Water parks can be summed up in four words: water, fun, speed, and adrenaline. This is largely down to their impressive water slides, some of which can whisk you from a great height into a vast pool of water in the blink of an eye. The taller they are, the bigger the thrill – and that’s precisely why this blog will focus on the world’s 10 tallest, biggest and most unique water slides!
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What makes a tall water slide so special?
Water slides can be special for various reasons, including their course, shape and even material. However, the most memorable and thrilling slides are unquestionably the tallest ones, as they are the ones that make you feel like you’re dropping through the air. The taller the slide, the faster you drop, the further you travel and the bigger the adrenaline rush. With that in mind, here’s a list of the world’s 10 tallest and biggest water slides!
The world’s 10 tallest water slides
1. Kilimanjaro (Brazil)
Located in Águas Quentes Country Club, the world’s tallest water slide stands at a monstrous 49.9 metres tall. Its steep drop allows riders to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h in a matter of seconds. Would you be brave enough to climb the mountain and then launch yourself off it?
2. Insano (Brazil)
Located in Beach Park in Fortaleza, Insano has been one of the world’s most fear-inducing water slides for many years. Standing at 41 metres tall and with a near vertical drop, the five-second drop time will feel like an eternity!
3. Captain Spacemaker (Italy)
Located in Italy’s Caribe Bay, this 40-metre-tall water slide can be enjoyed by up to three people in a single raft, allowing you and your friends to reach speeds of up to 100 km/h. Enjoy the rush of Europe’s tallest water slide with two of your closest friends!
4. Daredevil’s Peak (Bahamas)
The Caribbean’s tallest water slide is located at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Beyond its impressive size (standing at 38.7 metres), it also allows riders to enjoy magnificent views of the ocean before they take the plunge.
5. Summit Plummet (USA)
This water slide in Disney World’s Blizzard Beach stands proudly at 36.6 metres tall. It combines impressive speeds with a spectacular design: a snow-capped mountain, where the only escape is by embarking on a near-vertical drop.
6. Verti-Go (Spain)
Located in Aqualandia Benidorm, the colossal Verti-Go water slide is 33 metres tall. On this exhilarating attraction, you’ll be asked to step inside a capsule and wait until the floor disappears from beneath your feet! When you factor in this added tension and uncertainty, Verti-Go is one of the most exciting water slides around!
7. King Khajuna (Spain)
King Khajuna is one of the main attractions of PortAventura World’s Caribe Aquatic Park. Standing at 31 metres tall and with a 55-degree slope, it will make you feel like you’re plummeting straight towards the ground. It’s a must-do for adrenaline lovers visiting this wonderful water park on the Costa Dorada!
