The Voyage at Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana is one of the most decorated wooden coasters in the world, famous for delivering more airtime than any other wooden coaster.
Built by The Gravity Group and opened in 2006, The Voyage runs 6,442 feet through the Indiana woods with three underground tunnels and a relentless string of airtime hills.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Holiday World, Santa Claus, Indiana
- Manufacturer: The Gravity Group (wooden)
- Opened: 2006
- Height: 159 feet
- Top speed: 67 mph
- Length: 6,442 feet
- Known for: Most airtime of any wooden coaster
The Ride Experience
The Voyage opens with a 159-foot drop into the first of three tunnels, then never stops throwing airtime. Steep drops, 90-degree banked turns, and rapid-fire hills produce roughly 24 seconds of weightlessness across the ride – a wooden-coaster record.
Why The Voyage Dominates
Holiday World’s free drinks and friendly prices get people in the gate, but The Voyage keeps coaster fans coming back. Its combination of length, airtime, and tunnels makes it a perennial contender for best wooden coaster on the planet.
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The Voyage FAQs
Why is The Voyage famous?
It delivers more airtime – roughly 24 seconds – than any other wooden coaster in the world.
How long is The Voyage?
6,442 feet, one of the longest wooden coasters anywhere.
Where is The Voyage?
At Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana.
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