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September 18, 2008
Great trip- Carnival Legend
Yhony,
I just had to write this review. I booked this tour prior to leaving on our cruise for a group of ten. It was GREAT. Two of those ten people were my 74 years old parents. As we started the hike to the river, I began to wonder about their ability to keep up with the rest of us in the heat, but never fear Alissa had it all in hand. She took them on a shorter hike & got them in the river & they met the rest of our party in the middle of the first cave. I was so thankful for this extra special care & my parents loved the tour. The tour guides kept their promise, we went through more caves, passed the ship tours with ease, had a great time & returned to our ship in plenty of time. We even had time to do a little shopping before catching the tender back to our ship. The guides kept our group together & made sure we had a safe trip. They were informative & entertaining.
I would also like to advise future Carnival passengers booking independently that Carnival may mislead you about available tenders to shore. The night before you get to Belize they leave a notice in your room that if you booked a shore tour you need to arrive in the lounge at the designated time on your tour ticket to receive a tender ticket. If you do not have a shore tour booked then you should wait til 9:30am to go down for a tender ticket. You need to meet Yhony’s tour guides between 9:15am & 10am. The earlier the better. So if you book independently with Yhony just remember that you do have a shore tour booked even if it is not thru Carnival & go down early to get your tender ticket. Once you go to the lounge they actually ask if you have independent tours booked & will give you an early tender ticket. Just make sure your whole group is ready to go before you get your tender ticket.
I highly recommend cave-tubing.com. BUTTS UP.
Terrie from Williamstown, WV
September 1, 2008
An awesome experience- Thank you!
by Paula Bloom
Yhony,
Let me tell you that your staff is wonderful. Our ship was delayed due to hurricane Fay, but we were greeted with a smile when we disembarked. From that moment, it was FUN, FUN, FUN! Even the bus rides to and from the sites were entertaining. Your guides were informative and very amusing.
We did the combo ATV/cave tubing tour. My 14 year old daughter was so excited that she drive her own ATV. It was her first driving experience! The trails were muddy and we both enjoyed ourselves very much. Your guys were right there if we needed a little push to get out of a wet spot. It was also my first time on an ATV and it was definitely an experience I'll never forget!
And the cave tubing....what can I say. I loved it! It was so relaxing. I love the lazy rivers in the theme parks, but this beats them anytime! The cool waters in the cave felt wonderful we glided through the cave. Again, your staff were experts in keeping us together. I never once felt the slightest bit scared. And, may I also mention that you son did a great job as well. He carried those tubes through the forest for us and made sure that we were comfortable during our ride down the river. He is adorable. You should be proud! Everyone was very helpful. It was really great that your guys carried ALL of the women's tubes through the rainforest. We watched as ladies in the other tours were trudging along with their tubes and how jealous they were when they saw that ours were being carried! What a big help!
All in all, we both had a day in Belize that we will never forget. Everyone should go cave tubing with Cave-tubing.com!!!
July 14, 2008
Submitted by Pastor Abraham Rivera
 Awesome Cavetubing Experience - Long
Just got back from our cruise. The highlight of our vacation was cavetubing in Belize. Our group of 14 went with Yhony at cave-tubing.com since he had been recommended by some friends. WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED!
First of all, he is the funniest, most entertaining tour guide I have ever seen. Secondly, they take care of you like you were family. Thirdly, we went through 2 caves instead of one.
They were waiting for us at the pier. We were transported in an air-conditioned bus to the site. We were entertained the whole way and were even given samples of cashew wine (supposedly to help us deal with the water temperature). At the site, we were told to leave valuables in the bus with our security guard/driver, Sonny. We then hiked about 30 minutes through the rainforest. Yhony and his staff carried the tubes for our kids (6 and 9). They even carried the tubes for some of the ladies in our group.
While all the other groups were entering the river, Yhony told us to continue walking. We entered further upstream and got to experience 2 caves instead of one. One of the people in our group was claustrophobic. Yhony paid close attention to him and was able to get him to do the caves with no problem.
Inside the river, they kept us linked together. Yhony and his guides would stay ahead of us and actually paddle the whole way to keep us moving. They seemed to know the caves like the back of their hands, yelling "butts up!" at all the appropriate times. We passed alot of the cruise ship tour groups. Some were stranded, some crashed into walls, but we were guided the whole way. That's why I say they treated us like family.
After the river, we walked about 5 minutes back to the changing area. We boarded the bus for a short ride to a site that had food/drinks/shopping. We then were taken back to the pier with about 1hour and 20minutes left before our final tender. We then paid Yhony (no payment until after the tour!). We spent some time shopping at the pier and tendered back.
I WOULD ABSOLUTELY DO THIS AGAIN! I would NOT go cavetubing with anyone else. My wife, kids, and friends were all impressed with Yhony. They couldn't stop thanking me for booking this excursion. It is great to find a company that really takes pride in doing things with excellence. I can honestly say that everything was perfect. I whole-heartedly recommend Yhony and all the awesome people at cave-tubing.com.
