We had a great time! The owner/ guide explained everything to all of us so well. We took our nine and seven year olds. My 7 year old was nervous initially, and she sat, but he made sure to keep an eye on her and made her feel confident by the end. He provides you with a video and pictures he takes for you with his Go-Pro!! The 30 minutes is the perfect amount of time. I would recommend giving it a try. It does take some balance, but you control your speed, so it's fun for everyone.