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Float down the gentle Martha Brae on a hand-crafted bamboo raft, then chase waterfalls and rope swings at Ocho Rios’ Blue Hole. This private full-day trip from Montego Bay pairs tranquil river scenery with splashy cliff-jumping fun—transport and admission included.
Float down the gentle Martha Brae on a hand-crafted bamboo raft, then chase waterfalls and rope swings at Ocho Rios’ Blue Hole. This private full-day trip from Montego Bay pairs tranquil river scenery with splashy cliff-jumping fun—transport and admission included.
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Operated by Reddie Transfers and Tours JA · Montego Bay, St. James
The day begins along Jamaica’s north coast as the road opens to sugarcane fields and sloping hills, and a private van eases into the village near the Martha Brae River. On arrival a hand-crafted bamboo raft waits; the raftman’s pole taps the water and the river obliges, carrying visitors under low-canopy trees and past limestone banks carved by centuries of flow.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short climbs and wading at Blue Hole and light standing on the raft.
The tour runs about 7–8 hours including private round-trip transport from Montego Bay and entrance times at both sites.
Yes—bamboo rafting is calm and family-friendly, though infants should use infant seats if provided and all children should be supervised near water.
There are designated jumping spots at Blue Hole; follow your guide’s instructions and avoid unmarked jumps—rocks and depth vary.
Admission and transport are included, but meals and drinks are typically not; bring snacks or plan a stop for lunch.
Martha Brae and the north coast were heavily influenced by colonial plantations and river transport; the bamboo raft tradition evolved as a practical local craft adapted for visitors.
Use reef-safe sunscreens, avoid bringing plastics to pools, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize erosion and protect freshwater habitats.
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