Private Martha Brae River Rafting Tour from Montego Bay

Drift down the Martha Brae on a bamboo raft built for two.

A private Martha Brae River rafting tour from Montego Bay puts you on a 30-foot hand-crafted bamboo raft for a 3-mile cruise through lush vegetation and wildlife. Your guide leads the float, handles the route and stops for photos and food on request. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, so you arrive ready to board and leave relaxed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting and Jamaican Jerk Tasting

• Board handcrafted bamboo raft
• Cruise 3 miles down Martha Brae river
• Enjoy natural scenery and wildlife
• Learn about local history
• Taste authentic Jamaican Jerk

The experience

The bamboo raft itself is the whole point: a 30-foot vessel built by hand, poled down the river by someone who knows every bend. You board at the Martha Brae and spend the next couple of hours drifting 3 miles through the kind of green that closes in on both banks, with the guide narrating the history of the area and pointing out the wildlife and vegetation as you move. The water is calm enough that you can sit still and watch, or lean over the edge if the mood takes you. Stops for photos happen whenever you want them, and the guide will pull over so you can step out and stand in the shallows if something catches your eye.

Your private guide speaks English and travels with you the whole way: no shared boat, no schedule that doesn't bend to what you want to see. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, so the morning is just showing up at your accommodation and being collected. A stop for food is built in. Authentic Jamaican jerk is available for purchase if you want it, or you can bring your own. The whole outing runs two to three hours, which is long enough to feel like a real escape without eating the whole day.

This works for any fitness level. You're sitting on the raft, not hiking or swimming. The river does the work.

What’s included

• Martha Brae River rafting tour fee.
• private air-conditioned transportation with pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• a personal English-speaking guide for the full duration.
• complementary stops for photos and sightseeing on request.
• a food stop where Jamaican jerk is available for purchase.

Options for this experience

2 options

Transportation ONLYUp to 14 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Rafting is not included: an extra $70 per person is payable for rafting; pickup is included

Private Martha Brae River Rafting Tour departing from Montego BayUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00Covers the tour and transportation; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Under 9: 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by CarvilleToursJa

Is this one for you?Book this one if you want the river to yourself without coordinating transport or timing around other groups: the private guide, the dedicated raft and the hotel pickup mean you show up and float, nothing else to arrange.

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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 exactly is the bamboo raft like on the Martha Brae?

The raft is 30 feet long and hand-crafted, poled down the river by your guide. You sit on the raft itself as it drifts the 3-mile route. It's stable and built for this work, so there's no swimming or physical exertion involved.

Does the tour include a stop to eat?

Yes, a food stop is included in the itinerary. Authentic Jamaican jerk is available for purchase at that point, or you can bring your own food if you prefer.

How long does the Martha Brae rafting tour take?

The tour runs two to three hours from start to finish, including the raft ride and the food stop.

Is hotel pickup included in this private tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your selected hotel or accommodation in Montego Bay are included, along with private air-conditioned transportation to and from the river.

Can we stop for photos during the raft ride?

Absolutely. Complementary stops for pictures and sightseeing are available upon request, and your guide will pull over whenever you want to step out or take time to look around.

What will I learn about on this tour?

Your guide shares the history of the Martha Brae area and points out the lush vegetation and wildlife surrounding the river as you float downstream.