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I Tried the Scariest Cruise Ship Activities at Sea | Emma Cruises

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πŸ‘οΈ 68K viewsπŸ“… 9 months ago⏱️ 8:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents her experience attempting high-altitude activities on the Norwegian Breakaway to face long-held fears. She begins with the ship's water slides, noting that safety regulations require wearing a t-shirt if swimwear has plastic components. During her attempts at the drop slides, she experiences difficulty navigating the loop, resulting in her sliding backward and needing to be released by crew members. Following the slides, she tackles the ropes course located eighteen decks above the ocean. She describes the process of using a harness and navigating various sections of rope. The experience culminates with her walking the plank, a narrow structure extending over the edge of the ship. Although she finds walking backward on the plank intimidating, she successfully completes the challenge. She concludes that while these activities are thrilling and require courage, the ship offers many other enjoyable options for passengers who prefer to avoid high-altitude thrills. She expresses pride in overcoming her hesitation to participate in these activities after ten years.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The height from the plank to the ocean is more than the height of the Statue of Liberty, so I'm not surprised that it took me over 10 years to build up the courage to do these things.

I was so nervous that I would get stuck on the ropes course. Maybe I would fall off the plank, or maybe I would not make it over the loop of the water slide.

I'm sure it only took a few seconds, but while I was still inside the slide, I made the decision to go again.

I was so proud of myself, and I of course decided that when I got back to ground, I needed to reward myself with lunch at the American Diner.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Make sure you have swimwear with no plastic bits for the water slides.
βœ“Start with easier water slides to warm up before trying the drop slides.
βœ“Don't look down on the ropes course if you're nervous.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of getting stuck on the ropes course β€” The harness is secure and sturdy, and you can choose which parts to attempt.
Nervousness about walking the plank β€” It's scary but manageable, and the relief after completing it is incredible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the scariest cruise ship activities?
QHow can I overcome fear of heights on a cruise?
QWhat should I wear for water slides on Norwegian Breakaway?

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