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Climb aboard a glass bottom boat where you are present with the windows into the underwater world, experience the unique marine landscape filled with coral reefs and brightly colored tropical fish. See everything a scuba diver sees without getting wet on one of these amazing glass bottom boat trips. Cruise over the beautiful marine gardens which you can view from the boat through clear glass at the bottom of the boat. Where you can view the marine beautiful marine life and on some occasions feed the fish. Just below the surface of the water, the coral and fish appear magnified, as if they are right beneath the glass. The beautiful coral reef formations will mesmerize passengers of every age.
Ocho Rios Marine Park
In 1966, a small area of the coast of Ocho Rios was declared a protected area. This was the original study site of Dr. Thomas Goreau, a world famous marine Biologist and founder of the Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory. After years of lobbying by Friends of the Sea (JA) the boundaries of this protected area was expanded in November 1999 to cover a much larger area. The extended boundaries of the Ocho Rios Marine Protected Area extend from the shoreline boundary of Mammee Bay and Drax Hall in the west, to Frankfort Point in the east and north to a depth of one thousand (1000) Metres.
Glass bottom boat has several windows in the bottom of the boat where you can view of the ocean depths. Cruise along some of the finest marine gardens, where you will see colorful coral reefs, tropical fish and other marine life. Glass bottom boat tour gives non-divers a chance to see the coral reef and marine life. Observe the colorful coral reef and marine life of the Caribbean Sea. Marvel at the multitude of colorful fish swimming through the crystal clear water below. Sit back, relax and enjoy the calm waters, enjoy a breathtaking view of the coastline and marine life.
Coral Reef Fish Species
Some of the most abundant species of tropical fish on the coral reef are angel fish, anthias, basslets, bat fish, blennies, box fish, butterfly fish, cardinals, clown fish, damsels, dart fish, dotty backs, dragonets, dwarf angels, eels, filefish, frog fish, goat fish, gobies, groupers, grunts, hawk fish, hogfish, jaw fish, lion fish, puffer fish, rabbit fish, rays, sea horses, sharks, snappers, squirrel fish, tangs, triggerfish and wrasses.
Tropical Coral Reef Species
The most common species of corals are brain coral, bubble coral, carpet anemone, clubbed finger coral, club-tipped anemone, cup coral, elkhorn coral, flowerpot coral, green anemone, lettuce coral, purple base anemone, red cauliflower coral, sea fan, sea mat, sea whip, staghorn coral, star coral, sun coral and torch coral.
Take a Glass Bottom Boat Trip
All glass bottom boat come fully equipped with a captain, crew and all safety equipment. Glass bottom boat is ideal for families and people wanting to take a look the impressive underwater world in the comfort and safety of a boat. The clear turquoise sea, the brilliant colors of tropical fish and other marine life can all be experienced via a glass-bottom boat. The sea life seems so close to the glass bottom boat that you can almost reach out and grab them. View an array of marine life as you marvel at the kaleidoscope of fish, sponges and magnificent coral in their own natural habitat.
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Duration 45 mins – 1 hour
Group discount: $20.00 USD.
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