well, there may be a reason for that. Brook Shields’ movie by the same name Blue Lagoon was filmed in Jamaica, and it’s also a popular spot used in filming numerous Jamaican music videos. This coastal lagoon shrouded by thick lush greenery is rumoured to be bottomless in Jamaican folklore but is actually 65m (210ft.) deep at its deepest point, and its colour ranges from a deep mesmerizing royal blue to shimmering turquoise depending on the way the light hits its surface throughout the day.

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