scuba214 Posted November 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2009 We are interested in doing this tour. We have three that want to zipline and tube and one that just wants to tube. Is there somewhere the tuber can hang out while we zipline? Will he have to pay for the combo tour our just the cave tubing? Any info is appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Cat Posted November 24, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2009 We are interested in doing this tour. We have three that want to zipline and tube and one that just wants to tube. Is there somewhere the tuber can hang out while we zipline? Will he have to pay for the combo tour our just the cave tubing?Any info is appreciated! We just did the cave tubing with Major Tom last week. The way the day worked for us was that the tubers and the tuber/zipliners all ride out together on the bus. The tuber/zipliners get off the bus, grab the tubing gear and get hiking. The tubing-only crowd takes a more liesurely approach to it, moving along slowly. The tubers stop for swim at the river crossing - basically killing time, but the water is refreshing and the scenery spectacular. The tubers/ziperliners meanwhile get the tubing done and move on to ziplining. When the tubing only crowd finishes up, they've got time to rinse off, put on dry clothes and sit down and eat the plate lunch (if you've ordered it - and you should!). By the time the tubers were finished eating lunch and poking around the tables with the local handicrafts the tuber/zipliners were back from their adventure. The timing, for us at least, worked out just fine and we didn't feel like we were waiting around for the tuber/zipliners. You'll be able to pay for tubing-only or tubing/ziplining depending on what each person's choice is. Let me know if you have other questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oompaland Posted November 24, 2009 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Mike and Paige - Two questions: Was the water level high for tubing? Did it seem like the current was fast? What time did you return back to the port? You weren't rushed were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Cat Posted November 24, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Two questions: Was the water level high for tubing? Did it seem like the current was fast? What time did you return back to the port? You weren't rushed were you? The water wasn't high at all - in fact it was low and our guide needed to pull us through the shallows a few times. There was a very slight current, and the guide paddled with his arms quite a bit to keep us moving along. This isn't a "white water" experience by any means, but a slow moving river. Now... if it rains upstream for a few days the experience might change! We were back at the tourist center (at the tenders) in Belize City by 2:30. You can see my blog of the day at http://pcaldwell5.tripod.com/nov_18_09.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Cat Posted November 24, 2009 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2009 What time did you return back to the port? You weren't rushed were you? I forgot to say that no, we weren't rushed at all. We had time to swim before tubing, and sat down and ate the pre-ordered box lunch that Major Tom's group provides before heading back on the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oompaland Posted November 24, 2009 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Golden Cat! THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuba214 Posted November 25, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks for your reply Golden Cat. If we wanted to stay together with our non ziplining group, could they wait and just go tubing with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Cat Posted November 25, 2009 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks for your reply Golden Cat. If we wanted to stay together with our non ziplining group, could they wait and just go tubing with us? I don't know the answer to that question since it never came up in our situation. My guess is that Major Tom can answer via email. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Squard Posted November 25, 2009 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2009 We just did the cave tubing with Major Tom last week. The way the day worked for us was that the tubers and the tuber/zipliners all ride out together on the bus. The tuber/zipliners get off the bus, grab the tubing gear and get hiking. The tubing-only crowd takes a more liesurely approach to it, moving along slowly. The tubers stop for swim at the river crossing - basically killing time, but the water is refreshing and the scenery spectacular. The tubers/ziperliners meanwhile get the tubing done and move on to ziplining. When the tubing only crowd finishes up, they've got time to rinse off, put on dry clothes and sit down and eat the plate lunch (if you've ordered it - and you should!). By the time the tubers were finished eating lunch and poking around the tables with the local handicrafts the tuber/zipliners were back from their adventure. The timing, for us at least, worked out just fine and we didn't feel like we were waiting around for the tuber/zipliners. You'll be able to pay for tubing-only or tubing/ziplining depending on what each person's choice is. Let me know if you have other questions. Great info, thanks for sharing! My wife and I have are going cave tubing with Major Tom in Jan - this gives us a great heads up on what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster818 Posted January 31, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Does anyone have any info on Major Tom? Do you have to book through cruise ship? We are on the Legend in April. