Bamboo Rafting Jamaica: Four Rivers, Real Prices And Pickups

Bamboo Rafting Jamaica Numbers To Know

A bamboo raft passing under overhanging branches on a narrow river

A bamboo raft floating between overhanging trees on a slow green tropical river

A bamboo raft captain standing at the rear of a raft poling along a wide quiet river

A raft captain poling a bamboo raft along a slow green river bend

9 am to 4 pm

Martha Brae Hours · open daily, public holidays included

2 to 3 hours

Rio Grande Trip · Berrydale to Rafters' Rest near St. Margaret's Bay

15 to 35 min

Lethe Drive · from Montego Bay, depending on traffic and hotel

45 min

White River Ride · operator's tour time, 10 minutes from Ocho Rios

October, 158.5 mm

Montego Bay Wettest Month · 1991-2020 rainfall normal; February is driest at 41.8 mm

3,082 mm a year

Port Antonio Rain · sum of the monthly averages, roughly three times Montego Bay's 1,135.9 mm

Pick A Bamboo Rafting Jamaica Tour By River

Martha Brae

Martha Brae, Bus Transfers Included

Jamaica Experience Tour runs this 3-4 hour Martha Brae raft trip with round-trip bus transportation included.

★ 5.0 (582)from $146.163-4 hours

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Martha Brae, Private Raft, Easy Pace

Down To Earth Tours LLC leads this 2-4 hour Martha Brae float, sold as a tranquil run on calm water.

★ 5.0 (27)from $124.642-4 hours

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Martha Brae From Ocho Rios Hotels

Coopa Tours covers Martha Brae rafting with pickup from Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Falmouth and Montego Bay, 3 hours 30 minutes total.

18 reviewsfrom $1473 hours 30 minutes

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Martha Brae From Falmouth Port

Jamaica Cruise Shore Excursions runs this 3-hour Martha Brae river rafting tour departing from Falmouth.

9 reviewsfrom $1203 hours

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Great River + Lethe

Great River, Massage, Round-Trip Transfers

YoutoursJamaica pairs a bamboo raft ride with a limestone massage from $15 per person.

★ 4.5 (708)from $151 hour 30 minutes

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Raft and Massage, Hotel Pickup Option

Pryceless Jamaican Tours llc. runs this Montego Bay bamboo raft and limestone massage tour, with durations from 45 minutes up to 6 hours.

★ 4.3 (142)from $5845 minutes - 6 hours

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Great River Plus Margaritaville Stop

Thriller Paradise Tours combines a Great River bamboo raft ride with a Margaritaville stop, from Montego Bay.

★ 5.0 (137)from $202 hours

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Lethe Private Raft With Foot Massage

Jamaica Mesmerizing Tours Limited pairs a private Lethe River bamboo raft ride with a limestone foot massage across 3-5 hours.

★ 5.0 (115)from $1553-5 hours

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All 14 Great River + Lethe on one page →

Ocho Rios Rivers

Ocho Rios Raft, Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup

Coopa Tours runs bamboo river rafting in Ocho Rios, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

★ 5.0 (94)from $601 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

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Private White River Raft With Massage

Island Drive Tours offers this private two-hour bamboo raft activity in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

★ 5.0 (60)from $802 hours

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Raft, Beach Stop, Red Stripe Included

A two-hour river bamboo rafting activity in Ocho Rios run by VPSC Island Drive Tours.

★ 4.8 (50)from $802 hours

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White River Raft, Hotel or Meeting Point

Jaiden Dream Tours runs this Ocho Rios bamboo river rafting experience, 1 hour 30 minutes on the water.

★ 5.0 (43)from $70.521 hour 30 minutes

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Rio Grande + Portland

Rio Grande Raft and Jerk Chicken, Private

Island Kodesh Tours combines bamboo rafting with a visit to Boston Jerk Centre on a 4-hour Portland tour.

