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Float down the Great River on a bamboo raft with an English-speaking guide, snacks, and a post-raft limestone foot massage. This 2–3 hour VIP experience from Montego Bay mixes easy paddling with local culture and riverside scenery.
Float down the Great River on a bamboo raft with an English-speaking guide, snacks, and a post-raft limestone foot massage. This 2–3 hour VIP experience from Montego Bay mixes easy paddling with local culture and riverside scenery.
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Operated by Desroy Hitchman · Montego Bay, St. James
The raft bumps into current and the river answers in a low, steady pull — you settle onto the warm bamboo and let the Great River push you forward. From a shaded bend the valley opens: steep banks scarred by sugar-era terraces, palms riffling above, and the occasional roadside village that waves as you pass. Guides pole the rafts with practiced rhythm; conversation, reggae, and the clink of bottled water mix with birdsong.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to sit for the float and handle brief walks on uneven riverbanks.
The total outing runs about 2–3 hours including transfers; the river float itself is roughly 60–90 minutes depending on stops.
Yes—rafts are stable and guides provide safety briefings; life jackets are available and the route is low-risk for non-swimmers.
Private transfers from Montego Bay hotels or the airport are typically included; confirm pickup details when booking.
A local wellness touch where guides or attendants use smoothed limestone to massage feet, often following a float to soothe muscles and exfoliate skin.
The Great River corridor was shaped by colonial-era plantations and later small-scale farming; Montego Bay’s port linked these inland settlements to wider trade routes.
Operators often encourage ‘leave no trace’ practices—avoid disturbing riverbanks, dispose of waste properly, and favor reef-safe products to protect aquatic life.
Desroy Hitchman operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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