Martha Brae bamboo rafting from the Falmouth cruise port

Adventure10-20 minutes by taxiAbout 1 hour on the water; 2.5-3 hours with transfersFits a typical call

A guide poles a two-seat bamboo raft down the shaded Martha Brae River, selling coconut jelly and limestone foot massages along the way. It is the closest river trip to the pier.

Getting there from the ship

From
Historic Falmouth Cruise Port
Travel time
10-20 minutes by taxi · 10 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Falmouth taxi fares.
Cost
About US$70 per two-person raft for visitors; Chukka's packaged rafting from Good Hope costs more.
Time to allow
About 1 hour on the water; 2.5-3 hours with transfers

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 5 h 30 min at Martha Brae bamboo rafting, enough for a visit (allow about 1 hour on the water), 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
    8:40 am · At Martha Brae bamboo rafting
    10-20 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    2:10 pm · Leave Martha Brae 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

Rafting depends on river conditions after Hurricane Melissa; confirm it is running before you pay.

Falmouth cruise port: Martha Brae bamboo rafting FAQ

How far is Martha Brae bamboo rafting from the Falmouth cruise port?

From Historic Falmouth Cruise Port it is 10-20 minutes by taxi, about 10 km.

How much does it cost to visit Martha Brae bamboo rafting?

About US$70 per two-person raft for visitors; Chukka's packaged rafting from Good Hope costs more.

How much time do you need at Martha Brae bamboo rafting?

Allow about 1 hour on the water; 2.5-3 hours with transfers. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–3:30 pm Falmouth call you have up to 5 h 30 min at Martha Brae bamboo rafting, enough for a visit (allow about 1 hour on the water), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Martha Brae bamboo rafting on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 10-20 minutes by taxi from Historic Falmouth Cruise Port. Rafting depends on river conditions after Hurricane Melissa; confirm it is running before you pay.

Tours that go to Martha Brae 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 Martha Brae bamboo rafting

All 12 places
  • Historic Falmouth town walk · Town & walking · 5-10 minutes by taxi (walkable) from the pier · 3.1 km from Martha Brae bamboo rafting
  • Luminous Lagoon · Nature · 15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.1 km from Martha Brae bamboo rafting
  • Burwood Beach · Beach · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.9 km from Martha Brae bamboo rafting
  • Good Hope Estate / Chukka River Outpost · Adventure · 20-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 6.3 km from Martha Brae bamboo rafting