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    Empower Adventures Tampa Bay

    4.9 (155 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Kim N.

    Booked my son's 17th birthday party here with his group of friends. All the staff are super friendly and I must have called at least three times before finalizing the event. The zip line course itself is very safe with two instructors per group. I would not think this would be a fitness type of sport. The only semi challenging area were the obstacle courses, but that is mind over matter . I would definitely pay extra to get the Photo package. This is one of the best memories for my son and his group of friends whom were all first timers . We reserved on a Saturday afternoon and my only concern was they were super busy with nonstop groups. So the items discussed for party planning was not done . I ended up having the boys help me move the tables around and set it up myself which is no biggie. Another thing was we paid extra for the GoPro camera, but missing half the footage because the instructor did not turn on the camera until the last two zip lines . But besides those two hiccups all the kids had a blast. Here is the breakdown. Empower adventure 10 ppl 50% deposit Arrive 30 mins Package 1-$450 1 hour Water side 2 long ziplines 600 and 650 feet long Photo package $25 Package 2 -$550 1.5-2 hours Woodland side 3 zip lines 400-500-550 feet long 4 aerial obstacles Photo package $25 Package 3-$650 2-2.5 hours Ultimate birthday package 8 people All 5 ziplines and 4 aerial obstacles 1 Water OR Gatorade and photos and Tshirt

    One zip line & suspension bridge
    Amber N.

    I did a Friday mini adventure which included two zip lines and the suspension bridge. The bridge was the worst part for me (but in a good way lol). It was an opportunity to push myself with something I've never done & I felt proud once I got to the other side. The two employees who accompanied our group were fantastic. They were encouraging, funny, friendly, trustworthy, and just overall great at their jobs. They worked well together and keep the energy positive. One employee took pictures of us & we had the option to purchase at the end. I don't remember all prices but one picture was only $5 so I got the one of me on the bridge. It was a very easy process as all my pictures were already under my name (no searching through everyone's pictures) and they had a few iPads for us to look at the pictures. They have a storage area for your things if you don't want to risk holding them while zip lining. Some people had on fanny packs to carry their own phones & take their own pictures. I would definitely go back for the full adventure & I recommend the mini adventure for anyone who is new to zip lining.

    The only decent picture I took lol
    Michelle J.

    Did this on a whim. Just trying to conquer fears and channel my inner child. It was so great! Cha and Ethan were phenomenal! The weather was perfect! I highly recommend the experience! The staff is amazing! I can't say enough good things. Chase and Ethan were great with everyone. They were really supportive and encouraging with those of us who were uneasy and great with the more fearless ones in the group. Great for a group or individuals, like me.

    Darby H.

    This was an incredible experience! I have lived in Tampa my whole life and didn't realize there was such a fun and beautiful place to go zip lining here. You definitely get your moneys worth. It was not rushed, you can take your time and enjoy the ride, there is plenty to do. Hannah and Josh were awesome! They made it so much more fun by getting everyone involved, cheering each other on, playing games, and interacting with the rest of our group. We were constantly laughing and having a great time. Thank you guys!!

    Dee B.

    Best way to spend a Saturday. The staff are super friendly and kindly. They will not force anyone to do the course if they're afraid. However, the rest of my group continue on the course. Our guides Ethan and Alyssa were amazing. They show us amazing safety tips. the water portion of the course is my favorite section. The views of the water portion of the course were amazing. Also, the weather was perfect. We recommend Alyssa and Ethan, they were the best guides ever. They made the course fun and entertaining. We can't wait to come back.

    Melissa L.

    I had only been zip-lining one other time in my life and it was more than 5 years ago so when my co-workers invited me for their first time experience, I was ecstatic! This location is across the street from the Oldsmar Flea Market and 5 minutes from Town N Country. It was a smooth drive and we had no issues. This place also sits in a park so it might throw you off a bit if you're not familiar with the area. Chris and Ryan were our tour guides and I must say, they made all the difference. They made the experience for us and it was very enjoyable. Empower also has sunblock and bug spray for use at no charge before the zip-lining adventure. They also offer cold towels at the end of the tour. There are drinks, chips and ice-cream for sale. Photos are $5 each, 3 for $10 or all for $20 so of course we got it all for $20! The adventure consisted of 5 zip-lining courses and 2 obstacle courses and they push you to push yourself and I say it really did help for others who contemplated the obstacle course. This place along with its views and employees made it all for us. We are definitely coming back and will recommend to others!

    Clara P.

