Bamboo Rafting on Martha Brae River

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Ocho Rios, Jamaica

from 137 reviews
4.6/5
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Raft a 5km route down the Martha Bray River
Visit Miss Martha's Herb Garden
Spot tropical birds and plants

What to expect

Rafting down the Martha Brae River you'll be transported into a tropical paradise filled with mango trees, mangroves and palms. On this half day excursion, you'll be guided downriver in a bamboo raft to soak up this exotic landscape, just a short journey away from Montego Bay.Floating downstream in a one or two-seater raft, your guide will navigate these green waters to take you on a journey through lush forest. You'll spot tropical plants and birds singing in the treetops as well as mangroves and palms swaying in the wind.What's more, you'll learn the stories and legends surrounding this historic route, including local myths about a secret cave. Perfect for nature lovers and those wanting complete peace and tranquillity.

What's included

Guide
Transfer
Admission fee

What to remember

Not recommended for guests with reduced mobility. Bring sun block, insect repellent, camera, bathing gear, towel & watershoes if you'd like to swim in the river. This tour requires a minimum of 6 participants

Provider

TUI JAMAICA LTD

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Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
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Suvern Sidhu

March 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 11 years old

Excellent

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Jackie

March 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 30 years old

Excellent

Driver picked up on time , our captain of our rafts were fantastic ! We had fun and a memorable experience! A must do when visiting Jamaica :)
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Camilla

February 2025
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 54 years old

Great

Transport from Negril a bit too long. Bad organisation either from TUI or from the transport company. Waisted 20 minutes outside an hotel awaiting for people who did not turn up and then were sent to another hotel again no show up!! Needs to be addressed
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Alice

December 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 36 years old

Excellent

Loved being able to swim in front of the raft. Truly magical.
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Stokes family

December 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Excellent

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Debbie

September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

We were left waiting on Sunday for a trip that was cancelled but none told us. Attended today and it was a chilled row down the river. The river was still high and we were informed it was the same on Sunday so we were lied to! The raft took us down the river which took about 45 minutes to ride the 3 miles through lush vegetation. Our river guide was very knowledgeable about the trees and plants. We stopped at a local shop to purchase souvenirs.
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Jo

August 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 36 years old

Excellent

This was a perfect trip for relaxing and just enjoying the beautiful peaceful environment. We took our older teenage children and they loved it too. The guides/rafters were fabulous. Took photos for us, allowed the kids to pose rafting, pointed out wildlife and gave lots of interesting information. It really was a perfect trip. I could have gone straight back to the start and done it again the second we’d finished. Loved by everyone on our bus back too. A definite 5/5 for us!
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Giulio

June 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 15 years old

Great

The driver was on time and courteous. The staff at the site were ok, Peter brown the actual guide was funny and made the experience enjoyable. What I didn’t like was 1. Road security was not great but I understand that’s outside of your control 2. The bus was a little small so perhaps one with slightly bigger seat would have been good 3. We only got offered a small drink (orange juice) and drinks to buy were a little expensive. You could throw in an extra drink (maybe a beer)
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Paul c

June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Great

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Mike C

June 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

Brilliant trip and our captain Delroy was great singing and chattimg all the way worth every penny
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Grace

May 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 15 years old

Excellent

The Martha Brae river experience is amazing, so beautiful and calming the raft captain was very informative about the history of the river and pointed out a lot of plants/trees along the way so we learnt a lot. The driver was very unhelpful and barely spoke to us or any of the other passengers. On a similar TUI excursion we had a driver and a rep to assist along the way but this was only a driver, he didn’t give us a lot of info and could have done better. Overall river amazing, would recommend
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Isw

May 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

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M9 EGO

May 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

Excellent value for money. Lovely trip down the river. Good trip if you are in the Falmouth area as it will be local so no long coach journey!
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Russell Brown

March 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 46 years old

Excellent

Lovely experience, great guide on the raft. Driver/guide a little grumpy & left standing awaiting for rafting to start for far too long with little contact from guide.
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Keisha

March 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 16 years old

Excellent

Fantastic excursion clean transportation , great driver. Peaceful experience at Martha brea
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Kay Cousens

February 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

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The owl

February 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Excellent

River guide Lee was excellent
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Mr T

January 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

A bit waiting around. Overall a great experience
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Raul

December 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 34 years old

Excellent

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Eye bird

November 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 32 years old

Great

Picked up late from hotel, driver drove like a looney there and back. No clear instructions as to what happens before and after the rafting. No mention of time for swimming in the river, the rafting itself was a great experience as for everything else disappointing. Not worth the money paid.
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Nina Eastwood

November 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as With friends - 45 years old

