SPEEDBOAT TRAVELER
The runs worth the throttle, reviewed.
The 15 US speedboat tours travellers book most, from a thrill ride off Miami’s skyline to the sandbars of Clearwater, the emerald water of Destin and the harbour off San Diego. Open throttle, warm water and a coastline that blurs past the rail.
Ride Circle Line’s The Beast for a 30-minute, jet-powered harbor blast past Manhattan landmarks and a close Statue of Liberty photo stop.
Most Popular“Totally awesome. Honestly, this is a bag of fun with great views as well as an entertaining ride.”
Skip the ticket line for a 30-minute jet-powered speedboat around NYC, racing past Liberty, skyline and harbor views with music.
“Great experience for adults and kids. Prepare to get a little wet”
A 45-minute speedboat tour from Bayside to Star and Fisher Islands, then out toward the Atlantic and back past South Beach.
“Great experience 10/10 Would recommend to others. Great place to hang out prior to boarding speed boat”
Miami speedboat tour from Bayside Marketplace: 45 minutes on the Atlantic with skyline views, Star Island mansions, and a live guide.
“Geeat speadboat tour. Great to see Miami‘s skyline and some nice rich people‘s houses at Miami Beach. Recomendation!”
Fast 45-minute speedboat tour from Bayside with live guide views of South Beach, Star and Fisher Island, and the Atlantic Ocean.
“Beautiful and amazing time and activity. Definitely must do.”
Self-drive F13 speed boat tour of San Diego Harbor with a guide, radio narration, and close-ups of USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, and more.
“A must do activity when I San Diego if you enjoy adrenaline and site seeing. Take turn driving the speed boat. Sits up to three. We went at three and got to ride back in the sunset. Absolutely beautiful”
Speed, skyline views, and a funny live guide on a Seadog speedboat from Chicago’s Navy Pier. Choose standard or Extreme Thrill.
“The sea dog speed boat was amazing. Loved getting wet and the speed. I also enjoyed listening to the music and seeing the skyline as well as learning about the light house and historic buildings. Super fun.”
Get soaked on a Niagara River open-top jet boat ride with live narration, rapids thrills, and Niagara Whirlpool views from Lewiston.
“Awesome ride, kids had a blast! One of the best Niagara falls attractions. Would highly recommend it!”
45-minute Sea Rocket speed boat from downtown Ocean City to search for dolphins, with skyline views and a wet-and-fast ride.
“Was a nice relaxing boat ride, 45 minutes goes by really fast ! Atmosphere made me want to have a margarita to drink ! The Captain and his mate were quite the “eye candy” to watch! They should be on a male version of Bay Watch !! Oh yes and we did see Dolphins too!!!”
Ride the Seadog speedboat from Navy Pier on Lake Michigan. Hear Chicago stories, see skyline landmarks, and choose an Extreme Thrill option.
“It was fun! The guide was great and the captain was excellent! Had a blast with my family. 🙂🙏”
Mini powerboats in Fort Lauderdale: easy self-drive hour through canals and the Intracoastal, with yachts, mansions, and mangroves.
“Was worthwhile, an hour was the right amount of time. Keep in mind it’s not guided, you’re on your own, but we navigated just fine. Also you can’t really go that fast but that was fine for us too. The fellows working there were supportive.”
Drive an F-13 mini speedboat on Tampa Bay from St. Petersburg, with a guide, wildlife spotting, and coastal sights for about 1.5 hours.
“Got a text message that due to bad weather that this offering could not be fulfilled and a refund was promised. Received a cancellation message from the operator through Viator on 6/19/24 and it is now 6/24/24 and no refund has been issued. I have contacted the operator with no response. Would greatly appreciate your…”
NYC Beast speedboat ride: 45 mph harbor thrills, a close Statue of Liberty stop, and music-narration from the crew at Pier 81.
“Wonderful experience that my son wanted to do it again as soon as we got off! The music was enjoyable and could be heard over the roar of the engine! The boat was clean and seems well maintained!! Really enjoyable with the extra special surprise of seeing the Statue of Liberty up close!!”
Shaded 14-person Destin Harbor speedboat cruise for dolphin watching in the Gulf of Mexico, led by fun, wildlife-spotting crew.
“When we originally booked it was for an afternoon slot for a birthday lunch, but that morning we were called and rescheduled for the next day because there wasn’t enough people on that time apparently. So we got a new time and shRead more”
Fully private 6-person Miami speedboat tour with VIP commentary, close-up Star Island sights, and about 90 minutes of full-throttle fun.
“Great way to see Miami shoreline. The speedboat is great fun and guide fun and knowledgeable about the area. I would definitely recommend it for a different way to enjoy Miami and all it has to offer.”