    Becca & Shayanne are amazing! They had great energy and funny jokes through to the end, kudos to them! They really put in work in the heat for us and I can't thank them enough. There were 2 first-timers in our group. The girls put our minds at ease the entire time. They really know their stuff. One of the lines has too much slack, if you weigh under 100 lbs you may get stuck in the middle.. my 11 year old, weighing 81lbs didn't make it the whole way through. Shayanne went into warrior ninja mode right away and retrieved her. All was fine in the end, I just think this one thing can be fixed.. overall a great experience; I highly recommend!

    We brought our 11yo grandson here while he was visiting and we all had a blast! We live in Palm Harbor and never even knew this was here & so close to home. Ethan and Kat, our zip line guides were super sweet, lots of fun and very knowledgeable. Full disclosure, I was having some difficulty with anxiety when we got started (maybe the height) but they were SUPER supportive and allowed me to complete the full course. They kept me calm & I had so much fun. I highly recommend this place for all ages!!!

    Bridge before the last zip line
    Diana C.

    Adele and Matthew are the best guides ever! They're super enthusiastic and like to crack jokes with us. They were very encouraging and patient with some of the less gutsy people in our group. For the regular package, it's normally $72.50 but we got the holiday deal for $50 + tax, which included 5 zip lines and several obstacle courses. It was definitely worth the price. The views are amazing especially when we're on the bridge overseeing the lake.

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    Jan S.

    Lots and lots of fun,laughs and thrills. There are 5 zip lines. They get longer and faster as you move through the park. . There is a mini obstacle course to give a little challenge and a rope bridge with great views. The scenery is beautiful, greenery, blue skies and a myriad of wildlife, especially birds and fish. What really makes this a day full of laughs is the positive attitude, singing, and running commentary from Johnny. He just leaves you laughing. He and Charles encourage guests as needed and thoroughly engage everyone. And if course they keep you safe and Really recommend for a fun event for all ages, families,?friends, etc. would like to see them add a rappelling wall and a ropes course to keep us coming back foe more. .

    Mandy G.

    I'm giving five stars for Shawn and Shane, AKA "Shangel." They were our guides today and they were extremely supportive, told us all what to do and what to expect, and made sure we were SAFE 100% of the time. While both guides were awesome, Shane was basically testing his stand up comedy routine during the whole excursion, which made for many face palm moments (not a bad thing). It's was a good distraction, especially if you love "dad jokes." I also have to compliment them both for their handling of one of the most annoying unaccompanied minors I've ever met. This 7-year old kid was being a total brat and rude and disrespectful the entire time, and they both handled him as if he was their own little brother. I seriously wanted to backhand him several times. I don't know how they kept their cool... The course itself (we did the Canopy Tour which consists of 5 zip lines and a suspension bridge) was supposed to last for 2 hours, but it ended up running from 1:30-5:10. I blame this entirely on the fact that there were 11 people in our group, which in my view was just too damn many. We also had several small kids in our group who required extra work because they often had to go tandem. I really think the groups should be no more than 8. If the group was smaller then I think the 2-hour estimate would have been more accurate. Shawn did an awesome job at multitasking and taking pictures for everyone. We ended up buying all the pics for $20. They were clear and very cool! I'm sure I'll get lots of likes on my Facebook...isn't that what everyone wants in life?? The super cold towels provided to us at the end of the course were also a nice touch. Overall this was a great day to spend a day. The guides both deserve raises! To management - lower your group cap!! Seriously. It's too much especially on some of the tinier platforms.

    Jayè A.

    My fiancé and I went to empower adventures so I could conquer my fear of heights. Our tour guides were Adel and Courtney (the "cookies and cream special"). They were absolutely amazing. They were funny and entertaining the entire time. You can tell they definitely enjoy what they do. After our day at empower, my boyfriend proposed; I'm so glad that the amazing day that we had and the experience we were given gets to be a part of our story :)!

    Amy A.

    We did a zip line tour here yesterday and it was awesome! We had Calvin and David as our guides and they were both fantastic. I would ask for for them as they really made it fun and eased any anxiety that "first timers" had. We had 4 kids in our group and they were both so good with the kids too! This place is so much fun...you gotta try it!

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    Had an awesome time here! If you love to Zip, your going to love this place. Alex and Marissa were great guides. Request them you will see!

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    So much fun! Great staff and experience. We went at 10am and had Josh and Becca as our guides and they were amazing.

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    Ask the Community - Empower Adventures Tampa Bay

    Do you rent go-pros?

    Hey Sue! We do have a video camera rental option available at the course for our guests!

    How much times does it take to complete the zip line adventure?

    Hi, Jan! Our fully-guided Zip Line Adventure takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete. Feel free to call us with any additional questions you might have! (813) 448-5635

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    Taylor and Calvin were our guides and They kept us laughing and entertained during the entire tour.

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