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?
40+ 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
Weekdays $87pp Saturdays $97pp 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 9, 16, 24, 30, June 6, September 6, 19, October 3.
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 9 – June 20 $78pp.
Summer (June 21 – August 30)
Weekdays $95 -105pp
Weekends $125pp
Fall (September 2 – October 4)
Weekdays $85pp
Weekends $100pp
2026 Special Discount Dates:
Mother’s Day Weekend May 9-10 Mom’s Raft free with 2 paying Guests
June 24-26, July 8-10, 15-17 $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
2026 Special Discount Dates:
May 23, 24, 31, June 14 $40pp
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 $110 -155pp
2026 Special Scout Discount Dates:
May 23, 24, June 14, 21, September 27, October 3, 4 $110pp
June 26, 28 $130pp
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 11-26
2026 Special Dam release dates: April 11 and 12.
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.
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 2-3 & June 6-7 $88pp
September 20-21 $100pp
