How to make a Bamboo Raft in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a bamboo raft with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a bamboo raft is a new item that was introduced in Minecraft 1.20. It is one of the many transportation items that you can make. A bamboo raft allows you to quickly travel across water. There are different variations of a boat - oak, spruce, birch, jungle, acacia, dark oak, mangrove, bamboo, and cherry.

bamboo raft

Let's explore how to make a bamboo raft in Minecraft.

Supported Platforms

A bamboo raft is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.20)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.20.0)
Xbox 360	No
Xbox One	Yes (1.20.0)
PS3	No
PS4	Yes (1.20.0)
Wii U	No
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.20.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.20.0)
Education Edition	No

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Bamboo Raft in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a bamboo raft in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.4 - 1.20	Tools & Utilities

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a bamboo raft in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a bamboo raft in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox One	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a bamboo raft in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS4	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a bamboo raft in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Nintendo Switch	1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a bamboo raft in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.20.0	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Bamboo Raft

These are the materials you can use to craft a bamboo raft:

5 Bamboo Planks

How to craft a Bamboo Raft in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Bamboo Raft

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a bamboo raft, place 5 bamboo planks in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a bamboo raft, it is important that the bamboo planks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there is 1 bamboo planks in the first box and 1 bamboo planks in the third box. In the second row, there are 3 bamboo planks. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a bamboo raft that moves in the water.

Crafting recipe for bamboo raft

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the bamboo raft will appear.

bamboo raft

3. Move the Bamboo Raft to Inventory

Once you have crafted a bamboo raft, you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed bamboo raft