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Beast Speedboat Ride

Pier 83, West 43rd Street and 12th Avenue, New York City, NY 10036
800-208-4421
Ranked #91 of 224 tours in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Dallas, Texas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We did this because it was free with our NY Pass and it was so much fun! One of my favourite things we did in New York. A speedboat ride isn't something you think you'd be able to do in a city but it was amazing. You get an amazing view of the NY skyline, New Jersey and it takes... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

If you are traveling with teens, this is the perfect way to see the Statue of Liberty. Most kids are not interested in standing in a long line to take the regular tour that lasts hours. I've taken two groups of teenagers on The Beast and they have absolutely LOVED it. It really is a fun way to see the... More

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Hawley, Pennsylvania
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This was a great ride and we had a wonderful time. The views of the harbor are spectacular. But you do get soaked. And not like a nice, clean shower - you are drenched (depending on which side of the boat you are on you will get soaked on the way out or the return trip). Since we don't live... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

the beast is in hibernation they dont tell you that on the site you only get to know it when you get there and again someone without a smile or the time of day to give away tells you and then hard sells the other trips.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011

We experienced the Beast as part of the New York Pass, and we were not disappointed. the ride was fast, loud, wet and thoroughly enjoyable. only criticism....could have been longer. we were just getting into it when it ended. The staff were enthusiastic and really made the ride.

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Ramsey N.J
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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We were so surprised at taking the "Beast" in NYC. Its right past the Intrepid Museum, so you can explore both if you want. Very cool people run the boat. They park for awhile in front of the Statue of Liberty,so you can give them your camera and they will be happy to take a picture of you in front... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

It does say you will get wet and you do! We went on a hot day and did not book the boat does hold quite alot of people. I would have liked to been at the front as it looked better fun however being about half way back was still great. One of the crew comes around when you are... More

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Tubingen, Germany
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

We purchased the New York City Ticket Package. Instead of riding on the circle line for 2-3 hours, we chose to ride "The Beast". The powerful speedboat was great fun instead of sitting in the hot sun for several hours. The staff organized a fun show while cruising down river. The captain aimed to please by doing some powerboat stunts.... More

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Bradford, PA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

I took a group of college students visiting from Japan on this boat. We all LOVED it! It was a hot summer day and we enjoyed the wind and getting wet. It was fun from start to finish. My favorite part was going up close head on to see the Statue of Liberty. The captain and crew were professional and... More

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M3lyssa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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The Good: faster than the circle line, this boat ride offers a quick trip to the statue of liberty and great views of the NYC skyline. The Bad: loud obnoxious music, and predictable commentary make the trip almost unbareable. When the boat captian starts doing donuts in the harbor to soak everyone and then the "first mate" follows that trick... More

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