This was an awesome experience. Shout out to Island Routes for organizing this for us. The water captains(captains of the rafts) were excellent and very friendly. There are a couple bars/shops along the way down the river. It would be super fun to do as a big group.

Now added to my favourite places list. Relaxing beautiful scenery .....the raft sailors were great, friendly and done as you asked. Absolutely loved this place. Price is OK but I think they need a better rate for locals. You can bring your drink, music, smoke etc on the raft to make it extra enjoyable

This was an amazing experience! The guide told us all about the history of the land, was funny and friendly, and let us try to drive. It’s very hard, by the way… which makes you appreciate what they do even more. It was a great amount of time spent there for the price. They have a cute shopping center area with a garden and tons of friendly staff. 10/10 recommend this for anyone visiting. Have your tickets already downloaded or printed before you get there, the service is not great. And tip your rafter… they deserve it.

I was skeptical at first because of my weight. This was my first time trying rafting. Best experience I ever had 3 miles of peace and beautiful scenery!

Such a great adventure! The entire team was professional and willing to assist whenever necessary. Completely felt safe and the raft Captain Ernesto was the best! Look them up on Facebook: Ultimate Excursions Tours & Taxi service

Rafting on the Martha Brae is equal parts beautiful, relaxing and exciting. Our guide was informative and engaging. The raft experience is about 45 - 1 hour depending on the current. You will have the opportunity to row as well as swim in the river about halfway through the journey. The cost is $77 per couple and well worth every dollar!

It was a good experience but I will probably not go back. The ride was relaxing, but the shops on the edge of the river were a bit to much. Our guide was awesome he provided great information about the country and the sites we passed until we told him we weren't interested in "his hand carved" art. After we said no, his demeanor changed and wouldn't say anything unless prompted. After the ride all the other guides had the same art, they clearly weren't his art.

A wonderful and relaxing rafting trip. It took an hour to travel the 3 miles. Awesome scenery.

We had a wonderful rafting tour on a beautiful raft with a very nice and competent young man. The nature is indescribably beautiful. We would book this tour again at any time. 100% recommendation

2024 visit: This is a unique, relaxing, and an experience worth taking. A calming bamboo raft ride down the Martha Brae river. The Captain of your raft will guide you approximately 3 miles from start to finish. There are tours where you can pay someone to get you to the start and then pick you up at the end. If you drive by yourself, note Google maps will navigate you to the end, (I will submit an update to Google maps). Basically, if you are driving and the map guides you to the parking lot with the restaurant, that is the end. You need to continue up the road for another 2 miles to the start. Once at the start, you will purchase a ticket per raft. (In Feb 2024, the price was $99USD per raft, not per person. You get a complimentary drink, pick up your life vests and head to the raft starting point. A negative experience: The staff that collects thee fee and gave out the life vest were not friendly. It felt like they were doing you a favor. Once on the raft however, all was great!!!

This was my second time on this very relaxing excursion! Love the views and tour guys as you raft on a bamboo raft down the Martha Brae River. Great excursion even for more elderly parents!

This place was amazing! It was very relaxing. My friend and I went selected this excursion while visiting. The location provided a free fruit drink upon arrival. There are a few souvenir vendors at the entrance (make sure if you want to buy anything, you get it then bc you don't come back afterward). Our raft captain/guide was Morris. During the calm and relaxing raft ride, our guide gave us information about the area and wildlife. My friend also received a limestone leg wash. She enjoyed it. There were also a few vendor you could purchase from along the raft trail. Overall, I definitely recommend going

This is something that needs to be in everybody's bucket list to do at least once - visitors and locals alike. It's better to park at the end and wait for a company truck to shuttle you the mile or so to the top. When you get there, friendly and courteous staff await you with the utmost sense of professionalism. They'll get you tickets for your raft(s), life vests and a complimentary drink. A raft is slated for a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child so plan accordingly. When you get to your raft, you can trust your captain. All the captains are trained and certified and the majority of them have been catering to visitors for decades. This was my 5th visit and we have never been disappointed. We went with Captain Cleve Campbell. It was so lovely. Bring extra cash; there are local vendors along the river who procure fresh sugarcane, seasonal fruit, beer, cocktails and other refreshments, shawls and wares you can purchase on your coasting down. Don't worry; the captain is able to "park" your raft at your bequest in the event you'd like to make a purchase. Ensure you ask for a bag to store any garbage or waste items you've used while on the raft. The vendor may offer one but if they do not, please ask. This waterway is truly clean. Let's keep it that way. If you'd like to get in the water, discuss with your captain (even if you're an avid swimmer) so he is able to secure your life vest and ensure you have a good time swimming. Listen to his guidance and have a fantastic time enjoying the cool, pristine, refreshing embrace of the Martha Brae River. Your captain may also give you the opportunity to fill his shoes for a portion of the journey, if you so desire. Ensure you've brought a pouch or something to secure your camera/ phone so you can take pictures. Altogether, rafting on the Martha Brae is more than just a ride; it's an experience.

