Circle Line: NYC BEAST Speedboat Ride
Overview
The BEAST Speedboat Ride - one of the most thrilling things you can do in NYC that is totally legal. This custom-built, 70-foot speedboat flies towards the Statue of Liberty at around 45 mph, with lots of twists, turns and splashy action. It's an exciting tour of NYC, to say the least. Wet suit recommended but not required, just ask our BEAST Handlers about “The Pool”…they’ll be happy to help you find a good seat! Get ready to get wet and see NYC at high-speed.
What's Included
- 30-minute Speedboat Ride
- You will get Wet!
- Music soundtrack
- Seatbelts and handrail access
- Access to Pier 81 BEAST'ro (food, drinks, and merch available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
83 North River Piers West 43rd Street and
12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown (pass by)
Statue of Liberty (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must be at least 40" (102cm) tall to ride the beast
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
- Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
- You will get wet
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Circle Line: NYC BEAST Speedboat Ride?
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Activity code: C-2800BSR
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 30-minute Speedboat Ride.
- You will get Wet!.
- Music soundtrack.
- Seatbelts and handrail access.
- Access to Pier 81 BEAST'ro (food, drinks, and merch available for purchase).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Circle Line: NYC BEAST Speedboat Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Circle Line: NYC BEAST Speedboat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 30-minute Speedboat Ride
- You will get Wet!
- Music soundtrack
- Seatbelts and handrail access
- Access to Pier 81 BEAST'ro (food, drinks, and merch available for purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must be at least 40" (102cm) tall to ride the beast
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to the departure time for boarding.
- Food and drinks are NOT allowed to be brought on board
- You will get wet
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
