Bamboo Rafting Stop, Fees Included

Blue Hole and Bamboo Rafting

★ 4.9 94 verified reviews

from $100 per person

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

Overview

This tour from Courtney Taylor Private Tours combines the Blue Hole swim spots with a bamboo raft ride on the river. The whole thing runs about 3.5 hours. Transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the listed price covers all fees and taxes.

The rhythm of the day is simple. You ride out with a driver, spend time at the Blue Hole, where reviewers describe jumping from a ledge, using a swing and swimming in the pools, and also take a bamboo raft trip, which travellers repeatedly call relaxed and easygoing. One reviewer also mentions a zip line as part of the excursion. Another reviewer described the Blue Hole side as the adventurous half and the rafting as the calm half, which is a fair summary of how the day splits.

Children must come with an adult, and infant seats are available. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator does not recommend it for pregnant travellers.

What's Included

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All fees and taxes

Itinerary

PickupTravel is by air-conditioned vehicle. Cruise passengers must supply the ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time when booking.
Drive to Ocho RiosOne reviewer mentioned sights being pointed out along the drive. The total tour duration is 3.5 hours.
The Blue HoleSwim, jump from a ledge and use the swing into the water. One reviewer recommends taking water shoes, and local guides are on hand at the site.
Bamboo raftingA raft guide poles you along the river. Reviewers describe this stretch as relaxing and easygoing.
ReturnOne reviewer noted the team was careful about getting cruise passengers back before re-boarding.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the operator's own notes.

Bring water shoes. One reviewer put this plainly: definitely take water shoes. The Blue Hole involves a ledge jump and getting in and out of the water, so footwear with grip is worth packing.
Two different paces. The Blue Hole is the active part, with jumping and swimming, while the rafting is calm and slow.
Crowds at the Blue Hole. One reviewer found the site busy but said the local guides helped their group move through the lines quickly. Their visit still worked well and counted as one of their favorite excursions.
Time can feel tight. For cruise passengers the schedule is firm. One reviewer felt the visit was a little rushed because the team needed to get everyone back to the ship on time, though they appreciated the punctuality.
Drivers get praised. Across many reviews, travellers single out the drivers for being informative, kind and safety-conscious. The pattern of good driver service is consistent.
Weather matters. Heavy rain can change the day. One reviewer said recent rain made the water dangerous and shortened the rafting distance. The operator states the experience requires good weather, and weather cancellations come with an alternative date or a full refund.

Common issues. The tour can be cancelled if a minimum number of travellers is not met, or for poor weather, though in both cases the operator offers a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Cruise passengers should know that no refund is issued if the tour is missed because a ship arrives late or not at all. One reviewer reported an awkward shared-vehicle situation where their group waited while others did a different activity, and one reviewer described a dispute over an unrequested mud treatment charge on the raft. The site is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers. The listing caps the tour at a maximum of 400 travellers.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and all fees and taxes are included. A vegetarian food option is available if requested at the time of booking.

How Long Is The Tour?

The full experience runs 3.5 hours, including transfers. Cruise passengers should confirm their ship times when booking so the schedule can be planned around re-boarding.

Is Pickup Provided?

Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle. Cruise passengers must provide their ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at the time of booking.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes, with conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult, the child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults, and infants must sit on laps, though infant seats are available. One family with two teenage daughters called it one of their favorite excursions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time. Weather cancellations and minimum-number cancellations come with an alternative date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Water shoes are the item a reviewer specifically recommends, for the ledge jump and swimming at the Blue Hole. Beyond that, plan for swimming and time outdoors.