Blue Hole And Bamboo Rafting

This was such a wonderful experience, Jody and Rajay made my toddler & I feel so safe and cared for. A good tour guide will make or break your experience anywhere you go and they were definitely worth booking with. 10/10 would recommend and would book with them again!

Rajaye was an excellent tour guide and driver, he made for a fun day, would def recommend !

Devari did a great job driving us around, thank you! We enjoyed the Blue Hole adventure and river rafting. Awesome experience and strongly recommended!

Our family had an absolutely terrible experience on this excursion, and the way our family was treated was unacceptable. The most disturbing part of the day involved one of the bamboo raft guides and our two teenage daughters. Without obtaining permission from me as their mother, the guide rubbed mud all over the girls’ legs and thighs, with the mud going up to their shorts. They were never clearly informed beforehand that they would be charged $40 each for this mud treatment. When the girls and I questioned the charge, the guide called them liars and then taunted our group after returning to shore. I found the physical contact with our minor daughters completely inappropriate and unacceptable, particularly because they had not consented to the service or agreed to pay for it. I did not book or authorize this mud treatment, and my daughters did not have money of their own to spend. I strongly objected to being charged for a service that was never requested or properly explained. Unfortunately, that was not the only problem. The tour bus arrived approximately 45 minutes late to pick us up in the morning, which immediately put us behind schedule. I texted and message the tour company 3 different times, asking if the bus was going to be coming to pick us up and receivedzero response, so we were all left waiting. When they did arrive, before we even began the activities, we were taken to a store to purchase water shoes and sample rum. Water shoes were available at the Blue Hole, so we felt this unnecessary stop cost us even more of our limited time. Because of the delays, our family and another group were ultimately unable to properly enjoy or participate in the Blue Hole portion of the excursion. We booked this excursion mainly for the Blue Hole experience and we had no time to participate in any of the Blue Hole activities we were promised. We were rushed because the tour guides needed to get us back to the cruise port in time. The return trip also involved what felt to us like unsafe driving conditions because of the time pressure. We paid approximately $600 for this excursion and expected a safe, enjoyable experience. Instead, the day was stressful, rushed, and extremely upsetting, particularly because of what happened to our daughters. After contacting the excursion company, I requested a refund or partial refund and explained everything that happened. The company refused to provide any refund. They also subsequently accused our group of being late, which is completely untrue and directly contradicts our experience that the tour bus itself arrived approximately 45 minutes late that morning. I am sharing this review so other families—especially those traveling with teenagers or children—can make an informed decision before booking, especially if booking any excursion with Courtney Taylor Tours. Based on our experience, I would strongly encourage anyone considering this excursion to ask detailed questions about the mud treatment, additional charges, timing, transportation, and what happens if the excursion falls behind schedule.

A fantastic private tour for me and my husband. Rajzah met us at our hotel and our first stop was at the river rafting where we met our guide Flowers. He steered our bamboo raft down the river to the sea where we disembarked and walks along the sandy beach. Then back on and return to our starting point. There were loads of photo opportunities along the way and my husband had a go at poling the raft which wasn’t easy. We nearly hit the bank a few times! From there Rajzah drove us to the Blue Hole where we met our guide Ainsworth. He took us walking across waterfalls, up stony banks, across the rapid river on a rope, up and down steps until we finally reached the Blue Hole where we did a small jump into the pool below the waterfall. The water was deep but so cool and refreshing. We did a further couple of jumps before Ainsworth navigated us back to meet our driver. It was a bit scary at times but such fun. I enjoyed every minute. We had a photographer with who took about 70 photos along the way and afterwards we purchased these from him and he downloaded them on to my iPhone so I now have a record of our trip to keep. I would highly recommend going on this tour with Courtney Taylor. It’s one of the best tours I’ve done and I felt very safe in the hands of our guides. We got back to our hotel in time for lunch as well.

