<p>A country of beautiful beaches, friendly people, and amazing cuisine, Jamaica has a lot to offer its visitors. Because of the many activities available, Jamaica was one of the first islands to be incorporated into many cruise itineraries. To keep up with today&rsquo;s itineraries and onshore activities, Jamaica has recently added an exciting tourist attraction.</p><p><br />The Rainforest Bobsled at Mystic Mountain is Jamaica&rsquo;s new attraction that is estimated to bring in over 100,000 visitors every year. Visitors will be able to ride through the tropical forest at Mystic Mountain in a custom-designed bobsled, inspired by the Jamaican Olympic bobsled teams of the past. Passengers will sled down the 3,280-foot path designed specifically so it would not destroy any of the natural landscape of the rainforest. Jamaica wanted to make sure this was an eco-friendly development. How the ride works: The bobsled will be guided by stainless steal rails through the rainforest, while passengers control their own speed with individual handbrakes.</p><p>Another activity includes a Jamaican Railway Station and Mystic Pavilion. The Railway Station is a replica of the 20th-century station, and includes a lookout tower. Climb the tower to witness amazing views of Jamaica&rsquo;s north coast. Other things to visit at the station are a delightful bar and restaurant, along with retail outlets, and a photography shop. The Mystic Pavilion is a heritage center that allows visitors to learn more about the island&rsquo;s culture.</p><p>If the bobsled ride or railway station do not interest you, this attraction also offers a chairlift ride that takes guests up 700 feet to the peak of Mystic Mountain. The ride also offers breath taking views of this tropical paradise. And finally there is a zip-line canopy tour for all those adventurous travelers wanting to swing from tree to tree.</p><p>Rainforest Bobsled at Mystic Mountain will surely be a popular shore excursion for cruisers visiting Jamaica. In fact, the largest cruise line company, Carnival Corporation, partnered in the development of this amazing multimillion-dollar project. Other cruise lines, including Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and more, have signed contracts to offer this excursion for their 2008 to 2009 season. So if you are a cruiser and are planning to visit Ocho Rios, make sure you check out the Rainforest Bobsled at Mystic Mountain excursion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>