Nice, relaxing and fun. Guide had a great personality. There are fun things to buy on the river. From clothes to crafts. Highly recommend

Really peaceful and lovely trip. Our captain was so thoughtful and shared so much about the trees, birds, and history of the area. Lasts about an hour. Very laid back.

Captain Murphy was awesome. Worth the $77 us and $20 us tip. Easy going 90 minutes.would recommend for any couple.

Very relaxing trip down the Martha Brae River on a wooden raft pushed along by the guide so you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the journey and take in the lush flora and fauna and any wildlife you may encounter...will go back on my next visit!

Well worth a visit, lovely trip on the river, very informative raft captain, highly recommend. Take some money to buy drinks and souvenirs Riverside from the raft !

Amazing experience, relaxing and chilled..... even if you don't like water, you would like this, so much to take in as you glide down the river.... we did have a very friendly guide, the best I'd say, we got serenaded, so much information all the way, thank you

Relaxing leisurely ride down a lazy river. Our guide pointed out the different trees and plants and gave us a bit of the history of the area. He sold us a "carving" he said he made - funny enough all of the raft captains carve the same items exactly the same 😂 and all had different prices for them.

What an amazing trip. Never felt so relaxed in my life just floating down the river. A great experience I would recommend all to do.

I would highly recommend this trip. What a beautiful trip down the river with Captain Wilkie. It was serene, captivating and so relaxing, that you truly feel like you've left all your worries behind.

Very romanctic fun place. Nice adventure down the river. Our guide was nice and funny. He told us great stories. Definitely a must do.

We had no reservation, simply drove to the rafting village in our rental car, walked right in, paid for a raft, and boarded with no wait time at all. The cost was less than half of what we would have paid online from Montego Bay. Our guide was very informative and entertaining. It is a relaxing, calm trip. Because we did not book through a tour group, we were virtually on the river by our self. I broke my leg 4 weeks ago and my wife has a very hard time getting up and down on low seats. The crew helped both of us, and we had no problem at all. You don't even get wet feet! Very gracious staff, and the club sandwich we purchased at the cafe at the end of the trip was incredible.

Loved this river ride. Our guide was Calvin. Calvin grew up on the river. He was very knowledgeable about the river. It was very relaxing. It's about 3 mile ride. The time depend on how high or low the river is.

What an amazing experience! Our raft captain, Murphy was the best. My husband and I had the most enlightening conversation with him and he made the tour even more enjoyable. If we can request him as a raft captain again, we will definitely do it. Also, much thanks to our shuttle driver, Dorette. She was a joy. This experience was worth every dollar!

The rafting is so relaxing and the guides rafting you on the tour are great. There are also stops that can be made on the route down the river so take a few bucks with you if you would like to purchase a few souvenirs on the path and rum punch. Also good to tip your guide just a little something if you enjoy your experience. In the meantime sit back and take in the sounds and calmness of nature. You will not be disappointed.

A definite excursion for tourists! Such an amazing glide down the Martha Brae. Recommend getting out and swim. Worth it! Try a coconut water along the way. Or try guiding the raft. A lot harder than it looks. Feels like a hidden gem. Ask for Tyson to guide your raft!

Amazing Rafting experience, a must do activity if visiting Jamaica for the first time, or even if you are a local. Just dont go a day after heavy rainfall, the water won't be as clear, and will be muddy, as the water flows down from the mountains. It's approx. A 3mile ride, hopefully you get a good captain that won't speed you down the river, ride should take about just over an hour. Our captain told us, they have about 97 captains, so some days it can be challenging to make a good paycheck, this place is run partly by the Jamaican Tourist Board, so please tip your captains, they have to make their own rafts as well, and also train for 6mths before even doing their first tourist trip. This is not the Rafting experience which has all those questionable limestone massages, yes, I know you have seen many videos of those guys touching the women inappropriately, but I think they go specifically for that :) Rafting at Martha Brae is family friendly, no need to feel like a target, or think you will be mistreated. It's $90 USD per raft ride, they do cash or card, no reservation needed either, so take your spouse and go !!! If you are local, you will get a better rate.

Relaxing experience and fabulous guide along the raft. I recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid cruise ship days. We waited for over 30 mins just to pay and another 30 mins to get on the raft.