I know this sounds like a commercial for Yhony; but, trust me, its not. I really left Belize feeling like I had made some good friends; and I really appreciate the way that these guys took care of me and my family.
Please, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Pastor Abraham Rivera
abrahamrivera@comcast.net
Thu 6/26/2008 6:14 PM
My 5 year old son is still yelling, "Cave-tubing" and we have to yell back, "Dot com".
Our group of 9 had an excellent time on the combination ATV and Cave tubing tour. We were very pleased with both the service and cost of the trips. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Yhony and the men take excellent care of all of the guests, and they allow children to participate (unlike the ship based cave tubing excursion.)
We were greeted promptly just outside the cruise terminal and started our tour within minutes of arriving. The ride to the ATV site was informative and quite entertaining. The tour guides all had an excellent sense of humor and told many funny stories and jokes. We had a group of 9 that was dropped off at the ATV site....one of those being my 5 year old son who rode with my husband. Everyone in the group enjoyed the ATV tour and our group ranged in age from 5-70 years old! Our group caught a ride with another bus to get to the cave tubing site, and our guides helped us catch up to the rest of the original group, so we had time to cave tube through both caves. The guides carried the tubes for both the children and some of the women which was nice, because we were really hussling to catch up so we could do both caves. The cave tubing was awesome. 8 people in our group were lined up and connected with my 5 year old son off to the side connected to my husband's and my tubes. Having everyone lined up and connected helped keep track of everyone and made it easy to watch the children in our group. We all ended up buying the BUTTS UP T-Shirts, because we had to have them! We had time for a short snack and restroom break before heading back to the ship. We got back to the ship with an hour to spare.
All of the guides were extremely professional. Safety for all, everyone having fun, and getting the passengers back to the ship on time were their main goals which we all appreciated. We would recommend this trip to any cruise passenger, because the cost is cheaper, you will remain safe, and you will arrive back on time. Mostly, you WILL have FUN!
Marybeth Weiss
June 25, 2008
Yhony,
Back from our cruise last week and wanted to let you know how much fun we had with Cave-Tubing.com! You have our highest recommendations! You guys are true professionals!
You, Richard, Elisa, Jimmy, Dirty Harry and Sonny did a fantastic job. The entire group on our tour was divided up into smaller groups of 4 to 8 and each group had their own individual guide. Unlike some of the other tubing companies, you guys were with us the entire way down the river offering interesting facts about the caves and jungle. Also you took us through two caves and a longer ride down the river compared to the one cave and shorter trip the cruise ship offered on their excursion for nearly twice the price! Jimmy was our tubing expert and did a great job! He made sure we had our "Butts Up" in all the right places! Please let him know again what a fantastic time we had!
You also got us back to the pier and tenders in plenty of time to get back on the ship and that was even stopping for some of the tastiest tamales I've ever had!! No one should worry about making sail time!
One last thing....thanks for the Cashew Wine on the ride to the caves and we hope to see you all again the next time in Belize!
Brad, Terri, Conor and Chris Teal
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 11:38 AM
Excellent trip on Carnival Valor
Submitted by Amanda, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Yhony!! I am just back from taking your trip CAVE-TUBING. I want to tell you how much fun I had and how wonderful your crew was. I arrived at the location a bit late, however there was still someone waiting for me with a sign. They made no mention of any problems yet said, " the bus just left, we contacted Yhony and they are going to pull over and I will drive you out to meet them!!" Wow!! Outstanding service from the very beginning!! As we drove to meet up with the bus, one of your guides gave me in depth information about the country of Belize and it's independence. I joined the bus, and for the time it took to get to the caves, you entertained us and gave us bits of history of your country. Very fun and not once did it seem like a long ride to get to the caves when in reality, it is about an hour!!
We were briefed and outfitted with intertubes. We began a long hike up to the mouth of the cave. There were several single women, myself included, and your guides, Jeff, Speedo, and the rest, offered to carry our tubes up the hills. Very nice!!
The guides worked very very hard to pull us thru the water and take us into the depths of the caves. All in all I would say the tour lasted about two hours, of which all the time was spent by us lounging on the intertubes, safely linked up by our group, manned with a guide for every 7 people. The experience was fantastic and I would do it again. After the caves, we were transported to a palapa where you could purchase beers and snacks and tamales.
No money is collected until after the tour and that you are satisfied. I can't imagine anyone not being satisfied with this tour. Not only is everyone extremely professional but these guys work really really hard at making you have a good experience. At the end, as is customary in mexico and central american countries they ask for a tip. You would be crazy NOT to tip these guys. They really really work hard to make you have a good trip and ensure that you are back on your ship on time. It is over half the price the ship charges so a generous tip is definitely in order.
We were back to the tenders over an hour before we had to be there. Just in time for a nice cold beer or a little shopping. All in all, I would give this tour a huge thumbs up!! Definitely a must see.
Amanda
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Feburary 27, 2008
Yhony,
SPECTACULAR!!! Joel was the BEST!