Excellent

Very good indeed, the captain was full of knowledge, learnt a lot of history as well as the different types of plants and wild life just a shame the captain’s only get paid $25 a day, I was impressed with they bring there own bamboo raft each day, the captain’s get 2 goes on the river and they share this with 95 other captain’s to make sure they all have a go
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T

November 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 14 years old

Excellent

We had a lovely time during this experience. We were taken down the river by Captain John. We made lots of stops down the river while our guide showed us different things to enhance the experience. All in all it was a great day
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Lynn Lyons

November 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

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Priscillia

November 2023
From France
Traveled as As a couple - 12 years old

Excellent

Très belle excursion, le guide était super gentil, nous avons beaucoup aimé cette balade.
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Treacle and the Man Child

November 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 30 years old

Excellent

We booked this last minute as the tour we originally had got cancelled and, I'm so glad we did. What a wonderful experience. The raft Captains are warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and, most importantly, they love their jobs! Our captain, Captain Rick, was particularly good, engaging not only with us but also others on the river. Sadly because of the huge rainfall in the mountains the river wasn't it's usual crystal clear so we didn't swim, but we could have, had we wanted, you just have to ask.
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Tina

September 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

Captain was brilliant very knowledgable and a lovely person
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Dazzler

August 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

This trip is a must. Yes, there is some waiting around but when you get on that raft that’s soon forgotten. It’s so tranquil and peaceful you’ve just got to do it.
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Simon

August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 34 years old

Excellent

A superb trip , vert relaxing and learnt a lot from the very friendly and knowledgeable guide .
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Mia

August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 7 years old

Excellent

Tour was beautiful thanks to Simms who was guiding our raft, highly recommend this.
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Geoff

July 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple

Great

The excursion listed seems correct, but bother the ticket and email the day before say to bring bathing gear and towels etc. Most people did this, but there was no chance to bathe in the river. We finished the raft ride and ended up in the little bar, not knowing what was going to happen.
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Sam Jones

July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

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Jo

July 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 41 years old

Excellent

The whole experience was superb, from being picked up on time, our drivers friendly nature and explanation of what will happen. He even took us to a local wholesale spice warehouse on our return. Our rafts and guides were always polite, knowledgeable and friendly. We felt completely safe and relaxed. Such a stunning location ??
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Darren

July 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 32 years old

Excellent

Great experience, beautiful river with time to enjoy. Good guides and they let us swim, and both boats were together so we could enjoy as a family. It was quiet on the river and didn’t feel too busy. Was expensive for just over 2 hours as a trip, once you add tips it’s expensive for a family of 4.
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Dowster

June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 49 years old

Excellent

Guide on raft was excellent .Think it was 125. Loved the music and the information he gave. Really relaxing trip but there is no swimming as advertised.
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Sam

June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 33 years old

Great

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Lily

May 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 7 years old

Excellent

We had an amazing trip at Martha Brae rafting. Our raft captain O’Niell was just fab, so informative, chatty and always checked we were happy with how it was going. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Jamaica!
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Debbie Deeming

April 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Excellent

Scenary was spectacular. Captain on the raft was a great character and entertained us.
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Tams

April 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 16 years old

Excellent

Overall a really nice experience. Travelled as a couple and had a nice chap taking us around the river (JK). The views were lovely. We took our own bluetooth speaker along with us also and had a bit of a laugh as we got closer to the end of the trip. Lasts no more than an hour overall.
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Torben

April 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Excellent

Ingen bemærkninger
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Lauren

April 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 11 years old

Great

The rafting its self was incredible. However, no option to swim as advertised and we were really looking forward to this as we’d cancelled a different swimming excursion thinking we’d get the chance. Long wait from getting off the boat to getting on the raft but the raft was well worth the wait. Beautiful!
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Chloe

March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 5 years old

Great

We enjoyed the relaxing time on the raft, but definitely overpriced for what it is. Felt we could’ve purchased cheaper in Jamaica. Driver didn’t speak to us the whole way and drove like a crazy person at times but still expected tips - Bit cheeky in my opinion. Also didn’t get a free drink as advised, were sold a bottle of rum punch that had already been opened. Weren’t offered a limestone massage either and was not able to swim as advised too. A bit disappointing.
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Annie13

March 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

The rafting was amazing. The scenery is beautiful. There is a big of waiting once you get there, but plenty to take photos of. Take some cash with you too
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LAW2003

March 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

Very enjoyable trip, lovely location and friendly informative raftsman.
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PAB

March 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 57 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed it all.
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Gemma

February 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 25 years old

Average

The raft experience was amazing, but we felt unsafe and intimidated on the transport to and from the attraction. We should have been on the same bus as all the other passengers right from the start, not put on a bus on our own with a driver who barely communicated with us. To have to travel for 2 hours on 2 separate buses for a journey that should only have taken 45 mins was unacceptable. We didn’t feel safe.
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Jo

