Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
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Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
By Speed Boat Adventures
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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$161.80
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$161.80
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Ages 5-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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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
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Departure details
- Ripley Light Marina, 56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, USA Meet us at Ripley Light Marina! There is no physical structure to enter. Keep driving until you see a large “California Dreaming” sign on the left. Park there and there is an entrance path to the docks. Your guide will meet you at the slips in front of the orange paint on the dock 15 mins prior.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5257P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- What is the Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour cancellation policy?
- Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour?
- Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour is hosted by Speed Boat Adventures. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Speed Boat Adventures on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5257P6
Itinerary
- You'll start atRipley Light Marina56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston, SC 29407, USAMeet us at Ripley Light Marina! There is no physical structure to enter. Keep driving until you see a large “California Dreaming” sign on the left. Park there and there is an entrance path to the docks. Your guide will meet you at the slips in front of the orange paint on the dock 15 mins prior.See address & details
- Pass byArthur Ravenel Jr. BridgeSouth Carolina AquariumJoe Riley Waterfront ParkBattery & White Point GardensUSS Yorktown CV-10Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor
- You'll return to the starting point
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marr14xx
00would go again!
My friend who was visiting and I had a great time. We were suggested to switch to an earlier slot so that we could …
swpettigrew
00SO much fun!!!
Touring Charleston with individual speedboats is a unique experience that you'll never forget! Exhilarating, educat…
rebeccakbailey14
00CLOUDY FUN
My husband and I had the 9am launch time and the weather was over cast and cloudy but we still had a blast and enjo…
Deidre9799
00Fantastically Unnerving
A wonderful excursion! High speed at your own level of comfort. Little risk of falling in the “drink” (water) as wi…
jhem456
00A great time and a better way to see the harbor
Graham was an absolute joy. Graham was very knowledgeable about the history of the harbor. My wife and I had a grea…
JimmyWasInCharleston
00Great Unique Fun
This was a great trip for me to take my daughter out on. We had an absolute blast and saw the city from a great vi…
Kmillet16
00Booking again!
Such an amazing and fun experience! I could not have picked a more perfect day. The weather was beautiful and the v…
mnm828
00Fun!
Very unique way to explore Charleston and get out on the water. Booking was easy and the guide was great. Highly re…
DonnShaver
00Speed Boat Tour
Our guide went above and beyond to make the day special! We were running a few minutes behind due to a late train …
kkingd0m
00Vacation with Husband
We had an awesome time. It was truly amazing, excitement and serenity at the same time. The beauty of the area and …
PRaum
00Charleston by water is great! Highly Recommended!
Really enjoyed our tour. Graham was fantastic, informative and a real pro. Speeding around the harbor to various …
cl1390r
00So much fun!
Great trip around Charleston Harbor! Beautiful weather, speedy little boats, and a great guide provided a unique v…
jamesmeibauer
00Much better than I expected!
Lots of fun. Some educational value. But most importantly seeing the harbor from a point of view only boaters get t…
kristenwilliamson23
00Graham was the best!
My son and I had so much fun! Graham pays attention to every detail and safety is top priority. My son was nervous …
RAMendenhall
00If you’re looking for Fun, this is it!!
We had a Blast!! Graham is an excellent guide and will take good care of you. The day we went out, it was a little …
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Priscilla E
2 contributions
Jun 2021
We had so much fun driving our own speed boat with speed boat adventures!! The tour guide was very good at ensuring everyone in the group could safely operate the boats and he frequently checked in on us and provided feedback if anyone was not properly following the pack. I wasn’t sure how this was going to work as a tour, but the walkie-talkies in the boats made it very easy for our guide to provide a few comments here and there about landmarks we passed. This was such a fun experience for my husband add I and we highly recommend to everyone (you don’t have to be a competent driver, though that would help the you go smoothly if you were lol)!
Written June 29, 2021
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Keara V
Charlotte, NC57 contributions
Such a fun thing to do on a beautiful Charleston day! Graham was very safety-conscious, his boats are well-maintained, and he’s very knowledgeable about the different ships in the area. I highly recommend the 9am one as the water was more calm than later in the day so we got to go into the harbor where other tours weren’t able to. Thanks Graham!!
Written September 20, 2021
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kmhuff
Carmel, IN7 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Overall, my daughter and I had a blast! It was a lot of fun and I would recommend it, however I would also warn that the guide was very anxious and made you feel like if you messed up one tiny bit that he was going to kick you out. He was also 20 minutes late to show up and then we got back half an hour early, so instead of being two hours, our tour was only one hour. That was a bit upsetting because we could’ve easily seen much more (and we paid for 2hrs). He cut each stop so short that there were even times when we didn’t get to stop to see anything and just had to move onto the next area. THAT SAID, we still had a lot of fun. We would’ve had even more fun if we would’ve done the full two hours!
Written April 21, 2021
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Amy E
Mount Pleasant, SC220 contributions
Jul 2022
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.
