YS Falls and Pelican Bar tour: Waterfall and sea bar experience

The Pelican Bar sits out at sea on a shoal, with panoramic views and cold Red Stripe beer.

An eight-hour tour from Negril to YS Falls and Pelican Bar combines a 7-tiered waterfall with underground spring-fed pools and a boat ride to a hut on a shoal in the sea. The tour includes hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle, the boat to Pelican Bar, bottled water, and a live English-speaking guide. Swimwear under your clothes, water shoes and a towel are recommended. Children must be at least six years old and accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit YS Falls and Pelican Bar

• Travel to YS Falls
• Explore 7-tiered waterfalls and wading pool
• Relax or swim in mineral pools
• Travel to Pelican Bar
• Enjoy cold Red Stripe beer and seafood lunch
• Snorkel or take in panoramic sea views

The experience

Eight hours takes you from Negril down Jamaica's scenic South Coast to YS Falls, a nature-based site built around a 7-tiered cascade that feeds into an expansive wading pool supplied by underground springs. You can dive into the cool mineral water or wade and relax in the pools. The drive itself passes seaside homes, guesthouses and miles of beachfront.

After YS Falls, a boat carries you three-quarters of a mile out to sea to Pelican Bar, a hut on a shoal that serves as the stopping point for the second half of the day. The 360-degree panoramic view frames the water on all sides. You can order a cold Red Stripe beer, have a seafood lunch, go snorkelling or simply sit and take in the view. The ride back to your hotel follows the same coastal route.

The private vehicle means your group travels together without joining other travelers. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, as is bottled water for the drive. Bring swimwear under your clothes, water shoes and a towel. The operator notes that the tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with back or spinal issues.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• boat ride to Pelican Bar.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 Mar 2027

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 23 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by El Sol Vida

Is this one for you?The live guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the day's stops without translation. The private vehicle keeps your group together, which works well if you're traveling with family or friends who want to move at the same pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What are the YS Falls like when you get there?

YS Falls is a 7-tiered cascading waterfall with an expansive wading pool fed by underground springs. You can swim and dive in the cool mineral water or simply relax in the pools.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle; the boat ride to Pelican Bar; bottled water; and a live guide who speaks English. Meals, drinks and gratuity are optional.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear swimwear under your clothes so you're ready to swim at YS Falls. Bring water shoes, a towel and sunscreen. The dress code is smart casual for the rest of the day.