10 reviewsfrom $2204 hours

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Rio Grande Raft From Port Antonio

Bamboo Rafting and Tours Jamaica runs this Rio Grande bamboo rafting tour from Port Antonio, 2 hours 30 minutes long.

1 reviewfrom $3002 hours 30 minutes

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All 2 Rio Grande + Portland on one page →

Rafting Combos

White River Raft Plus Beach Horseback

Horseback ride plus bamboo rafting, run by Courtney Taylor Private Tours.

★ 4.5 (633)from $1504 hours 30 minutes

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ATV, Horseback and Rafting Day

BOJ Adventure Tours bundles ATVs, bamboo rafting and a horseback ride n swim, 5-6 hours total.

★ 4.5 (129)from $1205-6 hours

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Rafting Plus Montego Bay Highlights

Deano's Jamaica Tours pairs a bamboo raft experience with Montego Bay highlights over 3-5 hours.

18 reviewsfrom $1203-5 hours

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Dunn's River Falls Plus Rafting

Dunn River Falls and a bamboo river raft ride in one Coopa Tours outing, from $135 per person.

13 reviewsfrom $1353-4 hours

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Narrow The Bamboo Rafting Jamaica Tour List To Your Day

1. Which river do you want to float?

2. Where are you setting out from?

3. How much time do you have?

Here is a starting shortlist of six well-reviewed picks. Tap an answer below to rebuild it around you.

Great River, Massage, Round-Trip Transfers

1 hour 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $15 ★ 4.5 (708)
White River Raft Plus Beach Horseback

4 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $150 ★ 4.5 (633)
Martha Brae, Bus Transfers Included

3-4 hours · Free cancellation

from $146.16 ★ 5.0 (582)
Raft and Massage, Hotel Pickup Option

45 minutes - 6 hours · Free cancellation

from $58 ★ 4.3 (142)
Great River Plus Margaritaville Stop

2 hours · Free cancellation

from $20 ★ 5.0 (137)
ATV, Horseback and Rafting Day

5-6 hours · Free cancellation

from $120 ★ 4.5 (129)

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Lethe Private Raft With Foot Massage

3-5 hours · Free cancellation

from $155 ★ 5.0 (115)
Private Raft, Massage and Hip Strip

2-3 hours · Free cancellation

from $40 ★ 4.5 (111)
Ocho Rios Raft, Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours · Free cancellation

from $60 ★ 5.0 (94)
Raft, Massage and Local Food Option

1.5 - 3 hours · Free cancellation

from $52.25 ★ 4.6 (90)
Private White River Raft With Massage

2 hours · Free cancellation

from $80 ★ 5.0 (60)
Lethe Raft, Foot Massage, Private

3-5 hours · Free cancellation

from $103 ★ 4.5 (56)
Raft, Beach Stop, Red Stripe Included

2 hours · Free cancellation

from $80 ★ 4.8 (50)
White River Raft, Hotel or Meeting Point

1 hour 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $70.52 ★ 5.0 (43)
Great River Raft Cruise with Montego Bay Hotel Pickup

3 - 4 hours · Free cancellation

from $105.95 ★ 4.4 (35)
Great River Raft, Full Body Massage

1-2 hours · Free cancellation

from $20 ★ 5.0 (33)
Private Raft With Foot Massage

3.5 hours · Free cancellation

from $140 ★ 4.8 (33)
Martha Brae, Private Raft, Easy Pace

2-4 hours · Free cancellation

from $124.64 ★ 5.0 (27)
Rio Nuevo Raft With Ocho Rios Pickup

2 hours · Free cancellation

from $99.75 ★ 4.1 (25)
Martha Brae From Ocho Rios Hotels

3 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $147 18 reviews
Rafting Plus Montego Bay Highlights

3-5 hours · Free cancellation

from $120 18 reviews
Decorated Raft, Private Lethe Float

3-4 hours · Free cancellation

from $120 16 reviews
Rafting With Massage From Negril

1 hour 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $120 15 reviews
Dunn's River Falls Plus Rafting

