Great service. Everyone I encountered that day was so nice & helpful! Went on a day NB Toobs offered $10 for a tube + round trip shuttle. Definitely worth it. Check their website or FB often...this offer was definitely cheaper than their Groupon offer. Come early if you can...started floating at noon & returned at 3 pm & people were still pouring in to float. Will return as I had a phenomenal experience.
BEWARE: 4 chutes total along the floating route. The first one is the best & most powerful. Therefore, I wouldn't recommend start drinking until AFTER you pass this point. Hang on & make sure you are secured & balanced in your tube as flipping over is imminent if you aren't. Plus, there's no control so it's possible people will start to come flying down the chute, one after the other, & the water gets pretty rocky on top of the natural current causing a potential flipping. And please don't go belly down!! Sit normal on your bum/back! The last 3 chutes are pretty mild. FYI: Lifeguards are posted at the end of the 1st chute only. Wear a life jacket if you are a weak swimmer & regardless of your child's age...LIFE JACKET. The depth is generally 3-4 feet but many parts are deeper and no telling how deep. STRONGLY AGAINST TODDLERS ON THIS RIVER...My personal opinion is 10 & up who are strong swimmers & aren't afraid.
Lastly, bring/wear/don't forget the following:
Water + Cooler (or rent one) Sunblock...SUN IS BRUTAL Sunglasses &/or hat + a way to secure it to you Water shoes...Sandals get lost!! I witnessed expensive Birks getting lost Swimsuit only. No cover ups...they just get in the way, weigh you down, & make it harder to swim/maneuver Waterproof bag for cell phone (if taking one) Grab a red mesh bag from the bus before you completely exit for trash or to secure other belongings Grab plenty of the white pre-cut string from the bus before you completely exit to attach your cooler float to yours
Have fun floating...
Read moreExceptional Service Beyond Expectations! I cannot say enough good things about New Braunfels Toobs! From the moment I called with questions to the very end of our river float, their team went above and beyond in every way.. even when they didn’t have to. I had purchased a Groupon without realizing there was a 24-hour wait before redemption. Most places would’ve simply turned us away, but not this crew. They were incredibly accommodating, bent the rules just enough to make it work, and ensured we didn’t miss out on our day.Even though we were running behind schedule, they didn’t let that become a problem either. Instead of making it a stressful situation, they made sure everything still went smoothly and kept a positive attitude throughout.From the phone call to the shuttle ride, to the moment they picked us up at the end — every single staff member was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely wanted us to have a great time. You could tell they cared about our experience, not just the transaction. Professional, friendly, and flexible — they truly made my day on the river one of the best. I highly recommend New Braunfels Toobs and will...
Read moreThis was our first excursion in New Braunfels. We used the Groupon and felt the staff was very friendly and helpful. However, felt duped by the NB river rules about what your drinks can and can not come in. These should have been prominently displayed on the website. Had to purchase plastic bottles at NBToobs to put the water from our plastic bottles in. I get the rule, but not being more forthcoming about it made us feel like NBToobs was looking to make a profit on their water bottles. And just an FYI...NB charges a $25 picnic fee in Landa Park. What?? We thought it was odd on a Sunday to see so many picnic tables empty and the playscape empty. Publicly funded parks only available to the public who can afford it. Way to go New Braunfels! We won’t be back to spend our money with you...
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