10/10 reccomand loveeeeeeee def should go

Shawn THANK YOU, bredren! The moment from the pickup, your hospitality, patience, knowledge, and genuine love for Jamaica showed all the way through. You didn’t just drive us around you showed us Jamaica. One LOVE. Driving through St. Mary and St. Ann, along the beautiful north coast and through the communities surrounding Ocho Rios, you gave us stories, history, little pieces of culture, and perspectives you simply wouldn’t get from sitting in a resort. That’s what made this feel different. It wasn’t just an excursion it felt like we were being welcomed into the real Jamaica. When we arrived to BLUE HOLE, this was a true out-of-body experience. A natural limestone wonder tucked away in all that lush Jamaican greenery, and the adventure was EVERYTHING. Swimming in those refreshing waters, climbing the waterfalls, exploring the caves, and launching into the water, navigating the rocks it was giving PURE JAMAICA! Nah man… Jamaica really blessed. What made it even more special was WHO I got to experience it with. Doing this for my mom meant everything to me. Seeing her enjoy herself, laugh, take in the scenery, and create memories that we’ll be talking about for years. PRICELESS. When we thought the day couldn’t get any better, we finished with the bamboo rafting in Rio Nuevo. Absolutely STUNNING. Floating peacefully through one of Jamaica’s most beautiful natural settings, surrounded by those hills and that lush scenery, was the perfect way to bring everything full circle. After all the adventure at Blue Hole, that bamboo raft ride gave us a moment to slow down, breathe, appreciate the beauty, and just be present. There’s something special about experiencing Jamaica beyond the resort walls. Seeing the communities, hearing the stories, meeting the people, learning the history, eating, laughing, exploring, and allowing the island to reveal itself to you organically. Lastly, to the entire team and staff BIG UP UNNU! Your humility, kindness, patience, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made the difference. Anybody can provide an excursion, but when the people behind the experience genuinely care about what they’re doing, you feel that. A memory officially put in the books, and one I know my family especially my mom will carry with us for a long time. Shawn, mi seh BIG RESPECT! Thank you for showing us a Jamaica that felt authentic, beautiful, welcoming, and full of life. From the roads of St. Mary and St. Ann to the waters of Blue Hole and the peaceful beauty of Rio Nuevo you helped make this one for the history books. One love. One family. One unforgettable Jamaican experience. 100/10. Would do it ALL over again.S/O Courtney Tours

Loved our experience here, our driver picked us up and took us to get water shoes because we didn’t have any took us to pick up our friend, afterwards. Took us to the bamboo raft and waited for us, afterwards took us to the blue hold and we had so much fun! The guides there were really friendly, helpful and accommodating. We told our driver we were hungry and recommended a really good spot for us! Loved our experience!

My husband and I really enjoyed the tour. We brought a few family members with us. The blue hole was super cool! More strenuous than I expected so shouldn’t have brought my grandma haha but It was adventurous and that’s what we were looking for! The duration was longer than we anticipated so that’d be my only suggestion to change the time to variable. Tour guides were great.

Sean, our driver, and Benji, the tour guide were truly amazing! They took their time explaining the plan for the day and showing us around the different areas we were driving through. They made the experience very easy. Overall had a great time!

Excellent excursion. So much fun. Rajaye and Benji were the best tour guides. The message was the best I have experienced in a really long time.

The blue hole was amazing! It was a fun and easy hike with a few cliff jumps into refreshing water. The guides on our excursions were super helpful and friendly. Our tour guide Tillea and driver Wray were funny, friendly, and very knowledgeable. They taught us a lot about the history of Jamaica while taking us to our destinations. I would highly recommend using Courtney Taylor to book your excursions.

We loved the experience at the blue hole and the rafting. Tillea and Wray did an awesome job getting us to each site, setting us up with the people on site and making sure we had opportunities to try anything we wanted along the way. I loved how knowledgeable Tillea was about Jamaica and the experiences we were trying. The blue hole was extremely fun and the rafting was relaxing.

Loved it! Jody &Tyrone were awesome!! So nice and friendly. They were very attentive. Definitely will do it again!

Jody and the Driver was great i would be coming and booking with them again.! Everyone should book with them when you come.

Our experience with Courtney Taylor Tours was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Every staff member we encountered was friendly, entertaining, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we had the best time possible. From the relaxing bamboo rafting massage to the exciting zipline and unforgettable Blue Hole adventure, every activity exceeded our expectations. The staff made everything fun, smooth, and stress-free while keeping the energy high the entire time. This was truly one of the best experiences we’ve ever had in Jamaica, and we highly recommend Courtney Taylor Tours to anyone looking for unforgettable memories!