We had a great time and our guide Joel did everything to ensure we had an ultimate experience. We will highly recommend the ATV / Cave Tubing Combo to all your future guests and we can say without hesitation this tour was at the top of the list of memories of our cruise on Granduer of the Seas.
Your staff and guides were amazing and the process from check in to getting us back to the port in plenty of time was great.
Future guests can expect to be treated like VIP's on this tour for less $$$ than the ship tour. We signed up for the ATV Tour and Cave Tubing. The ATVs were new and very clean to start the trip through the jungle, they give tyou ime to change and you lock your belongings in their vehicles. After the ATVs, you drive to the cave tubing park and hike up the river edge for about 30 minutes from there you launch your tubes and float through two caves plus open jungle. Bring dry clothes to change into when you get done for the drive back to port (45 minutes). Waterproof cameras with flash and water shoes are a must!
Thanks again for a great time!
Rod and Laura
Albuquerque, NM
March 1, 2008
Wonderful Experience!
Wow...this excursion is a must and should not be missed.
Hmmm...we all wonder should we book with the cruise ship and pay twice the price or book a private tour and chance missing the boat...YIKES.
With this company (cavetubing.com) there is no fear they go above and beyond the call of duty. You can tell they LOVE what they are doing.
We have two younger boys and safety was a concern of ours. We thoroughly researched the different sites that offered cave tubing in Belize and I have no regrets booking with cavetubing.com.
First of all you will never miss the ship they will make sure of that. Every group has their own personal guide. We had Bernard who is 17 and as strong as an ox! Don't let their size fool you. What really reassured me that we made the right decision was when we were in the second cave. We are connected together and to the side was a herd of fifty-sixty people just free floating. One lady said she lost her husband and couldn't find him...I offered for her to hook up with us and then I found out she was with a different group.This will not happen with cavetubing.com.
Our family has fond memories of this wonderful experience. We can't wait to receive our DVD from the excursion.
A special Thank You to Rafael for taking us around Belize City upon our arrival...we arrived early and they wanted to entertain us while we waited for the rest of the people (which was about 10-15minutes).
Todd, Donna, Ryan and Max Black
February 21, 2008
Our great honeymoon!
My husband and I went on our honeymoon to Belize. We found Cave-tubing online before we went, not sure what to expect just from the website, but our guides were great! We felt like royalty. They were able to accommodate to our group of two, and gave us a personalized trip. We were picked up at our hotel and the boys made sure we were ready for our trip. They were fun and skilled, we felt very safe with them. And they were so flexible and accommodating. And Evan even helped us with our last minute trip to visit the Mayan Ruins! These guys go above and beyond to make sure that you go home missing Belize!
Thanks for the memories,
Jackie and Tyson Henderson
February 19, 2008
Submitted by Beryl O’Connor
The best event during our cruise
Dude,
This was the best part of our cruise, the experience is incredible, Timmy, Richard and “Tigre” were all about making sure we were happy and well taken care of. Our group ranged from 2 year old to persons well over 50 and everyone had a blast, heck there was a group of eight that came back to Belize just for the cave tubing. They were the “Duck” group, funny as heck and all in love with Timmy!
The tour guides picked us up outside the terminal and loaded us on an air-conditioned bus and off we went for a 35-minute bus ride into the wilderness. During the ride, the guides were always interacting with the group; nobody was left out from the youngest to the oldest. I don’t recommend much to people and this is the first time I have logged in to leave a positive feedback for any event, but I had to step up and support this tour. It is a tour that is well worth the time and the cost is low compared to the experience. Speaking of cost, here is a deal that is unbeatable, you don’t pay for your tubing until your on the way back, the guys are very proud to state, that if you don’t have the time of your life, you don’t have to pay, but they have never had anyone not pay and from the fun that I had, I can see why.
I am recommending this event for anyone taking a cruise to Belize, the city tour on the way back was great, and the guides know there history of the country. OH, by the way take a camera with you, the walk through the rain forest to the start of the fun is a Kodak moment, plus you have to jump in, don’t just slide in the water!!!
I will be back to see these guys in a couple of cruises; they are worth the trip alone!!!
Thanks guys,
Beryl O’Connor, SKCS (AW/SW)
USS George H.W BUSH, CVN 77
February 19, 2008
Submitted by Brad Pusipher
Awesome Time!!
My wife and I just returned from a 7-day cruise on NCL-Norwegian Sun (Feb 9-16, 2008). One of the stops was in Belize and so we booked a cave tubing excursion with Cave-Tubing.com. They truly are the "Masters of the caves". We had a blast and the guys made us feel so safe and comfortable. They took care of us from the minute we met them after getting off the boat. Their humor and knowledge was incredible.
Every step of the way was filled with humor and fun and we never worried about anything. We saw a lot of other people who had booked excursions through the various cruise lines and they were struggling through the caves--getting stuck, bumping into the sides of the caves--we even had a couple who tried to "hook" up with our group because they were floating aimlessly on their own. Our guides had complete control the entire time. We did not have to do a thing except for sit back and enjoy the ride and keep our "butt's up"!
