cowboygene Posted February 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Want a thrill? Put on a harness and do the ropes course, after your safely strapped in, you walk to the stairs and you have a cable that's inserted into a slot and off you go. When you reach the top of the stairs you can maneuver in several different directions walking on a narrow beam, a single strand of rope and other incredible challenges. You can make your way over to the plank which is about 6 inches wide and extends about 6 feet over the side of the ship. I walked out to the end and you pull a lanyard and it snaps your photo. This up over 16 deck, so your about 160' above the waterline, the wind is howling and the ship is making about 20 knots. Do it!!!..you only live once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmess Posted February 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Did it! It was amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSUmom Posted February 11, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Can't wait!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davechipp74 Posted February 11, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Want a thrill?Put on a harness and do the ropes course, after your safely strapped in, you walk to the stairs and you have a cable that's inserted into a slot and off you go. When you reach the top of the stairs you can maneuver in several different directions walking on a narrow beam, a single strand of rope and other incredible challenges. You can make your way over to the plank which is about 6 inches wide and extends about 6 feet over the side of the ship. I walked out to the end and you pull a lanyard and it snaps your photo. This up over 16 deck, so your about 160' above the waterline, the wind is howling and the ship is making about 20 knots. Do it!!!..you only live once NO WAY You will not catch me doing anything like that on my vacation, nope not never, its not gonna happen. Why?? I do it every day at work at up to and including 80-85 stories. :eek: NYC High-rise Window Cleaning :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitcloudy Posted February 11, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Just booked the Getaway for 2016 and am super excited to learn about this! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEckhardt Posted February 11, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I did it on the Breakaway! Definitely gives you an adrenaline rush! So cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daffodiliaz Posted February 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 11, 2015 One of my biggest regrets from my Getaway cruise was only walking the plank once! Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboygene Posted February 11, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted February 11, 2015 by the way....the photo you snap of yourself is available in the photo shop for $24.99........you can also do this in the dark....extra thrill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailAwayInAugust Posted February 11, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Im afraid of heights. So, its not happening for me :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoftwinteens Posted February 11, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I cannot wait!!!! I am terrified of falling but, with the harness, I think I will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboygene Posted February 11, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted February 11, 2015 once you realize you can't slip out of the harness and the cable can't slip out of the track...you become very relaxed...the course is very intricate..you can go in multiple directions arriving at a junction where you can go elsewhere...the pathways are interesting sometime's a narrow beam, or a strand of rope or some crazy steps...really is fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEckhardt Posted February 11, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Idc how "safe" I was, I was still worried about slipping and hanging there!! But that's also what made it fun, and I didn't slip. Actually, the zip line was pretty fun, too! I just wish that part was a little longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizamar Posted February 11, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Anyone brave enough to post your plank pic? [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted February 11, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Im afraid of heights. So, its not happening for me :( I did it on Breakaway. I am not a fan of heights at all. But I made myself walk the plank. My wife was shocked I did it. So happy I did. Was a great rush. ...Actually, the zip line was pretty fun, too! I just wish that part was a little longer Same here Anyone brave enough to post your plank pic? [emoji4] Wish I had one Edited February 11, 2015 by geegee1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEckhardt Posted February 11, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I kept thinking the camera wasn't working and I was looking at the wrong place, I couldn't figure the darn thing out. I never went to see how ridiculous my photo looked. [emoji13] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckzay Posted February 11, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I am so afraid of heights, but I've already told myself that I'm definitely doing it when we go on either the Breakaway or Getaway this spring!!!! I'm going to do it no matter what...even if I need to have a drink or two beforehand ;) I can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 11, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Did it twice and LOVED it! What a thrill especially as we were sailing out of St. Thomas. The camera wasn't working even though I pulled the cord a few times. Don't think I would have purchased the photo anyway at $21 a pop! Edited February 11, 2015 by eroller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckzay Posted February 11, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 11, 2015 If you youtube "Getaway ropes course" you can see some great videos of it from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted February 11, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ok here is my stupid question. When you do the ropes course, must you walk the plank? Or can you be a big baby (like me) and skip the plank? I hope to do this but the older I get that darn fear of heights has creeped back :eek: Tune in 2 weeks if I walk the plank :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirrasi Posted February 11, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Two things..... Are there any balcony cabins under it? It would be kinda fun to watch. Also, has anyone fallen yet? I tried to Google it for videos but no one fell, lol. (Maybe Ill be the first) Edited February 11, 2015 by Mirrasi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEckhardt Posted February 11, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ok here is my stupid question. When you do the ropes course, must you walk the plank? Or can you be a big baby (like me) and skip the plank? I hope to do this but the older I get that darn fear of heights has creeped back :eek: Tune in 2 weeks if I walk the plank :eek: No, you don't have to go on it. There are many different routes to take on the ropes course. The plank is just an option. You can skip it if you want to. Just don't walk out on it. No big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAndHaveFun Posted February 11, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I remember thinking "walking the plank" doesn't look all that bad but when I did it on the Getaway, I was like "OMG OMG this is scary!" I remember looking down and seeing the side of the cruise including the "Norwegian Getaway" letters and thats when I really knew that I was like 19 floors above sea level. I also remember walking backwards back to the ropes course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboygene Posted February 11, 2015 Author #23 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I didn't see any balconies below. The way the harness and cable work, there is really no slack, yiu could step off and not go anywhere. You don't have to walk the plank, you can enjoy the extensive ropes course and not go over the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eroller Posted February 11, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ok here is my stupid question. When you do the ropes course, must you walk the plank? Or can you be a big baby (like me) and skip the plank? I hope to do this but the older I get that darn fear of heights has creeped back :eek: Tune in 2 weeks if I walk the plank :eek: If you have a fear of heights, even the normal ropes course (without going on the plank) will be a challenge. It's pretty high up. I know my partner would never do it. So if you get up the nerve to do the ropes course, then take your time and do it a couple times and see if you conquer those fears. Since you're already there you might just give The Plank a try! I do recommend doing the ropes course during a non-busy time if possible, like when the ship is in port. There will be no pressure from others to hurry through it and you can really take your time. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT3 Posted February 11, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I do recommend doing the ropes course during a non-busy time if possible, like when the ship is in port. There will be no pressure from others to hurry through it and you can really take your time. Good luck! Great tip! I will have to make this a "must do" on our Breakaway cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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