Daily 2–9pm · Local excursion planning from Ocho Rios
Two rivers of experience in one afternoon, daily from 2pm to 9pm. Raft the Martha Brae in daylight, then take a boat ride and swim on the Luminous Lagoon after dark. Bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes, insect repellent and a camera with a waterproof case. It’s a great pick for travelers who are short on days.
The Martha Brae meets the sea near Falmouth, right where the Luminous Lagoon sits, so this “evening enchantment” keeps you in one area from afternoon to night. You raft the river in daylight, then wait for dark.
The lagoon’s famous glow comes from microscopic organisms in the water that light up when they’re disturbed. Drag a hand through the water, or slip in for a swim, and it sparkles around you. The effect shows best on darker nights, since bright moonlight can make it look fainter.
Because it starts at 2pm, there’s no early wake-up. If you’d rather keep your evening free, the morning-only Martha Brae Rafting trip covers the river on its own. The child rate here covers ages 3 to 12.
Think of this as two very different moods in one outing. The afternoon is all green riverbanks, bamboo and an easy pace. The evening is dark, quiet and a little magical. The tiny organisms behind the glow are dinoflagellates, and this lagoon is famous for how brightly they shine.
You’ll likely ride home damp, so pack a dry layer and a bag for wet swimwear along with your towel. Insect repellent matters most once the sun goes down. As for photos, most phone cameras struggle to capture the glow, so snap your pictures on the river in daylight and simply enjoy the lagoon with your own eyes.
$180 USD, per person, based on Ocho Rios pickup. Child rate from $105 USD (age bands vary by tour; please confirm). Prices are for Ocho Rios pickups; other pickup locations can change the rate, and RCM confirms the final quote before you book.
Daily 2–9pm. RCM confirms the exact pickup time when you book.
Rafting, lagoon boat and swim.
Most RCM excursions need at least two travelers. If you are traveling solo, ask Rocky what is possible.
RCM is based in Ocho Rios, and listed prices and times are for Ocho Rios pickups. Pickups from other areas can be arranged and may change the price and timing.
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