3-4 hours · Free cancellation

from $135 13 reviews
Rio Grande Raft and Jerk Chicken, Private

4 hours · Free cancellation

from $220 10 reviews
Martha Brae From Falmouth Port

3 hours · Free cancellation

from $120 9 reviews
Lethe Raft, Cruise Port Pickup

3 hours · Free cancellation

from $140 9 reviews
Great River Raft, Coconut and Massage

3 hours · Free cancellation

from $70 8 reviews
Private White River Raft and Shopping

3 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $105 8 reviews
Martha Brae, Private, Montego Bay Pickup

4 hours · Free cancellation

from $138.47 7 reviews
Martha Brae, Private, Port or Hotel Pickup

4 hours · Free cancellation

from $125 4 reviews
Martha Brae Plus Falmouth Town

4 hours · Free cancellation

from $145 3 reviews
Rio Grande Raft From Port Antonio

2 hours 30 minutes · Free cancellation

from $300 1 review

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Tour	Length	Meets	From	Rating	Book
Great River, Massage, Round-Trip TransfersYoutoursJamaica	1.5 h	After booking	$15 per person	★ 4.5708 reviews	Check availability
White River Raft Plus Beach HorsebackCourtney Taylor Private Tours	4.5 h	After booking	$150 per person	★ 4.5633 reviews	Check availability
Martha Brae, Bus Transfers IncludedJamaica Experience Tour	3-4 hours	After booking	$146.16 per person	★ 5.0582 reviews	Check availability
Raft and Massage, Hotel Pickup OptionPryceless Jamaican Tours llc.	45 minutes - 6 hours	After booking	$58 per person	★ 4.3142 reviews	Check availability
Great River Plus Margaritaville StopThriller Paradise Tours	2 h	After booking	$20 per person	★ 5.0137 reviews	Check availability
ATV, Horseback and Rafting DayBOJ Adventure Tours	5-6 hours	After booking	$120 per person	★ 4.5129 reviews	Check availability
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Best Month For Bamboo Rafting Jamaica

Montego Bay Rain76.641.859.063.8150.386.166.493.9135.4158.5106.981.4

Port Antonio Rain224144113170299339257250277352359298

SeasonDry seasonDry seasonDry seasonDry seasonWet season startsWet seasonWet season, July dipWet season, hurricane seasonHurricane season peakHurricane season peak, wettest in Montego BayHurricane season ends 30 NovDry season starts

Under 75 mm
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150 to 250 mm
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January

Typical figures for January

Season: Dry season Montego Bay Rain: 76.6 mm Port Antonio Rain: 224 mm Rafting Note: Dry season month in Montego Bay; Port Antonio wetter

February

Typical figures for February

Season: Dry season Montego Bay Rain: 41.8 mm Port Antonio Rain: 144 mm Rafting Note: Driest month in Montego Bay, the quietest rain risk on the west side

March

Typical figures for March

Season: Dry season Montego Bay Rain: 59.0 mm Port Antonio Rain: 113 mm Rafting Note: Dry in Montego Bay; Port Antonio is at its driest of the year

April

Typical figures for April

Season: Dry season Montego Bay Rain: 63.8 mm Port Antonio Rain: 170 mm Rafting Note: Last dry month before the May rains

May

Typical figures for May

Season: Wet season starts Montego Bay Rain: 150.3 mm Port Antonio Rain: 299 mm Rafting Note: Rainfall nearly doubles from April, the first wet peak

June

Typical figures for June

Season: Wet season Montego Bay Rain: 86.1 mm Port Antonio Rain: 339 mm Rafting Note: Showers continue; hurricane season opened on 1 June

July

Typical figures for July

Season: Wet season, July dip Montego Bay Rain: 66.4 mm Port Antonio Rain: 257 mm Rafting Note: Montego Bay dips; Port Antonio still wet

