Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

Experience the thrill of driving your own F13 speed boat on a 2-hour tour of Charleston Harbor. See top attractions and learn about the city’s history from your guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge - Drive by Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
  • South Carolina Aquarium - Drive by the South Carolina Aquarium.
  • Joe Riley Waterfront Park - Drive by Waterfront Park
  • Battery & White Point Gardens - Drive by on the water.
  • USS Yorktown CV-10 - Drive right by the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier.
  • Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor - Drive by Patriot Point Links on Charleston Harbor.
What's Included
  • Fully Guided and Narrated tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Drive your own F13 mini speedboat
  • US Coast Guard-approved life jacket provided
  • Comprehensive safety orientation
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Join us for a thrilling Speed Boat Adventure Tour in Charleston! Get the adrenaline pumping as you helm your own F13 speed boat on a 2-hour journey around the globally recognized Charleston Harbor. Your tour guide will knowledgeably recount details and stories about Charleston as you observe the city from an unparalleled perspective. Covering a 13-mile itinerary, this guided tour includes all the must-see sights and points of interest. You’ll be guided to prime Charleston Harbor features such as the Battery, the USS Yorktown, the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge, and more! Via the built-in communication system on the boat, your guide will provide information about these landmarks. Remember to take pictures and keep an eye out for indigenous wildlife during your tour. No prior boating knowledge is necessary as you’ll be taught the fundamentals of speedboat operation by your guide before venturing out on the water. You need to be at least 21 years of age to steer the speed boat.

  • 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)
  • No experience or boating license required. You must be 21 years or older to drive the boat. Minimum age is 5 years old.
  • 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.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Ripley Light Marina
Ashley Point Drive
56 Ashley Point Drive Ripley Light Marina As you turn into the marina, keep driving until you see a large, oval, maroon sign on the left that says “California Dreaming”. Please stay at picnic table and the guide will come get you.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_g
Jul 26, 2024
So much fun - So much fun racing around the water and seeing the city and forts. Highly recommend for all. My son loved it.
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Karen_b
Jun 23, 2024
Bucket list - Exciting….guide was amazing…. My husband had one of the best times…. Will do it again …..birthday FUN
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Debra_g
Jun 9, 2024
Good for a date day - Great guide. My husband had a blast! Good for a date day. I wish this review didn’t require minimum characters
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Marygrace
May 26, 2024
This tour is a must! So much fun! - The operator was very clear with his instructions and very knowledgeable. Learning from him was easy and simple. Our experience was wonderful and we had a blast!
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Kristin_a
May 13, 2024
Great time! - While in Charleston for a wedding, we decided to book this excursion. We were limited on time and didn’t have a car so we couldn’t do a plantation visit. We thought this would be a cool way to see Charleston and just be fun in general. There were 2 other groups in our tour which was a nice size. After a brief safety tutorial and overview of how the boat works, we left the dock and set forth in the open water. It was the perfect day to be on the water with the sun shining. We were able to see most of the sites before the water got too choppy. We also saw some dolphins and lots of pelicans diving into the water. It’s a fun way to get to drive a boat without having a boat license. Our tour guide was really laid back and friendly.
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Jerry_h
May 7, 2024
Awesome activity for ones wanting to do their own thing. - Awesome activity if you want to be on your own. Water was rough which may scare some that are inexperienced boaters. We loved every second. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Tour guide was also super cool!!!
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Cindy_b
Apr 18, 2024
Breathtaking - Our guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and walked us thru how to drive the speedboat step by step, multiple times. I highly recommend this experience. Definitely worth your money. Absolutely loved it.
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Markathcoff
Jan 1, 2024
A Must Do! - I gifted this experience to my boyfriend for his Christmas present and we had an absolute blast. Graham was a great guide and made sure we were comfortable before taking off. We enjoyed the freedom we had on the water and would definitely recommend booking! This was an absolute highlight of our New Years trip to Charleston!
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Gary_h
Jun 23, 2024
I will not do it again or suggest anyone else do it. - The guide could not have did anything about the rain during our ride but he went so far ahead of us that we couldn't see him for over 10 minutes or reach him on the radio.
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Nassima_b
Jun 2, 2024
Tour lasted an hour vs... - Tour lasted an hour vs the advertised 2 hours. Didn’t see any dolphins during the tour. Overall seemed rushed
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