Icy Strait Point Zipline Questions

[kickboxrca]

Hello fellow cruisers,

 

We are at ISP for only four hours on the Eurodam (6:00pm - 10:00pm).  We are looking at doing the zipline ... There are only 4 times available, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 and 8:00, and the 7:00 and 7:30 are already sold out.  Two questions - any idea whether they will all sell out before we go (first week of May), and if we did choose the last time, will the sun be in our eyes as we go down, or would we still have a good view and opportunity for good pictures.

 

We have a ton of OBC and I would rather wait and book onboard if possible so as to be able to use it.

 

TIA!

Edited March 30, 2023 by kickboxrca
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[SightCRR]

I would book the 0800. the 630 has the risk of not being able to see much because of fog. Search youtube for video of the ride. May want to think about taking your own eye protection from the 60mph wind. 

 

[lag9122]

We did the zipline ride . The sunset is late the zipline ride was so much fun the landing was quick .

 

[coolrider71]

We have done the zipride twice. Both times the weather was pretty nasty, cold and rainy. One of the times the freezing rain felt like needles stabbing our faces the whole way down. Still alot of fun and I would definitely do it again. I will say that because of weather they do not run on time. The scheduled times do get pushed back.  

[kickboxrca]

Thanks @lag9122 and @coolrider71 - we are certainly looking forward to it - hoping for great weather, but will be happy with whatever we get!

[SightCRR]

Here is a web site that shows Juneau and ISP.  TheSnowCloud Juneau area Webcams  Scroll down to view Hoonah Mt. With only two weeks I would think that the snow that is there now may still be there so bundle up. sightcrr

[kickboxrca]

@SightCRR wow! Thanks for posting this!

[lag9122]

https://photos.google.com/direct/AF1QipNZw_TUem55-py-ZFZZFSWHWsoCLmaieslhIs7kv1p1IFcCAPTjE9j4TIy4ZbroXQ/photo/AF1QipMhJDx7ACRPM1luMAV3thQBgqQMUt7aTSJzPFfo

 

I hope this worked this is my video of our zipline 

 

[cw2go]

9 minutes ago, lag9122 said:

https://photos.google.com/direct/AF1QipNZw_TUem55-py-ZFZZFSWHWsoCLmaieslhIs7kv1p1IFcCAPTjE9j4TIy4ZbroXQ/photo/AF1QipMhJDx7ACRPM1luMAV3thQBgqQMUt7aTSJzPFfo

 

I hope this worked this is my video of our zipline 

 

Doesn't load for me. 

 

Patty

[lag9122]

2 hours ago, cw2go said:

Doesn't load for me. 

 

Patty

Sorry . It was really a great ride

 

 

[Aquahound]

You will love the zipline but as the others said, it does get backed up, so don't expect to be flying down the line exactly on time.  Also, the skyride getting up there is half the fun.  Depending on where your ship docks, you'll either ride 1 or 2 skyrides.  The second one, that actually goes up the mountain, gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sights as a slower pace.  Hopefully it is a sunny day because the views are amazing.  

[cw2go]

3 hours ago, lag9122 said:

Sorry . It was really a great ride

 

 

No worries, just giving you a heads up. I've done the zip rider and loved it! 

 

Patty