Set Sail at Jamaica's Martha Brae River

What makes a river so restful to people is that it should have any doubt -- it is sure to get where it is going, and doesn't want to go anywhere else. 

-Hal Boyle

There's no such thing in the world as peaceful as a flowing river. And as the aforementioned quote says, the tranquility of any river comes from the predictability of its movement--no hassles, no threatening currents, just an easy flow towards the endpoint. At the present time when most of our rivers are getting worse than they should ever get, it's still nice to know that plenty are still being preserved and taken cared of to provide us with an amazing river experience. Let this article acquaint you with one of the best rivers in the planet and just let your hearts for rivers flow out.

If you are seeking a total relaxation, an escape from a busy and a fast-paced schedule, let Martha Brae River at Jamaica be your getaway ally. This river is known to be the number one rafting destination in the country for it offers an utmost relaxation through its smooth sailing river coupled with a picturesque view of the jungle in the backdrop. Martha Brae is located at the parish of Trelawny on the north coast of the country. Upon getting here, this awesome river holds great probability of being one of your favorites among the long list of Jamaica tourist destinations.

Tour Description

Cruise over a three-mile stretch of tranquil river for around 60-90 minutes using a thirty-foot long handmade bamboo raft. Every tour starts at the village of Martha Brae and ends at Martha's Rest. As mentioned, the overall tour is really tranquil and smooth-flowing, that's why this river cruise is perfect for couples who are wanting a silent romantic date; whereas this trip is also suitable for families or group of friends that are looking for a unique quality bonding time. You can also bring your cameras to take a shot of the beautiful sceneries courtesy of lush jungle that sorrounds the crystal clear river. There are around 80 skilled rafter captains that are tasked to provide everyone with a safe and knowledgeable rafting experience down Martha Brae. The rafters are'nt just trained to paddle or control the bamboo raft, but they are also skilled craftsmen that create and sell carvings that may serve as souvenirs of the tour. The versatility of these great men doesn't end there, but these rafters also carry out the duties of providing tourists with valuable information about the place and even the legend of the remarkable river.