Moab River Shuttle to Cataract Canyon
Skip the Flatwater. Get Straight to the Rapids.
You’ve Got the Whitewater Dream—We’ve Got the Jet Boat
If the rapids are your priority and you don't have enough time for a full 100 mile Cataract Canyon trip, that’s where Tex’s Riverways comes in.
We offer jet boat Moab river shuttles that carry you, your boats, and gear, across the 50 mile calm water stretch of Canyonlands National Park and straight to the edge of whitewater.
From | To | Price |
| The Potash Boat Ramp | Anywhere along the Colorado River down to Spanish Bottom | $115 per person |
Boat Transport Rates
In addition to the shuttle charges for individuals and their gear shown above, fees are charged for the handling and transport of all boats. Watercraft transport rates are based on the weight of the different boat types and the amount of gear they can carry.
Boat Type | Price |
| Folding/Inflatable Kayaks (disassembled/deflated only) | $50.00 |
| Hard Shell Kayaks Over 12' | $110.00 |
| Hard Shell Kayaks Under 12' | $50.00 |
| Hard Shell Stand Up Paddle Boards | $110.00 |
| Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Boards/Pack Rafts/Kayaks (deflated only) | $50.00 |
| Rafts up to 12' | $200.00 |
| Rafts over 12' up to 14' | $400.00 |
| Rafts over 14' up to 16' | $600.00 |
Ready to Book Your Shuttle?
Booking your Moab river shuttle with Tex’s Riverways is quick and easy. Whether you're planning a fast-paced whitewater kayak weekend or linking up with your Cataract Canyon rafting crew, we’ll get you there on time and ready for the rapids.
Book your trip today and take the Tex’s Riverways express to adventure.
What This Shuttle Is (And What It’s Not)
What We Do:
- Shuttle whitewater paddlers (kayakers and raft crews) to Spanish Bottom
- Operate a jet boat down the 50-mile calm water section of the Colorado River
- Drop off guests just upstream of Brown Betty, the first rapid in Cataract Canyon
- Enable overnight or short Cataract runs with fast, direct transport
What We Don’t Do:
- We do not provide pick up shuttles below Cataract Canyon (you need to set your own shuttle or have Coyote Shuttle transport your car)
- We do not run our jet boats on the Green River
- We do not delay departure—if you're late, the boat leaves without you
This service is for the paddlers who’ve done the planning and just need that final logistical boost. You bring the vision—we’ll get you there.
A Shortcut to the Wild
The 50 miles from Potash to Spanish Bottom are beautiful—but slow. On a paddleboard or oar rig, it could take three or more days. With Tex’s, you’re there in two hours, fresh and ready to launch into Cataract’s deep-cut canyons and charging current.
With Lake Powell low, the current is flowing strong from Spanish Bottom to the North Wash takeout. It’s the perfect setup for an over night Cataract Canyon trip. Most people need to take a full week off work to run Cat, but now you can run it over the weekend.