College Trips
Dozens of College Groups join us each season – Outing Clubs, Athletic Teams and Dorms are a few of the groups that join us regularly. What a great way for a group to get together and challenge themselves as they paddle through amazing whitewater rapids and enjoy the beautiful scenery of a river gorge. River rafting is great for team building, camaraderie and fun-filled excitement for new and veteran rafters.
Crab Apple always has all-inclusive pricing which make our trips easy to plan and manage – no hidden fees and tricks. We pride ourselves in maintaining a simple booking process and experience in working with business offices and payment schedules unique to each school or university.
Since 1983, our amazing staff of guides make the trips personal and exciting for every group on all levels of whitewater. Excellent gear will make all rafters feel safe and comfortable on the river – life jackets, helmets, wetsuits, etc. are constantly updated to make you feel ready for the challenge of the river.
Why Choose Crab Apple for your College Trip adventure?
35 Years – Family Owned
Opened in 1983, Crab Apple has decades of experience.
Family members make every trip memorable.
Dozens of College Groups Join Us Each Season
Outing Clubs, dorms, athletic teams, fraternities, etc.
Safety is #1
38 years of river experience.
Long-time river guides know how to make it Safe and Fun!
College Pricing
Special rates for all group sizes – just a few friends or a huge Outing Club or Dorm trip.
Additional dates discounted just for College groups.
Wetsuits Included! Save $20pp
Jacket, overalls and boots are FREE for college groups!
Meals Included
No hidden costs – prices include snacks, lunches and dinners
Pricing Guide
Maine
World Class Whitewater: The Kennebec runs daily for groups looking for big excitement. This is the most popular rafting trip in Maine and will thrill your group with world class whitewater.
Class of Rapids: III, IV (V)
Minimum Age: 10
Length of Trip: 12 miles
River Time 3-4 hours
Food: River Snack & Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)
PRICING
All Weekdays $87pp
Saturdays 5/3 – 7/19 $97pp, 7/26 – 8/30 $107pp, 9/6 – 10/4 $97pp
All Sundays $80pp
Prices do not include $5pp state and river access fees.
Discount tickets may be limited on primetime days.
Our Most Aggressive Trip: The Dead at High Water is our most aggressive raft trip. Only groups with rafting experience should choose this sixteen mile trip full of action.
Class of Rapids: III, IV (V)
Minimum Age: 14
Length of Trip: 16 miles
River Time 3.5 – 4 hours
Food: Cookout (steak, chicken, salmon, veg. option)
PRICING
All Rafters: $100pp
Note: Dead River prices do not include $12pp state and river access fees.
Discount tickets available May 10, 17, 25, June 8, August 31, September 13, October 4.
Combine an awesome paintball experience with your raft trip in Maine. Daily Paintball games start each afternoon after rafting, cookout and video presentation from the rafting adventure – approximately 4-7pm. We also offer custom games for groups the afternoon prior to rafting or the morning after rafting. Come try one of our four great fields: Mayday (woods), Bunker Hill (scenario), Patriot (speedball) or Maine Street (urban village scenario). All Inclusive per person pricing: $60pp
Available as an add-on to any Maine river rafting trip.
MASSACHUSETTS
Our Most Popular Youth Group Trip: The Fife Brook Section of the Deerfield trip is our most popular trip for youth organizations. It is perfect for groups with varied ages and athletic abilities. Many groups return for this trip year after year to emphasize team skills, confidence building, great fun and camaraderie.
Class of Rapids: I, II, III
Minimum Age: 8
Length of Trip: 7 miles
River Time: 2.5
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Spring (May 3 – May 23)
$78pp
Summer (May 24 – August 31)
Weekdays $95 -105pp
Weekends $114 -124pp
Fall (September 3 – October 5)
Weekdays $84pp
Weekends $100pp
2025 Special Discount Dates:
Mother’s Day Weekend May 10 & 11 Mom’s Raft free with 2 paying Guests
Thursday June 19 $75
June 20, 25-27, July 9-11, 16-17 $95pp
Half Day Kayak Adventure: Our Funyak trip is the perfect half-day adventure or you may combine it with another trip to make a great two day adventure. Funyaks are inflatable kayaks which allow anyone to enjoy river kayaking without prior experience.
Class of Rapids: I, II
Minimum Age: 10
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time: 2 hours
PRICING
Weekdays and Weekends: $50pp
2025 Special Discount Dates:
May 24, 25, June 1, 15 $45pp
Most Aggressive trip in Massachusetts: The Monroe Bridge trip offers aggressive, continuous Class III-IV action. This trip is geared toward groups that have rafted before.
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 15
River Time: 2-2.5 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
All Rafters $105 -150pp
2025 Special Scout Discount Dates:
May 24, 25, June 15, 22, September 28, October 4, 5 $105pp
Special Spring Trip: The Miller’s is a great option for youth groups looking for more whitewater than the Deerfield River – Fife Brook trip. It offers a Class II-IV challenge through rapids such as “The Funnel” and Tsunami”.
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 11
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time: 2-3 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Weekdays and Weekends: $85pp
Millers River Trips available April 12 thru late April.
2025 Special Dam release date: April 12 and 13.
Vermont
Action Packed Intermediate Trip: The West is a special trip for scout troops looking for aggressive intermediate whitewater along with great views through Jamaica State Park.
2025 Dates: May 3, 4 September 20, 21
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 11
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time 2-2.5 hours
Food: Riverside snack.
PRICING
May 4, 5: $88pp
September 21, 22: $98pp
