Join us on a scenic journey highlighting the rustic side of the South Coast of Jamaica in visiting the Pelican Bar. The bar is located in the middle of the ocean. The water is shallow so feel free to take a swim. Enjoy some mouthwatering Jamaican food (own expense) and sip on a cold Red Stripe Beer while watching nature at it's very best.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8 times a day, 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 12+)
$181
Child (ages 3–11)
$85
Infant (ages 0–2)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $270.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
From Montego Bay
Pickup included
From Falmouth/ Trelawny
Such as: Royalton White Sands/ Blue Waters, Melia Braco, Excellence, Mangos, Ocean Coral/ Eden Bay etc
Pickup included
From Negril
Pickup included
From Grand Pallladium
Pickup included
Itinerary
Floyd's Pelican Bar
Admission included120 min
Between Treasure Beach and Black River you will be taken by a fishing boat to a rustic wooden bar built on a sand bar a quarter mile out to sea. The Pelican Bar is the perfect place to sunbathing, drinking beer, swimming and eating fresh fried fish. The Pelican Bar began as local fisherman Floyd Forbes dream of a bar built out to sea, resting on stilts. Large wooden planks were transported on his fishing boat. In 2001 the bar was completed and it was named "The Pelican Bar" after the large flocks of Pelicans who rested on the sand bank. It soon became popular by locals and tourists as a place of picture perfect serenity. Watch the beautiful sunset (weather permitting) as well as the cliff diving and listen to the Reggae Band. A perfect place to sit back, relax with a cocktail in hand. Boat ride is between 30-45 minutes but worth the travel.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Multiple Stops (if needed)
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
if your hotel is not listed please type when booking.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
11 reviews
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How it compares in Montego Bay
Starting price $181 is 18% above the typical $154 for tours of similar length in Montego Bay
Excurgo comparison of 3,232 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring cash
Bring change of clothes, towel and sunblock(if needed) if you choose to take a swim.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour take?
Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour lasts about 5–7 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour cost?
Prices start at $181 per person for this Montego Bay experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $270. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
How much does Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $85, adults from $181. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. if your hotel is not listed please type when booking. Pickup points include Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Luxury - Adults Only - All Inclusive.
What languages is Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited.
Reviews(11)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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JusteLei
June 24, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
From customers to family!
Thank youuu for EVERYTHING to the Jamaica Mesmerizing Tour family! 🫶🏽
Shantorna, Teric & Renaldo are the Dream Team of this company!
We arrived as customers but surely leaved as family !
Words ain’t enough to describe how everyone took care of us like we knew each other since forever!
We will be back!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time you took to write this review and that we met your expectations. At Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours we take pride in the service that we provide to our guests so that they may have the best possible vacation and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay in Jamaica. Also remember once you come a guest you will leave as family. Look us up on Instagram at @jamaicamesmeriszingtours. See you soon!
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Opal aesthetics... W
May 25, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Be aware
Nice bar, however be aware of a man taking your pics 3 for $20 says he will email them to you, but you won't get them! Didn't get long on there, drinks are expensive, photographer scam
Operator response
Sorry for the experience you had. At this time your tour was not done by Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours. We don’t own this bar or sell pictures. We are asking you kindly to please remove this review and give it to the correct persons.
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lisacW8196IZ
March 12, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Floyd's Pelican Bar Private Tour
We love to get off the resort and explore and that we did! Hands down, amazing experience. Our driver Kevin was early to pick us up. We let him know right off the bat that we are super chill people. My friend and I ended up having a FANTASTIC day with Kevin. He was informative but also laid back which we appreciate. Loved our time spent at Floyd's and will most definitly be using this company again and requesting Kevin. The company was very accomodating when we needed to reschedule. They were great at communicating. Can't wait to go back. Thanks Kevin! Lisa and Jamie can't wait to visit with you again
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review. It has been great pleasure serving you. We are happy that you had a great time with us. We are looking forward to serve you again.
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CarlaBrown
February 6, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Ya Man!!! Jamaica 2020
My friends and I were so excited for this trip and we were not disappointed. The ride to the country area was about a 1 hours and 45minutes but great views. The only roads that I saw was some small winding roads but the trip was well worth it. I don’t mind driving on those roads because I got to see some parts of Jamaica that I never knew exist.
