Islands: Lazy River cruise boats

I think I prefer the netted enclosure for the Orangs, provided its kitted out well- I'm sure it will be. But need to see it firsthand I guess...

there is a waterfall that drops down to the bottom of a high wall - so basically the new outdoor enclosure pictured is exactly the same principle but without the waterfall

Frail? I don't like small boats at the best of times! How are these propelled? I can't see anyone steering. I can't see any life belts either.

They're moving along on a track under the water.

They are floating, so it would be possible for them to rock though.

The boats travel around an underwater track so they don't need steering, I presume there is a mechanism towing them along.
I am working on my photos and I hope to post a thread about the ride, including the safety instructions. I am quite sure they are safe, although they were not fully loaded yesterday and so they felt a little unsteady if the passengers shifted position too much. I suppose I should not have used the word 'frail' but I can't help indulging in a cliché from time to time

Alan

The boats are supplied by theme park ride maker Intamin, and uses an underwater cable and pulley system. It's the same system used for the boat ride at Hannover Zoo.

With no canopy what will happen if it rains? I'm thinking more of the seats getting wet, having to be dried off very time before subsequent passenger board.....

I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the answer I gave earlier
I am sure that this one of the little problems that will get sorted out quite soon.

Alan

So can you /will you be able to walk round Islands and still see everything without using the boats e.g. if you don't want to queue or haven't got time or just don't want to use the boat?

Yes - everything should also be visible on foot (animals' whims permitting!).