Martha Brae Rafting Bamboo Raft Private Transport Montego Bay

A 30-foot bamboo raft carries you down the Martha Brae for an hour of steady current and rainforest.

Martha Brae rafting from Montego Bay pairs a 3-mile bamboo raft journey down Jamaica's historic river with private round-trip transportation and an English-speaking captain. You board a 30-foot raft and float through rainforest, hear the legend of Miss Martha, and stop at swimming spots along the way. The experience includes admission, air-conditioned vehicle pickup and drop-off, and access to the rafting facility's grounds.

The experience

A 30-foot bamboo raft is your vessel for this 3-mile float down the Martha Brae river. A certified raft captain pilots it, and the steady current does most of the work. You sit back and move comfortably along. The ride takes roughly an hour, and your captain shares the stories that put this river in Jamaica's history books, including the legend of Miss Martha. The route winds through lush rainforest, and you'll pass intriguing swimming spots where you can jump in if you want to.

Private round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your Montego Bay location and brings you back after the raft journey. The Martha Brae rafting facility itself has full recreational amenities: picnic grounds, a bar, souvenir shops, a swimming pool and modern restrooms. You can also visit Miss Martha's Herb Garden on the grounds and learn about the medical and healing properties of the plants grown there.

What’s included

• Admission to Martha Brae rafting.
• private round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• certified English-speaking raft captain for the 3-mile journey.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Legacy Excursions & Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private journey down the river without sharing the raft or the vehicle with other travelers: the captain and the current handle the work, so you float comfortably regardless of fitness level.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Martha Brae river like when I get on the raft?

The Martha Brae is a historic Jamaican river where you float on a 30-foot bamboo raft piloted by a certified captain. The current moves you steadily and comfortably for roughly an hour over 3 miles, passing through rainforest with several swimming spots along the way where you can stop and enter the water if you choose.

Does the private transportation include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, private round-trip transportation is included and picks you up from your Montego Bay location in an air-conditioned vehicle, then returns you after the rafting experience ends.

What else is at the Martha Brae facility besides the raft?

The facility has picnic grounds, a bar, souvenir shops, a swimming pool and modern restrooms. You can also visit Miss Martha's Herb Garden to learn about the medicinal plants grown there.