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Drift three miles down the Martha Brae on a traditional bamboo raft, then head to Ocho Rios’ Blue Hole for turquoise pools and rope swings. This half- to full-day combo blends gentle river cruising with a lively waterfall swim — ideal for travelers based in Montego Bay.
Drift three miles down the Martha Brae on a traditional bamboo raft, then head to Ocho Rios’ Blue Hole for turquoise pools and rope swings. This half- to full-day combo blends gentle river cruising with a lively waterfall swim — ideal for travelers based in Montego Bay.
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The raft glides forward with a soft scrape of bamboo against riverbed stones as the canopy of the Jamaican rainforest leans over you, dappling light across the water.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to climb short rock sections and swim in calm pools.
The bamboo raft portion runs about 2 hours, covering roughly a 3-mile stretch of the Martha Brae River.
Swimming is optional but common; many visitors wade, jump from low rocks, or use rope swings under guide supervision.
Yes — the activity is suitable for most ages, but children should be supervised and may need to wear life vests depending on operator policy.
Pickup is typically at your Montego Bay hotel lobby; the full combo runs about 5–6 hours including transport and both sites.
The Martha Brae flows past the old Spanish settlement once called Rio Matibereon and later supplied Falmouth after piped water arrived in 1798, tying the river to local agriculture and trade.
These waterways are sensitive—avoid single-use plastics, listen to licensed guides, and support local operators who practice sustainable river use to protect freshwater springs and riparian habitat.
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