Rafting on the Martha Brae: Bamboo raft down a Jamaican river
Three miles of river, one bamboo raft, a captain who knows the water
Rafting on the Martha Brae is a guided bamboo raft trip on Jamaica's Martha Brae River, starting with hotel or cruise port pickup from Montego Bay. You board a 30-foot raft poled by a licensed captain for over an hour downstream through jungle canopy, with time to swim and learn local stories. The experience includes round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and children from age 7 are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rafting trip on the Martha Brae River
- Pickup from hotel or cruise port
- Drive to Martha Brae with sea views
- Welcome drink and herb garden stroll
- Board bamboo raft for river trip
- Raft downstream with licensed captain
- Swim and enjoy wildlife
- Learn local legends on raft
- Return to vehicle and drive back
- Optional shopping in Montego Bay or Falmouth
- Drop off at hotel or cruise port
What’s included
- Private round-trip transportation from your Montego Bay hotel or cruise port in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- rafting fees and the 30-foot bamboo raft ride with a licensed captain.
- welcome drink at Martha Brae Rafter's Village.
- access to the medicinal herb garden.
- Every day 09:00 09:30 13:00
Information
Pick up from your Montego Bay hotel or cruise port, then pole a 30-foot bamboo raft three miles downriver through jungle canopy with a licensed captain.
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The experience
The day starts with pickup from your Montego Bay hotel or cruise port in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver shares information about local landmarks during the 40-minute journey to Martha Brae Rafter's Village. Once there, you'll receive a welcome drink and walk through a medicinal herb garden before boarding the raft.
On the water, a licensed captain poles the 30-foot bamboo raft three miles downstream. The journey takes over an hour, moving slowly enough that you can take in the wildlife, swim in the river, and listen to local legends without rushing. The canopy overhead stays thick the whole way, and the pace is calm. There's no paddling required on your part.
After rafting, you have the option to shop for souvenirs, coffee and rum in Montego Bay or Falmouth before your driver returns you to your hotel or cruise port. The entire outing, including transport and time on the water, runs between two and three hours.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 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.
How long does the actual rafting on the Martha Brae take?
The raft ride lasts over an hour as the captain poles you three miles downstream through the jungle canopy.
What's included in the pickup from Montego Bay?
Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel or cruise port is included, along with the driver's commentary on local landmarks during the journey.
What happens before and after the raft ride itself?
You'll receive a welcome drink and walk through a medicinal herb garden at the village before boarding. After rafting, you can shop for souvenirs, coffee and rum in nearby towns if you wish.
Is swimming part of the rafting experience?
Yes, you have time to swim in the river during the downstream journey, and the captain shares local legends as you go.
Operated by Rudy Knows Jamaica Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Rafting on the Martha Brae: Bamboo raft down a Jamaican river
2h–3h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 150 per person
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