The Martha Brae River exploration
Rafting down the Martha Brae River is one of the most relaxing sports in Jamaica. That is one of the reasons to visit Jamaica. When Hollywood movie star Errol Flynn visited Jamaica in the 1950s, he promoted rafting. Since then, the bamboo rafting pastime has grown in popularity among both locals and tourists. Raft Captain-guided Martha Brae River Tours are one of the best ways to explore Jamaica's lush interior.
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 embarking on 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.
This experience is a must-do while you are in Jamaica and over the years, Martha Brae River has welcomed famous names such as Queen Elizabeth II, Jason Derulo, Spike Lee, Usain Bolt, and Johnny Cash on river rafting tours and visits to ‘Rafters Village’.
- Travel tips: The Martha Brae River Tours, guided by Raft Captains, are one of the best ways to discover Jamaica’s tropical interior.