This was an unforgettable experience from start to finish! Rajaye and Iesha were amazing—super professional, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly. They really went above and beyond to make the day enjoyable. The bamboo rafting hands down was the best by far thanks to FLOWERS, Dunn’s River was fun and exciting, and the Blue Hole was absolutely beautiful. I felt taken care of the whole time. Highly recommend booking with them!”

From pickup to returning back to our hotel, everything was perfect. Communication was amazing and our tour guides made the experience extra special. Tilia was fantastic!! She was knowledgeable and made the 2 days fun. We did karaoke in the bus and laughed so much. She really added to the wonderful excursions that we did. Blue hole was so scenic and the instructors were great. Bamboo rafting was fun and Dunn’s river was enjoyable. The excursion packages were affordable and staff were very nice. Will definitely book again and recommend

Excellent tour with benji and sean

Talia and Ray were amazing guides. Blue hole and tubing was super fun. We even had a family member that was injured before the adventure and they accommodate her the whole time.

We had incredible experience Sean and begin were really informative, professional, and made our tour even more specials

We had a blast! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. We went with our family from 6years old to 36. It was great for us all! A highlight of our vacation!

We had a fantastic time. Things are not crowded in the morning so it was very peaceful. A great driver and guides. We could have spent all day at the Blue Holes or gone tubing again and again!

Our driver Juta was very informative and fun. We visited the rafting experience and blue hole. He was very attentive to our family and was very diligent keeping with our schedule. It was New years day and the company has excellent communication with meeting point and possible holiday traffic

Titti, Samantha, and driver Omar were a riot in the car and catered to a spectacular experience. I would recommend this excursion. You will leave wanting to do it all again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE—Courtney Taylor Excursions MADE our Jamaica trip! If you’re heading to Jamaica and don’t book with Courtney Taylor Excursions… what are you even doing?! We had the BEST day exploring the Blue Hole and river tubing, and it was all thanks to the dream team: Shawn and Benji! From the moment they picked us up, they had us laughing, vibing, and feeling like we were rolling with old friends. They knew every shortcut, every photo spot, and exactly how to make the whole day feel effortless and unforgettable. 👣 Blue Hole: Shawn and Benji guided us like pros—helping us climb, jump, swing, and splash without a worry in the world. They even became our personal paparazzi, capturing the best shots and hyping us up like we were filming an adventure movie. 🛶 River Tubing: I never knew floating down a river could be this fun. Between the jokes, the gentle rapids, and the full-on island vibes, we laughed the whole way down. If joy was a sport, we medaled. These two went above and beyond, and by the end of the trip we were convinced they’re national treasures. 💚💛🖤 If you want a tour that’s safe, organized, full of energy, and absolutely unforgettable, RUN, don’t walk, to Courtney Taylor Excursions. Ask for Sean and Benji—you’ll thank me later! 10/10. Would book again tomorrow. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The whole experience was great! The river raft was a short there and back trip but was peaceful and the water felt amazing when we stopped for a swim. The Blue Hole had lots of great waterfalls and it was fun to make our way up and down them and do some jumping into the pools. The guides there do kind of push you along, so you have to intentional about it if you want to stop and chill for a bit. Our Courtney Taylor guide, Devari Wray, was fantastic. It was a blast chatting with him from excursion to excursion and he made sure we were well taken care of. We came on a cruise and neither stop was overly crowded.

We had a great time Devari was awesome. Blue Hole was amazing and exhilarating. Lots of walking but well worth it. The guides are great and very helpful.

Fun and slightly challenging, great trip overall. Guides were great and helped our way safely. The driver was promp and informative.

Had such a great time. First experience in Jamaica and it was amazing Jody and Devari made us feel very comfortable and were very accommodating. We’ll definitely e coming back.

Ieshe and Shawn were fantastic. We were well cared for at both spots with a very capable team! Both the Blue Hole and the Tubing was exciting and the jerk chicken was awesome!

Rajaye was the best tour guide I’ve ever had for an excursion. From 1st introductions, I could tell it was going to be a great day, the proof was in his playlist for the drive. He made sure to point out various history and facts during the drive to the excursions and answered any questions we may have had. He took pictures, made conversation, and made sure we had a great time the entire day. He even made sure we got an authentic meal on the return trip and after a long day it was necessary. If you want to have an amazing time in addition to the excursions, book Courtney Taylor Tours and request Rajaye!