We would recommend Cave-Tubing.com to anyone and everyone who is thinking about an excursion to Belize. This was truly one of the most incredible experiences ever! We made it back to our ship in plenty of time and even had some time for shopping.
The money is well worth it---much cheaper (1/2) than the cruise line and for twice as much fun and experience. We were able to tube down two caves and some of the river, instead of just one cave (that the cruise line offered).
Thanks to the guys for an incredible experience---Hope to see you again!!
February 19, 2008
Submitted by Jackie Warren
I just wanted to thank Rafeal and all of you guys for a wonderful day cave tubing. Six of my friends and I stopped in Belize for the day while on an excursion from the Enchantment of the Seas. My friend had found you guys online weeks before we went on the cruise and pre-registered with you. She got a confirmation e-mail saying that she could bring friends along and so 7 of us ended up going. And we are all so glad we did.
Rafael was our tour guide and he was the best. We all had so much fun with him. And as a bonus, he took us on a tour of Belize City and told us many interesting things about the history of the city and Belize. He went above and beyond with our group and every single one of us loved our day with him.
I highly recommend booking an excursion through this site. When we arrived in Belize, they were there and ready to pick us up. We had no problems trying to find them and within minutes we were on our way through the countryside. We had a very fun drive to the caves and Rafeal could not have been more accommodating or entertaining. Also, the price cannot not be beat! It was waaaay cheaper than booking through the cruiseline.
Again, thank you so much for a great day Rafeal! I just wish I could come back again soon and do this all over again.
Jackey Warren
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Although a little nervous about going out on an excursion with an independent company (one not recommended by the cruise line), my husband and I had the best time. Keith, Bernard & Bus driver D (sorry can't spell his name, but the one with the P.H.D. (pot hole dodger) were outstanding. Yhony met us as the email stated and were very accommodating to our special situations, I am not a swimmer and my husband has a bad back. The bus ride to the ATV adventure was pleasant, fun, educational and one that we won't forget. Let me start by saying that I have never been on an ATV before, but trust me, I will ride again. It wasn't to muddy :( but we still had a great time. Riding through the rain forest was great. After my ride...my new name is "The Tree Swiper". Take it from me, don't wear white sneakers on this adventure, unless you are looking to buy a new pair. Be sure to purchase a t-shirt from the ATV site, it'll help with the mud and washes well. Cave tubing was unbelievable...Keith kept my chain together and made sure that "Butts Up" was called at all the right times. Carnival had a photographer at the beginning of the tubing adventure and took photos of us (I guess they thought we were with their excursion...Thanks Carnival) I was surprised but very happy to see our photos on the photo display of the Glory, the next day. We will never forget the guys or our experience. If I didn't have to take the tender boat over to Belize, I would do it all again. I recommend this trip to anyone interested in a lot of fun for little money. Keith, your motto is true.. you are small but a very effective man. Keep up the good work and happy tubing!
Many thanks.
Tree Swiper (Nickey) and Leonard S
Walterboro, SC
February 15, 2008
Submitted by Michelle Bancuk :)
We just got home from our 5 day cruise on the Granduer of the Sea. With stops in Cozumel and Belize City all we all keep talking about is our FANTASTIC experience with Cave-tubing.com. 14 of us did the ATV and cave tubing with Evan as our guide. He met us as we left the ship, let us stop and grab waters and walked us to the bus. He immediately made us feel right at home with his sence of humor. He was very outgoing and got to know each member of our group. He chatted away and answered all of our questions on the bus ride out to the rainforest. He was very informative about the culture and what we were seeing as we drove along. I cannot express how much we appreciated feeling safe in a strange country. I have to say from my experience you MUST try the ATV's along with the cave tubing. I have never driven one before but they are automatics. One button is gas and other hand is brake. Has a break for foot if you would like to use that too. It was just amazing to be able to experience riding ATV's through the jungle while family and friends are back home stuck in snowstorms. Some of our group were hot dogging and got stuck in the mud. The workers were right there to push them out. We were all trying to get each other with the mud and the guides got right in the middle of it. At the end we took group photos and I wiped mud all over Evan's face and hair and he was such a great sport about it. Then we went to the cave tubing. It was so beautiful. We had a blast. I still say tubing was fun but don't miss the ATV tours. Together you won't stop raving about them. I am a member of cruise critic message board and I would recommend this tour to anyone that asked. Well worth the money and then some!!! You don't have to worry about a thing they will get you back to the bus in plenty of time. And yes your things will be safe left on the bus (cameras, lic, sea pass, cash etc. ) I totally trusted them and they proved it to us. Enjoy your excursion and tell Evan Michelle from Michigan says hi and rub some mud on him!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again guys! You are the best!!!
Michelle, Jeff, Jennifer, Tom, Brian, Nikki, Ruth, Terry, Debbie, Warren, Scott, Jenny, Toni, and John
January 21, 2008
Submitted by Jean Dean
Cave tubing and ATV tours
We had the most amazing adventure with cave-tubing.com
Our group of 20 people (ages 2 years old thru 62 years old) all took both the ATV and cave tubing tours on the same day.