February 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 23 years old

Excellent

Great trip if you are nature lover. The not so great part was the pick up. We waited half an hour and as we started walking back to the room thinking something has gone wrong with our booking driver turned up. I would expect a quick message or email saying they are late. The experience was great, the guide was friendly and did a good job keeping us safe and entertained. We could spend there all day. At the end you can purchase a photo for $10 which was a nice touch. Highly recommended.
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JaseB

January 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 34 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed the whole thing - short transfer from our hotel, relaxing morning, enjoyed talking to river captain about local area. Lovely scenery, calm and peaceful, great experience.
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Rona

January 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Great

Very enjoyable and relaxing, nice to be in amongst nature.
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Sam

December 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Great

Driver did not say a word to us only to tell us pick up point no information about the trip provided Very poor service from a tui booked trip No staff only driver provided
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D Palmer

December 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 17 years old

Excellent

Our captain was Cleve and he was great. He didn’t “row” too fast so we we had a nice slow pace to enjoy the experience. The guy at the bar before you board the boats was really nice and friendly as well. You can buy pics at the end for $10 each which was a nice memento.
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Selecia

December 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 32 years old

Excellent

The rafting was amazing the guide was knowledgeable and fun Be prepared to be offered souvenirs they are trying to make a living We really enjoyed it
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Baz

December 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 26 years old

Great

Very relaxing, my wife and I really enjoyed this experience, peaceful and the scenery was beautiful
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Debbie

November 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyed this relaxing trip down the river. Our guide Clive was brilliant and very informative of our surroundings. Loved it
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Natalie

November 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 9 years old

Excellent

Me and my boyfriend had a brilliant time bamboo rafting. It took about 1.5-2 hours in the car from our resort in Negril to Martha B river however we enjoyed the car journey with the other guests and taxi driver and the taxi was air conditioned. On arrival, we had a free welcome drink with the opportunity to buy alcoholic drinks. The views were stunning and our guide was very polite and chatty. The rafting lasts about an hour. Would highly recommend.
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Bek&Rob

November 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 29 years old

Excellent

We absolutely loved this tour - the rafting was so relaxing and our Raft Captain pointed out lots of interesting things as we floated down the river! Would highly recommend
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Yorkshire couple

November 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Really nice n relaxing. The only thing is they always wanting you to buy stuff. I personally would rather tip well than buy stuff I don’t need or want. Guides nice n knowledgeable.
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David Eames

November 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 58 years old

Great

Transport late picking up at hotel, driver had another trip booked for early afternoon so we were rushed to leave after the rafting
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Conor

October 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 14 years old

Excellent

Absolutely loved our raft captain (Renaldo / Rasta Pasta). He made the trip so enjoyable. It was a cool experience, but he really went above and beyond to make it amazing. My wife was also very flattered that he stopped the raft to cut her a Birds of Paradise flower, a very nice touch!
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Mags

October 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Great

Lovely day would recommend very peaceful and relaxing ??
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Loub

September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 10 years old

Excellent

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Eddie and Beccah

September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 9 years old

Excellent

Captain Willliams was absolutely fantastic, cruising down the river with us all singing One Love is the best thing we have ever done
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Barbara - yeah mon

September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Great

This trip was great, no need for a guide- driver was enough: picked up clients -drove to location- gave full clear introductions- collected & dropped off. The Raft captain no. 31 was informative, knowledgeable, cheerful & gave excellent customer service. Good souvenir stalls at start & finish. Peaceful relaxing, well worth it.
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Peter Reed

September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Great

The rafting was great but we felt it was way overpriced by TUI and wished we had booked through the local taxi company at half the price
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Andy

September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Excellent

Great experience all round the raft captain took his time down river to soak up experience and fed us information of things on and around River. The only downside was that bus driver wanted us back on bus as soon as we landed virtually no time to get a drink and visit restroom The whole experience from Montego Bay was all done in 2 hours and for the cost was at £70 each was expensive but rememberable experience
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Rob

September 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Excellent

Lovely country Good service by hotel staff at RIU Negril No rum for mini bar. Staff wasn’t happy that I requested it more than once
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Cantello

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 35 years old

Great

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Surfbudman

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 28 years old

Excellent

This is what the holiday is about. Chilled out, smooth raft experience. Welcome to Jamaica. The guides were brilliant, the ride there was rather quick. I just wish it went a little longer as it was amazing
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Steve

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 39 years old

Great

long queues to get onto a raft, we waited over an hour
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Daniel and Justine

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 35 years old

Excellent

Great experience, good value for money
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Connie pink

