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Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour

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From $161.80

219 reviews (4.84)

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 2 hours

: Charleston, Charleston

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Charleston's most exciting Speed Boat Adventure Tour! Experience the thrill of driving your own F13 speed boat during this 2-hour tour of the world-famous Charleston Harbor. See the city from a unique vantage point as your guide shares facts and stories about Charleston. This 13-mile guided tour hits all the best sights and attractions around. Follow your guide to top Charleston Harbor attractions such as the Battery, USS Yorktown, Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, and more! Learn from your guide about these landmarks via the onboard communication system. Don't forget to take photos and look for local wildlife along the way. No boating experience is required, you will learn the basics of operating the speedboat from your guide before heading out on the water. You must be 21 years old to drive the speed boat.

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Fully Guided and Narrated tour

Safety orientation

US Coast Guard-approved life jacket

Your own F13 mini speedboat

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop off

ADULT: : 5 - 99

Bring a swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter, sandals or flip-flops, towel, sun block, sunglasses
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
No experience or boating license required. You must be 21 years or older to drive the boat. Minimum age is 5 years old.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The per boat weight limit of 450 lbs (227kgs)
Wheelchair accessible

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for people with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate. Pregnant women should not participate.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Regular temperature checks for staff
The boats do have a storage compartment so bags can get wet
Voucher info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

Drive by Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.

• Admission Ticket Free

South Carolina Aquarium

Drive by the South Carolina Aquarium.

• Admission Ticket Free

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

Drive by Waterfront Park

• Admission Ticket Free

Battery & White Point Gardens

Drive by on the water.

• Admission Ticket Free

Drive right by the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier.

• Admission Ticket Free

Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor

Drive by Patriot Point Links on Charleston Harbor.

• Admission Ticket Free

Reviews

Fun speedboat adventure in Charleston!

pace76rams, 07-09-2022

Lots of fun. Very safe but still exciting. Graham, our tour guide was great! The boats were easy to drive and there was always a focus on safety.

BoAt Ride

Mhdubgal, 12-08-2022

The boat ride was great! Driving your own boat was awesome. Prepare for spray and wear water shoes- you will get wet. Owner explained all operations very well and we had lots of fun.

Fun in the Sun

amye154, 13-07-2022

I took my teenage son on this fun adventure. Instructor Graham was great....very thorough in how to navigate the boat and all the safety rules involved. He took out 5 boats and when we arrived at key points in the excursion he radioed in the details of landmarks. We are from here and still got a few new nuggets of info. So a few tips to take with you.....bottled water-you will get very thirsty, sun protection, sunglasses, towel to sit on, and your belongings can be tucked at your feet on the boat because it stayed dry. I suggest the towel because the seat is pretty hard and it was fairly hot and don't bother with a hat because they will ask you to remove them. You'll understand why after you set off. Graham was really nice and it was such a great time. I would definitely do this again.

Fun if you've never driven a boat before

Jeff M, 20-07-2022

Good tour, lots of water covered. It's just geared towards people who don't own and drive a boat. Just know that lots of the tour will be at idle to half speed. If the boat in front of you is scared to go fast then you'll go slow like them the whole trip. Other than the "slow part" it's still something different to do around the harbor.

Nobody's fault

KS2807, 11-07-2022

Tour got canceled exactly one hour before the scheduled time.
Weather was to blame....still weather continued to be better than forecasted. The customer is informed that it is on him to spend time on the phone now and contact Tripadvisor for a refund. Zero consideration for people's time. If the business cancels for various reasons, at least ensure that I do not get the privilege of spending 40 minutes on the phone for a refund.
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