Disney-Addict Posted June 29, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Does anyone have any information about the zip-lining that was suppose to be starting in June at the Reversing Falls? I'm looking for a website aboutit that would show the location, prices and when it actually opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJNB Posted June 29, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Does anyone have any information about the zip-lining that was suppose to be starting in June at the Reversing Falls? I'm looking for a website aboutit that would show the location, prices and when it actually opens. Here is the website for the copmany offering Zip Lining in Saint John, NB http://www.saintjohnadventures.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty123 Posted July 10, 2010 #3 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Here is the website for the copmany offering Zip Lining in Saint John, NB http://www.saintjohnadventures.ca/ hello , did u do this tour and was it fun do u recommend it for children 10 and 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted July 18, 2010 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2010 This weekend was suppose to be the opening weekend (July 17th) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mruddle Posted July 18, 2010 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2010 We just got back from our cruise on the Carnival Glory. The highlight of our trip to Saint John was the zipline. I have a 16 and 20 year old, and they both loved it. I am scared of heights, but it didn't bother me a bit. (Well, maybe on the first one :) Amanda and T.J. were our guides and they are great. We took a taxi from the pier (about 10 minutes) and had no trouble getting one back. It was raining and a little cool the day we were there - didn't make a bit of difference. I recommend it to anyone who wants to do something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstevens1 Posted July 19, 2010 #6 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Thanks, glad you enjoyed your visit and your adventure. Cheers from our team. Take care. Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessdarln Posted July 20, 2010 #7 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I plan to do this tour and hope to find someone on the 7/26 cruise to share a taxi, etc. If you're doing this, let me know. Also posted in the Carnival Glory Roll Call for 7/26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuppy Posted July 21, 2010 #8 Share Posted July 21, 2010 How much was the cab ride? I think I'm gonna book hubby for this one.......my feet are staying on the ground:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammie1210 Posted July 23, 2010 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We are going in a few weeks and I have a 16 year old and 20 years old too. If I decide not to go, can I just wait and the meeting point for them? I think I'd be a chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstevens1 Posted July 23, 2010 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Not a problem, we have lots of good viewing points from the ground. The best are by far from the towers however. See you in a few weeks. Cheers, Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted July 24, 2010 #11 Share Posted July 24, 2010 How much was the cab ride? I think I'm gonna book hubby for this one.......my feet are staying on the ground:eek: $7 - 8 range is my estimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy86 Posted August 2, 2010 #12 Share Posted August 2, 2010 How much is the zip line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted August 2, 2010 #13 Share Posted August 2, 2010 How much is the zip line? from their website: Rates Saint John Adventures Inc. is pleased to offer our pricing for the 2010 season. Adult - $60.00 Child (17 and under) - $50.00 Family Discount (minimum two adults, two children) - 10% discount Military - 10% discount Groups of 8 or more - 15% discount (HST is extra to the above pricing. ID required for discounts.) Please book ahead. We will also be offering specials throughout the season, keep checking our website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesmate123 Posted August 3, 2010 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Not a problem, we have lots of good viewing points from the ground. The best are by far from the towers however. See you in a few weeks. Cheers, Terry. Terry - sounds like you work for the zip line company. We will be on the Carnival Glory (along with a few 1000 other passengers) in less than 2 weeks. Do we need to reserve the zip line ahead of time, or can we just show up? What is the best time of day to go (as far as the smallest line is concerned)? How high is the tower, and how do we get up there? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstevens1 Posted August 3, 2010 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Any excursion is best booked ahead of time, seems earlier is better than later! Towers are approx. 50 feet high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy86 Posted August 3, 2010 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I WONDER WHY THE CRUISE LINE DOES NOT OFFER THIS EXCURSION? I WILL FEEL MORE SECURE BOOKING THE ZIP LINE WITH CARNIVAL. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted August 4, 2010 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I WONDER WHY THE CRUISE LINE DOES NOT OFFER THIS EXCURSION? I WILL FEEL MORE SECURE BOOKING THE ZIP LINE WITH CARNIVAL. :confused: I think you'll be secure booking with the company directly - the attraction is about 5 minutes from ship by taxi and you are dealing with reputable locals. Perhaps it is not offered by cruise lines because the attraction started operations in early July??? I don't know for sure though ... but would say you have nothing to worry about - I hear all positive things about this attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted August 4, 2010 #18 Share Posted August 4, 2010 The ad also says it meets the standards for canopy trips (at the bottom of the page). My DD has wanted to zip line for years but I won't do it, and she's never wanted to go alone. And it was always in jungles where it was really hot. This time it won't be hot, is less expensive, plus I can just take the taxi with her and wait, watching the falls while she "sails" over them. Also, if you happened to have bought tickets for the Big Pink Bus Tour, you would not need a cab since the bus stops there. Since it's hop on/hop off you could do it and catch the next bus into town for the next part of the other 2 tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted August 4, 2010 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2010 The ad also says it meets the standards for canopy trips (at the bottom of the page). My DD has wanted to zip line for years but I won't do it, and she's never wanted to go alone. And it was always in jungles where it was really hot. This time it won't be hot, is less expensive, plus I can just take the taxi with her and wait, watching the falls while she "sails" over them. Also, if you happened to have bought tickets for the Big Pink Bus Tour, you would not need a cab since the bus stops there. Since it's hop on/hop off you could do it and catch the next bus into town for the next part of the other 2 tours. Unfortunately the big pink bus does not stop there. It stops at the main Reversing Falls lookout area on the west side of the river. The zip line and jet boat rides are located at Fallsview Park on the east side of the river on the way to reversing falls. Options would be a taxi or public transportation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted August 4, 2010 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Unfortunately the big pink bus does not stop there. It stops at the main Reversing Falls lookout area on the west side of the river. The zip line and jet boat rides are located at Fallsview Park on the east side of the river on the way to reversing falls. Options would be a taxi or public transportation. Thanks for the info. I wish you could draw me a picture so I'd understand better. Does this mean that Fallsview Park is across a bridge that is too far to walk (or is that where the construction has been going on. My head is swimming from overstimulation on shore excursion information). So the Park is farther away from town, right? But you can see the falls, no, from where DD will board the zipline? If this is the case then the $7 cab fare does not apply anymore to go to the Park? It would be higher. We just want to be able to see the falls and for DD to ride the zipline, and know how long to figure it will take to get there for whatever time she makes a reservation! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acey Posted August 4, 2010 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Fallsview Park and the main reversing falls lookout area are of equal distance from cruiseship by "the way the crow flies". Fallsview Park and the main reversing falls area are roughly seperated by the Reversing Falls Bridge (not to be confused with the Harbour Bridge under repair). Fallsview Park is on the same side of the river as the cruiseship and the main reversing falls lookout area is on the other side of the short bridge. You can walk from Fallsview Park to Reversing Falls lookout area in about 10 minutes. I'll be completely honest - there is no crosswalk before or after the reversing falls bridge and it is heavily travelled. You need to walk an additional five minutes to Simms Corner (possibly the most confusing intersection in the world) and cross there - so I recommend hopping a taxi if you want to go to the main lookout area from Fallsview Park - even though its a very short jaunt. From Fallsview Park you will see rapids - "falls" is a misnomer. Taxi probably a dollar more as it crosses a zone - it might be as high as $10 to falls - just don't know for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted August 5, 2010 #22 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks once more (probably will be even more thanks as questions come up), Acey. The Bay of Fundy is known for its very high tides. Unfortunately, the moon controls the tides, not the tourist industry, so we take whatever view we get at whatever time we arrive. Will there be any evidence of these tide changes at the rapids at the Reversing Falls Bridge area where DD will get on the zip line ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbinsgirl Posted August 9, 2010 #23 Share Posted August 9, 2010 We just returned from the Carnival Glory this past week. Our girls(16, 18) went on the zip line and loved it. They have never ziplined and they did great. Everyone was wonderful and they would gladly do it again! They had a great time!!!Kudos to Saint John Adventures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angielynn10 Posted August 10, 2010 #24 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Just got off the Carnival Glory today. My group of 4 (me, DH, 2 friends) all in early 40's did the zipline in Saint John. Owner was there and his crew was great! Lots of fun and a great way to "zip" for the first time. Had a great view of the falls too. Whole tour of zipping the 5 towers took about 1 hour 20 minutes or so. We reserved ahead of time directly with Saint John Adventures for a 9am tour so we'd have the rest of the day. Caught a cab at the cruise terminal to save the walk. Cab took about 5-7 minutes and was around $10. The staff at the zipline called a cab for us when we were done to ride back to town. Highly recommend!! Felt very safe with knowledgeable staff! Great time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kessdarln Posted August 12, 2010 #25 Share Posted August 12, 2010 Did the zipline. Thanks for the information! I posted a couple of pics here. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1253746 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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