We came to Belize in January 2008 on the Carnival Glory cruise ship. The guys from cave tubing met our ship and drove all 20 of us in their bus to the ATV tour first.
The night before our arrival it had rained in Belize so the ATV trails were nice and muddy. Most of our group had never ridden on an ATV before but everyone found it to be a fantastic event. Those who got stuck in the mud were quickly rescued by the tour staff. We were asked to stay on our ATV’s and not get off in the mud. They said it was their job to pull us out and get muddy. We had a lot of laughs and great fun. The ATV’s were new machines and well maintained. Our group members who were too young to drive went as a passenger the rest of us drove our own ATV. There were plenty of ATV’s for everyone. The trails were very exciting and picturesque through the jungle. After our tour those who got a little muddy could wash off before we moved on to our tube tour.
Our cave tubing was also an amazing adventure. The same 20 people in our group went on the tubes. We were in groups of 5 and 6 people linked to each other by our feet. The staff guided us safely down the river and through the caves. We were given life jackets and flash lights to wear. The water moved us slowly down river like a lazy river. The water was refreshing after our ATV event.
Carnival Glory cruse line offered a cave tubing event (cost more money!) but it did not offer an ATV tour with it. While we were on the river with cave-tubing.com the carnival tour was also on the river with us. The Carnival professional photographer took pictures of our group as well as the group that had booked through Carnival tours. When we got back on board ship our photos were on display.
I thank Carnival for the great free advertising for cave-tubing.com (which they truly deserve) and we also purchased some great photos of our wonderful tour.
All the staff at cave-tubing.com did an exceptional job in both the ATV and cave tubing tours. They were ambitious, friendly, full of energy and a lot of fun to be with.
They got us back to our cruise ship in lots of time before the ship was to leave port. We even had time to shop in the local shops after at the end of our day.
If we return to Belize again we would certainly take these two tours again with cave-tubing.com
Thanks guys for helping us create some great memories and photos.
January 17, 2008
Submitted by Jennifer and Vincent Prejean
Thank You!!!
My parents booked the cave tubing tour last year and couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had. My husband and I, along with my brother, decided to book the ATV and cave- tubing tour this year to see what all the fuss was about. We decided ahead of time to book a private tour with just the 3 of us. I can’t begin to tell you how much fun we had. We had the privilege of having Luis as our guide. He was very knowledgeable, courteous, funny, and always had a smile on his face and upbeat personality. I have never been on an ATV before and felt very nervous. Luis guided me the entire way and it was the best time that I have ever had. When my parents booked the tour, they were put into a large group. This was perfect for them because the pace is a little slower in a group. We are in our early 30’s and wanted to be able to go at our on pace. Booking a private tour was the best for us. I have to say that if you can request a guide, absolutely ask for Luis, you wont be disappointed. Thanks cave-tubing.com, Belize was our favorite port on our cruise!
January 10, 2008
Jennifer and Vincent Prejean
Lafayette, La.
January 14, 2008
Submitted by Eleanor and Victor Padilla
visit this past week
Hello to you and your staff,
I have NEVER been so impressed with the staff of a tour company before. I have traveled all over the world both independently and as a tour director for Saga of London and I must say that your company and it's employees are by far the best I have encountered.
From Johnnie who met us at the pier, to Richard who saw to our every need, to Sonny at the river.
Everyone was so informed and concerned. My husband joked that my back problem must have made the morning papers.
You can be sure that we will return and cave-tubing.com will be our choice and the choice of all that we can influence.
Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Eleanor and Victor Padilla
January 1, 2008
Submitted by Seth Geldzahler
ATV and Cave Tubing Tour
We had a great time last week on our ATV tour and Cave
Tubing. Douglas was very kind and eager to share
information about your beautiful country. We were a
family of 14 (from 3 to 68) and everyone went ATV
riding through the mud. We each got stuck at
different times and Doug and Jimmy (as well as the
young guys at the ATV location) were very helpful in
getting us free. We then went to the tubing location
and 12 of us walked the 30 minutes (with Doug and
Jimmy helping with the kids tubes and a 3rd guide
carrying grandpa's tube (without him asking for help).
We were all linked together (in 2 chains) and guided
through the caves for a fun and exciting trip. All
the kids are still chanting "butts up."
Doug and Jimmy were great and we have already
recommended your company to several people. Thanks
again for a great day!!!
Seth Geldzahler
New Jersey
December 31, 2007
Submitted by Bonnie Miller
On Wednesday December 24, 2007 we went cave tubing with Gilbert, one of Yhony's best cave-tubing leaders. We were a group of 12 and we had the best time. This was a very professionally run tour. We felt very comfortable from the moment we got on the bus. We went through 2 caves that felt as if we were in Disney World. The people from the cruise ship were given a tube and put in the water at our second cave, unescorted, they grabbed on to our chain. Again, we had a great time and would use Yhony again.