August

Typical figures for August

Season: Wet season, hurricane season Montego Bay Rain: 93.9 mm Port Antonio Rain: 250 mm Rafting Note: Rain returns; check the forecast on the morning

September

Typical figures for September

Season: Hurricane season peak Montego Bay Rain: 135.4 mm Port Antonio Rain: 277 mm Rafting Note: Heavy rain months; storm days can close rivers

October

Typical figures for October

Season: Hurricane season peak, wettest in Montego Bay Montego Bay Rain: 158.5 mm Port Antonio Rain: 352 mm Rafting Note: Wettest month in Montego Bay, Port Antonio near its peak

November

Typical figures for November

Season: Hurricane season ends 30 Nov Montego Bay Rain: 106.9 mm Port Antonio Rain: 359 mm Rafting Note: Port Antonio's wettest month; Montego Bay is drying

December

Typical figures for December

Season: Dry season starts Montego Bay Rain: 81.4 mm Port Antonio Rain: 298 mm Rafting Note: Rain falls back in Montego Bay; Port Antonio stays wet

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Month	Season	Montego Bay Rain	Port Antonio Rain	Rafting Note
January	Dry season	76.6 mm	224 mm	Dry season month in Montego Bay; Port Antonio wetter
February	Dry season	41.8 mm	144 mm	Driest month in Montego Bay, the quietest rain risk on the west side
March	Dry season	59.0 mm	113 mm	Dry in Montego Bay; Port Antonio is at its driest of the year
April	Dry season	63.8 mm	170 mm	Last dry month before the May rains
May	Wet season starts	150.3 mm	299 mm	Rainfall nearly doubles from April, the first wet peak
June	Wet season	86.1 mm	339 mm	Showers continue; hurricane season opened on 1 June
July	Wet season, July dip	66.4 mm	257 mm	Montego Bay dips; Port Antonio still wet
August	Wet season, hurricane season	93.9 mm	250 mm	Rain returns; check the forecast on the morning
September	Hurricane season peak	135.4 mm	277 mm	Heavy rain months; storm days can close rivers
October	Hurricane season peak, wettest in Montego Bay	158.5 mm	352 mm	Wettest month in Montego Bay, Port Antonio near its peak
November	Hurricane season ends 30 Nov	106.9 mm	359 mm	Port Antonio's wettest month; Montego Bay is drying
December	Dry season starts	81.4 mm	298 mm	Rain falls back in Montego Bay; Port Antonio stays wet

Martha Brae, Rio Grande, Lethe Or White River: Which Raft To Book

River	Where	Time On The Water	Raft Seats	Drive To The Start
Martha Brae	Trelawny, near Falmouth	1 hr 15 min over 3 miles	2 adults + 1 child aged 3 to 9	About 30 min from Montego Bay, about 1 hr from Ocho Rios
Rio Grande	Portland, near Port Antonio	2 to 3 hours, Berrydale to Rafters' Rest	2 adults + 1 child (booking-site listings)	15 to 25 min from Port Antonio, 2 to 2.5 hrs from Ocho Rios
Great River at Lethe	Montego Bay side, Hanover and St James border	60 to 90 min	Usually 2 adults	15 to 35 min from Montego Bay
White River	St Ann, near Ocho Rios	45 min	Not published by the operator	About 10 min from Ocho Rios

Map Of Bamboo Rafting Jamaica Rivers And Pickup Towns

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Martha Brae Rafters VillageMartha Brae
Martha Brae CommunityMartha Brae · 2.5 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Martha Brae RiverMartha Brae · 3.7 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Falmouth Cruise PortPorts · 4.8 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Sangster International AirportPorts · 28 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Ocho Rios Cruise Port (Island Village)Ports · 57 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Errol Flynn Marina, Port AntonioPorts · 130 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Falmouth TownTowns · 4.7 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Montego BayTowns · 29 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Montego Bay Hip StripTowns · 30 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Runaway BayTowns · 32 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Port AntonioTowns · 130 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
NegrilTowns · 77 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Great River near Lethe (Hanover and St James border)Great River Lethe · 34 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
White River (Ocho Rios)White River · 64 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Dunn's River FallsWhite River · 54 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
Rafting on the Rio Grande (Berridale start)Rio Grande · 128 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
BerridaleRio Grande · 128 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line
St. Margaret's Bay (Rafters' Rest finish)Rio Grande · 123 km from Martha Brae Rafters Village in a straight line

