YS Falls & Zipline with Floyd’s Pelican Bar — Full-Day Adventure from Montego Bay
Experience YS Falls’ seven tiers of swimming pools, a canopy zipline, and a seaside stop at Floyd’s Pelican Bar on a full-day tour from Montego Bay. This route mixes rugged limestone cascades, working-ranch history, and a short coastal boat ride for a varied, active day in St. Elizabeth.
The Experience
Before You Go
Wear water-ready footwear
Trails and pool access include slick rock and muddy steps; closed-toe water shoes with good grip reduce slips and protect toes.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
You’ll be swimming and visiting coastal areas—reef-safe sunscreen protects marine life and keeps your skin safe.
Bring a dry bag
A small dry bag protects phones and valuables during river swims, zipline runs, and the boat leg to Pelican Bar.
Confirm pickup location
Many tours include pickup from Montego Bay hotels; verify the meeting point and time to avoid delays.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Short walk to the estate’s spring-fed garden plots with native orchids and fruit trees
- •Quiet downstream pools a short scramble from the main terraces where crowds thin mid-afternoon
Wildlife
- •Green herons and kingfishers along the river edges
- •Iguanas and anoles sunning on rocks near pools
Conservation Note
Visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid soaps in freshwater pools, and follow guide instructions to minimize erosion and disturbance.
YS Falls occupies land long used for cattle and horse farms; estate roads and some structures reflect 19th–20th century agricultural development in St. Elizabeth.
What to Bring
Closed-toe water shoesEssential
Protects feet on rocky approaches and offers traction on wet surfaces.
Swimsuit and quick-dry layersEssential
You’ll swim in natural pools and want dry clothes for the drive back.
Reef-safe sunscreenEssential
Protects skin while minimizing harm to marine ecosystems at Pelican Bar.
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, wallet, and spare clothes dry during boat transfers and swims.
Common Questions
How do I get to the tour pickup?
Most operators offer hotel pickups across Montego Bay—confirm your meeting point and time during booking and allow traffic buffer for rural drives.
Are there age or weight limits for the zipline or boat?
Zipline operators commonly have minimum age and maximum weight restrictions and will ask for weights during booking—check with your provider before arrival.
Is swimming required or optional?
Swimming is optional but recommended—the pools are a main attraction; nonswimmers can still enjoy viewpoints and gardens.
What should I know about safety and health?
This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with serious back or cardiovascular conditions; bring any needed medications and tell guides about health concerns.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
6 hours
Location
Black River, St. Elizabeth
Difficulty
moderate
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness and agility for climbing steps, swimming, and standing during zipline briefings
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