Martha Brae From Ocho Rios Hotels

Martha Brae Rafting Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Falmouth & Montego Bay

18 reviews

from $147 per person

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Coopa Tours

Overview

This half-day trip from the Ocho Rios area pairs a scenic drive with a slow float down the Martha Brae River on a raft poled by a local captain. Coopa Tours runs the transport, picking travellers up from hotels and resorts between Ocho Rios and Montego Bay and driving them to the Martha Brae Rafting Village, where the raft portion of the day begins. The whole outing runs about 3.5 hours door to door, with roughly an hour of that on the water. Entrance to Martha Brae is covered in the price, as are the driver-guide, an air conditioned vehicle and roundtrip transport.

The raft ride itself is calm rather than adventurous. Captains pole the raft downstream at a relaxed pace, and reviewers again and again describe the float as peaceful, relaxing and chill. One traveller mentioned that their captain let them try steering the raft themselves, and another flagged the chance to buy a rum punch or a fresh coconut at a riverside stop along the bank, which is optional and paid on the spot.

The outing suits anyone who wants an easy nature experience without physical effort, and one reviewer even suggested it as a gentle way to finish a Jamaica trip. Lunch and gratuities are not included, so budget for those separately.

What's Included

Included

Driver/guide
Air Conditioned Vehicle
Roundtrip transportation
Ticket/entrance fee (Martha Brae)

Not Included

Lunch/dinner
Gratuity (recommended)

Itinerary

Hotel pickupA driver-guide collects travellers from hotels and resorts along the coast from Ocho Rios to Montego Bay in an air conditioned vehicle. Reviewers often praise the drivers for sharing history and island stories on the drive.
Drive to Martha BraeThe transfer runs toward the Martha Brae Rafting Village. Reviewers describe the drive as informative, with the driver-guide pointing out details about each area passed through.
Martha Brae Rafting VillageSpend 1 hour on the river, admission ticket included. A local captain poles the raft downstream while pointing out the surroundings. An optional stop at the riverside bar for rum punch or coconut is at your own expense.
Return transferRoundtrip transportation back to the pickup area is included. Meals are not included, so plan for food separately.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help the day go smoothly, from what the float actually feels like to what costs are not in the ticket price.

Pace and effort. Travellers sit while the captain poles the raft, so no fitness is needed. Reviewers consistently describe the ride as calm, relaxing and chill, making it a low-energy outing.
Money on hand. Lunch, dinner and gratuities are not included, and reviewers mention buying rum punch and coconut at a riverside stop. Bring cash for these extras and for tipping, which the listing recommends.
Photos on the water. One reviewer said their captain took photos for them during the float, so it may be worth asking. Bring a phone or camera you can hold onto safely, since one reviewer noted the pictures do not do the scenery justice.
Group size. The tour runs with a maximum of 30 travellers, so expect a shared experience rather than a private outing.
Driver as guide. Reviewers repeatedly single out the driver-guide for being informative about each area passed through. Treat the drive as part of the tour, with chances to ask questions along the way.
Booking and confirmation. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking. Keep the 24 hour cancellation window in mind, since cancellations inside that window are not refunded.

Common issues. The rafting village is not wheelchair accessible, so travellers with limited mobility should weigh that before booking. Meals and tips are extra, and the riverside drinks stop is paid on the spot. The listing states that cancellations made less than 24 hours before start time receive no refund, with changes inside that window also refused, and cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. Groups can run up to 30 travellers, which may not suit anyone expecting a private raft or vehicle.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes a driver-guide, an air conditioned vehicle, roundtrip transportation and the entrance ticket for Martha Brae. Lunch, dinner and gratuities are not included, with tips recommended.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Pickup is provided from Ocho Rios to Montego Bay, so hotels and resorts along that stretch of coast are covered. The listing does not give further detail on pickup times.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience lasts 3.5 hours, including transfers. Of that, the itinerary lists 1 hour at the Martha Brae Rafting Village on the river itself.

Is It Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says most travellers can participate but does not set age limits or name specific groups. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with mobility constraints should check with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times are based on local time.

What Should I Bring?

Bring cash for food, drinks at the riverside stop and gratuities. A camera or phone is worth having, since one reviewer said their captain took photos for them on the water.