Discover the Magic of Firewater Pond
Overview
If you want a treat that’s a bit different from the crowded usual attractions, then Firewater Pond is for you. A signal that you’re about to stumble upon a hidden gem known more to locals than tourists is the winding, rutted road leading up to the secluded grotto. On the way, I’ll share the history of the pond you’re about to discover. Once we arrive at a clearing, I’ll guide you to the bamboo- and tarpaulin-shielded enclosure that protects the pond, which is said to have healing properties due to the high concentration of minerals. But it’s the methane that seeps up into the water from the ground below that gives the pond its name. The pond “keeper” (grandson of the woman who discovered the pond’s “magic”) regularly sets the water on fire, allowing visitors the unique experience of bathing safely in flames. If requested, the keeper will give your legs a fire “massage,” using a towel soaked in the water. It’s like no other experience you’ve ever had.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottles of water
- Licensed Guide: Languages offered: English
- Gratuities
- Refreshments, if desired, from the nearby stand.
- Towel
- Water shoes
- All Fees and Taxes
Meeting and Pickup
Look for a black Nissan Serena, with an Up 'N Active logo on the side. I will begin picking up passengers at 9 a.m. unless we agree on a different time in advance.
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St Ann's Bay, Jamaica
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
I will pick you up at your requested meeting point (as long as it is in the general area of Ocho Rios). I'll have cold bottles water ready!
We will drive about 30 minutes to our destination, getting to know each other as we drive.
Once we arrive at the site parking area, I'll pay the entrance fees while you change clothes (if you weren't wearing your bathing suit when I picked you up). Then, for the next hour or so, you can immerse yourself in the soothing, naturally hot and bubbly water, "playing" in the flames when they shoot up. (And NO, you will not be burned.) If you pay the pond keeper a little extra (see below), he will give you his signature, 15-minute relaxation massage.
Once you are relaxed and ready, change back into your dry clothes, buy a cold drink from the nearby stand, and we'll head back to your meeting point.
NOTE: Bring or wear a swimsuit, and also bring water shoes (optional) and a towel. I'll collect the entry fee ($40 US) before we arrive. If you'd like the optional, 15-minute massage from the pond keeper, you'll need to pay him $80 US.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We'll drive about 30 minutes to the hot springs, and you can spend 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-476030P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- bottles of water.
- Licensed Guide: Languages offered: English.
- Gratuities.
- Refreshments, if desired, from the nearby stand.
- Towel.
- Water shoes.
- All Fees and Taxes.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover the Magic of Firewater Pond is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover the Magic of Firewater Pond will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottles of water
- Licensed Guide: Languages offered: English
- Gratuities
- Refreshments, if desired, from the nearby stand.
- Towel
- Water shoes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- We'll drive about 30 minutes to the hot springs, and you can spend 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy!
