Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club
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4.5/5
Based on 96 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club worth booking?
Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club is a 5-hour experience in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, from $99 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 96 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (96)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $99 per person
Fun for the whole family - a river tubing adventure Jamaican style! Enjoy an approximate 30 min scenic drive to the tubing river where you’ll be given a short safety briefing. Then hop on your inner tube for a fun journe
What you get
About this experience
Fun for the whole family - a river tubing adventure Jamaican style! Enjoy an approximate 30 min scenic drive to the tubing river where you’ll be given a short safety briefing. Then hop on your inner tube for a fun journey downstream. Glide across mild rapids surrounded by greenery, experiencing the wild beauty of the island as the Spanish once did when they arrived in Jamaica hundreds of years ago. Your river guide will entertain you until the end of your journey where the river runs into the Caribbean Sea. You will then be taken to Bamboo Beach Club for some fun in the sun. Relax on a complimentary beach chair and enjoy light entertainment and fun cocktail demonstrations. You'll be treated to a selection of house beverages including rum punch and lemonade. Plus enjoy a 4-course tapas lunch served beachside featuring a menu of jerk chicken, festivals, plantains, banana fritters, and more.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transportation
- Life jacket, helmet and all necessary safety equipment
- Entrance to Bamboo Beach Club
- 4 course tapas lunch and 3 alcoholic & 3 non-alcoholic house beverages
- Experienced and certified life guard for your safety
- Professional river tubing guide
- Light entertainment performed by hostesses, Kool Bartender & tour guide team
- Comfortable padded beach chair
- Certified tour guide accompanying you from pick-up until final drop-off
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
Take a winding journey down gentle rapids of the Rio Bueno river in comfortable inner tubes — a great way to discover the natural beauty of the region! After a safety briefing from your river guide, you will walk across the Irie bridge and along the jungle trail until you reach the launch site. Then you'll slip into the cool water, settle in your inner tube, and wind your way downstream. Relax and take in the gorgeous landscape, admiring what the Spanish first saw centuries ago, and float downstream until the river runs into the blue Caribbean Sea.
85 minutes here · Admission included
Experience Jamaica's sun, sand, and surf with a trip to a secluded beach nestled along the Caribbean Sea. Relax on a complimentary beach chair and enjoy light entertainment and fun cocktail demonstrations. You'll be treated to a selection of house beverages including rum punch and lemonade. Plus enjoy a 4-course tapas lunch served beachside featuring a menu of jerk chicken, festivals, plantains, banana fritters, and more.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bamboo Beach Club
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 6 will ride in larger inner tubes and have to sit in parent's lap.
- Maximum weight is 280 lbs.
- We recommend bringing the following: Towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water shoes, change of clothing (optional), and cash/credit cards.
- Drive time to River Tubing and Beach Club is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Alcoholic beverages are for 18 years old and up.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 96 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
96 verified traveler reviews for Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing! Must Try!
River Tubing was amazing, beautiful, relaxing and fun! Then onto Bamboo Beach - amazing views, great service and delicious food/drinks! 10/10!! Driver was safe, knowledgeable and personable! Would do again tomorrow (if we could) and would definitely recommend to anyone! Bring your water shoes and sunblock!
via Viator
Rameka was great!
Rameka was our guide and she was amazing. Full of knowledge, funny and personable. Highly recommend the tubing and beach party! Highlight of my trip
via Tripadvisor
Bad. Wouldn’t recommend
Horrible experience. The only good part of the day was our driver. We had a schedule pick up from our hotel at 10:30 am, no guide showed up. We waited 15 minutes and someone from a contracted company brought us to the river- the listing says 30 minutes, which was a lie. It was an hour drive. You drive up a dirt path, upon arrival there was NO guide! There was a random person that “checked us in” asked us to pay, even though we already pre paid… he said our guide would be there in 20 minutes. We waited, and waited and my husband asked for an ETA, the guy said yes I have an eta but wouldn’t give us more of a timeline so we left the river rafting. A side note, the river was dark brown. Also the listing says tube down the river into the Caribbean.. that’s a lie. It does not connect. We drove to the Bombay beach club, they didn’t have our reservation. Someone asked 2 different times to take a photo of my ticket. We were the only people there. The chairs and shade are not luxury as described. The staff seemed fine, the food was good and the drinks were fine. However we felt so out of place and uncomfortable we left after 45 minutes. This was a complete waste of our day.
via Tripadvisor
Tubing lasts ten minutes.
The tubing was fun but only lasted about ten or fifteen minutes. I get times varies due to increased water flow but seriously 15 minutes when it took an hour to get there. Water was brown because it rained or at least that’s what they said. The beach club was a joke. Everything was so disorganized, not enough shady spots to sit. Food was horrible. Beach was underwhelming. It was only a few feet deep and couldn’t go out any farther. The hour transport there and back was not worth it. Also lots of traffic on the way back. Not impressed.
via Tripadvisor
Good times. No problem, Man!
The staff was pleasant. Andre, our guide was very entertaining and informative while keeping us all safe simultaneously!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 34
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Ocho Rios.
How much does Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club cost?
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Prices start at $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Ocho Rios usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Ocho Rios is not rushed.
Is Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 96 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Ocho Rios, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club?
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Around 34 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Ocho Rios can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Ocho Rios and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ocho Rios: River Tubing, Lunch and Cocktails at Bamboo Beach Club start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Ocho Rios within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Ocho Rios?
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On Outty we rank every Ocho Rios experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Blue Hole only-from Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Tour, Blue Hole and Dunn’s River Falls Tour with Lunch and Cocktails at Reggae Hill. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Ocho Rios?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Ocho Rios?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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