Operated by the world-renowned Circle Line, The BEAST is NYC’s #1 jet-powered thrill ride—and now it’s twice as wild with the addition of the brand-new Downtown location at Pier 16. This 30-minute adrenaline-packed adventure rockets through New York Harbor at 40 knots (45 mph), powered by 1,400 BHP, 2ZF 3000 marine gears, and twin Hamilton Jet engines. Strap in, feel the music, and hang on tight as we blast past NYC’s most iconic landmarks with high-speed turns, splash zones, and nonstop antics from our wild crew. We’ll stop near the Statue of Liberty for a killer photo op—but blink and you might miss it.
In demand: 270 of the next 270 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Stroll through the Historic Seaport District on your way to Pier 16 where boarding will occur.
See New York's gleaming One World Trade Center building from the water.
See Lady Liberty in all her glory as The Beast Downtown Speedboat pause in front of the Statue so guest can get the perfect picture from the water.
You'll speed right under NYC's famed Brooklyn Bridge.
Pass by the historic first entry point for millions of immigrants.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Beast Speedboat Ride - Downtown NYC lasts about 30 min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $34 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $25, adults from $34.
It can: 270 of the next 270 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Use 89 South Street for directions. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 102 participants.
Not recommended for children under 5
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by New York Water Taxi.
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This was such a phenomenal experience. The staff were so nice giving us the most closet appointment time to get on the boat . The ride was so much fun . Staff on board was very nice n helpful,the motions of the boat resembling a roller coaster on sea. Music awesome , vibe was just fantastic. Will definitely do it again soon.😀
Such a fun experience. Great time with friends, very funny, and still get a photo op with the Statue of Liberty. Great mix of fun and wholesome.
All 4 of us had a blast. It’s a fairly low cost activity that no one will forget. Everyone I could see in the boat was really enjoying it.
Loved every moment of it the captain was awesome. The crew was awesome. Had so much fun would definitely recommend two families looking to have a little bit of fun
Very fun experience with my teenage daughter. We got soaked which was welcome in the heat, and had great views of the statue of liberty.
It’s fun for all ages It’s something my family and I chose to do since they’ve visited multiple times in the past and seen all the landmarks up close - this was to experience the views and the speed. You will get wet, employees are nice and have great energy. They do stop to take pictures of the Statue of Liberty.
I had an awesome time. The beast boat ride is amazing.The best ride i have ever been on to downtown brooklyn views.The views are breathtaking.I am extremely happy and I had so much fun.
I usually the beast speed boat ride is always a thrill great music and views something you should every summer in my opinion
This was FUN AS HELL! Best 30 min boat ride ever . The crew on the boat had good customer service and even went easy on me since I didn’t want to get my hair wet ! Music & vibes were amazing !
So nice ! The staff were amazing welcoming and helpful! They took pictures for us and helped us get on and off.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beast Speedboat Ride - Downtown NYC | 30 min | 4.8 (14) | $34 | |
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