Pelican Bar tour Jamaica: Driftwood bar on the Caribbean

A bar made of driftwood sits on a sandbar in the open ocean.

A private tour from Jamaica's south coast to Floyd's Pelican Bar, a driftwood structure built on a Caribbean sandbar, with a guide, boat transport and cold beer included. The tour runs five to eight hours depending on your pace. You'll ride out by boat, swim or sunbathe, order fresh seafood (reserved in advance), and return by private car. Children from age three are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Pelican Bar and enjoy local sights

• Travel to Pelican Bar location
• Take short boat ride to Pelican Bar
• Relax, sunbathe, or swim in ocean
• Enjoy a cold beer or seafood dish
• Sightsee along Jamaica's south coast
• Indulge in seasonal fruits and cuisine

The experience

You start with pickup at your hotel or resort on Jamaica's south coast. Your private driver and guide handle the route to the departure point, and from there a short boat ride takes you out to Floyd's Pelican Bar itself: a tiny structure of driftwood stilted on a huge sandbar in the Caribbean. The bar sits in open water, and the ride out is part of the experience: you're traveling to a place most people have only heard about.

Once you arrive, the day is yours to shape. Swim in the ocean, sunbathe on the sandbar, or simply sit at the bar with a cold beer and watch the water. Fresh seafood is available. You'll need to reserve your meal in advance so it's ready when you get there. The guide stays with you throughout, and the private setup means no crowds and no fixed schedule pushing you along. The south coast itself has history and culture. Your guide can point out details along the drive and answer questions about the region.

The tour includes your transportation both ways, entrance to the bar, a cold beer, and the boat ride out to the sandbar. Seasonal fruit and authentic Jamaican cuisine are available to order beyond what's included. You'll return to your hotel by late afternoon or early evening, depending on how long you spend on the water.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a private guide in English.
• boat transport to and from the sandbar.
• entrance to Floyd's Pelican Bar.
• one cold beer per person.

Options for this experience

2 options

Highlights of Pelican Bar and Black River TourGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:30pickup is included

Pelican Bar from Princess ResortGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:30Private option, lasting 5 hours. Not included: Jamaica South Coast bus. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:30

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Jamaica Hidden Treasures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private driver and guide who can stop whenever you want along Jamaica's south coast, rather than following a set itinerary with fixed departure times.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get out to Pelican Bar if it's on a sandbar in the ocean?

A short boat ride takes you from the mainland out to the sandbar where Floyd's Pelican Bar sits. The boat is part of the tour, and the ride itself is brief.

Can I eat at Pelican Bar, or is it just drinks?

Fresh seafood is served at the bar, but you need to reserve your meal in advance so it's prepared and ready when you arrive. Cold beer is included in the tour price.

What's included in the tour price?

Private transportation from your hotel, entrance to the bar, a cold beer, and the boat ride to and from the sandbar are all included. Meals beyond the included beer must be reserved ahead.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs between five and eight hours depending on how long you spend at the bar and whether you add meals or activities. Your guide adjusts the pace to match your preferences.