JRogers Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 We just got back from a 5 night Bahama cruise on the Mariner of the Seas. I am a 57 year old female. If any of you are feeling hesitant about trying out the Flowrider and the water slides on the ship - DON'T. Both were a blast. I told the staff at the Flowrider that if I came over to the side I was done. I didn't want to "wipe out." I was able to ride it on my stomach, and even put my arms out to my sides. I didn't get on my knees or even try to stand up. Just being able to stay on it for a little while was fine with me. I did the blue water slide, and it was a breeze. I didn't do either of these two activities until the last day we were cruising, and wish I had done them every day. YOLO! KristiZ, The Cruise Junkie, djm619 and 6 others 6 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregD Posted December 17, 2019 Report Share Posted December 17, 2019 I'm glad you had fun. I think many people forget, or are hesitant to "get out of their comfort zone" when doing some of these activities. Its all included in your cruise fare, I cant think of any reason why not to try these activites (unless your physical health prevents that of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassMaster Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 I don't like closed in spaces...at all! But I do want to try the dry slide on the Oasis. For some reason, when I found out it wasn't a water slide, it became more an option that I will ride it. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRogers Posted December 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 I didn't feel the water slide on the Mariner was that closed in to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 18, 2019 Report Share Posted December 18, 2019 You are braver than me! Mike P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHaga Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Before trying Slides, Flowrider, rock climbing walls, etc.... Do we still need to sign any papers / get a wristband like we had to, before? (Like 14 years ago ? ) ...If So, how is this done in 2022? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 6 hours ago, MrHaga said: Before trying Slides, Flowrider, rock climbing walls, etc.... Do we still need to sign any papers / get a wristband like we had to, before? (Like 14 years ago ? ) ...If So, how is this done in 2022? Yes, you do. They have a kiosk near the flowrider for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureKenandCar Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 My 50-something, 200+ lb-self did the Flowrider on Allure and it was a blast! I immediately “beached” myself at the bottom of it, and had everyone cracking up. But eventually I was able to ride it better, and had fun. Just don’t take yourself too seriously. WAAAYTOOO and Kirsten 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHaga Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 4 hours ago, steverk said: Yes, you do. They have a kiosk near the flowrider for that Need to sign also for Rock climbing wall, slides and zip line aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octaviocloss Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, MrHaga said: Need to sign also for Rock climbing wall, slides and zip line aswell? Correct; waiver signture would be required for minors to ride/use the attractions. Its a one time process; make sure whenever you go; to sign for them all and avoid coming back later for a different activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 I just want to add in my support for the flowrider. I was interested in my first 3 cruises but too scared of embarrassing myself since the spectators were kinda harsh on those who wiped out. But on Odyssey with limited capacity, I got my chance with only a small crowd watching and it was great! The instructor kept an eye on me and corrected my form and when he saw I had a good handle of the belly board he showed me how to hop up on my knees and encouraged me even after I failed the first time. And I did it! managed to stay hands free for a whole 5 seconds but it was awesome! Now that I've gotten an opportunity under my belt, I'm looking forward to doing it again on Allure. Also - wiping out looks scarier than it really is. Both times I was scooped up into a sitting position by the water despite falling off the board forward facing and on the side. Got water up my nose and what not but nothing that hurt. DDaley and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Fish Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 Cruising is all about the Flowrider. No flow, no go! Matt, I know you don't do the flowrider but you should do a video / topic on it. I'm even a member of the Facebook, Royal Caribbean Flowrider Society CrimsonCruiser and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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