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Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour

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Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
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icon2 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Overview

Get behind the wheel of an F13 speedboat for a guided tour of Charleston Harbor. Learn the basics of operating the speedboat from your guide, and then follow the guide boat past the Battery, under the Ravenel Bridge, to the USS Yorktown, and more, stopping for photo ops and to optionally change drivers. Small-group tour is limited to eight people or fewer.
  • Speedboat tour of Charleston Harbor
  • Drive your own F13 speedboat for an immersive tour experience
  • Follow your guide to top Charleston Harbor attractions such as the USS Yorktown
  • Safety briefing and boating lesson included
  • Stop for photo ops at points of interest
  • Small-group tour limited to eight people or fewer
  • Multiple departure times throughout the day
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Fully Guided and Narrated tour
US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Safety orientation
Your own F13 mini speedboat
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop off
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Departure Point

1: Ripley Light Marina, 56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, USA
2: Ripley Light Marina, 56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate.
  • Pregnant women should not participate
  • Bring a swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter, sandals or flip-flops, towel, sun block, sunglasses
  • The per boat weight limit of 450 lbs (227kgs)
  • You must be 18 years or older to drive a boat by yourself
  • The boats do have a storage compartment but bags can get wet
  • No experience or boating license required
  • Voucher info: You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Speed Boat Adventures, Inc.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour.

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Joy on the Water!
T_K
, Jan 2021
The Guide was very fun and professional. He mapped out the tour but also provided flexibility in the experience according to the weather and participants. The Speed Boat tour included up close, sight seeing opportunities and autonomy that you would not typically find on tours. The speedboat was awesome and we got every opportunity to experience different speeds on the water. It was excitement, fun, and laughter the whole time and there were some beautiful sea birds along our path as well!
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Highlight of vacation
Gena_L
, Oct 2020
Exceptional experience!! My husband and I had a blast!! Graham was awesome! He ensured we all understood what to do to keep us safe!! This is by the best way to see Charleston!! Will do this again just because...
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The NEED for SPEED
SummerBreeze
, Aug 2020
Spectacular experience for our grandson And his Papa. “The need for speed” was there. Beautiful memories.
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Fun, fun, fun!!!
Zikia_S
, Aug 2020
We had an excellent tour guide, who gave clear and concise direction before the tour. Driving the speed boat was FUN! I would recommend this experience to anyone who loves to try fun, exciting, new things.
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You guys rock
Gerard_M
, Jul 2020
I enjoyed myself, very informative and you guys rock, the water was smooth sailing and my lady friend want stop talking about how much she enjoyed the ride as well the tour. We will be coming back, thank you guys for all that fun we had.
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Super fun!
Timothy_P
, Mar 2020
Very easy booking and great communication. Guide was great with instructions. Very fun to drive the boats!
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speeding through
Judy K
, Aug 2019
We so enjoyed the speed boat adventure. Different perspective of Charleston, would do it again in a second!
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Great time
Gail T
, Jul 2019
We were a little disappointed that we didn't go out in the harbor but would rather be safe. The guide was very helpful and watched us all very carefully. Good ride
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Amazing tour of...
Chris L
, Sep 2017
Amazing tour of Charleston! Have done/enjoyed the other in town/carriage tours and was looking for something new and different to do with my father and kids. Recently did a powerboat tour in NYC and was hoping that Charleston offered something similar. This was even better!!! The boats were a BLAST and very easy to drive! The tour was informative as well and saw parts/perspective of Charleston for the first time even though we've been coming here for years. Highly recommend and will come back!
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