What Guests Say After Bamboo Rafting Jamaica

These guest quotes are copied verbatim from each tour's own booking listing; this site does not collect or edit them, only chooses which to show.

“Lennox was a great tour guide! He shared valuable information on local herbs and how to use them. He treated us very well and even got us coconuts so we could have fresh coconut water!”

Lois_W, operator-listing review of Great River, Massage, Round-Trip Transfers

“Iesha and Tyrone took great care of us. They were professional and very courteous. They made sure means my family were comfortable and had a great time.”

Drew_B, operator-listing review of White River Raft Plus Beach Horseback

“Enjoyed this tour. Ryan was our driver and he took care of us through the whole tour. He was very knowledgeable about the tour and all parts of Jamiaca.”

Ashley_J, operator-listing review of Martha Brae, Bus Transfers Included

“We had so much fun! Our driver Darrell made the whole trip 10x better too. He was so insightful of the Jamaican culture and was so helpful when it came to answering any questions we had.”

Lauren – United States, operator-listing review of Raft and Massage, Hotel Pickup Option

Where To Stay Near Jamaica's Rafting Rivers

A low white resort building with a shaded pool terrace beside a calm Caribbean cove

upscale

The Beach Villas at Excellence Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay, Falmouth

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A garden courtyard with palms and a walkway at a coastal resort in Jamaica

mid-upscale

Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites

Rose Hall, Montego Bay

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A quiet resort beach with loungers and palms at the edge of the Caribbean Sea

mid-range

Hotel Riu Montego Bay

Montego Bay (Northern Coastal Highway)

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Bamboo Rafting Jamaica Questions, Answered

A river captain standing at the rear of a bamboo raft steering with a long pole

How Much Do Bamboo Rafting Tours Typically Cost?

Published per-person prices start at $15 for a short Great River float and reach $300 for a private Rio Grande trip out of Port Antonio. The 33 tours here run from 45 minutes to about six hours end to end.

Is The Raft Or River Entry Fee Ever Extra?

One listing, True Life Tours Jamaica's Private Decorated Bamboo Rafting Lethe, starts at $120 with the raft and river entry fee excluded. No official gate rate appears on this page, so check the inclusions on the live booking page before booking to know what you will owe on arrival.

Are Martha Brae, Lethe And Rio Grande Different Rivers?

Yes, and each river has its own character. Martha Brae lies in Trelawny near Falmouth; Lethe runs the Great River near Montego Bay, floats 60 to 90 minutes; the Rio Grande in Portland runs Berrydale to Rafters' Rest in 2 to 3 hours.

How Long Is The Drive From Montego Bay, Ocho Rios Or Negril?

Martha Brae lies about 30 minutes from Montego Bay and about 1 hour from Ocho Rios, Lethe 15 to 35 minutes, White River roughly 10 minutes from Ocho Rios. Ocho Rios tours run 1.5 to 2 hours total, about 45 minutes of that on the river.

Is It Safe To Swim From A Bamboo Raft?

This is a gentle float, not whitewater, and the water stays calm and shallow enough that confident swimmers can slip in beside the raft. Each raft is poled and steered by a captain; some tours include life vests, so check the listing and book a licensed operator.

Any Packing Tips For A Day On The River?

Bring swimwear or quick-drying clothes, a towel, and dry layers for the ride back, because you will get splashed. Carry cash too, for captain tips, landing drinks and snacks, and any limestone massage add-on.