The island’s #1 rafting attraction is located in Falmouth, approximately 40 miles from Ocho Rios. The embarkation area, “Rafter’s Village”, encompasses six acres of beautifully manicured lawns situated on a natural horseshoe island. It offers a fully appointed recreational facility which includes picnic grounds, a full service bar, two souvenir shops, swimming pool and modern restrooms.
Before starting the tour, guests can also take a stroll through “Miss Martha’s Herb Garden”, a presentation of Jamaica’s herbs famous for their medicinal and healing properties. Established more than forty years ago, Rafting on the Martha Brae boasts a complement of eighty five licensed and experienced raft captains.
Thirty-foot long bamboo rafts are boarded from a concrete pier, under the supervision of a licensed dispatcher. The raft ride is operated over a three mile stretch of the beautiful Martha Brae River and lasts approximately one hour. Once on the raft, guests can learn about “The Legend of Martha Brae” or enjoy an exhilarating swim.
The attraction has over the years played host to a number of celebrities including HRH Queen Elizabeth II, heavy weight champion Lennox Lewis, Chuck Norris, Dionne Warwick, Spike Lee, Kenny Rodgers, the late Johnny Cash and world 100 meter champion Usain Bolt. The disembarkation area Known as “Martha’s Rest” houses a souvenir shop, bar, lounge area and restrooms.
The price is $70 per raft. each raft holds two persons. Activities can be pre arranged with reservations (resinfo@jamaicainn.com) or at the concierge upon arrival.
We did the Martha Brae raft ride 24 years ago on on our honeymoon. We loved it and would like to go again on our 25th anniversary celebration next spring. We still have our the little replica we bought after our ride.
Can we add that to our itinerary this early?
Jerry Stewart
Absolutely Jerry, please let us know what specific date you’d go on the ride and we’ll schedule for you. Feel free to send your request to resinfo@jamaicainn.com.