Bamboo River Rafting in Ocho Rios
Back at the ship by about 10:50 am, 4 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 40 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in Ocho Rios20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
- 8:35 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h 30 min–2 h; we plan for 2 h. Latest sensible start: 12:15 pm.
- 10:35 amTour ends15 min back to the pier
- 10:50 amBack at the gangway4 h 40 min before all aboard
- 3:30 pmAll 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.
About this tour
Travellers should book this tour once in Jamaica.
Based on the fact that the rapids aren't that great and the water is very shallow and close to the shoreline.
Each Bamboo Raft accomadates 2 adults and based on the weight they may accomadate a third person.
If you are a group of persons you can cruise side by side to capture your group photos and videos.
If you are adventurous your Captain will teach you how to steer the raft for a minute or two.
Max 30 per group English
What's included
- Air Conditioned Vehicle
- Shopping and lunch stop (at travellers expense)
- Ticket/Entrance fee (Rio Nuevo Bamboo Rafting)
- Roundtrip transportation
- Driver/Guide
Not included
- Lunch/Dinner
- Gratuity (recommended)
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1Relax and Enjoy cruising on the River on your bamboo raft. while you cruise on the river your raft captain will educate you about the history and culture of the surrounding area.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
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.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Coopa Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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