Bonnie Miller
Long Island, New York
December 4, 2007
Submitted by
Jim & Joyce Cole
My wife and I want to thank Yhony and the rest of the crew that made our cave tubing excursion outstanding! We had only taken excursions through the cruise lines in the past and thought we would try a local group. After this experience I don't think we will ever book through onboard excursions again. It was half the price and twice the personal attention. We highly recommend Yhony and his cohorts for a great experience. The bus is very comfortable and the caves are fabulous. My wife was concerned about the water possibly being cold, but it was warmer than we expected and fine once we got in. It was a very memorable experience and we will do it again if we ever have the chance. Cave-Tubing.Com is the way to go in Belize! Thanks, guys!
Jim & Joyce Cole
P. S. We left our digital camera in the bus because we were afraid of getting it wet. This was a mistake. We could have taken it with no problem. Another tuber in our group did and I am sure got some great pictures.
December 3, 2007
Submitted by Doreen in PA, USA
Just wanted to add my comments. I just returned home from a great Caribbean Cruise which included a stop in Belize City and we had the best time ever with Richard and the guys, riding the ATV's in the mud and the Cave Tubing was awesome!!!! I was a little aprehensive, not knowing what to expect, but they made sure everyone was safe and had LOTS of fun!
It was a day I'll never forget!
Thanks so much!
December 1, 2007
Submitted by Monica
 The Best Excursion!
I just wanted to say thank you to the guys at Cave-Tubing.com for a wonderful time in Belize. We did not plan on going cave tubing with this group since we had already booked this excursion with another local company. We arrived late at the port & we missed our guide. We came upon the Cave Tubing group and they were so nice & helpful, allowing us to use their phone to call our guide instead of pressuring us to use them. I was unable to reach the other company so Yhonni offered to have us personally taken to the tour bus that had already left, allowing us the chance to experience this fun & exciting journey. Along the way we got to see the city & learn a lot about Belize. Once we got to the site we were able to leave all of our things securely on the bus & could change in the changing rooms. The walk through the forest was fun & not too far; our guide would stop along the way to tell us interesting facts. As we bypassed the cruise excursion group they were jealous because our guys were taking good care of us by carrying all of the women & children’s tubes for them. Also, we walked a little further so we could go through more caves. The water was somewhat chilly but once you jump in the water you get used to it so it’s really not bad at all, especially after getting hot after the walk, it feels really refreshing. The tubing part wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be & the guides are with you all the way so you keep your butt up & you don’t run into anything. I would have to say this was the best excursion on my whole trip because I met some awesome local people, got to see the real Belize countryside & experience a unique adventure. I highly recommend Cave-Tubing.com.
Monica
November 26, 2007
Submitted by
Todd DeTamble
Yhony,
I just wanted to let you know that our experience
with Cave-Tubing.com was the highlight of our entire
cruise. We met with Joel and "Maestro" right on
schedule and found them to be very friendly and
wonderful tour guides. The jungle ATV ride was one
of
the most fun and exciting things we had ever done!
The
cave tubing adventure was fantastic too, and we
really
felt that we got a longer, more comprehensive tour
than the groups that were with the ship and paid
twice
what we did! I really can't say enough wonderful
things about the whole experience and the great guys
that gave us the tour!
Thanks again!!!
Todd DeTamble
Richmond, VA USA
October 24, 2007 11:21 AM
Submitted by Julie Lindo
"Star" Treatment
Yhonny and Evan:
Thank you very much for the absolutely wonderful time we had.....an experience I am still talking about with my family, friends and my work associates. It was wonderful for us to be the only two on this tour, because we certainly got the "star" treatment from the moment we drove off the main road and found Evan coming to meet us. Could not get a better reception than that. Michael and I have not stopped telling everyone we meet how wonderful you both were, how caring, how much fun you generated just by being yourselves (forget the rain and mud), and your enjoyment of what you are doing and accomplishing is extraordinary.
We loved the surprise ATV jaunt through the rainforest, especially getting stuck and having my rescuer in shining blue jeans trudge through the mud to get me unstuck. All the adrenaline and excitement were unbelievable for me. I am so glad that I decided to ride my own ATV (instead of sharing), otherwise I would have missed this experience and regretted it. The pictures Evan and Yhony took will be treasured memories for us forever. They are great to look back on and see our reactions as we drove through the rainforest. Doing the ATVs before the cave tubing was also perfect timing, this way we were able to get the mud off and start our cave tubing adventure "refreshed".
The walk to the cave was just perfect....at a perfect pace, with Evan pointing out interesting trees, foliage, interesting rock shapes, etc. Cooling off before our hike to the cave made is so pleasant and even more enjoyable. The peacefulness of the rainforest, the refreshing dips in the stream, floating on the inner tubes in the cool waters in the caves, and the total attention by Evan to our needs....I did not want it to end.
Guys.......you are fantastic, we had a fantastic time, and to prove it ....here is our fantastic picture you took.......THANK YOU.....THANK YOU.....THANK YOU!!!
