Shuttle Costs
We provide a “Front Shuttle” for people who have their own boat(s) and gear in which we will MEET YOU AT YOUR TAKE-OUT boat ramp, where you have parked your vehicle, at an agreed upon time and DRIVE YOU (and up to 1 additional person) BACK TO YOUR PUT-IN, where your gear was left for launching. We have found that this is the best and easiest way, as neither party will be waiting out in the middle of the desert (without cell reception) for the other party to arrive and you can take how ever long you want for your river trip.
VERY IMPORTANT: This is just a shuttle – a pick-up and drop-off (we do not have any extra gear with us that you may have forgotten to bring!). It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure you have all necessary permits and required safety gear (ex. PFD(s), spare paddle(s), emergency throwing device(s), etc. etc.) to legally be on Utah state riverways for your boats and river toilet system!
We will be out of CELL RECEPTION THE DAY OF YOUR SHUTTLE! Please have everything worked out at least a full day before your shuttle arrangement!!
**LATE CHARGES: If you are not at the meeting location and/or are not ready to leave by the pre-arranged meeting time, after a 15 minute period, you will be charged your shuttle driver’s wait time of $25 an hour and the shuttle driver will need to leave and return to our shop or run their other shuttles.
SHUTTLES ARE NOT PRIVATE! If you would like a private shuttle, you must pay for each seat in the 15 Passenger Van(s).
By state law, all who go out on the river must be a minimum of 40 pounds in weight. Additionally, children 12 years and younger must always wear a PFD on all Utah State waters, including flat-water.
We are a small company that books up throughout the season because of our service, expertise, and dedication in offering our specialized trips. Prices are fixed per group size reservation, so please no discounts or haggling. Shuttles are not private.
Front Shuttle for the Colorado River (“The Daily” – rapids, class I, II)
Meeting you at Take-out Beach and driving you to the Put-in at:
- Dewey Bridge: $95
- Hittle Bottom or Onion: $85
- Rocky Rapid/Ida: $75
Or, for calm, flat-water, meeting you at:
- Moab Boat Ramp and driving you to the Put-in at Big Bend: $60
- Moab Boat Ramp and driving you to the Put-in at Take-out Beach: $65
- Gold Bar Recreation Site and driving you to the Put-in at Moab Boat Ramp: $65
- Potash Boat Ramp and driving you to the Put-in at Moab Boat Ramp: $75
Cisco Put-in (where you leave your gear) to Dewey Bridge or Hittle Bottom Take-out (where you park your car)
- Meet at Dewey Bridge or Hittle Bottom and driving you, and up to 2 other people, back up to Cisco Boat Ramp: $250
Westwater Put-in (where you leave your gear) to Cisco, Dewey Bridge, or Hittle Bottom Take-out (where you park your car)
- Meet at Cisco, Dewey Bridge, or Hittle Bottom and driving you, and up to 2 other people, back up to Westwater Boat Ramp: $325
Cataract Canyon
- Meet at Hite Marina and driving you, and up to 4 other people, back up to the Moab or Potash Boat Ramp: $495
Personal Boat Transportation Rates
In addition to the shuttle charges for individuals and their gear, fees are charged for the handling and transport of each boat that is not rented from Moab Rafting and Canoe Company.
| Personal Boat Type | Price |
| Canoe ($45), Sea Kayak ($45), deflated Inflatable Kayak or SUP ($30) | How many ____ x $____= $_____ |
- # of dogs _____ x $10 = dog fee: $_______
We reserve the right at any time to change prices, products, policies, and services without prior notice.
Front SHUTTLE Service for the Colorado River (“The Daily”): The full amount of your shuttle is due and will be charged to your Visa or Mastercard only given at booking 14 days from the date of your trip. Cancellations within 14 days will not receive a refund. Regarding the possibility of having to cancel, we strongly suggest you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance to protect your vacation investment, as there are NO EXCEPTIONS OUTSIDE THE CANCELLATION POLICY.
Self-Guided MULTI-DAY Trips, Shuttles, Rental Equipment, ETC.: A $100 non-refundable per person deposit is required to secure your trip date for Self-Guided Multi-Day Trips. Due to the extensive planning of Multi-Day Trips for customers, it is not likely that we will be able to rebook your reserved dates if you cancel. Also, we more than likely have had to turn others away for your booked dates. The full amount of your trip (including rental equipment) is due and will be charged to your Visa or Mastercard only given 30 days from the date of your trip. Cancellations within 30 days will not receive a refund. Regarding the possibility of having to cancel, we strongly suggest you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance to protect your vacation investment, as there are NO EXCEPTIONS OUTSIDE THE CANCELLATION POLICY. It is our policy to reserve the right to cancel any trip at the last minute for any reason. Should this occur, no money will be exchanged. If conditions allow, we will postpone for a few hours or to the next day.
**MRCC’S Policy: BE NICE OR LEAVE…River trips are supposed to be fun, right?! We go out of our way to be exceedingly nice and, therefore, reserve the right to refuse service and trips (now AND in the future) to those who do not follow our policies and who are rude, disrespectful or abusive to our staff, company, and/or equipment.
Moab Rafting and Canoe Company is the only company in town that is a dog-friendly, river trip company!
Moab Rafting and Canoe Company is licensed in the State of Utah as a River Outfitter and Livery Company.