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🏝️ Booby Cay Island: Where Hollywood Magic Meets Caribbean Paradise Just Minutes from Negril

✨ Vibe Check: Tropical adventure, pristine reefs, and that "Gilligan's Island" charm

Ever wanted to explore a real island where Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" was filmed? Welcome to Booby Cay – the small but spectacular island just off Negril's shore that doubles as Hollywood's tropical paradise and nature's perfect snorkeling sanctuary! Named after the booby birds that return here annually to breed, this offshore gem is packed with vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life, making it the ideal spot for underwater adventures.

Affectionately known as "Gilligan's Island" by locals, Booby Cay offers crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling, diving, and swimming surrounded by thriving coral ecosystems. It's the perfect escape for picnics, water sports, and soaking up that classic Caribbean island vibe.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Should Come? Perfect for water sports enthusiasts, snorkeling lovers, families seeking island adventures, and anyone wanting that classic "deserted island" experience just minutes from Negril.

🔍 What's There:

Film location for "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea"
Vibrant coral reefs with diverse marine life
Excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities
Perfect picnic and sunbathing spots
Breeding sanctuary for booby birds (seasonal)
Crystal-clear swimming waters
24-hour public access (weather permitting)
Easy boat or ferry transportation from Negril

💡 Insider Tip: Visit during bird breeding season to see the booby birds that gave the island its name! Many Negril hotels arrange regular trips, making it super easy to get there. Pro tip: bring underwater cameras – the coral reefs here are some of the most photogenic in the area, and the marine life is incredibly diverse!