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NYC Speedboat Ride to the Statue of Liberty, 30 min

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 16% in New York City

5,130 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Race across New York Harbor at around 45 mph on a splash-filled speedboat ride toward the Statue of Liberty.

About this tour

Feel the spray and hear the engines roar as the BEAST races across New York Harbor. This 30-minute NYC speedboat ride takes you toward the Statue of Liberty at around 45 mph, with sharp turns, lively splashes, and a music soundtrack along the way.

Climb aboard the custom-built, 70-foot speedboat and take in New York City from the water as the skyline slips past. Seatbelts and handrails help you settle in for the high-speed ride, but expect to get wet. A wetsuit is recommended, though not required; ask the BEAST handlers about “The Pool” if you’d like help finding a seat. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to board, and leave outside food and drinks behind. After your ride, Pier 81 BEAST'ro offers food, drinks, and merchandise for purchase.

Book this NYC speedboat ride for a fast, splash-filled way to see the harbor and get close to the Statue of Liberty.

Highlights

  • Race toward the Statue of Liberty at around 45 mph
  • Feel the twists, turns, and splashy action aboard a custom-built speedboat
  • Take in New York City from the water
  • Enjoy a music soundtrack as you ride

What's included

Included

  • 30-minute speedboat ride
  • Music soundtrack
  • Seatbelts and handrail access
  • Access to Pier 81 BEAST'ro, with food, drinks, and merchandise available for purchase

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Riders must be at least 40 inches (102 cm) tall
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure for boarding
  • You will get wet; a wetsuit is recommended but not required
  • Food and drinks may not be brought on board
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.64 on Viator and 4.69 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 16% in New York City means it ranks in the top 16% of tours in New York City by this score.

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