An endless float around the entire Surfenburg area. Kristal River is one of three "endless" rivers at Schlitterbahn. By that, we mean that these rivers are all at one level and form a continuous loop. Riders, therefore, can stay in them as long as they wish, being propelled along by the current. You swim, float on a tube, or hop on the back of one of the friendly alligators that inhabit the river.
Kristal River encircles the Surfenburg section and can be entered from a stairway located along the inner perimeter or from the adjacent Kristal Cove. For a more exciting entry to the river, try the Backsplash, a fast-flowing channel that begins near the Boogie Bahn and flows directly into the Kristal River.
Rider Safety Information
- Min Height Accompanied
- <42"
- Min Height Alone
- 42"
Attraction Type
Not-So-Lazy River
Attraction Rating
3 - Moderate
Park Location
Surfenburg Section
Weight Restrictions
N/A
Life Jacket Required
- Under 48"
- Under 42" with Supervising Companion
Water Depth
Up to 42"
- A slow moving river ride with tubes. Guests may float with or without tubes. Maximum water depth 42".
- Riders must be able to maintain independent seated postural control and must demonstrate appropriate observed behavior or have a Supervising Companion.
- Riders having one functioning arm or one functioning leg must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.
- Hand-held infants must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion.
- Guests with a cervical collar, neck brace, broken collar bone, braced arm cast, or full leg cast are not permitted to ride.
- Access is available via the stairs. Guests will have to transfer to the stairs on their own or with assistance of a companion.
- Visit our Guest Assistance Guide for additional Accessibility information.
- Masks, snorkels, and water toys are not permitted
- Prolonged underwater swimming or breath holding is not permitted.
- Diving, jumping, running and horseplay are not permitted.
