Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting From Montego bay

4.8 (23 reviews)2 h–3 hFalmouthSightseeingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:40 am, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 3:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Falmouth20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h–3 h; we plan for 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 11:30 am
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 11:40 am
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 3:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Falmouth call (8:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs up to 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 11:40 am — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Historic Falmouth Cruise Port.

Among the 400 Falmouth shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 66% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Falmouth call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Booking your Martha Brae Rafting tour with Ultimate Excursions Tours and Taxi Service means experiencing one of Jamaica’s most tranquil and iconic attractions with a team that truly cares about your comfort and enjoyment. As a family-owned company with over a decade of experience, we pride ourselves on offering personalized, professional service from start to finish. Our friendly, licensed guides and drivers ensure a safe and smooth journey, with on-time pick-up, clean, air-conditioned vehicles, and insightful local knowledge along the way. Once on the river, you’ll enjoy a peaceful glide down the lush Martha Brae, guided by expert raftsmen who make the experience even more memorable. We avoid the large crowds and rigid schedules of Hotels and cruise-line tours, giving you the flexibility to relax and soak in the beauty of Jamaica at your own pace. Book with confidence—your unforgettable Martha Brae adventure starts the moment we pick you up!

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What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bamboo Raft Fee ( 2 PERSONS WILL BE ON ONE RAF). Wright limit: 230lbs per person
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • If you are staying in NEGRIL or ST, ANNS, it WILL attract an additional cost for pickup
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

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    Martha Brae River
    ■ Rafting on the Martha Brae, the island’s #1 rafting attraction is located approximately 30 minute drive from Montego Bay. The embarkation area, “Rafter’s Village”, encompasses six acres of beautifully manicured lawns situated on a natural horseshoe island. Thirty-foot long bamboo rafts are boarded from a concrete pier, under the supervision of a licensed dispatcher. The raft ride is operated over a three mile stretch of the beautiful Martha Brae River and lasts approximately one hour and twenty minutes While heading to Martha Brae you will pass some places of interest: ▪︎Scotchies Restaurant which is know for authentic Jamaica food ▪︎Half Moon Golf Course ▪︎Rose Hall Great House ▪︎Cinnamon Hill Golf Course ▪︎William Knibb Hill School- The School that Usain Bolt went to. Whem we arrival at Martha Brae, Before embarking on the tour, guests can visit “Miss Martha’s Herb Garden”, a presentation of Jamaica’s herbs renowned for their medicinal and healing properties.
    1 h 30 minAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We have car seats available for travelers with infant.
  • At Martha Brae, Rafts can accommodate two adults and one child under the age of nine.

Traveler reviews

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