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The Beast Speedboat Ride
Climb aboard The Beast for a rip-roaring ride down the Hudson River to the Statue of Liberty and back, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour!
What you'll do
Hold on to your hats! This high-energy boat ride is powered by twin jet engines, so expect twists, turns, thrills – and splashes – galore. Do you feel the need… the need for speed? The Beast is a lean, mean, green machine with bite, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Board at Pier 83 and brace yourself for an exhilarating ride that you won’t forget in a hurry. New York’s only jet-powered speedboat attraction will whiz you rapidly downriver, hitting speeds of up to 40 knots as you zoom past Rockefeller Park and The Battery, and giving you amazing (if slightly blurred) views of the famous Manhattan skyline from the water. As you approach Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, there will be an opportunity for photos, as well as panoramic views of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, before the engines roar and you speed back across the water to Manhattan, and terra firma.
The Beast Speedboat Ride highlights
Thrills and spills
The Beast has twin jet engines and reaches heart-pounding speeds of up to 40 knots (45mph)
Manhattan views
See the Manhattan skyline and famous Brooklyn Bridge from the water
Statue of Liberty
The boat speeds past Ellis Island for a photo opportunity with the world’s most famous statue
What's included
Zoom down the Hudson River on a thrill ride aboard The Beast.
You’ll twist and turn alongside the famous New York skyline and whiz past Ellis Island on your way to the Statue of Liberty.
Where you'll be
Pier 83, West 42nd Street, New York, USOperating hours
May 6 – September 24
Tuesday – Sunday: Hourly from 11AM - 6PM
Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time to secure your place on the boat.
Schedules are subject to change without notice. Please visit Circle Line's website for the most up-to-date information.
Closings & holidays
Closed Mondays and during wet weather.
July 4: last departure 2PM
Find out more
For more information, visit the The Beast website.
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