THE LABADEE ZIP LINE - Everything You Always Wanted To Know

[Sooner-b-Crusin]

Trainman, thanks so much for the GREATEST post...... I was mesermized by the photos. YES.... I have already booked us. Can't wait. (We also zipped in Hawaii in April on 7 lines) This one looks totally awesome. What a view.

Thanks again

Pat

[marti2282]

At my age and with a heart attack and back surgery 6 months ago, taking photos seems to be best for me.

 

I really enjoy cruising and meeting new people either in person or through these boards.

 

Take care of yourself--this is any example--we a few need good men with cameras to keep us in the know!!

[SailingDeanna]

Thanks so much for taking the time to post in such detail! A picture is worth a thousand words! We've all been waiting for a post like this, and truly appreciate it!

[Trainman-2]

I just found this very short video that I took of the landing zone. The loud "clang" at the very beginning is when one rider hits the first cable brake.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAPokh5MIt4

[trackstarsmom]

Is there a minimum age?..........My 12 year old would like to go.

[Ella2]

Ohhh, thanks for posting this, I have been dying to do a zipline, but it never seems to work with my other excursions plans. This looks RIGHT up my alley!

[Twix'n'Wispa]

Just to say my DH had a blast on the Labadee zipline last week! :D

There was no cross wind so they were all instructed to adapt the upright star position to slow them slightly, still came down speedily though. A couple of the younger girls didn't have to as they were lighter.

Have fun everyone!

[SparklyPinkCruiser]

OH my goodness, that looks awesome!

 

Do you think it's possible to do both the waverunner and the zipline in one day??

[Trainman-2]

The ZipLine takes about an hour.

 

You should be able to do both easily :)

[Dreamz2cruise]

I was in Labadee last September and didn't see any zip lines - is this relatively new there? We are going again soon and this might be an adventure to try!

 

Thanks for the reply.:)

[swwake]

I was in Labadee last September and didn't see any zip lines - is this relatively new there? We are going again soon and this might be an adventure to try!

 

Thanks for the reply.:)

I think it just opened in April/May of this year. Looks like lots of fun. Thanks for the reports!

[heath05197]

Thank you so much for posting this information. My husbadn and i are going on our 11/23/07 EOS cruise. Do you know what the maximum weight allowance is?

[Dreamz2cruise]

How much is this thrill anyway?... :eek:

[Aubiecruiser]

I've only zip-lined once, Jungle Breezes in Costa Rica last year. From the various videos it looks like the style of the rollers sort of acts as a friction break, slowing things down.

Even at that, the view would be worth the $$$ and the trip down a bonus. Wish they had it when we were there last spring.

Aubie

[GMoney]

This is a great post - thanks!

[nellydean]

RCI calls it the Dragon's Breath Flightline, minimum height 5ft, max weight 275lbs, it costs £35 sterling, so I guess that's around 70 dollars as someone said.

I've got arthritis in my knee, which plays up sometimeimes, and am not in very good shape, but I'm thinking of having a go anway, as my son would love it and my husband's got a bad back so won't go near it - anyone advise against it for me? eg what's involved in the travel there and all the pre-zip bits?

[civic]

Trainman, awesome posts you put together there!!! I think it would be a BEAUTIFUL sight, however just LOOKING at the pics has me shaking!!! LOL :p

 

lOOKING FORWARD TO IT

[Magic Man]

Has anybody ever got weigh before the ride.

[katiel53]

Here I am, an old lady wanting to try this. I hope that one day I get to Labadee to try it. It looks like so much fun. Wish they had it at Coco Cay too because we end up on Mariner Eastern sailings often.

 

If this is slow, well------It looks like it would be a great ride. My husband would never try it, but I so want to do so. Thanks for posting the pics etc.

[PhinsAndGills]

See, I guess I'd be a little skeptical after doing Jamaica's Canopy tour, too. I liked having the many lines. This one looks pretty intense for one shot, though. I'd like to see them lower the price, though. $70 can buy me a lot of rum!

[Jimmers]

I was getting ready to sign the whole family up for the zip line on our Liberty stop in Labadee next month. But after seeing these pictures I might stay at the bar myself and sip foos. Sometimes the less you know about something the better. But I'm always one to research things to death.

 

I'll probably go along with the crowd though. Just hope it's not like my first (and only)attempt at parachuting. I chickened out on the tarmac just before going up. The scary videos telling you how dangerous it is and the tons of waivers you have to sign didn't help matters. Better to chicken out on the ground where you get your money back then in the air where you don't.

 

Of course with the zip line I only have up to ten days before the cruise to cancel with refund. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

Jimmers:)

[D300]

That looks fun!

I got to try that in December during both stops in Labadee.

Labadee, one of my favorite port-of-calls.

 

Regards

[jebl]

Pics are great but my first thought was what a way to ruin a perfectly lovely view. I always enjoyed Labadee and a relaxing day at the beach. Now that is spoiled by those lines across the beach. I am sure ZipLining is fun and I wouldn't mind trying it, but somewhere else.

 

Seems like RCI will do anything for a buck.

[raina*faith]

It looks really fun to me! I would definately do it for my girls!

[Aplmac]

Well guys, you can either have them satisfying their ThrillSeeker urges

by jumping off the cruise-ship, and having to turn it around,

upsetting the entire schedule

- OR - you can have unsightly rigs like this,

at every Caribbean destination, it seems.

 

Until American Youth gets over the 'need' for ThrillSeeking

and staring Death in the face,

this is the quandary!