Labadee Zip Line

[Halfpound]

I purchased two tickets for my grandchildren 11 and 14 for Labadee Dragons Breath Flight Line. In their description, which I didn’t notice beforehand, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a “ticketed” parent or guardian. I cannot physically do this. Will they be able to do this without me doing it? Thanks

[Loracpin2]

35 minutes ago, Halfpound said:

I purchased two tickets for my grandchildren 11 and 14 for Labadee Dragons Breath Flight Line. In their description, which I didn’t notice beforehand, children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a “ticketed” parent or guardian. I cannot physically do this. Will they be able to do this without me doing it? Thanks

These guidelines are in place for valid safety reasons. This is strictly my opinion but, not so much for the 14 year old but, you definitely don't want the 11 year old to ride the flight line without  being accompanied by a responsible adult. 

[Lakelife4me]

I agree with Laura. This zip line is the real deal and a little sketchy getting to the top and at the top. However, it was a blast and as an adult, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

[Cigar King]

Perhaps you can find somebody on your roll call to be the adult?  If not I think you're going to need to cancel the excursion.

[Itchy&Scratchy]

as I remember, there are also weight limits (min and max), but I don't remember what they were.

 

When DH did this zipline years ago, someone's dad couldn't go because he was more than 275#. He was a very muscular and very tall guy...

[moposh]

The 11-year-old might be too small.  Don't want him/her sliding out of harness, etc.

 

I did the zip line years ago and it was a lot of fun.  

 

Find something else for them to do.

[moposh]

13 hours ago, Cigar King said:

Perhaps you can find somebody on your roll call to be the adult? 

I wouldn't want to be responsible for someone's child, someone I didn't know.

[andrea3eleven]

I have this excursion booked for an upcoming cruise and this is what the website says:

 

• All minors must be accompanied onto the island and have the parent or legal Guardian complete the waiver form.
• Under 16 years of age must be accompanied on the activity by a ticketed parent, legal guardian or a responsible adult 18 years or older.

 

 

Restrictions

Minimum height: 48 inches

Minimum weight: 75 pounds

Maximum weight: 275 pounds

[TheHawk1]

This is the one of the most fun activities I've experienced on a ship excursion.  But it's not for children, even teenagers under 16.  You need to be an adult and someone in relatively good physical condition or it could have serious consequences.

[Rogueperson]

Its been over 14 years since i did this, but i remember one thing.  Because of the length of this zipline, wind has an effect on your experience, causing you to possibly speed up, or slow down during the length of your run.

 

When i went, the wind shifted, so as i actually did not make it quite all the way to the end as I slowed down too much.  Initially, the wind was behind me.

 

There are instances where you could come down too fast and could injure yourself if hit the end too hard.  They have safety measures just in case, but its best not to test those.

[ONECRUISER]

39 minutes ago, Rogueperson said:

Its been over 14 years since i did this, but i remember one thing.  Because of the length of this zipline, wind has an effect on your experience, causing you to possibly speed up, or slow down during the length of your run.

 

When i went, the wind shifted, so as i actually did not make it quite all the way to the end as I slowed down too much.  Initially, the wind was behind me.

 

There are instances where you could come down too fast and could injure yourself if hit the end too hard.  They have safety measures just in case, but its best not to test those.

Agree, as others said its little distance up Mt so can understand why Parent should go. Also havent heard about it in yrs but couple times back then riders stopped over the water not making it to the end, Thats why some these rides have weight limits, for rescue Equipment/Harness