Board a short boat ride from Montego Bay to Floyd’s Pelican Bar, a rustic driftwood bar on a sandbank. Swim, snorkel shallow flats, and enjoy fresh seafood and local rum—bring cash and reef-safe sunscreen.
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The motor coughs once, then smooths as the boat slips off the beach and the mainland melts into a low horizon. Ten minutes of glassy sea separates you from a ramshackle bar perched on stilts—driftwood nailed into a sandbank—where the Caribbean spreads in every direction. Pelicans wheel and eye the tide while the breeze pushes salt across your skin.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; basic mobility for getting in/out of a small boat is required.
Wildlife
History
Built by a local fisherman (Floyd) using driftwood and reclaimed materials, the bar became a coastal meeting spot that celebrates Jamaica’s simple fishing culture.
Conservation
Visitors should use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid standing on coral; limiting single-use plastics and taking trash back to shore helps protect the sandbank and surrounding seagrass.
Reserve your spot on the Floyds Pelican Bar Private Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring cash
The bar accepts cash for food and drinks; ATMs aren’t available offshore—bring small bills.
Wear water shoes
Sandbars and shallow coral edges are easier to navigate with sturdy, quick-dry footwear.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Protect marine life and avoid irritation while swimming in shallow seagrass and coral areas.
Plan morning departures
Mornings typically offer calmer seas and clearer snorkeling conditions than afternoon winds.
Swimwear and towel
Quick-dry swimwear and a towel for swimming and sunbathing.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine ecosystems while you swim or snorkel.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on sandbanks, shallow coral and when boarding small boats.
Light rain shell or cover-up
Useful for sudden tropical showers or a windy return trip.
summer