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumbles Posted January 31, 2010 #11 Share Posted January 31, 2010 No, Major Tom is booked independently from the cruise line...his website is ****************. Whoops doesn't let me add the website...just google major tom cave tubing belize - his website will come up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted January 31, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 31, 2010 What if you book cave tubing/ziplining & "chicken out" on zipling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodiex5 Posted February 1, 2010 #13 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks for the great info about this excursion. My daughter and I have booked cave tubing and zip lining with Major Tom for our cruise in February. What kind of shoes would be best to wear? Do we need bug spray? Thanks for any info you can provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted February 1, 2010 #14 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The website is cave-tubing dot net. You'll need water shoes or old tennis shoes or something like that, mainly for the walk to and in the river. No flip flops. We took bug spray and put it on beforehand, but I never saw anyone getting "buggy", and never say any bugs the day we were there. I'd say... put it on just in case though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodiex5 Posted February 1, 2010 #15 Share Posted February 1, 2010 The website is cave-tubing dot net. You'll need water shoes or old tennis shoes or something like that, mainly for the walk to and in the river. No flip flops. We took bug spray and put it on beforehand, but I never saw anyone getting "buggy", and never say any bugs the day we were there. I'd say... put it on just in case though. Klmorg, thanks for the info. I was figuring water shoes would be best but I wasn't sure about the walk to the cave tubing in water shoes. I am looking forward to this excursion. My daughter and I have wanted to go zip lining for a very long time. Can't wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23ld Posted February 3, 2010 #16 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I am doing the cave tubing/zipline combo with Major Tom. I know the carnival tours get off the boat first, with that being said will we have a problem getting off the ship in time? I know this is a long tour and I just want to make sure we don't waste time getting off the ship so that we are not late getting back on. I've only done ship tours in the past so not really sure how the non ship tours work. Thanks for any help, Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster818 Posted February 3, 2010 #17 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I have booked excursions other than carnival and did not have a problem getting off the ship....I don't remember them even saying that Carnival excursions get off first. We are also thinking on doing Major Tom.....I just hope that we get back in time......????? When are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmorg Posted February 3, 2010 #18 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I am doing the cave tubing/zipline combo with Major Tom. I know the carnival tours get off the boat first, with that being said will we have a problem getting off the ship in time? I know this is a long tour and I just want to make sure we don't waste time getting off the ship so that we are not late getting back on. I've only done ship tours in the past so not really sure how the non ship tours work. Thanks for any help, Lori What ship/cruiseline are you on? If it's Carnival, you'll need to get to the place they are giving out tender stickers early that morning. It will be listed in the previous night's Capers. For us, we went to the show lounge pretty early, told them we had an early independent excursion booked, and they gave us a sticker. Non-Carnival tours were able to catch the first tender. They announce various excursions, and sticker numbers, and it is pretty orderly. The water excursions do not get on the tender boats, they get on whatever boat they are taking on their excursions, so that helps. And don't worry, Major Tom will not leave without you! Have fun... I know we did. But we only did the cave-tubing part. We did zipline in Roatan, and it was amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster818 Posted February 3, 2010 #19 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thanks for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23ld Posted February 4, 2010 #20 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Thank you for the info. We are on the Valor in Feb. Heard so many good things about Major Tom and this excursion and am really looking forward to it. I am relieved to know that we can get off the ship earlier than I thought. Lori:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cu Posted February 6, 2010 #21 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We are also on the Valor in February (sailing the 14th) and doing this tour. Can anyone recommend what amount to tip the Cave Tubing guide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster818 Posted March 5, 2010 #22 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Any new posts on Major Tom Tubing/Ziplining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwfnaf Posted March 8, 2010 #23 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I just booked three tours and selected the pay when you arrive. Is there only a cash option or do they allow credit card at the time of arrival? Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfm69 Posted March 8, 2010 #24 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We are cruising om the Triumph on May 8th and plan to do cave tubing with Major Tom and can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster818 Posted March 8, 2010 #25 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I orginnaly chose to pay there because I did not want to carry that much cash on me. Credit cards are not accepted. Something about them having to pay a fee. I did it thru paypal it charged it to my credit card. Worked out fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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