First time riding a speed boat and had fun! Staff were friendly and the girl dancing in the front really committed to the performance and had lots of energy, even though the boat wasn't completely full. The soundtrack was very catchy. You will definitely get wet during the fast turns, no matter where you sit. Heading out of the harbor and back in you also have a beautiful view of the coastline and the bay. You buy tickets onsite, at a booth right behind where the boat is anchored. Ride times are posted there, and I think the frequency of ride times depends on how busy it is at the boardwalk, it's not running continuously. I was on the water around 20 minutes. The only thing I would recommend against is buying the rain poncho they offer. Since the ride is so fast, the ponchos of the guests in front of me were just blowing behind them only attached to their necks, and they got as wet as if they hadn't worn anything. I chose to wear a heavier zip up rain jacket which kept me somewhat drier, but my pants were still drenched and water even spilled down from my neck, so be prepared. Best on a hot day but lots of fun even on a cold spring day. Must try at least once.

This is a best bet if it's super hot as you will definitely get soaked and cool down. Ride is $25 a person which is a little pricey for 30 minutes or so. At the end of the day it was fun, especially if you have kids.

The Beast is awesome! Went well above expectations! The girls were very entertaining. The captain was great! We came on very wet which we loved!

The ride itself. Crew was amazing. Don't ride if you don't want to get wet. Awesome music. Thrilling

Good, not really thrilling like I pictured in my head but was fun, def got wet.would recommend everyone to try it out. Will enjoy