This is high performance speedboat experience which may encounter sudden waves and violent motion and an element of risk. Passengers should consider themselves to be sufficiently medically fit to undertake this high-speed boat ride and if there is any doubt should seek medical advice before booking.

It is not advisable to ride if you are:

  • You are pregnant. Expectant mothers should not travel at any stage of pregnancy.
  • You are prone to motion sickness
  • You have muscular, Skeletal, Neck or Back problems
  • You have a heart condition
  • You are under the influence of Alcohol

This is a dynamic high speed boat ride you must hold on tightly to the handrails provided and remain seated at all times

No smoking, drinking or eating during the ride

Height restrictions

In moderate seas we enforce a 1m minimum height restriction for all riders.

Accessibility

Where possible we try to accommodate customers with all disabilities on our speed boat rides. Our health & safety regulations states that disabled passengers are able to ride providing they are travelling with a carer & are able to step into the vessel unaided or with the support of their carer. Wheelchairs & pushchairs can be left at the owners risk on the slipway where boarding takes place. Sadly due to employee health and safety policy our crew are not permitted to lift disabled passenger onto the boat.

Safety

On all of our speedboat experiences we demonstrate a clear and unswerving commitment to safety – your safety and comfort are paramount, we regularly review our practices to ensure we are at the forefront of the industry maintaining a very high standard.

Should you require copies of our Insurance or Risk assessments we will be happy to e-mail them across to you in advance of your booking.

Scarborough speedboats are licensed by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) and regulated by Scarborough Harbour Authority. We operate to a strict Safety Management System which provides clear operational procedures including regular;

  • Risk assessments
  • Emergency drills and procedure training
  • Shore side procedures
  • Pontoon boarding procedures and method statements
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Training programme and marine safety manual
  • Passage plans
  • Search and Rescue plans