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Old 08-14-2007, 07:44 PM rabel is offline     #1 (permalink)
Cave tubing and zip line in Belize With Donald

We were on the carnival cruise to the Western Caribbean. When we got to the Belize Port we were still undecided about what to do. It was 7 of us.This includes my 84 year old dad. When we got to the terminal my dad spoke to some of the taxi tour guides and he found the CAVE TUBING AND ZIP LINE TOUR INTERESTING. So we decided that we will book the tour with the taxi tour guide.His name was Sonny. He mentioned that he cannot do the tour with us because dad was too old for such adventure. We were very disappointed. We went to one tour guise to another and the all refused to do the tour because dad is too old. We were then thinking of going back to the ship. A security officer approached and asked what was the problem? I didn't know if I should give him an attitude or to just walk off. I faked a smile and told him it was O'K. He said," are you sure? He was very kind and I was being rude. I told him of the situation with dad. He told us that he will try to help. He mentioned a tour guide my the name of Donald. He said that Donald hight have left on a tour, but he will call his cell phone. He called the number and gave me the phone to talk to Donald. Donald made it clear that he never intended to work that day. I explained the situation and pleaded to him. He told me that he will get to the terminal in a few minutes and we must be ready. He gave us instructions on where to meet him on the out side.When Donald arrived he introduced himself. He was neatly dressed, and spoke perfect english. He asked for a moment alone with dad. I have no idea what they were speaking of, but dad was laughing. He turned around and said " it is time to get moving." We went to the van, it was clean, smelled good, and was air conditioned as well. The drive was about an hour. When we got the place to do the zip line the line was very long. Donald said, ' don't make the line be your problem, I will take care of that-please just follow me." As we were walking pass the very long line every one was watching my dad. He was the attraction of the day. Donald walked to one of the tour guides and spoke to him. So we were assisted with our gears and hiked to the first platform. It was the best experience on the entire cruise. We then headed to the jungle resort to have lunch. I was surprised that all who booked the zip line and the cave tubing through the cruise line were having lunch under a roughly built shed, and we who booked with a private operator were in the comfortable restaurant. The waitresses were very nice and and the lunch was rice and beans. Well put together.Well, after lunch we headed to the cave. As we hiked through the rain forest Donald did presentations on medicinal plants,maya history, and the significance of the cave to the mayas. The cave were very dark, but Donald issued us with head lamps. There were several large groups in the cave, and Donald had us together while the larger groups looked disorganized. Donald kept a very close eye on dad. He is old, but has a big heart. My dad survived the adventure. Thanks to Donald. There is no way I can thank you enough for giving my dad a great tour of the zip line and the caves. Donald, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU.I attached two of our zip line and us having lunch at the beautiful jungle resort pictures.

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Old 08-14-2007, 07:53 PM hanna is offline     #2 (permalink)
What an absolutely lovely report. I am so glad that your Dad was able to do all of good stuff that you got to do too. How marvelous for you all.

With people like you reporting to us this great info on a great tour operator, we are sure to have many more happy cruisers.

Thanks so much

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Old 08-15-2007, 12:00 PM Krazy Kruizers is offline     #3 (permalink)
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Old 11-20-2007, 07:47 AM 2tallkids is offline     #4 (permalink)
What a great story! It is one of those great memories that you will always treasure. I have heard that ziplining is great- I'm not one for heghts, but my daughter did it in Costa Rica with a land trip and absolutely loved it!

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Old 02-19-2008, 03:04 AM raffaelle is offline     #5 (permalink)
We cruised for the first time a week ago. We had a hard time with booking for the Cave Tubing and zipline because Carnival does not offer it to kids below the age of 12. We insisted in the Cave and zipline with our boys. Donald is indeed a great guide. He loves his job and that tells a lot about him. He has the hook ups. He does not like to have his guests in lines. He has very high standards. He is admirable!

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Old 02-19-2008, 06:55 AM Krazy Kruizers is offline     #6 (permalink)
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Old 02-19-2008, 08:26 AM djgifford is offline     #7 (permalink)
Great information....I am always looking for independent tour operators

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Old 02-19-2008, 03:31 PM ACTION BOYS BELIZE is offline     #8 (permalink)
Hi Guys,
thanks for the photos. I have added the photos to my website.

CHANGES AT THE ZIPLINE SITE
The site operation manager has stopped doing the zipline tour with kids below the age of 12. They can go on site, but cannot participate. They can do the cave tubing.

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Old 02-26-2008, 07:22 AM sue miller is online now     #9 (permalink)
Hi Donald, We hear lots of great reviews, welcome to CLF!!



Old 07-04-2008, 11:24 PM TeedM is offline     #10 (permalink)
Just booked the cave tubing and zip line with Action Boys Belize. We will be on the carnival cruise in October. We will be accompanied by my 72 year old dad. After showing him the review with Donald and the elder he decided that he will take up the challenge. Donald promises to be our personal guide.

We are excited and can't wait



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