Always a blast. Such a nice family-owned business. My partner and I look forward to our Screamer ride every year during vacation; it's a great tradition. This year will be our 10th time going. Worth the money and we always leave smiling. read more

It's always a blast going on the Screamer. We go year after year and always have a great time. Highly recommended.

Wow!! Don't miss this experience cruising up to 55 st and back to 2nd and Bay. We also were lucky to see these pods of bottom nose dolphins and the Captain said thee were up to 100 dolphins. The Captain and First mate who took pictures were super. Try to remember to leave them a tip and the end. They earned it. All Aboard!! read more

Screamer Speedboat - Boat Charters Near Me - Ocean City, New Jersey

So normally I wouldn't be up for something as cheesy/expensive as this but a day before we left for OC I found an online Entertainment coupon for a BOGO adult ticket and that sold me. The call was easy enough to set up a reservation time although since it was early June they were not doing cruises every hour as is listed on the website. I asked about 10am and was gently redirected to 11am and when we got there I could see why because it was a full boat. Once you get there it's not rocket science. Kids need to wear a life jacket, adults can if you want but it's not required and after a short safety spiel you're off. The trip starts over on the bay side of OC (I guess it would properly be Great Egg Harbor Bay) then you chop around the corner of the island by Great Egg Harbor Inlet then it's just go like hell for a fairly good distance south along the coast until somewhere in the 40th-50th street area (?) before stopping to turn around to go back. Now two things worth noting: They claim they see dolphins and I suppose I believe them but on our trip we did not and I'm not sure I buy into the idea the dolphins are going to hang anywhere near this type of boat with this amount of noise coming at/near/around them. I could be wrong but that's just my initial thought. The other Yelper who reviewed Stormin mentioned that they stopped to explain things along the way. With our boat, not so much. We got three stops of which one was to try and sell pictures of the OC Boardwalk area near Wonderland Pier and the other two stops dropped some knowledge on us that might have been useful if we were from Mongolia or Latvia but seeing as the majority of the people in the boat were from the Tri-State Area I think it might have fallen into the "duh" category when we're being told that Brigantine/Atlantic City is north of Ocean City when we're staring right at it. The other thing worth noting is that while you're blitzing along there is music which is played at a very loud level to be heard over the engines. It's worth noting the sketchy abilities of the Captain to make a decent mix tape. I'm not quite sure how ZZ Top's "La Grange" goes with something from the movie Frozen or that anything goes with that classic from Digital Underground "The Humpty Dance." If you go, go with proper expectations: More than likely you're not seeing a dolphin. This isn't a nature cruise so you're not going to learn anything. The cruise itself is fairly expensive at $36.00 per adult & $28.00 per child But, it is fun beyond belief to chop/splash/bounce/rip/whip along the OC coastline as right now there is no other boat in town where you can do this at so the unique factor is certainly there and it's probably worth doing as a one-time gimmick. read more

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Omg it was fun but I would be paired because Yes you do get soaked no matter we're u sit on the boat you will get soaked so I was happy I got a waterproof case for my phone lol ... Also the tour guide was very nice and My family and I really thought it was so much run and we enjoyed ourselves I would definitely recommend this if you like fast paced rides you would love this read more

My family heads down the shore every year for the last 10 years, it is our tradition. My boys are at the ages of 14 & 16 and rarely like to do anything, so when we found this 3 years ago. We said let's try it out. First off the whole team is professional and courteous. Will answer any and all questions you have. My kids always ask now are we going on the Screamer. The ride is great. We love doing this and always make sure to book our reservations so we don't miss out. The captain is amazing he makes sure to go over certain areas that have history behind them. The first mate is always courteous always checking to make sure all are alright and takes photos for us when we are out on the water. When you check in at the reservation the young women there goes over everything and helps with providing life jackets if needed. The speed in both the calm water while in the bay and the waves in the ocean especially going against the wind. Makes it for a great ride. They definitely are always safety first, professional and courteous. We did our ride yesterday and my boys want to do it again. Thank you again to everyone at The Screamer, Ocean City, NJ. Our vacations are more fun because of you all. read more

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This was super fun! Even on an overcast day, it was a good time. We saw a few pods of dolphins in choppy waters, which was exciting. The crew were diligent and knowledgable. Definitely do this if you have time! read more

I got to experience both the Screamer and Stormin' speedboats as a mate working for Captain Jim and Jill. Not only are they an amazing family, but are fantastic employers. For 3 years I had such a fun time working, seeing dolphins every day, and helping families enjoy their experience in Ocean City. This speedboat ride and dolphin tour creates lasting memories with loved ones! I would definitely recommend all ages to ride with Screamer Speedboat and enjoy the views! They also entertain private trips for all events, so be sure to schedule one in the future! read more

