Are there any floatation devices at DC?

[HLester3]

I was wondering if there were any floatation devices like intertubes or something similar for my 4 year olds to use at Discovery Cove for the river floating part? How boyant are the life vests, will that keep them afloat?

Thanks.

[aprincessmom]

They did have life vests and very large, buoyant noodles (foam inside covered with a plastic) that you can just pick up at the beach area. DD, 9 and a good swimmer, used the noodle on our 4th time around the river -- she was getting tired and they were very good for giving her a break in swimming. Regardless, the river does get to be 8 feet in places and there are a few waterfalls to go under (not too heavy but the littles ones I saw going through were freaking out from the water splashing on their heads and faces), so I would recommend your child have some swimming ability if you are going to take them through it.

[tysonfamilyof4]

We just went in June and neither of my kids could swim, 8 and 5. They both wore the life jackets and used the noodles for the river and loved it!! Yes my 5yr old was a little worried about the waterfalls, but after she did one, she loved it!

have a great time, we can't wait to go back!!

[HLester3]

Thanks you. It is good to know about the waterfalls and the depth of the water. I am hoping that there are areas that they can go and then we can just get out before it gets too deep. They are both worried about deep water and I don't want to scare them. They do like to float around, so I am hoping we can do this someplace for a little bit.