It is a great 1 hour boat ride. If you buy tickets at the location, it will cost 90 usd per boat, one boat allows 2 adults and one kid under 10

Our rafter was an amazing guy! We had fun with him and the nature was so beautiful. He told us the story, history, and had a wonderful chat with him! And the experience was so worth it! And beautiful scenery.

Relaxing, scenic spot. Our guide Rick was knowledgeable and fun. If you get the chance to row the raft yourself for a bit DO it🤣. The mosquitoes were not too bad but still spray yourself down.

The raft ride was very peaceful and relaxing. The gentleman in charge propelling the raft made gentle conversation, and it was a lovely way to experience the river. The only drawback is the noise of trucks and motorbikes from the adjacent road, but between those it was blissfully peaceful.

Really had a great time. Chilled and clearly focused on making you happy so you tell your friends. There are lots of little sellers but not pushy at all, and the raft doesn’t even stop unless you ask. The guide was great and gave us lots of interesting information. Highly recommended.

This is a must do activity. I had an amazing time. Our Raft guide was phenomenal. I would definitely do this again when I go back to Jamaica 🇯🇲. The ride along the river was superb. I was able to buy items along the way. The hustle is real they work hard on that island.

Captain John #94 was an amazing tour master. He stopped at various places along the river and described different local vegetation/wildlife to us. He sang songs to us the entire way down the river and offered for us to try to steer the raft on our own(although we declined). He makes beautiful carved artwork out of a local fruit shell and we would've bought one off him had we remembered to bring cash.

So relaxing and peaceful!! Cannot swim in it. I didnt get wet so you don’t have to wear a bikini or a swimming shorts. However when you want to take pictures sitting on the edge of a raft, then you may get some wet but not a lot. Also, recommend water shoes or sandals.

We did bamboo rafting in Martha Brae river on a weekday afternoon. It was a nice relaxing experience where our raft captain ( no. 126) gave us a good tour on Jamaica’s culture, the trees and sites along the river. We were sailing on the raft for about 3 miles and little over an hour but the ride was so tranquil, fun and smooth thanks to our raft captain that we didn’t realize the time or distance. We really enjoyed just taking in the greenery around us and enjoyed the coconut water, mango and sugar cane that we purchased from vendors on the side of the river. I would recommend it for someone who is looking for a calm experience just enjoying nature.

I had a great time here. I do recommend getting a bottle of rum punch that they sell before you start your ride. It is like an hour ride with beautiful views and crystal clear water. Just being one with nature is wonderful. Martha Brae is one of the longest of the two rafting places I've seen. Good Vibes are only here and just sit back and drink some rum punch and enjoy the view. Captain Gayle that controlled the raft was very nice as well and was explaining a lot about everything. Overall I had a great experience 🙂.

Very peaceful and relaxing! Our guide was comical, and pointed out some interesting vegetation like purple bananas, and told us about some of the other plants and animals along the way. We went as an excusrion from our cruise, so there were around 50 of us on our bus. When we got to the river, there were other groups there waiting to board the rafts, so our wait time was close to an hour, which was fine with us. Not complaining about the wait, just a heads up that depending on how many people are there ahead of you, there may be a wait. But, it was well worth the wait!!

Such an amazing experience. Captain Marcus was very informative and well aware of all the wild life. Can’t believe I just did this excursion and I’m so glad I did. Very very relaxing and I highly recommend it be done in the evenings when it’s very cool. Anytime after 3:00 pm. P.S. take bug repellant with you. The mosquitoes are plenty lol

Great relaxing experience. Raft captain's are great and will give you information while you sit and relax on the handmade bamboo raft. If you are driving by yourself you can park the car where the ride ends. Arrive early morning to avoid cruise traffic. There is parking spots at both start and end locations. You can buy food, drinks at both locations as well. If you want to swim in the river raft captain can let you know when you can jump in the water. If you drive by yourself you pay less for rafts. Rafts accommodate 2 adults and 1 kid 12 years and younger. Weight limitation per raft is 400 lbs I think.

A gentle relaxing raft ride down the river. A bamboo raft takes you along the Martha Brae River for about 5 miles. Meandering along taking in the sights and told the local information by your guide. We had CAPTAIN Morrison. A very friendly and talkative chap. It might be best to combine with some other trip as the travel to and from took longer than the raft ride itself. There are restrooms at the start and finish. The trip for our selves took 2and 1/2 hours but you are only on the water 45 mins. Everybody is looking for a tip so be prepared. Have a few smaller notes on you. It is a nice and easy way to spend a few hours.