Montego Bay: Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting & Pickup
You'll Actually Steer the Raft Yourself on Martha Brae
You float downriver on a bamboo raft for at least an hour with a local captain, with the option to steer it yourself for photos or fun. The raft holds two people, so it stays quiet and personal. Lush banks, fruit trees, and riverside vendors pass by as you drift. Hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included, with the pickup time confirmed two days ahead.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bamboo rafting on Martha Brae River
- Meet local bamboo raft captain
- Raft downstream for at least one hour
- Enjoy lush vegetation and nature sounds
- See and eat fresh fruits
- Buy souvenirs on river banks
- Drive to pickup clients at finish area
What’s included
Your day includes air-conditioned hotel pickup and return transport from Montego Bay, a 30-foot bamboo raft for two people with a local captain, at least one hour of river time with the option to steer the raft yourself, and access to riverside vendors selling souvenirs along the Martha Brae River.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Before you book
Operated by Jamaica Experience Tour
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The experience
What happens if you hand the paddle to a tourist who's never held one? On the Martha Brae River outside Montego Bay, you find out, and the local captain laughs the whole way down. This isn't a spectator float. You get a 30-foot bamboo raft with a captain who knows the river, but the moment you want to take over and guide it yourself for photos or just the thrill of it, you can. The raft holds two people, so it's intimate: no crowded boat, no strangers' conversations, just you, your travel partner, and an hour drifting through the kind of green that doesn't photograph right.
The river itself does most of the work. You'll pass through lush vegetation, hear actual birdsong instead of a speaker playing it, and spot fruit trees hanging over the water. Vendors set up on the banks selling local souvenirs, so if something catches your eye you can grab it without leaving the raft. The whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually breathe: no rushing, no schedule pressure. The captain handles the navigation. You handle whether you want to sit back or take the helm for a moment.
Pickup happens from your hotel or accommodation near Montego Bay in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the driver brings you back the same way after you finish at the river. You'll get the exact pickup time two days before your travel date, so no guessing. The raft fee is $110 per raft (that's for two people), and it's cashless: everything's settled upfront, which means no haggling at the dock or fumbling for bills when you're wet.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a quiet, personal float on the water without the hassle of arranging transport or navigating to the river yourself: the pickup and return take that off your hands, and the two-person raft means you're not sharing the experience with a crowd.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).
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.
How long is the Martha Brae bamboo rafting experience?
At least one hour on the river, plus travel time to and from your hotel.
How many people fit on one bamboo raft?
Two people per raft, with a local captain steering.
Can I steer the raft myself?
Yes, you can take over and guide the raft yourself for photos or if you want to try.
What's included in the $110 raft fee?
The bamboo raft for two people and the local captain's service for the hour-long float.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your Montego Bay accommodation and return are included.
When will I know my pickup time?
You'll receive the exact pickup time two days before your travel date.
Can I buy souvenirs on the river?
Yes, vendors sell local items on the riverbanks as you float past, and you can purchase from the raft.
Is the experience cashless?
Yes, the raft fee is paid upfront and the experience is cashless throughout.
Montego Bay: Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting & Pickup
3h–4h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 146.16 per person
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