Jamaica is blessed with a spectacular coastline - with 150 miles (240km) of beaches and many navigable rivers, the island is more than just a beach destination in the Caribbean. There are a range of water activities in Jamaica you can enjoy from swimming with the sharks to river tubing and everything else in between.
If you are traveling with kids, the best place for enjoying water sports in Jamaica will definitely be the Dolphins Cove. This popular marine park is located in Ocho Rios, one of the most popular tourist resorts on the island and also home to Jamaica's signature attraction - Dunns River Falls. In fact, you can combine the Dolphin Cove tour with a visit to the waterfalls also. While the waterfall is scintillating enough, the main attraction is the fact that you can actually climb up to the top of the falls. The water here cascades over a series of rocks which form a natural staircase to the top. The rocks are slippery but not dangerous. Visit the falls, and you will see visitors holding hands, forming a human chain and balancing their way to the top.
You can then head to the nearby Dolphin Cove where the entrance tickets includes a host of activities including captaining your own glass-bottomed boat and kayaking to exploring the spectacular shoreline, snorkelling and interacting with stingrays, exploring jungle trails and watching a shark show. However the main highlight in the Dolphin Cove is the swim with a pair of dolphins. An instructor will give you some basic tips after which you can dive right into the water for half-an-hour of fun and frolic with these lovable mammals. If all the activity leaves you a bit tired you can relax on the sandy beach amidst beautiful tropical surroundings, enjoy a picnic and savour the world-famous Blue Mountain Jamaican coffee.
Another interesting tour is what is called the 'hold and feed the sharks' tour. The name itself is a give away to what to expect and so this is definitely for those with strong nerves. In the company of trained instructors, you can hold and feed these dangerous yet fascinating animals. And if you have it in you, you can actually swim with them. And if this is not exactly your cup of tea, you can watch the activities from ashore.
River tubing is another fascinating way to discover the real Jamaica in all its tropical glory. You can opt for a river tubing adventure on the Great River. This is a guided tour where an instructor will first provide you with the basic safety tips after which you will ride down the river. En route, the guide will point out the interesting sights and you may also be able to glimpse some rare flora and fauna.
Jamaica is fast emerging as one of the world's leading surfing destinations. Every year it hosts the international Makka Pro surfing contest, considered to be the biggest such contest in the contest in the English speaking Caribbean. The activity attracts the best talent from across the globe.
Aside from the above, there are other water activities in Jamaica both for the novice and the professionals. You can opt for sailing, parasailing, river rafting, and scuba diving, amongst others.
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