Great River bamboo rafting from the Falmouth cruise port

Adventure60-80 minutes by taxiAbout 1.5 hours with rafting, plus a long transferFits a typical call

Rafting on the Great River at Lethe, Hanover, is livelier than Martha Brae, with more party atmosphere, snacks and limestone massages mid-river.

Getting there from the ship

From
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
Travel time
60-80 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Falmouth taxi fares.
Cost
From about J$6,000 (US$50) per raft, negotiable.
Time to allow
About 1.5 hours with rafting, plus a long transfer

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 3 h 30 min at Great River bamboo rafting, enough for a visit (allow about 1.5 hours with rafting), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:40 am · At Great River bamboo rafting
    60-80 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    1:10 pm · Leave Great River bamboo rafting by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Falmouth; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

It is on the Montego Bay side, so it costs more transit time than Martha Brae from Falmouth; most visitors who raft from Falmouth choose Martha Brae.

Falmouth cruise port: Great River bamboo rafting FAQ

How far is Great River bamboo rafting from the Falmouth cruise port?

From Historic Falmouth Cruise Port it is 60-80 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Great River bamboo rafting?

From about J$6,000 (US$50) per raft, negotiable.

How much time do you need at Great River bamboo rafting?

Allow about 1.5 hours with rafting, plus a long transfer. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 3 h 30 min at Great River bamboo rafting, enough for a visit (allow about 1.5 hours with rafting), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Great River bamboo rafting on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. It is on the Montego Bay side, so it costs more transit time than Martha Brae from Falmouth; most visitors who raft from Falmouth choose Martha Brae.

Tours that go to Great River bamboo rafting

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Great River bamboo rafting

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  • Rose Hall Great House · Attraction · 20-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 21 km from Great River bamboo rafting
  • Greenwood Great House · Attraction · 15-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 26 km from Great River bamboo rafting
  • Martha Brae bamboo rafting · Adventure · 10-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 33 km from Great River bamboo rafting