Written July 13, 2022
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Sheldon R
Richmond, VA1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
Speed Boat Adventures is a lot of fun, especially for parents of 8-15 year olds, who love excitement, but aren't old enough to Jet Ski or run other water vehicles in this class. My boys and I enjoyed the boats, the Harbor, Rivers, the history and we even had a dolphin swim up and dive under our boat! The disappointment came with some of the professionalism by our assigned tour guide. He tried really hard to be welcoming, but it became evident that he had "very high anxiety," informed us that he had given up drinking over Covid and didn't hesitate to take drivers to tasks over the walkie-talkie when we were all just getting acclimated to his expectations. He also seemed to be self aware of how he was coming off, as subsequent comments then went overboard with praise that all the drivers were doing things correctly. There are very real dangers (much like Jet Skiing) for speed boaters on these waters and I wouldn't blame the company putting more into the limited pre-trip instruction portion of the tour, to better prepare and protect both the safety of riders and their equipment. For me the real issue was the anxious disposition of our guide as it felt like we were being mistreated for issues that may have occurred with previous tours. Again, I did have fun, but the damage had been done putting me on edge of being the next victim of criticism, while I could have been enjoying the thrill of the ride and all of the amazing scenery this fun attraction can offer. Definitely couldn't leave a tip for our guide, but I'm certainly hoping he has a beer and brings a more relaxed approach to the next group!
Written April 12, 2021
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Stumpy
2 contributions
May 2022
Driving these speedboats around is outrageously fun and the views are great. This has become a regular activity for every time I visit Charleston. Only downside is you're at the mercy of the weather, so watch the forecast. (If they have to cancel because of weather, though, you get a refund pretty quick.)
Written May 24, 2022
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jacifus
Palestine, TX243 contributions
When I spoke to the owner before this trip, I made it clear that I wanted time to take some photos from the river of the old Navy Base. I’m on a “memory lane” visit to Charleston, and this was extremely important to me. I was also not aware that we would be touring with other couples, as I simply googled, looking to rent a boat. It turned out that there were three other people in separate boats, who did not know how to follow rules. The owner spent most of his time trying to corral people who refused to follow the rules he explained in detail. When I arrived at the base, I was told to “hurry up” because we didn’t have the time. This totally ruined the trip for me, because I couldn’t afford to rent a private boat after this excursion. We were unable to go by Ft. Sumter either. Bottom line, three stars for a speedboat ride, but loss of two stars for misleading me.
Written March 24, 2021
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Kassidy H
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Couples
Great experience and will go again! In depth instructions before taking off on the boats, safety was important and Graham made sure to emphasize that. Brief history lesson in each of the stops along the way, great way to learn about the city from a different view. Lots of time spent going full throttle, which made for a fun time throughout. I would recommend this to anyone who is an adrenaline junkie and loves being on the water. 10/10 experience and worth the money!
Written October 25, 2021
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Blake W
1 contribution
Our self driven tour was fantastic! You have a great range of freedom on the tour, but never feel isolated or left behind. The pacing is comfortable- slow speeds/stopping for tour points of interest, while going full speed between tour stops. The boat itself is very intuitive to drive, and we never felt worried about losing control or anything like that. My wife and I have never driven a boat of any kind before, but the guide was very encouraging and took great care of us (you are free to switch drivers during tour stops- boat fits 2 people). I highly recommend trying it out, and make sure to bring a jacket (they provide life jacket and gloves), as well as moisturizer/sunscreen/lotion to help with wind burn.
Written January 5, 2021
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jamesdumont
New Orleans, LA4 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
By far, one of the Most Fun Experiences in all of Charleston. Graham was our guide & he was serious about safety & listening to his instructions, which I appreciated as this was my first time driving a Speedboat & I was with my son. As promised we had a great time & followed his lead & later had plenty of time to open up the levels of speed which was beyond enjoyable. We’re gonna do it again for sure.
Written June 19, 2022
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Sheila H
Chicago, IL
Does the one Boat person only leave at 3:00 PM and the two boat persons at 11 o’clock? We have three in our party and would like to all go at the same time.
andrea d
5 contributions
What is the weight restriction
for two adults in a double boat?
Priscilla E
2 contributions
450 pounds!
agabrielsen84
Montgomery, IL1 contribution
Can I fit 2 kids with an adult in one of the boats?? Ages are 5 and 9.
Ivan A
1 contribution
Maybe. I’d recommend that you contact to tour company. I wonder if they will allow the 5 y/o. The ride can be rough.
Sightsee318982
Philadelphia, PA1 contribution
Do you do tours Thanksgiving weekend?
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minraygause
Pineville, NC2 contributions
If my son who won’t drive is with me will he still have to pay 75 just to ride? He is a kid
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Product Overview: Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour
| Prices From | $162 |
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| Number of Reviews | 197 |
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| Duration | 120 minutes |