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as Alone - 32 years old

Excellent

This rafting experience was amazing from start to finish...we even stopped at the river bank to get a jelly coconut water...ahhhhh bliss
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Ak

August 2022
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Very relaxing trip. Daly was an amazing guide and told loads of interesting stories about his life in Jamaica and about facts about the river
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Mills

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 14 years old

Great

Really enjoyed our trip. Yes the journey can be a little long as it goes to other hotels but we enjoyed getting to see more of jamaica! All air conditioned, safe and friendly. Our wonderful captain rock Wayne made a lovely trip. Would definitely recommend.
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Diane

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Great

The actual bamboo rafting was fantastic....really enjoyable.... but the 2hr wait to get on was horrible with one complimentary drink then you had to buy any extra drinks while you wait.
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Lorna

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family

Great

This was a beautiful and wonderful experience, I think that we should be told whilst booking that there are items to purchase
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A.B

August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 10 years old

Great

It was a lovely experience but definitely overpriced for what it was. The guide was very insightful and allowed us to take photos on the raft. Beware being tricked into paying extra for the limestone food massage as it is included in the price.
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Gary Wilton

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Great relaxing trip
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Paul F

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 39 years old

Great

This was a very tranquel relaxing ride down the river the guide was excellent identifying trees, fruit, wildlife as we went down the river. The rafts were stable and comftable.
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MC

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 8 years old

Excellent

The expirence was beautiful & peaceful. The staff at Martha brae were lovely. Would very much recommend.
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Renie

July 2022
From United States of America
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyable hassle-free experience. The guide was on time to collect us from our hotel, he was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Helena

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 23 years old

Average

The bamboo rafting was good but 2 hours journey there and back from Riu Negril in traffic was too much in the heat! Our driver got stopped by traffic police and he gave them 20 dollars to ignore the fact his paperwork wasn’t up to date which was a bit worrying! We felt the captain of the raft could’ve given us more information aswell.
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Misscnyp

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 17 years old

Great

Very beautiful and relaxing...but long wait time to get on the raft.
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MMoore

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 36 years old

Great

Excellent guide! Wonderful experience and value for money. Expensive at the bar before the experience and had a long wait before getting on the raft.
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Louise

July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 29 years old

Average

The actual rafting was good. Waiting around at the venue with no organisation for over an hour is not the greatest !
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Enzo

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as Alone - 14 years old

Great

Pos - peaceful trip down the river with a local guide pointing out flora and fauna. Cons - the venue food is expensive.
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John Roller

June 2022
From United States of America
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

This is a very relaxing trip one or two people on the raft with a raft captain who will point out the things of interest.Downside you have to wear a life jacket which can make you very uncomfortable with the heat.Overall a great experience.
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Tam

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 8 years old

Excellent

So lovely & relaxing. Great way to spend the morning
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Darren

June 2022
From United Kingdom

Great

Couldn't fault the trip/day at all, the staff were friendly and informative, highly recommend, was a fantastic trip enjoyed every bit.
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Bev

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 41 years old

Excellent

We loved the bamboo rafting experience. Raft captains George and Spencer friendly and informative.
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Andrew

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 52 years old

Great

Enjoyed the peaceful setting of the river and listening to the wildlife. It was very relaxing. Felt we were conned into buying a coconut pot at the end as we were under the impression that our raft man made them in his spare time but everyone ended up with one!
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Ian

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple

Great

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Jody

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 17 years old

Excellent

Very relaxing tour, the raft captain was brilliant and told us about the heritage of the area.
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KayleeRoxanna

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 17 years old

Excellent

Absolutely loved this excursion although its quite expensive. You get a good hour rafting down the river and its very tranquil & relaxing. Our guide Edgar was amazing, very friendly and took pictures for us and told us about the area. The guides do try to sell you coconuts that they have hand carved, which are beautiful but it all depends on whether its your type of thing or not. We declined to buy one off Edgar but we gave him a $20USD tip, which he was extremely grateful for.
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Steve and Lin

June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 37 years old

Excellent

Brilliant relaxing morning
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Karen63

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 46 years old

Great

M

Mister V

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 36 years old

Excellent

The best TUI excursion I’ve ever done!what a total chill out experience and the nicest guides I’ve ever met
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Sally C

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With friends - 36 years old

Excellent

Excellent trip, brilliant day on the raft, really relaxing and very informative, a very special trip. Tour guide very knowledgeable.
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John

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 30 years old

Excellent

A really relaxing 45 mins gliding down the river.
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Kertu Wright

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Excellent

Perfect
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Kermit

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Excellent

Relaxing as you like
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Zena

May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Average

Whilist the excusion was very good, the bus driver didn't speak to us until we arrived at Martha Brae River, and that was to tell us to leave him a tip, this was very disappointing

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