anyone use this company for kids xtreme tubing??

[sherrix2]

Belize Cave Tubing for kids in Belize cruise cave tubing excursions for the Port of Belize City Belize

 

This sounds perfect for us but i want to make sure. ANY experience let me know please.

[HiCsAdventure]

Hi Sherri I was wondering the same thing and was able to get a reply to much the same information you'r looking for. Here is a copy of the post. Hope this helps.

 

Hey, I can tell you all about it! Belize time is one hour behind ship time. This doesn't matter though because the X-stream team kept their watches on ship time! One of the women in our van asked the guide what would happen if we missed the boat. The guide just chuckled and said they would "wine and dine us until they could send us to the next port!" She said they take it pretty seriously since word of mouth is their #1 way to get more business! So, I was never afraid that we would run out of time. We made it back with some time to shop at the port. We didn't venture out of the ship port though - I was not comfortable doing that.

 

When we got to the terminal in the morning there was a woman waiting with a sign. Once everyone arrived we left the terminal and walked across the street to their office to pay the remainder of your bill and get your free t-shirt. You also get broken into your groups at this point. We were the only people doing the Kid version so we had our own guide - Elissa. After that you take a little walk over to their van. There were 8 passengers and 3 guides in the van. The van was "nice", but not luxury. Only one of the side doors would open so we had to squeeze in a bit and the interior light was on the entire time. It worked though!

 

The ride was very quick. Dave - the other guide in the van- gave us a nice tour and overview of Belize. He was pretty funny and willing to answer and questions you have about their country. The sights can be rather sobering though!

 

Once you arrive at the spot you get dressed to go. I put on sunscreen and bug spray just in case! We could leave all of our belongings in the van because it would be secure. I did this without any worry. Then we got fitted for our head lights, life vests, and tubes. The walk to the start of the river is not bad. My 6 year old had an easier time with it then we did. There is some steps, rocks, branches, and other obstacles along the way, but we just considered that part of the excursion! One thing - along the way there was this bat cave. It was really cool to be able to go in there and see all the cute little bats hanging in the grooves. The ship people were not doing this - probably because of the number of people with them. Just make sure you ask your guide to see this cave! Your kids will like it!

 

We got to the spot you launch your raft at and there is our group along with some of the ship excursion people. We had to wear our lifevests - the ships people did not have to if they did not want to. We had to connect to each other by putting your legs under the arms of the person in front of you - the ships people did not have to do this. So you will be connected to your children and the guide will help you along the way. The only thing about this I didn't like was I couldn't get any pictures of anyone.

 

The caves are very pretty and I enjoyed the ride! I was sad when it was done because I could have gone around again and again. My daughter liked is as well. The water was not as cold as you first anticipate it to be either - it's very refreshing! I think your kids will really like it. Just be prepared that it's not a rapids type thing. It's more of a lazy river.

 

When you are done the walk back is super short! You get changed (bring dry clothes to wear back - although you will have your new tshirt). They offer you water and fruit before you get back in the van.

 

My only word of advice.... SHAVE YOUR LEGS REALLY GOOD THE MORNING OF YOUR EXCURSION!!! My legs were under my daughters arms. She felt the need to announce to everyone "Your hairy legs are bothering my arms". Don't you love the honestly and bluntness of 6 year olds...:rolleyes:

 

Have fun and don't worry about anything! If you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Originally Posted by HiCsAdventure

Jersey Can you tell me more about the Cave Tubing we are on RCCL in Mar and I have booked the Kids X-stream Cave Tubing, My Kids are 14, 8, 6 how was the hike with you DD and how did they handle the kids and group while in the water ( were you linked or set adrift like I've heard about so many of the Cruise excursions ) any Information on this one would be great. Also what was the time differance from Belize and the ship and was there ever any worries about not getting back to the Port? What kind of Vehicle did X-stream use. I have looked for reviews on them what I have found has been good but very minimal. Thanks for any Help.:)