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Glide three miles down the Martha Brae on a hand-crafted bamboo raft — a private, relaxed float from Montego Bay through shaded limestone channels. Expect cultural stories, riverside botanicals, and a calm, easygoing outing suitable for most fitness levels.
Glide three miles down the Martha Brae on a hand-crafted bamboo raft — a private, relaxed float from Montego Bay through shaded limestone channels. Expect cultural stories, riverside botanicals, and a calm, easygoing outing suitable for most fitness levels.
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Operated by CarvilleToursJa · Martha Brae, Trelawny
You step off the shaded bank and the Martha Brae slides past like a slow-lipped secret — the bamboo raft settles, the guide plants the pole, and the river begins to steer the day.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; able to sit for up to 90 minutes and step on/off a low raft platform.
Private tours typically include air-conditioned pickup and drop-off from selected Montego Bay hotels—confirm at booking and provide your hotel details.
Yes; the experience is family-friendly. Children should be supervised and able to remain seated during the float.
Tipping is customary; plan for a moderate cash tip (approx. 10–15% of the tour cost) shared with the driver/guide as you see fit.
Light snacks are fine, but alcoholic beverages are discouraged on the raft for safety; many tours include a short stop for local food instead.
Martha Brae flows through an area shaped by 18th–19th century plantation agriculture; today rafting is a cultural reinterpretation that showcases local guides and traditional raft construction.
The river’s health depends on reducing runoff and single-use plastics; choose operators who practice no-litter policies and avoid polluting sunscreens.
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