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Float an hour down the shaded Martha Brae River on a 50-foot bamboo raft guided by a local captain. This leisurely, family-friendly tour includes pickup from Montego Bay and a stop at an herb garden and local vendors.
Float an hour down the shaded Martha Brae River on a 50-foot bamboo raft guided by a local captain. This leisurely, family-friendly tour includes pickup from Montego Bay and a stop at an herb garden and local vendors.
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Operated by Island Life Tours Jamaica · Falmouth, Trelawny
A low, green canopy parts to reveal a slow ribbon of water; the raft captain calls and the bamboo platform answers by gliding forward. On the Martha Brae you sit low and steady as the river carries you — a deliberate, one-hour float through river bends, shade, and the soft chorus of birds and insects.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Minimal fitness required; suitable for most ages and mobility levels though boarding a raft requires basic balance.
The river portion is about one hour covering roughly three miles; the full tour including pickup and transfers runs 2–3 hours.
Yes—it's considered easy and family-friendly. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap and captains accommodate small children.
Yes, the advertised tour includes round-trip transfers and pickup time is provided the day before departure.
Yes; vendors and an herb garden are common stops where you can sample fruits, drinks, and purchase trinkets.
Martha Brae runs through Trelawny, a parish shaped by plantation-era agriculture and later sugar, with local folklore tied to river crossings and medicinal plant use.
Operators generally encourage low-impact visits—avoid littering, don’t feed wildlife, and use reef-safe sunscreen to protect downstream marine habitats.
Island Life Tours Jamaica operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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