YS Falls, Black River Safari & Pelican Bar from Montego Bay
Three stops in one day: waterfalls, crocodiles, and a bar built on stilts at sea
This full-day guided tour from Montego Bay takes you to YS Falls, a series of seven cascading waterfalls with natural pools; then by boat up Jamaica's longest river to spot American crocodiles and exotic birds; and finally to Floyd's Pelican Bar, a rustic wooden structure a quarter mile offshore. Private transportation with a live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup are included. Entrance fees to attractions are separate.
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Explore YS Falls, Black River, and Pelican Bar
- Travel to YS Falls by tractor-pulled jitney
- Swim in natural waterfall pools
- Optional canopy zipline or tubing rides
- Boat tour up the Black River Safari
- See American crocodiles and exotic birds
- Boat ride to Floyd's Pelican Bar
- Relax, swim, and enjoy drinks at Pelican Bar
- Watch sunset and listen to reggae band
- Return to Montego Bay
- YS Falls 2h
- Swaby's Swamp Safari 1h
- Floyd's Pelican Bar 2h
What’s included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- a live English-speaking guide.
- hotel pickup from your chosen location.
- fuel surcharge.
- tractor-pulled jitney ride to YS Falls.
- access to the natural pools and wading pool.
- 1.5-hour boat tour up the Black River.
- fishing boat transport to and from Floyd's Pelican Bar.
- Thursday to Sunday 07:30 08:00 08:20 09:00 10:00 11:00
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Private guided tour from Montego Bay through rain forest waterfalls and wildlife river cruise, ending with sunset drinks at a sand bar in air-conditioned comfort.
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The experience
The day starts with a tractor-pulled jitney ride into the rain forest to YS Falls, where seven waterfalls drop into natural pools and a 4-foot wading pool surrounded by gardens. You can swim in the cool water, and lifeguards are on duty. The estate has a restaurant if you want lunch, changing rooms, and restrooms on site. Optional activities like a canopy zipline tour and river tubing are available if you want to add them.
Next comes a 1.5-hour boat tour up the Black River, Jamaica's largest navigable river and its biggest wetland. You'll cruise past giant red mangrove trees with roots cascading 40 feet into the water, watch for the rare American crocodile in its natural habitat, and see roughly 100 species of exotic birds. Local fishermen still work the same river in traditional wooden canoes, catching crabs the way they have for generations.
The final stop is Floyd's Pelican Bar, a wooden structure built on a sand bar a quarter mile out to sea. A fishing boat takes you there, a 15- to 20-minute ride, and you arrive at a place designed for sunbathing, swimming, and eating fresh fried fish. The bar started as a local fisherman's dream in 2001 and has become known for its sunset views (weather permitting), cliff diving, and a reggae band. Your driver will return you to your hotel in Montego Bay at the end of the full day.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 16 years).
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.
What are the seven waterfalls at YS Falls like, and can I swim in them?
YS Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls that drop into natural pools where you can swim. There's also a 4-foot-deep wading pool surrounded by a patio and garden, and lifeguards are on duty throughout the day.
Will I see crocodiles on the Black River Safari?
Yes, the 1.5-hour boat tour up the Black River is designed to show you the rare American crocodile in its natural habitat, along with roughly 100 species of exotic birds and the giant red mangrove trees that line the river.
How do I get to Floyd's Pelican Bar, and what is it like?
A fishing boat takes you from the mainland to the bar, which sits on a sand bar a quarter mile out to sea. The 15- to 20-minute boat ride gets you to a rustic wooden structure where you can swim, eat fresh fried fish, watch the sunset, and listen to reggae music.
What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?
Your private transportation, air-conditioned vehicle, driver, and English-speaking guide are included, along with hotel pickup from your chosen location. Entrance fees to YS Falls and the Black River Safari, meals, drinks, and optional activities like the canopy zipline or river tubing are not included.
Where can I be picked up for this tour?
Pickup is available from Grand Palladium, Falmouth hotels, Negril, or Montego Bay, depending on which option you choose at checkout.
How long is the full day, and what time does it end?
The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total, with drop-off back at your starting point in Montego Bay at the end of the day.
Operated by Road Travel Jamaica. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 16 days ago
YS Falls, Black River Safari & Pelican Bar from Montego Bay
8h–9h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 133.29 per person
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