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Charleston, Boat Charters

Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour

2 hr

Viator

4.8/5

Product code: 5257P6

4.8 · 219 reviews

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$161.80

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About this activity

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.

See the boat

What is included

A minimum of 2 people per booking is requiredOther

All taxes, fees and handling chargesOther

Bring a swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter, sandals or flip-flops, towel, sun block, sunglassesOther

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Food and drinksOther

Fully Guided and Narrated tourOther

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

GratuitiesFees

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Hotel pickup and drop offOther

No experience or boating license required. You must be 21 years or older to drive the boat. Minimum age is 5 years old.Other

Not recommended for people with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate. Pregnant women should not participate.Other

Not recommended for pregnant travelersNo pregnant

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthNo heart problems

Itinerary

1
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Drive by Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
2
South Carolina Aquarium
Drive by the South Carolina Aquarium.
3
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
Drive by Waterfront Park
4
Battery & White Point Gardens
Drive by on the water.
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Stop 5
Drive right by the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier.
6
Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor
Drive by Patriot Point Links on Charleston Harbor.

Cancellation policy

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

Standard

Weather cancellation available

Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Fun speedboat adventure in Charleston!

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.

Reviewed by pace76rams - 2022-09-07

5/5

BoAt Ride

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.

Reviewed by Mhdubgal - 2022-08-12

5/5

Fun in the Sun

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.

Reviewed by amye154 - 2022-07-13

4/5

Fun if you've never driven a boat before

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.

Reviewed by Jeff M - 2022-07-20

3/5

Nobody's fault

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. Own your actions.

Reviewed by KS2807 - 2022-07-11

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