We had such a great experience. Rajaye is a very good driver and he made sure we had a great time on our excursions. He taught us about some of the history of Jamaica as we traveled to Ochos Rios. He also kept the energy going with the music and karaoke on our ride. Rajaye was also so kind when i hurt my knee he helped me clean up and put a bandage on it. I can’t wait to book with you all again! I will request Rajaye!

Tour guide and driver were kind, accommodating and helpful. Each experience came with its own guide and photographer (at blue hole). Everyone was very helpful and professional. But you must bring extra money for tipping and paying for additional services.

We had such a great day visiting The Blue Hole and river rafting. Our tour guide Tyrone was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He showed us many sites on our drive to Ocho Rios. The staff at The Blue Hole were kind and very experienced, the same goes for river rafting. The scenery at both locations was beyond beautiful and magical. My daughter and I made some wonderful memories! I highly recommend this tour!

Kanstantine was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I felt completely safe and comfortable during the entire ride, and his excellent driving skills made the journey smooth and stress-free. He went above and beyond by pointing out and explaining different locations as we drove past, which made the experience not only enjoyable but also educational. Kanstantine’s kindness, professionalism, and easygoing personality made him a pleasure to ride with. He was very approachable, easy to talk to, and truly made the trip memorable. I would highly recommend Kanstantine to anyone looking for a safe, friendly, and reliable driver.

Tyrone was a great driver. He gave great descriptions of everything around the island. Very friendly, kind and helpful!

This excursion was the best excursion I’ve been on. Raje was a great driver, 10/10 highly recommend. He was fun and looked out for us!

Excellent experience. Our driver was amazing he made sure we all had a great time and enjoyed our experience. Would have been very different without him.

Rajaye was the best!! The day started off rocky for us but he insured we had an amazing time. Great car ride, great vibes, and made sure we were 100% good. Wouldn’t have rather had anyone else.

Our driver with rajaye was great! He was awesome today and kept us entertained throughout the day. Our tour guiders for the day was also great

Rajaye was an amazing tour guide and we enjoyed every minute! One of the best guides we have had and we have been on a ton of excursions. We came from our cruise on Royal Caribbean and got to experience Jamaica and had the best time! Wish we had more time! Thank you!

The tour was fabulous. Iesha and Tyrone took excellent care of us at each stop. At Blue Hole our guide Travis was super helpful and attentive. On our rafting trip Capt. Flowers was funny attentive and took great pics for us. This was very well done, and well worth it.

Our family of 25 booked a combo tour for the Blue Hole and river rafting. Tilia and Melvin were awesome, and the tour was fantastic! Always great to see a country from those who know or best, and these two did not disappoint. Highly recommended !

Iesha tour guide and Tyrone driver were outstanding! I really had a lot of fun at the Blue Hole….the only disappointment was I thought I could buy pictures at end of day…did not know I had to buy them there. Otherwise, everything was GREAT! And the river tubing…what fun! I had a wonderful day at both places.

The bamboo rafting and blue hole excursion was super fun! Rafting was chill and relaxing. Then the blue hole was on the adventurous side. There was a ledge to jump off and a swing to jump into beautiful water. It was super busy there but our guides left us with someone there who got us to the front of the lines somehow. It was a little rushed because they were trying to get us to our cruise ship on time but they were very contentious about ensuring we got back on time. Definitely take water shoes with you. We were a family of 4 with two teenage daughters and it was one of our favorite excursions. Would recommend! Benji and Shawn were our tour guides and were great! They took us on a side quest to shop and have rum tasting and also stopped on the way back for anyone who wanted take out of jerk chicken. Bring cash - there are lots of cool things to buy (if you wish).

Everything was beautiful. Definitely saved the best for last when we went to the Blue Hole! Every guide was very nice and helpful!

Super time at the Blue Hole and river tubing around with our “large and in charge” tour guide RJ. He dropped us off at each attraction and the local guides took us through everything. So fun cliff jumping into the milky turquoise waters of the White River.

We booked this tour online not know what to expect. The attractions were very nice but the best part of our whole tour was our tour guide RajayeThis guy was absolutely amazing. He was super informative. He was very knowledgeable about the entire island. He truly made our trip memorable. This company is very lucky to have him as an employee. I feel like he went above and beyond to make sure that we all had a great experience. He was very kind and very nice. We could not have asked for anyone better!!!