Jamaica · Boating

9-Hour Black River, YS Falls and Pelican Bar Tour in Jamaica

9 Hours Round trip from Jamaica Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise the Black River, the Caribbean's most diverse swamp system
02 Look for birds, freshwater turtles, and crocodiles along the river
03 Enjoy YS Falls, a spectacular 7-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation
04 Swim or sunbathe at the Pelican Bar in waist-deep sea water

Enjoy a boat ride on the Black River and explore the most diverse swamp system in the Caribbean region. Spot a variety of birds, freshwater turtles, and crocodiles as you navigate through this remarkable river. Relax at YS Falls, a natural attraction in the foothills of Cockpit Country in St. Elizabeth, and continue to the Pelican Bar, a beach bar set in the middle of the sea. This tour combines wildlife, waterfalls, and time to swim or unwind in Jamaica's beautiful south coast waters.

Enjoy a boat ride on the Black River and explore the most diverse swamp system in the Caribbean region.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Saint Elizabeth, Black River

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Black River Cruise, YS Falls and Pelican Bar

Enjoy a forty-minute boat ride on the Black River, the largest and most diverse swamp system found in the Caribbean region.
Look for various species of birds and see freshwater turtles and crocodiles.
See the colourful water lilies, which blend harmoniously with their surroundings.
Visit YS Falls, a natural attraction nestled in the foothills of Cockpit Country in St. Elizabeth.
Enjoy an intimate experience with a spectacular 7-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation.
Ride on a tractor-drawn jitney and relax to the sound of a spring-fed pool.
Continue to the Pelican Bar, located in the Breadbasket Parish of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.
Sunbathe or swim around the bar, where the water is about waist deep.

End of the tour.