 
Julie Lindo
October 14, 2007 11:57 AM
Submitted by Sandy and Tony
ATV + Cave Tubing Review
Hello all! We just returned from the Glory on October 13 and had a blast cave tubing in Belize . We booked thru cave-tubing.com with Yhonny.
After tendering to the pier, we proceeded thru terminal 1 to meet up with our guide. This process was very easy, as they had our group leader's name posted on a white board. We had a short wait while they grouped us together and then we boarded the bus for an informative tour of the city. We then started a most enjoyable journey that will stay in our hearts and minds for the rest of our lives. After about a 40-45 minute drive, where we were entertained the whole way by Yhonny, Elvin, Richard, Timmy, Jimmy and the baby boys, we exited the bus to the ATV ride. What a rush!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have to say, I really enjoyed the cave tubing but the 4 wheelers made my day! There is nothing like riding thru the rainforest and seeing it's awesome beauty and feeling the rush of adrenaline as you zip around over trails and muddy paths before you move on to the cool water of the caves. I would have to say hands down, this was my favorite activity and I will definitely do it again. After we all hosed down, we boarded the bus and continued on to the caves. I feel that Yhonny and the boys did their best to make the ride pass by as quickly as possible for us. Upon arrival at the caves, we were handed our headlights, tubes and lifejackets. The boys were real gentlemen and insisted on toting our tubes for us. The walk is at least 40 minutes long, and you are walking on lots of rocks, so definitely no flip flops or bare feet! Thicker soled shoes would be your best bet. You can either jump in from a cliff about 8 - 10 feet or you can slide into the water with the assistance of Richard and the boys. Here you are all hooked together and the boys propel you easily thru the water, no work for you, just sit back and enjoy the sights. Breathtaking foliage and beautiful birds are at every twist and turn. We were glad that we booked thru someone that knew the caves because the term "Butts Up" really comes in to play frequently on your trip down the winding river. Kudos to Yhonny, Richard, Jimmy, Timmy, Elvin and the adorable "baby" boys for all their hard work to make our trip a wonderful experience that we will never forget and one that we look forward to repeating again and again!
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August 23, 2007 9:33 AM
Submitted by Leann Bento
Best Trip Ever
I would highly recommend cave-tubing.com to anyone visiting Belize on a cruise! It was a great way to see and experience the country while in port. Yhony and his caveman crew -Dennis, Richard, Lewis, Timmy, Jimmy, Melvin and Yhony Jr. (who was too cute for words) were unbelievable hosts!!!! We had been given a very clearly outlined reservation receipt that explained where to go when arriving in port and who/what to look for. As soon as we boarded the bus, the party started. We learned a lot about Belize City, the land, the people, the traditions and life in general in the country. We even got to try a little sample of their Cashew wine. When we arrived at the National Park, we had an opportunity to change and use the "leaky room" (which was clean and functioning). All of our things were safely locked on the bus without a problem. We then started our hike through the rainforest. The guys were so great... they helped women and children by carrying their tubes most of the way. When we got to the 1st cave and headed into the water, the guys were there to help us in, link us together and make sure we were all comfortable and safe. As we learned more about the caves, the guys ensured that we did not bump into any walls or people by getting out of there tubes and assisting us all the way down the river. We seriously sat there in our tubes and were pulled, pushed and guided to lift our "butts up" when we hit shallow spots. We witnessed some of the cruise ship tour members floating away from there group, bumping into rocks, walls and prickly bushes. Our guides actually assisted a few of those people, as their cruise ship tour-guide was unable to because of the massive number of people per guide that was assigned. When we finished tubing, we took a vote and decided to stop and get lunch at a local restaurant called "Amigos." I have to be honest, at first I was a little worried about eating and drinking in a foreign country, but we gave in and tried the boiled chicken, rice and beans and had the local beer. It was so delicious! I really feel like I "experienced" Belize by driving through the city, walking through the rain forest and tubing down the cavernous river passes that were all included on this tour. The guys were all around the most accommodating, helpful and genuinely friendly people I had encountered while on my cruise. The best part was, we paid half the price for booking through cavetubing.com and had a much better time than the people we spoke with who booked through the cruise-line. Thanks so much guys and all the best to you!
Leann Bento
August 22, 2007 10:43 AM
Submitted by Lori Sandrock
Great Trip for the Entire Family
My son booked our Tubing adventure on the internet with cave-tubing.com. I was a little worried, on prior trips we had always booked excursions through the cruise line. But after our day with Yhony and his guides, I can honestly say that I am so glad my son found them!!! They all took such good care of us from start to finish. Yhony made the bus ride fun. Once we got there, we were told to leave all our personal belongings (including money & jewelry) on the bus, again I was a little worried,but everything was perfectly safe there, so don't let that worry you!!! Even though our ship was late getting into port, they took us through 2 caves, while the other folks from the ship only got to go through 1. They guided us through the low spots, and made sure we were "butts up" when needed. They are a hard working group of guys who did everything possible to give us an enjoyable trip. While other groups were up walking through low water, the guys were pulling us through. We were there July 3, 2007, the water was refreshing, not too cold. If you are looking for a great adventure in Belize, cave-tubing.com is the only way to go!!! Thanks again Guys!!!
