Friends & Family
Get the best people you know together for a day or trip that they will never forget! Don’t recycle the same trip as last year – plan something fresh and amazing and come to Crab Apple for a trip you will remember for years! How could it be more fun to paddle through the rapids with family members, splash the other rafts with buckets of water and re-live the day’s action with an amazing show of photos from your day on the river together.
“Together” is the best word when it comes to planning events with Friends and Family. Everyone has the same amazing rafting experience in small groups – no dividing the kids and adults at the amusement park or kids in the waves at the beach while the adults huddle under an umbrella. “Together” all day is a great way to spend the day!
Hundreds of groups (family reunions, neighborhood friends, singles clubs, social clubs, etc.) have rafted with us since 1983. We have two beautiful, riverside base camps that have comfortable space for socializing before and after raft trips. Check out Crab Apple’s discounted rafting rates for groups (12 or more rafters) of friends and family.
Why choose Crab Apple for your Friends or Family trip?
35+ Years – Family Matters
Support a three generation family business! operated by the same folks since 1983!
We include Meals in our pricing
No sneaky “deals” with surcharges for food – you paddled hard, so you deserve a delicious reward. Always included at Crab Apple!
Your Family’s Safety is #1
500,000+ Rafting guests in nearly 40 seasons. Guides trained by the best in the bsuiness!
Comfortable Riverside Locations
Base camps along Deerfield and Kennebec Rivers
Important Payment Note: To receive group discounts, all payments must be made with one credit card or check.
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
Note: Kennebec prices do not include $5pp state and river access fees.
Spring (May 3 – May 23)
Weekdays: Adult $98 Child $78
Weekends: Adult $118 Child $83
Plus One Free Trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24 and 3 Free for 32 rafters
Summer & Fall (May 24 – October 5)
Weekdays: Adult $115 Child $85
Weekends: Adult $145 Child $100
One Free Trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24 and 3 Free for 32 rafters
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
Note: Dead River prices do not include $12pp state & river access fees.
Per Person Pricing: $135pp
1 Free trip for 16 rafters, 2 Free for 24, 3 Free for 32
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: $65pp
Available as an add-on to any Maine river rafting trip.
Massachusetts
Our Most Popular Group Trip: The Fife Brook trip is perfect for groups of Family and Friends with varied ages and athletic abilities. Many groups return for this trip year after year for great fun and camaraderie.
Class of Rapids: I, II, III
Minimum Age: 8
River Time: 2.5 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Spring (May 3 – May 23)
Any Day: Adult $85 Child $70
plus 1 Free Trip per 12 rafters
Summer & Fall (May 24 – October 5)
Weekdays: Adult $112 Child $92
Weekends: Adult $124 Child $99
plus 1 Free Trip per 12 rafters
Half Day Kayak Adventure: Our Funyak trip is the perfect half-day adventure. Perfect for groups meeting in the Berkshires looking for a fun afternoon activity in the summer season.
Class of Rapids: I, II
Minimum Age: 5 for single, 10 for double
Length of Trip: 5 miles
River Time: 2 hrs
PRICING
$60pp May 24 – August 31
Children ages 5-9 with Adult $40
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 15
Food: River Snack & Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
$150pp
$105 Special May 24, 25, June 15, 22, September 28, October 4, 5
Class of Rapids: II, III, (IV)
Minimum Age: 12
Length of Trip: 8 miles
River Time: 2-3 hours
Food: Chicken, fish or veggie meal w/homemade salads, dessert, drinks
PRICING
Weekend $95pp, Weekday $80pp
1 Free Trip for every 12 rafters
Vermont
Action Packed Intermediate Trip: The West is a special trip for groups looking for aggressive intermediate whitewater along with great views through Jamaica State Park. The trip meets at Mount Snow Ski Resort on two weekends each year – a perfect place for meetings and relaxation.
Class of Rapids: II, III, IV
Minimum Age: 11
Length of Trip: 8 miles
Food: Riverside snack.
2025 PRICING
May 3, 4 Adult $105 Child 12-15 $85
September 20, 21 Adult $115 Child 12-15 $95
1 Free Trip for every 12 rafters
