momof4boys Posted June 21, 2005 #26 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Frenchie123....the heights did not bother you? Did you zip through the trees or over large cavernous spaces? (My group really wants to go but I don't like heights! I know it would be a once in a lifetime experience but I also know there is no turning back once you start! I don't want to be a party pooper!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szdiver Posted June 25, 2005 #27 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Is there a weight limit? Would a 200-lb person be ok to take this tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowcreek1955 Posted June 27, 2005 #28 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I just got back today from my cruise on the Miracle. I tried to canopy tour and absolutely loved it. It was the highlight of the trip. I am a chicken and do not like heights or roller coaster, but I loved it. You don't see the bottom because of all the trees. I felt absolutely safe, they were very safety oriented. The tour was 104 pp. No lunch, just punch or water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof4boys Posted June 27, 2005 #29 Share Posted June 27, 2005 I just got back today from my cruise on the Miracle. I tried to canopy tour and absolutely loved it. It was the highlight of the trip. I am a chicken and do not like heights or roller coaster, but I loved it. You don't see the bottom because of all the trees. I felt absolutely safe, they were very safety oriented. The tour was 104 pp. No lunch, just punch or water. Thank you so much! My four boys and their dad so want for all of us to do this and I keep looking at pictures to see if I can handle the heights. I thought I could, but I feel much better now!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostFan#1 Posted June 28, 2005 #30 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Four in our party of 13 did this last week, and I posted a review on this board. Check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL67 Posted July 1, 2005 #31 Share Posted July 1, 2005 About how long did it take you to get from the pier to the Canopy tour site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostFan#1 Posted July 2, 2005 #32 Share Posted July 2, 2005 It's a 2 hour ride - and the last part of it very bumpy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesummom Posted July 4, 2005 #33 Share Posted July 4, 2005 To those who did the Canopy Tour, I have found one at a place called Jaguar Paw, is this where you went? I e-mailed them and they said it is a one-hour drive. The Carnival description says it is 1 to 1 1/2 hour drive..... I am thinking there must be two different places that offer it. Anyone know? By the way, their price is $75.00 pp, includes lunch. 7/10/05 Elation Shelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostFan#1 Posted July 6, 2005 #34 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Price sounds good, Shelly, esp. if lunch is included. However, you'll have to fight the crowd to get a tender off the boat. Before we went (June 19 cruise, Elation), I found no one on these boards who had used Jaguar Paw, so I just "sucked up" the additional money and went with Carnival ($98, no lunch). Their estimation of one hour doesn't include the tender time, I am guessing - even so, I can't imagine Belize has two canopy tours. Also, will Jaguar Paw meet you at the pier, or will you have to take a taxi? If so, you're adding money to the $75 now. My suggestion is to ask a few more questions and continue to inquire on these boards if anyone has used Jaguar Paw. Good luck, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianj Posted July 6, 2005 #35 Share Posted July 6, 2005 To those who did the Canopy Tour, I have found one at a place called Jaguar Paw, is this where you went? I e-mailed them and they said it is a one-hour drive. The Carnival description says it is 1 to 1 1/2 hour drive..... I am thinking there must be two different places that offer it. Anyone know? By the way, their price is $75.00 pp, includes lunch. 7/10/05 Elation Shelly The lost world canopy tour in Belize is described at http://www.chukkacaribbean.com/belize/canopy.html we took it in April and had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Dflatz Posted July 10, 2005 #36 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I just returned from this tour and it was great! Indiana627 was correct in the description of this adventure. I too always felt safe on these zip lines and the staff was real good! Was that the "Icon" in the secound photo? That guy was great. I wish I could have gone for another round of zipping but we had to get back to the ship. The last 8-9 miles is real rough!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrishwoman Posted July 10, 2005 #37 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Thanks so much for the info, you have answered all my questions. This sounds like one of the excursions that is a must for us. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jws407 Posted July 11, 2005 #38 Share Posted July 11, 2005 I will be heading out to this adventure next Thursday from Carnival Miracle. Thanks for all the wonderful posts I can’t wait to get up there. I do have a question that I am hoping someone can answer (well actually 2). First, it seems as though most people are wearing jeans or long pants - is this advisable over shorts? Second, how difficult is it to bring a camera? I was thinking of bringing a disposable to this trip versus my digital.....any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostFan#1 Posted July 11, 2005 #39 Share Posted July 11, 2005 My teens wore shorts on this excursion and had no problems. Just be sure NOT to wear sandals. You can take a camera easily enough; you just can't use it while YOU are zipping, so be sure to secure your camera at those times. Also be sure to go FIRST so you can stand on the platform and photo or video (if your camera can do that) your party as they come in for a landing. I have some great pics and short videos. ENJOY! Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imscorpia Posted July 16, 2005 #40 Share Posted July 16, 2005 I'm looking forward to this excursion - its just sounds more adventurous than most! We're a family of four, all scouts, and wanting something beyond shopping (well, we still have to buy some rum cakes..) I've tandem sky-dived, so no fear there! Glad to hear they take safety seriously. Thanks for posting this information!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesummom Posted July 18, 2005 #41 Share Posted July 18, 2005 We just returned from the Carnival Elation and visited Belize on 7/14/05. Four of us scheduled a Canopy Tour (Arial Trek Tour) through NCQ Tours with Nacho & Cynthia. They were great! There are 2 places to do this zip line excursion. As I understand it, the ships tours go to Big Hill Station, our tour was at Jaguar Paw resort. We met Nacho & Cynthia just outside the doors of the pier, they took us through town in a 15 passenger van with a/c, gave us some history, and pointed out some interesting points before we headed out of town. It began to rain some, and we passed all of the tour vans and buses going back to town because the Cave tubing tours got cancelled due to the river rising too much. We carried on and Nacho called Jaguar Paw to be sure we could continue and we did. We slathered on the bug spray and followed a guide along nice trails to a place where they suited us up with our gear, then 2 zip line guides took us up more trails and steps to the landings. He explained what we were to do, but as I was nervous about my 8 year old son understanding what he was saying, I missed some of it myself. Not to worry, one guide goes first, then the 2nd guide hooks up each person and reminds you what to do. It could not have been easier. It began to rain in the middle of the whole thing, but it was still really neat zip lining in the rain. It lasted for about 10 minutes (the rain) then the mosquitos came back out, time for more bug spray! After the last zip line, you rappel back to the ground. Then we walked back to the lobby of Jaguar Paw where we started and they have a little restaurant inside. We ate a lunch of their Chicken, Rice & Beans, and Cole Slaw, and a cold bottled soda. The cole slaw was excellent, as well as the rest. Then Nacho & Cynthia took us to see some of the other parts of the resort. The villas are all hidden throughout the trees, as is the swimming pool. After that, we headed back to town. Other posts have mentioned the very bumpy road, and we did have to travel that road to get there. The fee for then entire tour was $90.00 pp cash. We had a great day, great lunch and my son enjoyed the company of their 9 yr old grandson who went along for the ride that day. If you are considering going on this, I highly recommend it. We would do it all over again. Shelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesummom Posted July 18, 2005 #42 Share Posted July 18, 2005 One more thing..... Jaguar Paw will let you book this directly through them, the $75 did include lunch and the ride to the resort, but they said they will pick you up at the Radisson Hotel, which is a few blocks from the pier. I did not want to walk to the Radisson, so we kept searching. Tendering was no problem, you just have to ask (demand) at the Pursers desk for an early tender, or just get in line for a tender ticket early and wait your turn. Shelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVL105 Posted July 28, 2005 #43 Share Posted July 28, 2005 My family and i are planning on doing this! I am very excited for it, except I am kinda disappointed that we won't see much wildlife. I thought for sure we would see some. But i guess the exhilirating ride will be cool too! Does anyone think that it's not work the money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medalian1 Posted July 28, 2005 #44 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Is there a weight limit? Would a 200-lb person be ok to take this tour? Anyone know the answer to this? I'm 225lb now and hope to be 205-209 for the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvjftffc Posted July 29, 2005 #45 Share Posted July 29, 2005 I think the weight limit is 250 pounds. thats what it says in the RCCL excursion list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVL105 Posted August 1, 2005 #46 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Just thought i'd bump this up to see if anyone else had any experiences with this excursion. :o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesummom Posted August 8, 2005 #47 Share Posted August 8, 2005 My husband weighs 225-230 and it was no problem. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto4 Posted August 20, 2005 #48 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I did this tour and it was incredible. I can not emphasize enough how incredible the tour guides were. I was a little nervous, but the professionalism of the guides took that all away. Did they do the little dance at the end for you? I was going to book this for my upcoming cruise in 2 weeks, but I have 2 little ones, so my family would have to separate and do different tours. I figure that my older ones and I could do it another time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxyEbnyFem Posted August 20, 2005 #49 Share Posted August 20, 2005 How was the cave tubing part of this tour? Is the water deep? Do they give out life jackets? I would love to book this tour; however, I am not a swimmer. Thanks in advance for info. Happy sailing, T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt2890 Posted August 22, 2005 #50 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Can someone provide a link or contact information for the independant tour? I can't find anything online and http://www.chukkacaribbean.com isn't working (contact us page). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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