Lori Sandrock
August 08, 2007 2:26 PM
Submitted by Teresa McHugh-Lieberman
Family Reunion
"What a fantastic experience! I and my family of 23, including my 75 year old mother-in-law, enjoyed a beautiful, fun adventure with Richard, Junny, and Jeff. It was amazing to hike through the jungle and Richard made sure non of the ladies were burdened with carrying their tube (what a gentleman). The hike was a challenge for my mother-in-law, but the cave tubing team would check in with her to make sure she was safe and haveing a good time. Our tubing itself was playful and memorable. We saw other tours along the way and they clearly were not having as much fun as we were! Lunch afterwards was delicious! All in all, 5 stars for Cave-Tubing.Com!!
I can't wait to visit Belize again!
August 05, 2007 8:15 PM
Submitted by Richard Goldstein
Thanks
"I just had to write this review due to the wonderful time the 4 of us had on your tour. What was promised as an adventure was delivered by this professional and extreamley friendly crew. Jimmy and his tour guides worked hard at making this trip a whole lot of fun. It is true what they said. They give you twice the fun for half the price.
The changing rooms were fine, and if you forget to bring water shoes, there is a place right at the cave to rent them. They also had plenty of sizes for everyone.
Very safe and a really great time was had by everyone on the bus.
Money well spent. They work hard and the 4 of us tipped the entire crew $50 for doing an exceptional job."
July 15, 2007 8:04 PM
Submitted by Rafael Benitez
great tour
I am still smiling. What a fun tour! From the time we got into the bus till we got off, it was the best tour I had on the port of calls from carnival valor. Keith, Tigre and Mike made it fun from the start, great tour guides,everybody was happy,the jokes by them self were worth the money we paid for this tour,no fear cave tubing is here,that was very true. These guys huff and puff to get us to the end. Guys, thank you for making this a great vacation. Thanks for the food of the amigos and for the cashew. If anybody is thinking off doing this tour, dont think twice. Cave-tubing.com is the best!
November 16th, 2006 3:36 PM
Submitted by Art & Niki
Much Love
"On Wednesday November 9th 2006 my family and I arrived in Belize. We were very excited about our cave tubing trip and ready to have fun. And the guys did not disappoint! Upon arriving in the port we misplaced one of our 15 person group and feared that Yhony and the others would leave us behind but being the great group that they are, they waited patiently for our entire group without complaint. The bus ride was great we had music and fun, they even stopped for refreshments at the request of our group. We were spoiled the WHOLE time!
We had young kids in our group so of course we were nervous that they my not be able to make the hike. The staff made sure the kids were great, even carrying the younger ones through the river. The experience is not one to be missed. I know that if we would have been the any other company (NCL or otherwise) we would not have enjoyed ourselves half as much! We stopped and had awesome food and at the end of the day the only disappointment felt was when the bus drove away with our 4 new friends!!! I would recommend cave-tubing.com to anyone!
Nikki Plante(Art, Heaven, Alex,etc.)
P.S. AYE PAPI CHULO! Thanks GUYS! You all made our trip great! HAVE NO FEAR...
Much love and blessings from all of us!"
March 15th, 2006, 10:59 AM
Posted by auntdeb6
cave-tubing.com Yhony Rosado
"On March 1 2006, while on NCL's Sun, we went cave tubing with Yhony & Richard. We decided to book on our own and we were NOT disappointed.
Both Yhony & Richard and their excellent bus driver provided one of the best day tours we have had. Getting on the bus, touring the town,
driving to the caves site, was packed with information and stories. These guys were very personable, knowledgable and made us feel very comfortable.
The :30 to :45 walk thru the jungle was lots of fun, and a lot easier than I thought. Floating peacefully thru the caves down the river was excellent.
My only regret is that I didn't bring a waterproof camera to take photos.
There were additional guides to make sure we didn't get hung up in low water areas and they too were very attentive.
To sum it all up, Yhony and his crew were very professional and if you have the chance, by-pass the cruise tours and go with Yhony for half the price. P.S. He even took time to help an NCL' tour, getting into the water."
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March 20th, 2006, 12:30 PM
Posted by HERKIMER417
Yhoni is real
"As he jokes he's "King of the Caves" 
We passed a tour group, that was double our size, on the walk in and then passed them again on the river. so we know they didn't get the same length float we did.
That group was also floating into the rock walls in the cave and several had no lites to see with. It was bounch and ouch for them.
At many shallow points , Yhoni would guide us into the deeper sections, yet other groups would land - stand up and walk for a while down river - as we floated by.
There is a changing facility at the start so you don't have to wear the bathing suit on the bus either way. The bus is locked so you don't take anything other than the camera.
The trail in is maintained by the Government and well traveled.
I did the trip on March 15th, I never even SAW a bug and with the trees for cover I never got my winter northern white even pink.
Have a great one."
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