Laughing Waters

Laughing Waters is among the most stunning beaches in Jamaica for the gurgling falls spiling onto its fine, golden sand. The beach was made famous in the first James Bond film, Dr. No, where Ursula Andress emerges from the sea singing and echants 007, played by a young Sean Connery. Located just east of Dunn's River Falls around the bend from Pearly Beach, the property is managed by the St. Ann Development Corporation (SADCo) and its parent the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), a government body that owns and operates some of the island's most lucrative toursim attractions, including Dunn's River Falls, in addition to many others that see few visitors, and many more still unrelated to tourism. A protocol residence reserved for state use faces the beach. The beach can be rented by the day to groups of up to 100 (USD 2,000), 150 (USD 2,500), 200 (USD 3,000), 250, or more guests (250+/USD 3,500+), with a USD 500 refundable deposit required. Guests pay 50% plus the security deposit to confirm dates. Balances are due 90 days prior to a confirmed booking.