The boat ride to the bar was great because Carlos made sure we were okay the entire time. While at the bar I learnt to play dominos and I just relax. Food was so amazing.
Carlos had patience with us and was so understanding. We ended up using this company for the rest of the 8 days remaining on our vacation. Make sure if you book ask for Carlos he is the big man.
I recommend doing this tour and with Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review, we really appreciate it. It has been a pleasure serving you on your
vacation.
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Keydonna
February 2, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Spectacular location
My husband and I enjoyed our trip to the countryside. I would recommend doing this tour if you want to see the real jamaica. From small winding roads to animals and local people walking by is just amazing. When we got to the boat it was an interesting boat ride. The bar had a lot of people there and I got to meet Mr. Floyd he is a fun guy. Food was amazing and you can even swim near the bar. The location itself is amazing and I think that is a great asset to the bar. We would go again.
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review, we really appreciate it. It has been a pleasure serving you on your vacation.
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OL9807
January 17, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Sunset
We had been planning this trip for months and we really happy we did it.
Our guide Carlos was amazing and made the drive to the countryside interesting. The boat captain was fun and he took care of us.The bar had alot of persons here and Carlos made sure we were comfortable. He stayed with us every step of the way.
The food was great and we met Mr. Floyd such a humble soul. We stayed and watched the sunset. Such a beautiful sight.
It has been such a great experience and we hope they expand the bar in the furture so that they can accommadate more clients.
We would do it again. This summer to be exact!!!
See you summer Jamaica!!! Yah Mon!!!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review. It has been a pleasure serving you. We are happy to hear you had a great time. Have great day.
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Iamsean3
January 14, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Best day of our life
We scheduled our pickup for 9:30 and our driver Carlos was there from 9. We appreciate him coming early for us. Time always matter for us, we don’t like to late so we were out there at 9 waiting too. The trip to the bar had a lot of winding roads but was fun. It is actually great to see the off the beaten path of Jamaica.
The location where the bar is fantastic and the only way there is by boat.
I do recommend doing this tour and using this company.
Sean and Jean
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review, we really appreciate it. It has been a pleasure serving you and we are looking forward to do it again. #respect
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Madamjames
January 2, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Off the beaten path!
We did this excursion yesterday and we had an excellent evening. If you think chilling at Pelican bar is fun, you need to watch the sunset there. Most beautiful sight. We got to met Floyd the owner such a pleasant man. I would do this again but in the morning where there is less people there. We noticed that a lot of persons came there in the mid afternoon.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review. It has been such a pleasure serving you. We are happy you had a great time. Hope to see you a next time.
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O3310LRangelav
December 30, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Worst experience EVER!
After the glowing reviews, I was so excited! I guess we drew the short straw. Never got the drivers name. Never said a word to us until after YS Falls. When we got to the “captain” to take us to Pelican bar he came out in his underwear. Our driver was going to hand us off to this sketchy guy until we basically begged him to not leave us. The car was uncomfortable. The air in the back didn’t work. Our lives flashed in front of our lives more than once. Scariest day of my life. Pelican bar was ok. Ordered food but waited two hours and watched everyone but us get their order. Even checked on it and they said ten more minutes. Finally gave up. Went back to our resort tired, stressed and starving. Definitely NOT worth the money. Stick to whoever is affiliated with your resort.
Operator response
Hi O3310LRangelav we are sorry for the experiences you had on our island but this excursion was not done by our company.
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ozdolphingirl
December 6, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Carlos is Great
Based on reviews online we asked for Carlos. He took four of us to YS Falls and Ricks Pelican Bar. It was one of the best days ever. Carlos reads people so well and is a laid back great person to have around. Will definitely be recommending both Carlos and JMT to any Aussies heading to Jamaica. Thanks so much Carlos. Rachel, Jake, Maggie and Kurt x
Operator response
Thank you for writing us a review, we really appreciate it. It has been a pleasure seving you. Also thank you for the recommendations. Hope to see you another time.
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