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The 15 Best Speedboat Tours Anywhere

93 tours  ·  from $20 a head

A fast hull buys you distance, not comfort. These 15 are compared on how far out they get, how wet you end up, whether there is shade, and who should not be on board.

Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option - Starting at Portimão’s riverside pier
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Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

1.Portimão: Benagil Caves Speed Boat Tour with Sunset Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,663 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Our pick

Join Atlantis Tours in Portimão for a 90-minute RIB boat ride along the Algarve coast. You’ll pass Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Algar Seco, and the Benagil Sea Cave with a skipper and guide speaking English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Choose a shared, small-group, private, or sunset departure. Sergio, Carlos, Epson, and Diego are among the team members praised for their humor and clear commentary.

“Sergio and his team were amazing. Keeping us entertained 👏”

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Dubai: Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab Speedboat Tour - Starting at Xclusive Yachts in Dubai Marina
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Dubai: Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab Speedboat Tour

2.Marina, Atlantis, Palm & Burj Al Arab Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11,595 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25

Join Xclusive Yachts for a 90-minute English-language speedboat tour from Dubai Marina. You’ll pass Ain Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, with photo stops and a mix of calm cruising and fast, bumpy runs. Guides take photos on your phone, and bottled water and life jackets are included.

“Great experience, super fast and easy. tour was lovely, boat plays music and shares facts about what you're seeing in front of you. Would do again!”

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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour - Komiža offers a gentler hour on Vis
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Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

3.Blue cave, Mamma Mia and Hvar, 5 islands speedboat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,150 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $111Top rated

Spend 10 to 12 hours racing from Split or Trogir across the Adriatic to Biševo, Vis, Hvar, Stiniva, and Budikovac. You’ll enter the Blue Cave when sea conditions allow, swim with supplied snorkel gear, pass the Mamma Mia beach, and explore Hvar. Boats carry up to 12 people, with English-speaking crew and weather-based route changes.

“Great fun day out, speedboats were great fun, You Will Get Wet and thrown around a bit, beautiful islands visited. Blue cave was nice, certainly not worth the entrance fee, but still worth a visit. Guide and driver/skipper we really good.”

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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour - From Albufeira Marina to the open coast
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Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

4.Albufeira: Benagil Caves & Dolphin Watching Speed Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,316 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $40

Cruise from Albufeira to Benagil Caves on a fast small-group boat with guides such as Ana, Ruben, and Diogo. Expect dramatic cliffs, São Rafael and Marinha beaches, a short swim stop when conditions allow, and a search for dolphins. The boat can enter Benagil only briefly, and sightings are never guaranteed.

“Anna our guide was very informative and Ruben our pilot made sure we were comfortable. we were lucky to see the dolphins and the beautiful caves. all was wonderful”

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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten - Leaving Dock Maarten at 9:30 a.m.
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Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

5.Captain Bob Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Beach Tour & Lunch St Maarten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,336 reviews · from $139

Join Captain Bob’s small-group speedboat tour with local guides such as Brett and Dylan. You’ll visit Tintamarre, Pinel Island, Creole Rock, Mullet Bay or Long Bay, and Maho Beach, with snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, and snacks included. Expect plenty of swimming, local stories, and a bumpy ride on open water.

“Fun trip! Great people, beautiful scenery! Brett and Dillon were a lot of fun. Make sure everybody was safe gave a history of the island and cultural information.”

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Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore - Kolona Harbor and the Sebeco Lines boat
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Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

6.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35

Take the Sebeco Lines speedboat from Kolona Harbor to Symi for a self-guided island day. You get Rhodes harbor views, an air-conditioned indoor deck, open-air seating, and several hours to eat, shop, swim, or climb the Kali Strata steps. Food, drinks, and a guided tour are not included.

“Great trip, emailed to offer hotel transfer too which was great with A/C. Boat to Symi about 80 mins bit choppy but dry, lovely views. 3 hours is perfect amount of time in symi”

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NYC: Circle Line "The Beast" Midtown/Downtown Speedboat Ride - The Midtown and Downtown departure choices
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NYC: Circle Line “The Beast” Midtown/Downtown Speedboat Ride

7.NYC: Circle Line “The Beast” Midtown/Downtown Speedboat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,259 reviews · 30 min · from $34

Ride Circle Line’s jet-powered Beast from Midtown or Downtown to the Statue of Liberty at speeds up to 45 mph. Expect lively narration, music, sharp harbor views, and a real chance of getting soaked. The 30-minute trip suits families and thrill-seekers who want a fast, fun alternative to a longer sightseeing cruise.

“I feel like they could of more turns etc but overall was really good value for money!”

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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat - The southern pier keeps the speedboat ride short
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Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

8.Koh Samui: Pig Island & Koh Tan Snorkeling by Speed boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,149 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Join Happy Samui for a short speedboat trip from southern Koh Samui to Koh Madsum and Koh Tan. Meet beach-roaming pigs, swim, snorkel, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch. Guides such as Sun, Joe, and Cola are known for friendly help and taking photos. Hotel transfers, gear, water, fruit, and insurance are included.

