Float a private 30-foot bamboo raft down Rio Nuevo with an experienced raft captain, music of your choice and stops for swimming and beach photos. This easy, family-friendly hour on Jamaica’s north coast mixes simple techniques with river lore and calm, clear pools.
Float a private 30-foot bamboo raft down Rio Nuevo with an experienced raft captain, music of your choice and stops for swimming and beach photos. This easy, family-friendly hour on Jamaica’s north coast mixes simple techniques with river lore and calm, clear pools.
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Operated by Jm 876 Rafting Club · Ocho Rios, St. Mary
The raft drifts out from a narrow river mouth into a shallow bay; bamboo planks creak underfoot and the captain steps lightly at the bow, music low and steady. The water slips past like a cool reminder that this stretch of Jamaica’s north coast is shaped by rain, coral and time.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to step on/off raft and short beach walks.
No—this listing is 'without transport.' Arrange a taxi, shuttle, or rental to the meeting point prior to your departure time.
Yes; captains typically provide PFDs and brief riders on safety before departure.
Yes; the trip is family-friendly and marked as physically easy—infants can ride, but bring appropriate sun protection and consider a parent holding them.
The operator may cancel for bad weather; the policy allows full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled time or if the provider cancels due to weather.
The Rio Nuevo area was the site of a major 1658 battle between English and Spanish forces and later developed around plantation-era coastal settlements.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid trampling shoreline vegetation and follow captain guidance to minimize disturbance to riverbanks and coastal habitats.
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