27 Aug 2024
One of the highlights of my trip and for my daughter as well. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the wait for our turn was quite short. Parking is a five minute walk away (look on google for the parking lot closest to the site, it's basically right behind it on the map). It was very relaxing and the views were simply stunning. Note that it's not tandem (one behind the other), but when going up in pairs you sit next to each other, which I think is preferrable.
For your bags (like towels, sunblock, etc.) you can leave it with the cashier at the pier. You can also bring a small bag with valuables (to hold a wallet, cell phone, etc.) and that you can bring on the boat itself and you can ask the staff person to keep it safe for you. However, you are responsible for your own pictures. When we went, in the boat there were my daughter and me, and another father and son whom I had never met before. So I took pictures when they were up, and then I gave him my phone and he took pictures of us. Despite the temptation, I would NOT try to take pictures when you actually go up, since you should be holding on with two hands.
You may want to be wearing a bathing suit, since even when they dip your toes in the water, you will get splashed!