cave tubing

cthrn27 · #1 (**permalink**) July 2nd, 2004, 02:42 PM

hello...just spoke with carnival re: belize tubing....

they said that they strictly enforce the minimum age limit of 12 on this excursion. anyone have any experience with this and Carnival? I know that some of the independants take younger children. My son is 11 1/2, 105 lbs and 5 feet tall. He has passed several levels of red cross swimming and is in good physical shape (plays basketball).

any suggestions would be most welcome...

thanks

shellyld6 · #2 (**permalink**) July 2nd, 2004, 03:09 PM

I would book on your own we did through xtream cave tubing and it was awesome!!!Somthing he shouldnt miss.Im not quite sure why the age limit is 12 because when we went there was only one spot that got a little hairy but you could get out and walk through the path there instead...I would take my 3 older children if we are ever able to get back there .There ages are 10,11,14 good luck........................

cthrn27 · #3 (**permalink**) July 2nd, 2004, 04:11 PM

thanks for the advice, Shelly. I have read many posts talking about how reliabel xstream is, but it is our first port, on our first cruise and I'm.....(blushing here) ....scared.

shellyld6 · #4 (**permalink**) July 5th, 2004, 04:03 PM

Dont be scared you will have sooooo much fun ..Our next cruise isnt untill JAN so im having withdrawls.........Let me know how it goes..And really try to take him with you in the cave so much info and I learned soo much.......Have fun relax............

Ann · #5 (**permalink**) July 5th, 2004, 07:42 PM

last year we book the cave tubing thriugh carnival and my son was not quite 12. We were neer questioned. Also my friend took her then 8 year old 2 years ago with no problem.