Martha Brae Rafting from Montego Bay: Private transportation included

Bamboo rafts, a river guide, and four hours drifting the Martha Brae

Martha Brae Rafting from Montego Bay is a guided activity on bamboo rafts down the Martha Brae River in Trelawny parish, 20 minutes outside the city. You drift downstream on the river itself, piloted by a live guide who navigates the water. Transport and a guide are included. The experience suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting on Martha Brae River

• Travel from Montego Bay to Martha Brae
• Enjoy rafting down the Martha Brae River

The experience

The Martha Brae River sits just outside Montego Bay in Trelawny parish, and the rafting happens on bamboo rafts you pilot yourself downstream. A guide steers from the back of the raft, reading the current and the bends ahead while you sit in the middle, watching the river unfold. The whole outing runs four hours from pickup to return, with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle included both ways.

What makes this different from a boat tour is that you're on the water doing the work, or at least riding it, rather than watching from a seat. The river moves gently, so there's no white water or technical paddling. The guide handles the navigation and you experience the ride. Pickup happens from your Montego Bay location, and the driver brings you back when the raft trip ends.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Montego Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English who steers the raft and navigates the river.
• the bamboo raft itself for the downstream drift.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by PPP TRAN TOURS JAMAICA

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and narrates the river as you drift, so anyone comfortable following along in English will track the experience. The pace is set by the current and the guide's steering, not by your effort, which makes it accessible whether you're looking to relax or to stay active.

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Top questions

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 you get there?

The Martha Brae River flows through Trelawny parish with untouched landscape on both sides. The water is calm enough for all fitness levels, and you drift downstream on bamboo rafts steered by your guide rather than paddling yourself.

How does pickup work from Montego Bay?

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel or meeting point in Montego Bay and drives you to Martha Brae Rafters Village, about 20 minutes away. The same driver brings you back after the rafting ends.

Can I do this if I've never rafted before?

Yes. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide handles steering the raft. You sit aboard and experience the river. No paddling or prior experience is required.

What does the four-hour duration include?

The four hours covers pickup from Montego Bay, the drive to the river, the rafting itself, and the return trip. The actual time on the water is the centerpiece, with transport built into the total.