Experience New York's Fastest Boat Ride - New York

Release the beast: here comes the speed; the adrenalin; and the rush. One of New York's more exciting attractions designed to get the blood pumping is the Beast speedboat ride; an exhilarating ride that zooms through New York Harbour, with many of the landmarks of New York as a backdrop for a thrilling, unforgettable ride. The Beast reaches speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, blasting you around the harbour. With Mad Dog and Wild Thing at the helm of each of the two speedboats, your trip is a guaranteed heart-thumper. After whisking you to the foot of the Statue of Liberty, Mad Dog and Wild Thing pause their otherwise unabated, boisterous fun, to let you take exceptional close-up photos of the Statue of Liberty, an unparalleled chance to snap away at this majestic landmark of the skyline of the Big Apple. The Beast is the ultimate thrilling 30 minutes of your New York vacation that takes you past the searing New York skyscrapers that shoot into the sky. The speedboat ride zooms to the Statue of Liberty, and back to Pier 83, with views of Manhattan's west side.

The Beast combines high-speed, heart-thumping adrenalin with 360 degrees of panoramic views of the Big Apple, and is a great experience for family or friends, and it might just be the highlight of your trip to New York. If you don't mind getting a little wet, the Beast speedboat ride is one of the most enjoyable attractions that New York has to offer. Enjoy the finest of New York accommodation by taking advantage of unique concepts in accommodation: luxury nests perched amidst the dizzy heights of New York's Manhattan skyscrapers, with all the self-catering amenities you deserve. From your luxury base, explore the finest that New York has to offer, including shopping in Times Square, the neon paradise of New York City; walking in Central Park; fine dining at some of the best restaurants in the world; catching a game of live baseball at the New York Yankees Stadium; or being whisked by elevator to the top of the Empire State Building where you will enjoy some of the most extensive views of New York City.

Extend your stay: visit the New York countryside where you will find self-catering log cabins with fireplace and soak tubs: perfect for snuggling up to a loved one in those cold winter months. With so much to see and do in New York, such as taking a helicopter tour of Manhattan, or hovering in a helicopter so close to the Statue of Liberty that you feel as if you might be able to reach out and touch it, New York is an exceptional city that attracts arguably the most tourists in the world.