Heave Ho
Operating Mutiny Bay·Family Ride·Gentle
The perfect ride for little pirate adventurers — gently swinging to and fro on this charming boat ride.
Photo: roger blake / CC BY 2.0
Is Heave Ho open today?
Heave Ho is currently operating at Alton Towers, in Mutiny Bay. The live wait time below updates every minute while the park is open.
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See every ride's queue How tall and how fast is Heave Ho?
Heave Ho is in Mutiny Bay, and has a minimum height requirement of 0.9m. It opened in 2008.
| Ride time | 2 min |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 0.9m |
| Opened | 2008 |
Does Heave Ho close in bad weather?
Heave Ho normally runs in rain and closes only in strong wind or when conditions make loading unsafe. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
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Heave Ho — questions and answers
Is Heave Ho open?
Heave Ho is currently operating at Alton Towers in Mutiny Bay. Live wait times for it are shown on this page and update every minute while the park is open.
How tall do you have to be to ride Heave Ho?
You must be at least 0.9m to ride Heave Ho. Height is checked at the entrance to the queue, so measure before you join.
How long is the ride on Heave Ho?
The ride on Heave Ho lasts about 2 min, not counting the queue.
Does Heave Ho close in bad weather?
Heave Ho normally runs in rain and closes only in strong wind or when conditions make loading unsafe. All outdoor rides at Alton Towers stop immediately during thunder and lightning and restart once the storm has passed the resort.
Where is Heave Ho at Alton Towers?
Heave Ho is in Mutiny Bay at Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire. It is a family ride that opened in 2008.