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Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon, called “Blue Hole” by residents, is a small cove nearly bound by land, and is one of the most scenic spots in Jamaica. It is not, however, the Blue Lagoon made famous by Brooke Shields “au naturel” swim in the movie of the same name. The locals tell tales of sea monsters deep below its surface, and famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau claims to have dived down to 200 feet and found no bottom. Its blue and green hued water is kept cool by hundreds of tiny, underground mineral springs. David Lee made his record-breaking free dives right here at the Blue Lagoon with nothing but the air in his lungs.

You do not need to try a free dive to enjoy the lagoon, which is also one of the most romantic spots in Port Antonio. Many couples choose this location as the place to tie the knot: the bride sails in on a raft adorned in wildflowers to meet her groom. Waterside dining is available at the Blue Lagoon Restaurant, serving homemade jerk specialties paired with the famous Blue Lagoon cocktail, a mixture of fruit juice, rum, and secret ingredients as mysterious as the lagoon itself. Temporarily closed.
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http://www.apneablue.com/html/david_lee_bio.htm

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