A great day for the entire family! A definite must do while on vacation in OC! We had so much fun! The crew is so friendly! The views are amazing. You will get wet but it was worth it. So fun!! read more

Fantastic fun for the family! Here is a spoiler though ---you WILL get wet lol. Its refreshing though in the hot summer. Wonderful views of the bay and boardwalk. Super nice staff! Definitely will repeat for our next visit to Ocean City! read more

Very fun ride and the staff are very friendly. We sat on the side near the boats entrance and it was a wet ride...soaked!!! It was tons of fun. We also got to see some dolphins. Great family outing! read more

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Excellent ride, they made sure we had a great time and we were able to see so many dolphins! My 6 yo was mad at me because I took him (he doesn't like anything with high speed yet) but when he saw the dolphins his face lit up and all was forgiven :) definitely recommend! read more

A very fun experience. The Captain does a great job of making sure Birthday boy acknowledged - beautiful ride out into the ocean. Everyone involved is courteous and pleasant. Highly recommend. My grandkids loved it and so did I. read more

AWESOME!!!!!! Was deciding between this ride or the one next to them. We went with this one because of the smaller crowd. Glad we made the choice. They stopped every so offer to explain the surroundings and it's history. Boat is state of the art with twin diesel motors pushing 315 horse each !!! And boy can you feel the power and hear the turbos whine.. Going jet skiing tomorrow morning at the same place.. Can't wait read more

We were checking out the bay, and came across this by chance. We needed a break from the boardwalk and crowded beaches on 4th of July weekend. I can honestly say that this was unexpectedly the highlight of the our trip. My 14 year old daughter loved it. She was smiling ear to ear as the boat navigated the ocean waves. The ride was bumpy and super fast, which made it even more fun. The staff were friendly and made sure everyone had a great time. The boat also had an awesome sound system, which was a bonus. We did see 3 dolphins, and the boat stopped to observe. It was amazing. Worth the money. If I return to Ocean City for another vacation, I will definitely be doing this again. read more

Fun time. Even if you don't see Dolphins the kids will enjoy the speedboat. Captain was very personable.

Great time! Captain was friendly. A few quick jokes and explanations and we were off. Music was loud but it goes with the high energy, fast ride. You will get soaked... lots of splashing. I didn't realize this and was very afraid that my phone would be a goner. We didn't see dolphins either but I bought the tickets more for the fun/speedboat factor than for the dolphin cruise. Pricey but worth it for a fun time. This was in comparison to a pirate boat ride we took last year that was simply too cheesy to stomach. This trip- everyone had fun. Adults and kids. read more

Perfect combination for kids, young and old: speed boat and dolphin watch. We called and captain recommended 10am run. The captain had a really nice personality. Knew it was a hit with the kids when we saw the grin on their faces as we went full throttle out to the bay. We went along the beach about 200 yards out and spotted dolphins in no time. The captain followed them and we watched the dolphins swim to the surface and spout water for around 20 to 30 minutes. Before we headed back the captain had us sit on the deck with the beach in the background for a photo. We flew back (whole trip was about an hour) and picked up our car at their lot right in front of the dock. We were on our way to shop and eat lunch downtown, a few blocks away, a little after 11. Fun time and great family memory. read more

Being a meteorologist is the only job I know where you can be wrong 90% of the time and still have a job. Regardless, our time on the speed boat was fun. It was supposed to have been sunny on June 24, but it wasn't. Regardless the crew of the boat made things interesting and fun despite the cloudy weather. The crew was considerate of the people on board and responded well to the changing weather patterns during our trip which the ride bumpier than expected, yet fun. It's always tough to get a smile out of teenagers with "family fun"...this was one of those times where they genuinely smiled from some "family fun" with this boat ride. If it was a sunny day then it would of made the ride perfect. The online reservation system was easy to use and responsive. It was hassle free and it made the trip day easier to "check in". Our crew was professional, congenial, and humble. This is something we would do again. Hopefully, the weather will be cooperative when we travel there again. read more

This was undoubtedly the biggest ripoff that I have experienced. Basically you puttered up the boardwalk, turned around and puttered back down. We were never told why they didn't go fast as if what we did was normal. I assume that they might have had some type of engine problem. This was more harbor cruise than speedboat. Do yourself a favor and don't waste the time and money. read more

A great time. Staff was great and very accommodating. Even though we didn't see dolphins, had a great, fast, wet ride along the coast. I loved the ease of booking the trip online. read more