“Amazing, the guide was really friendly and he helped my friend look for her lost phone ❤️ extra time on the pig island was also a nice touch”

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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride - Choosing the speedboat or land transfer
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Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

9.Puerto Vallarta Best Zipline Canopy + Tequila and Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,786 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride by speedboat or land transport from Puerto Vallarta to Los Veranos, then tackle 19 rainforest ziplines with guides such as Pepe, Edgar, and Chica. Expect steep steps, river views, a tequila tasting, optional lunch, waterslides, kayaks, and a small animal area with monkeys, boas, toucans, and iguanas.

“The experience was amazing! My first language is Spanish but all the people spoke English as well! It was easy to find them after our cruise arrived, we went walking and took us maybe 10 min? Or less maybe. The car that took us where everything happened gave us an amazing ride where we saw a lot of puerto Vallarta, beautiful sights and it took around an hour. They were kind and funny, though some sexist jokes (it’s 2025 friends, your mom or sister jokes are NOT funny). The food was good too but we were sad the pictures were SO EXPENSIVE. 70 dls for the quality of those pics…”

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Dubai Marina : 1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour - Meeting at Dubai Marina behind Al Rahim Mosque
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Dubai Marina : 1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

10.Dubai Marina : 1.5-Hour Atlantis Sightseeing Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,747 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Join an English-speaking guide at Dubai Marina for a 90-minute speedboat ride past Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Burj Al Arab, royal palaces, and the Marina skyline. Expect photo stops, landmark commentary, bottled water, and some lively turns on the return. Guides such as Roshen and Ameer have led memorable trips.

“Excellent boat / safety and crew It was 90 minutes as advertised and very informative It was a highlight of our trip to Dubai - I would highly recommend to anyone - great value for money !”

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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour - Blue Lagoon is the main swimming stop
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Split: Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

11.Blue Lagoon and 3 Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,406 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 12 for a half-day speedboat trip from Split. You will swim and snorkel at Blue Lagoon, stop at Borkko Beach Bar or Maslinica, and explore Trogir. Guides such as Linda, Simon, Paško, Luka, and Ivan keep the ride lively, safe, and well timed.

“Experience was very nice. The tour timing were well planned. Tour information said water is included but that was not the case.”

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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif - From Cala Ponte Marina to Cala Paguro
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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

12.Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours cruising Polignano a Mare’s 11-kilometer coast by 7-meter speedboat. Guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, and Mattia share local stories, steer into sea caves, and stop for a swim. Your $35 ticket includes an aperitif, life jacket, sun visor, skipper, and return to Cala Ponte Marina.

“It's very good,very pleasant experience,I recommend it!”

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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana - Komiža gives you a proper island pause
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Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

13.Blue Cave & 6 Islands Speedboat Tour From Split or Podstrana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,195 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend 10 to 11 hours racing from Split across Vis, Hvar, Brač, and nearby islands. You’ll visit the Blue Cave, Komiža, Stiniva Cove, the Pakleni Islands, Hvar Town, and Milna, with swimming gear supplied. Guides such as Emil, Clara, Bruno, Bože, and Karlo have drawn strong praise, but expect a fast, open boat ride that can be rough.

“Clara our guide and Bruno the skipper were professional, exceptional and fun! They elevated our experience for our group of 9ppl celebrating a milestone birthday. The tour itself is a must do! Most tours are either 3 or 5 island but this on”

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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat - The Catamaran, Cabin, and Crowding
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City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

14.City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,115 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Leave Boston’s Long Wharf by catamaran for a 3.5-hour search for humpback, fin, minke, and pilot whales at Stellwagen Bank. A naturalist, often from the New England Aquarium team, explains animal behavior and conservation. You’ll find indoor seating, restrooms, and a snack bar, but bring warm layers and motion-sickness medicine if needed.

“Was cold and windy on the water, definitely bring a jacket. Thought it was going to be disappointing after 3 hours passed without seeing anything. Luckily we found 2 humpbacks together and saw some incredible things. Full breach, flipper slapping, and general swimming about. Ended up being an absolute stunner of a day.”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George's Bay - Leaving Mandraki Harbor for the open sea
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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

15.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island & Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,048 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $69

Take a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi, with about three hours to explore its pastel harbor, shops, tavernas, and narrow lanes. The 9:00 and 11:00 departures include a 30-minute swim at Saint George’s Bay. The 15:15 sailing offers a quieter Symi visit and sunset views but only a photo stop.

“Symi and St George's bay are breathtaking and the trip was amazing. Going by speedboat added to the sparkle of the day. The crew were friendly and helpful. There was plenty of time for jumping off the boat and swimming at st George's bay. We didn't find the seats particularly comfortable as they are very slim, but there were some sofa seats available. There is no room to put long legs under the seat Infront so arrive early if you need the few seats with more legroom”

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