Bamboo Rafting in Montego Bay: Limestone Massage on the Water

Glide through tranquil waters while nature’s calm soothes your senses.

Bamboo rafting in Montego Bay pairs a 90-minute float down the tree-lined Great River with a natural limestone foot and calf massage delivered by your raft captain while you're still on the water. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included. The massage works from your knees down to your ankles, using warm limestone paste to exfoliate and soften skin. Children from age 5 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

The experience

You start with pickup from your Montego Bay hotel, then head to the Great River where your raft captain meets you. The bamboo raft itself is handcrafted, and the captain handles navigation while you settle in and take in the calm, tree-lined stretch of water. Island music plays as you drift, and the whole float lasts about 90 minutes: long enough to feel the pace of the river without eating up your whole day.

Halfway through or toward the end, your captain applies warm limestone paste from your knees down to your ankles, working it in as an exfoliant and skin softener. This is the limestone massage: the island's version of a spa treatment that happens right there on the water, no separate facility required. The massage is included and delivered by a male masseur. If you want a full-body or half-body massage instead, that comes at an extra cost and you can arrange it at checkout.

After the raft, you have the option to add a meal (Jamaican jerk chicken, oxtails with rice and peas, or sides of your choice), though food is not part of the base package. The return trip to your hotel is included in most pickup options. If you've booked the "Without Transportation" option, you'll arrange your own way back. Bring a towel in case you get wet, and water shoes are optional but recommended for walking on the river stones.

What’s included

• Admission to the Great River.
• 90-minute bamboo raft float with a captain guide.
• limestone foot and calf massage from knees to ankles.
• English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (included in most options.
• check your selection at checkout).

Options for this experience

14 options

Transportation onlyGuide in English · Available from 15 Nov · 10:30 and 11:304 to 5 travellers: Montego Bay hotels only. This option is for a minimum of 4 people. Minivan or bus with pickup and drop-off (taken to the river and back to your hotel or villa). Pay USD $300 out of pocket: pay your raft captain USD $75 per person (price includes 47% gratuities). Each raft carries 2 people. Pickup is included.

Without transportationGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Only 2 people minimum can book: personal or own transportation, with no transportation provided. Pickup not included. Pickup is included.

Hotels in Montego Bay OnlyGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Only 2 people minimum can book. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Van, mini-van or bus. Pickup and drop-off included. Pickup is included.

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Cruise Port in Montego BayGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Only 2 people minimum can book: port pickup and drop-off after the excursion. Minibus or van. Pickup is included.

Airbnb/villas, Montego Bay onlyGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Only 2 people minimum can book. This option is for guests staying at Airbnb, villas, guesthouses and similar. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Minibus or van. Pickup is included.

Solo - Without TransportationGuide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Transportation not included. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Meet us at the river with your own personal raft. Pickup is included.

Only Grand Palladium HotelGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:30Only 2 people minimum can book. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Van, mini-van or bus. Pickup and drop-off included. Pickup is included.

Free KFC at Secrets and BreathlessGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Only 2 people minimum can book: two (2) or more travellers receive a free 1-piece KFC meal. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Free KFC: 1-piece chicken combo meal. Minibus. Pickup and drop-off included. Pickup is included.

Hotels in Falmouth/TrelawnyGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 13:30Only 2 people minimum can book. This option is for travellers staying at these hotels: Riu Palace Aquarelle, Excellence Oyster Bay, Royalton Hideaway Blue Waters. Pickup and drop-off: comfortable air-conditioned bus ride to the river and back to your hotel. Minibus or van. Pickup is included.

Ocean Coral Spring and Eden BayGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Only 2 people minimum can book. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Minivan or bus. Pickup and drop-off included. Pickup is included.

Solo traveller, Montego Bay onlyGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00Solo rider: this option is only for guests staying in Montego Bay hotels and excludes Trelawny and Negril hotels. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Van, mini-van or bus with pickup and drop-off included. Pickup is included.

Princess Senses and Riu NegrilGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Only 2 people minimum can book. Do not book if you are a solo traveller or staying at any other Negril hotel. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. 80 minutes estimated travel time to the river. Minibus or van. Pickup is included.

Solo - Montego Bay Cruise PortGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 14:00Solo traveller: this option is only for 1 person travelling. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Minibus or van. Pickup is included.

Solo - Outside Montego BayGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 14:00Hotels outside Montego Bay: Grand Palladium, Riu Palace Aquarelle, Coral Spring & Eden Bay and Royalton Blue W (Negril hotels not included). Airbnb or guesthouse. Minibus or van. Own personal raft. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a half-day water activity that doesn't demand swimming or paddling. The raft captain does the work while you float and relax. The limestone massage is the detail that sets it apart from a standard river float, and it happens right there on the water instead of requiring a separate stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 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.

Can I do bamboo rafting in Montego Bay if I'm traveling solo?

Yes, there's a dedicated Solo Without Transportation option, and you'll be on the raft with a guide and other guests. If you prefer a private raft to yourself, you can arrange that at checkout, though it comes at an extra cost.

What exactly is the limestone massage, and does it hurt?

The limestone massage uses warm limestone paste rubbed from your knees down to your ankles to exfoliate and soften skin. It's not a deep-tissue treatment. It's gentler and meant to refresh. It's not recommended if you have serious skin conditions or allergies, and the company won't be liable if you proceed with a skin condition.

What's included in the pickup options, and do I have to book transportation?

Most options include round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off after the excursion. If you book the "Without Transportation" option, you arrange your own way to and from the river. Pickup is available from Montego Bay hotels, cruise ports, and Airbnb/villa rentals depending on which option you select.

How long does the whole experience take from pickup to drop-off?

The raft itself is 90 minutes. With pickup, travel time to the river, and the return trip, plan for roughly 3 to 4 hours total, depending on where you're staying in Montego Bay.

What should I wear and bring?

Bring a towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Water shoes are optional but recommended for walking on the river stones. Everything else is optional. The guide and captain will have what you need for the raft and massage.