On the 30 minute Shark Speedboat Thrill Ride, visitors get a close up view of the the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, as well as the excitement of speeding through the New York Harbor.
About Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat Thrill Ride
If you want a quick, exciting way of seeing the Statue of Liberty, the Shark Speedboat Thrill Ride might be a good choice for you. Especially great for families traveling with kids and teens, the Shark Speedboat zips from South Street Seaport around the southern tip of Manhattan, stopping for a perfect photo opportunity in front of the Statue of Liberty. Music plays throughout the 30 minute ride and the focus is on fun and thrills more than on narrating the New York City scenery.
Attractions Featured on Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat
- Downtown Manhattan Skyline
- Ellis Island
- Statue of Liberty
- World Financial Center
- Brooklyn Bridge
Essential Information about the Shark Speedboat
- Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat leaves from Pier 16 at South Street Seaport
- Mass Transit to Circle Line Pier: 2/3, 4/5, J/M/Z, or E to Fulton Street or A/C to Broadway - Nassau
- Parking at South Street Seaport: there is a paid parking lot just north of the Seaport
- Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat Phone: 866-9CLINE1 (1-866-925-4631)
- Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat Cost: Adults $20, Children $14, Seniors $18
- You can save $2 per ticket by ordering in advance by phone: 866-9CLINE1
- Shark Speedboat Payment: Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat Schedule - be aware this cruise is offered May - October only.
Helpful Tips for Circle Line Downtown's Shark Speedboat
- You must be at least 40" tall to ride The Shark.
- Pregnant women and those with heart or back problems should not ride the Shark Speedboat.
- You will probably get wet on The Shark. You may get very wet.
- They begin boarding the boat about 10 minutes before departure.
- Wear sunscreen if you're sensitive to the sun -- there's no cover on the boat and despite the breeze, you can get quite a bit of sun.
- Folks seated near the front of the boat stay the driest.
- There are bathrooms available nearby inside the South Street Seaport Mall to the left of the Piers as you face the water.
