Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios: 30ft Raft

Pilot your own bamboo raft down a river in Jamaica's interior

Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios is a guided float on a 30ft bamboo raft piloted by a skilled captain, with round-trip transport from your hotel and entry included. You board at the dock and spend the afternoon drifting downriver on a peaceful cruise through Jamaica's landscape, guided by a captain who shares knowledge of the area and its surroundings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bamboo River Rafting Experience

• Meet Raft Captain at dock
• Board 30ft Bamboo Raft
• Enjoy peaceful Bamboo River cruise

The experience

A raft captain meets you at the dock and helps you board a 30ft bamboo raft built for the river. The raft itself is the whole point. You're not watching from a boat, you're on it, floating at a pace that lets you take in the water and the banks around you. The captain handles the navigation while you settle in for what the operator calls a peaceful cruise, the kind of afternoon that doesn't demand anything from you except that you show up and sit.

Round-trip transport from your Ocho Rios hotel is included, and the driver who picks you up is also your guide, talking through the route and pointing out places of interest on the way to the dock. Travel time counts toward the total, so the whole outing (transport, raft time and the return) runs about an hour and a half. The raft entry ticket and all fees are covered in the price.

Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with very young children, and the operator notes the experience suits all fitness levels. If your hotel isn't in the standard Ocho Rios pickup zone, you may need to arrange additional transport at your own cost.

What’s included

• Round-trip air-conditioned transport from your hotel.
• raft entry ticket.
• driver-guide who shares knowledge of the area.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Coopa Tours

Is this one for you?At an hour and a half total, including transport, this fits easily into a half-day itinerary and leaves the rest of your day open for other activities in Ocho Rios.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is the bamboo raft like?

The bamboo raft is 30ft long and piloted by a skilled captain who steers and navigates the river while you sit aboard. You're not operating the raft yourself. The captain handles that part, and you experience the float as a passenger on the water.

How long does the whole thing take from hotel to hotel?

The total outing is about an hour and a half, including round-trip transport from your hotel and the time on the river itself. Travel time is built into that duration.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip transport from your Ocho Rios hotel, the raft entry ticket, all fees and taxes, and a driver-guide who shares information about the area on the way to the dock are all included. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and brings you back.