Black River Safari, YS Falls & Pelican Bar Private Tour Jamaica

A crocodile nursery sits at the end of the Black River safari, where you can hold a juvenile crocodile for a photo.

A private full-day tour from your hotel through three of Jamaica's signature spots: YS Falls, a seven-tiered waterfall with natural pools for swimming; the Black River, where a boat captain narrates sightings of crocodiles, birds and fish as you travel upstream; and Floyd's Pelican Bar, a driftwood bar floating in the Caribbean Sea. Your driver provides commentary on Jamaican culture and history throughout, and the tour includes drinks and Caribbean snacks on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit YS Falls, Black River, Pelican Bar

• Pickup from hotel or residence
• Drive to YS Falls
• Explore waterfalls and swim
• Drive to Black River
• Take Black River safari boat tour
• Visit crocodile nursery
• Boat to Floyd's Pelican Bar
• Swim, snorkel, and enjoy food
• Return to hotel or residence

The experience

Your driver picks you up at your hotel and begins with YS Falls in St. Elizabeth, where a seven-tiered waterfall cascades into natural pools fed by underground springs. The site spreads across extensive lawns suited to lingering, and you're free to swim in the pools or explore the gardens and trees surrounding the falls. After time at the water, your driver takes you to the Black River for a boat safari approximately 4 miles upstream. The captain provides running commentary on the area's history and points out birds, fish, and the crocodiles the river is known for. At the end of the safari, guests visit the Crocodile Nursery, where you can interact with juvenile crocodiles and have your picture taken holding one.

From the river, your driver escorts you to an engine boat that carries you out to Floyd's Pelican Bar, a driftwood structure sitting in the Caribbean Sea off Treasure Beach. The bar is accessible only by boat, and once there you can swim or snorkel in shallow water, order grilled lobster and other food, play dominoes, and watch the sunset with a cold Red Stripe Beer. The tour allots time for you to spend hours at this unique spot before your driver returns you to your hotel. Complementary drinks (beers, punches and bottled water), and Caribbean snacks come on board throughout the day.

What’s included

• Complementary drinks including beers, punches and bottled water.
• Caribbean snacks on board.
• soda and bottled water.
• hotel pickup and private driver throughout the day.
• live English-speaking guide commentary on Jamaican culture and history.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private driver guiding you through three distinct stops (waterfall swimming, crocodile sanctuary, and ocean bar) rather than coordinating your own transport between locations.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is YS Falls like when you arrive?

YS Falls is a seven-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush gardens and magnificent trees, with natural pools fed by underground and above-ground springs where you can swim. The site has extensive lawns suitable for picnics and relaxing between swims.

What will you see on the Black River safari?

The Black River safari takes you approximately 4 miles upstream, where the boat captain narrates sightings of birds, fish, and the world-famous crocodiles that inhabit the river. You'll also visit the Crocodile Nursery, where you can interact with and photograph juvenile crocodiles.

How do you get to Floyd's Pelican Bar?

After the Black River safari, your driver takes you to an engine boat that carries you out to Floyd's Pelican Bar, which sits in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Treasure Beach and is accessible only by water.

What can you do at Floyd's Pelican Bar?

At Floyd's Pelican Bar you can swim or snorkel in shallow water, order grilled lobster and other food, play dominoes, and watch the sunset with a drink. The tour allows several hours to spend at this driftwood bar.

What drinks and food are included?

The tour includes complementary beers, punches and bottled water, plus Caribbean snacks served on board. You can order additional food like grilled lobster at Floyd's Pelican Bar at your own expense.