Ocho Rios: White River Private Rafting & Beach Float

What happens when your raft captain knows the river better than the map

You float upstream on the White River with a raft captain steering, stop to swim in the current, then drift back toward the beach. The tour ends at Marjorie's Cafe with refreshments and meals included. Plan for an hour on the water plus time to rest and eat afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relaxing rafting on White River

• Meet at Marjorie’s Riverside Cafe
• Enjoy refreshments at the cafe
• Raft captain takes you upstream
• Take in river and tree scenery
• Journey downstream to the beach
• Swim and soak up the sun
• Return to cafe for refreshments and meals

The experience

The captain was running late (not by much, maybe ten minutes), and you'd already spotted the White River from Marjorie's Riverside Cafe, where you're meant to meet. The cafe sits right there, cold drinks waiting, and the river moves past it like it's got somewhere to be. Once he arrives, he walks you straight to the raft, no fuss, and pushes off upstream where the trees close in and the water gets quieter. That's when you realize the whole thing isn't about speed or adrenaline. It's about floating through this part of Jamaica while someone who actually knows the current does the work.

The upstream section takes you past banks thick with green, the kind of scenery that doesn't photograph the way it looks in person: too much depth, too much light filtering through. You'll stop to swim if you want, or just sit and let the water hold you. The raft captain reads the river the way most people read a street, pointing out things without making a speech about them. Then you drift back downstream toward the beach, the current doing most of the pushing, and by the time you're back at Marjorie's the whole hour has gone soft and easy in your head.

The cafe is where it lands. Refreshments and meals are there waiting (alcoholic drinks included if that's what you want), and you can sit for as long as you need before heading back. Infants ride on an adult's lap, service animals are welcome, and the whole thing is built for people of any fitness level. Public transport runs nearby if you're not driving yourself, so getting there isn't complicated.

What’s included

Your hour includes the raft captain's guidance upstream and downstream on the White River, swimming stops, refreshments at Marjorie's Riverside Cafe before the tour, and meals and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) at the cafe after you return.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 to 80 years) · Child (under 17)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rafting on the White River

Is this one for you?Right for travelers in Ocho Rios who want a low-key water experience without the rush. You're floating, not paddling, which is what makes the scenery stick with you instead of blurring past.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 17).

How long is the actual rafting part?

One hour on the water, split between upstream and downstream sections.

Where do you meet the raft captain?

At Marjorie's Riverside Cafe, where refreshments are available before and after the tour.

Can you swim during the tour?

Yes, you can swim at stops along the White River.

Are drinks included?

Yes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included.

Do you need to arrange your own transport to the river?

Public transportation options are available nearby, or you can arrange your own.