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Charleston Harbor
Speed Boat Adventure
Charleston, SC
From: $155
Item #: WAT-CSC-0004
Become the captain of your very own speed boat on this one-of-a-kind, heart-pumping adventure tour!
- Experience a guided and narrated Charleston Harbor Tour…with a thrilling twist
- Zip along the coastline and check out attractions like the USS Yorktown, Waterfront Park, the downtown skyline and more
- Enjoy witty yet historical narration from your guide via two-way communication mounted in your boat
- No other boat rental in Charleston packs this much excitement and sightseeing into one fun-filled experience!
From: $155
Overview
Become the captain of your very own speed boat on this one-of-a-kind, heart-pumping adventure tour!
- Experience a guided and narrated Charleston Harbor Tour…with a thrilling twist
- Zip along the coastline and check out attractions like the USS Yorktown, Waterfront Park, the downtown skyline and more
- Enjoy witty yet historical narration from your guide via two-way communication mounted in your boat
- No other boat rental in Charleston packs this much excitement and sightseeing into one fun-filled experience!
Experience the thrill of driving a speed boat across the world-famous Charleston Harbor on this exciting sightseeing tour. There’s no experience necessary because this adventure begins with a routine safety orientation on boating basics and the rules of the water. Once you’re comfortable it’s time to hop into your F13 mini speed boat and put the throttle down.
Driving the speed boat is simple and easy. Think of it like driving a go-kart on water. From the moment you leave the docks, your adrenaline hits the roof, and it’s time to really have some fun. You’ll follow behind your expert guide, who will provide an introduction to the beautiful Charleston Harbor via a two-way communication system and point out all the famous sights along this 13-mile journey.
Experience unrivaled views of the Battery, USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the downtown Charleston skyline, Waterfront Park, South Carolina Aquarium, the cruise ship terminal and all the wildlife and marine creatures that call the harbor home.
This tour gives you the best of both worlds – you get the assurance of having a skilled guide lead you on your journey plus the absolute thrill of driving your own speed boat. Get ready for non-stop action from start to finish on this Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure!
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Year-Round:
Daily - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
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Essential Information
- This tour includes your own F13 mini speed boat, USCG approved life jacket and instruction covering boating basics, rules of the road, tour hand signals and a professionally trained guide leading and narrating the tour
- Total weight on the boat may not exceed 450 pounds
- To drive the boat alone, participants must be 18 years old
- Participants who are 16 years and older may drive as long as an adult is in the boat as well
- Due to choppy waters and bouncing along the surface, this tour is not recommended for guests with neck or back problems or a recent surgery; pregnant woman should not participate
- Personal Flotation Devices are provided to all participants
Duration
Approximately 2 hours, covering 13 miles
Experience Provider Info
Complete information for your Experience Provider, including contact information, will be included on your booking confirmation email once you or your gift recipient have scheduled the experience. Our Product Management team handpicks top-rated experience providers, removing the guesswork for you and ensuring your peace of mind.
Maximum Participants
This tour is available for up to 10 participants, however only 2 people are allowed on board each individual boat.
Spectators
This experience is for booked participants only.
Weather Dependent
The tour may have to be canceled or rescheduled based on heavy rains or bad weather. Please contact your tour provider with any questions about weather conditions.
What To Wear
Wear what you would to the beach, depending on the temperature (swimsuit in the summer, jacket in the winter). Sun block, sunglasses and a towel for afterwards are also recommended.
For this experience, our partners are taking extra measures to help prevent any potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include wiping down rental equipment after every use as well as high-touch areas (such as door knobs) multiple times a day. They will provide both staff and guests with hand sanitizer when needed. Additionally, our partners will be promoting social distancing while going through the rental process.
Is any boating experience necessary?
Are there any weight restrictions?
Is there a minimum age to participate?
Is this experience wheelchair accessible?
What if I get seasick?
Can the driver and passenger switch roles while on the tour?
No previous experience is necessary. This speed boat adventure begins with a routine safety orientation on the basics of boating and the rules of the water.
The maximum combined weight for both the driver and the passenger cannot exceed 450 pounds.
Children must be at least 5 years of age and accompanied by a parent or guardian. To drive the boat alone, participants must be at least 18 years of age. 16 & up may drive as long as an adult is accompanying them in the boat.
No, unfortunately it is not wheelchair accessible.
Normally seasickness is caused by the slow rolling motion in the ocean. Since our speedboats move along at high speeds it normally doesn’t bother people that are prone to getting seasick.
Yes! This tour make many stops, at which the driver and passenger can switch so that both get an opportunity to drive. All drivers must be over the age of 18, or at least 16 and accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to drive.
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 30 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Cloud 9 Living.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, you are permitted to either reschedule or cancel up to 7 days prior to the experience. Once you are within 4 - 6 days prior to the experience, you are permitted to reschedule or cancel the experience for a 50% fee of the total experience price. Once you are within 72 hours prior to the experience all bookings are final and no rescheduling or cancellations will be permitted. Failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule or cancel in accordance with these requirements will result in the loss of value of your experience.
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