The 15 Best Black River Safari Boat Trips

1.YS Falls, Black River Safari, Appleton Rum Tour OR Pelican Bar (Choose Up to 3)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $195Our pick

Private South Coast tour from Montego Bay or Negril, choosing up to 3 stops: Black River Safari, Appleton rum, YS Falls, or Pelican Bar.

“Husband & I had a great experience with YJTG. We stayed in Negril, and we had originally booked a tour to ochos ríos/dunn’s falls. The company contacted us well in advance to let us know that that travel was 3 hours one way, and gave us the option of booking this trip instead if we preferred something closer. We really appreciated this, and took them up on their offer. We chose to go to YS falls, Appleton rum estate, and pelican bar. Our driver Adrian was early picking us up from our hotel and made sure we got around safely, giving us some background along the way. We stopped for…”

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2.Tour to Black River and YS Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $200

Negril day trip to YS Falls, Black River safari, and Floyd's Pelican Bar, with pickup, tickets included, and a seasoned guide.

“From start to finish the trip was fantastic. Everald our tour guide was amazing. Kept us entertained on jamaican history & facts throughout our whole tour when on the road. As a family of 3 it was a private trip on a fully air conditioned minibus, Read more”

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3.Appleton estate,YS Falls,Black River Safari,Pelican Bar(any 3of4)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $180

Rainforest Y.S. Falls, Black River crocs by boat, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar sunset, with pickup from Negril and a private guide.

“I had the most amazing and perfect day ever !!!! I can’t say thank you enough!! Cedric was so knowledgeable, we did the tours in order of beating the crowd. I’m a young solo female traveling and every where he made sure I was safe and comRead more”

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4.Full-Day South Coast – YS Falls, Pelican Bar & Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $250

Negril to YS Falls, Black River Safari, and Pelican Bar in one long day, with included transport and entry, plus easy swimming breaks.

“Had the best full day doing all the different excursions, Rayon was the best guide and honestly made the whole day so much better, stopping off at different places to help us have the best experience and even taking us to a vegan cafe!”

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5.YS Falls, Black River Safari, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar Day-Trip (Transportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $133

Private Montego Bay day trip to YS Falls, Black River Safari, and Floyd’s Pelican Bar with round-trip hotel pickup and AC comfort.

“Excellent experience. My driver was very proffessional and attentive. Everything went perfect and Floyd's Pelican bar was a unique experience. Totaly worth it”

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6.Private Appleton YS Falls and Black River Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $270

Private Appleton Estate rum, YS Falls swim and rope swings, then a Black River crocodile cruise, all from Montego Bay.

“Appleton estate was great and so was the safari, the falls was closed due to weather, but the pelican bay was ok.”

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7.YS Falls and Black River Safari Guided Tour from Montego Bay and Grand Palladium

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $145

Visit YS Falls and cruise the Black River by pontoon boat on a full day from Montego Bay with lunch, guides, and wildlife spotting.

“We had a great time doing both of these activities. Even made a few personalized stops along the way (gift shop for water shoes - finally were optional, and by the road to drink from a coconut). Were expecting a group tour but they still aRead more”

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8.Appleton Rum Factory, Ys Falls, Black River Safari, Floyd’s Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $169

Appleton rum tasting, YS Falls, Black River safari cruise, and Floyd's Pelican Bar sunset, with pickup and lunch in Jamaica.

“The best part of our experience was Liel, our driver. He was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great experience. The only thing to keep in mind is that this is an all day excursion and there is a lot of in the car driving but it is well worth the experience.”

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9.Black River Safari, YS Falls and Appleton Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $138

Negril day trip with a Black River wildlife safari, YS Falls zipline and swim time, plus Appleton rum tasting at the estate.

“Black River Safari was a disappointment due to the rain. We understand things can happen but they knew when we paid it was going to rain as our driver mentioned that as soon as we got on the boat. Within minutes it poured, thunderstorms and lightning . We all got soaked.”

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10.Private Seafood Tour and Floyds Pelican Bar or Black River Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $194

Montego Bay seafood stops and a boat trip to Floyd’s Pelican Bar or Black River Safari, with breakfast, lunch, and private pickup.

“This sea-food tour was the most delicious Jamaican food I’ve ever tasted! Our driver, Dasayev (aka Das) was amazing! He was patient & very kind! He told us a lot of JA history along the way & took us to the best stops for the best food! I loRead more”

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11.Appleton Estate, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $242

A private day from Montego Bay that strings together Appleton rum tasting, YS Falls swimming and rope swings, and a Black River boat safari.

“Our driver Randy was very good and informative.Appleton was very nice . Unfortunately that was the only thing we could do due to the rain.The YS falls and Black river were closed.”

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12.YS Falls and Black River Safari South Coast from Negril Jamaica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129Best value

Black River safari and YS Falls from Negril, Jamaica. Spot crocodiles in mangroves, swim in seven-tiered cascades with easy transfers.

“Vassianna Tours and Rentals made my trip to Jamaica absolutely amazing! From the stunning waterfalls to the beautiful beaches and fun cultural spots, every part of the tour was unforgettable. The team was super friendly, professional, and rRead more”

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13.Private Black River Safari Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $160

Private Black River safari from Montego Bay with hotel pickup, a scenic countryside drive, and a 1-hour open-air boat ride for crocodiles and birds.

“Great experience, crocodiles, wildlife and lots of clear and entertaining information. Relaxed comfortable environment”

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14.Floyd’s Pelican Bar, Ys Falls and Black River Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · from $253 · 6 hours - 450 minutes

A full-day Jamaica tour to Floyd’s Pelican Bar, YS Falls swims, and a Black River Safari by pontoon boat with an English guide.

“Esperienza unica, tutto bellissimo, posti spettacolari.. ringraziano la nostra guida super gentile randy che ci ha fatto trascorrere una giornata che difficilmente dimenticheremo”

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15.Black River Safari and Ys Falls Tour and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $233 · 7 - 8 hours

Black River crocodile safari and YS Falls with hotel pickup, a guided boat ride, rain-forest cascades, and time to swim.

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