Jet Viper Thrill Experience in Southampton

Experience this fantastic day of powerboating in a Jet Viper!
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Experience this fantastic day of powerboating in a Jet Viper!

Speedboat Experience Days: Speed through the water in this incredible Jet Viper Thrill Experience! Boasting a significant 450 horsepower jet system, it's no surprise that this speedboat is a known beast of the water!

Your fully qualified skipper will be sure to give you a full safety brief and gear you up ready for a fantastic high speed ride! You'll be free to reenact your favourite Bond moments out on the water, powering through waves at stunning speeds! Feel the speed and grace of a highly responsive racing machine, with up to 12 thrill-seekers on board you're sure to want more! Power Up, your skipper will demonstrate ultimate moves including; donuts, crash stops, side slides and spins-impossible in any other powerboat.

This is the perfect gift for all adrenaline seekers wanting an experience like no other! Hold on tight!!

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Availability

The Jet Viper runs on weekends and Fridays between April and October.

**This experience is not available. To view more water based activities, please click here!**

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Requirements

Minimum Height: 1.4m

Maximum Waist Size: 140 cms

All participant's must adhere to the minimum height requirement.

Whilst there is no minimum age, under 18's will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Not suitable for those with: back, neck & heart conditions or for pregnant women.

Please note, that passengers under the influence will not be permitted to board the boats.

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Duration

Experience Duration: 1:00

Time Spent at Venue: 2:00

You will spend 1 hour on the water and approximately 2 hours on site, including a 30 minute safety briefing.

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Group Size & Spectators

Participants: The Jet Viper Thrill Experience in Southampton is for 1 participant.

Max Group Size: 11

Spectators Allowed on Site: Yes

Maximum Group Size: 12 participants

Spectators are welcome to watch from the viewing area on the shore - including the Marina bar and the restaurant. There is free parking on site.

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Where is it Located

Southampton (Hampshire)

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What to Wear

You should wear comfortable, casual clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting wet. It might also be a good idea to bring a change of clothes just in case you are planning on getting totally soaked! The centre will supply weather jackets. Goggles or sun glasses should be worn in the boats when sunny!

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Weather

Extreme weather conditions may cause the experience to be rescheduled. Please phone the centre on the day to ensure it is going ahead.

Reviews
Rio Smith - Kent
  • 01/07/2019
Amazing day out! Skipper was super friendly and welcomed us all on board for a super unique powerboat thrill ride. Holding up to 12 participants, 5 up front and 7 in the back, we all had the chance to swap seats halfway through so we could...
Amazing day out! Skipper was super friendly and welcomed us all on board for a super unique powerboat thrill ride. Holding up to 12 participants, 5 up front and 7 in the back, we all had the chance to swap seats halfway through so we could experience both ends of the powerboat. I loved sitting right at the back, a full adrenaline rush whilst getting splashed in the hot heat. My friend preferred being up front as she flew above the sea. Such fun!!! Great price for the full experience as well.
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Matt Morris - Portsmouth
  • 28/06/2019
The Jet Viper is like nothing I've ever experience before! I bought this experience for my family and I and we all really enjoyed it! The boat went faster than I expected, everyone got soaked, which was the best part. I would recommend this...
The Jet Viper is like nothing I've ever experience before! I bought this experience for my family and I and we all really enjoyed it! The boat went faster than I expected, everyone got soaked, which was the best part. I would recommend this experience as the owner and skipper Tony was very friendly and enthusiastic and would check up on us to see if we were having fun. I'm already planning my second visit to go back with a few friends.
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Lara Folkinson - Bournemouth
  • 28/06/2019
The Jet Viper was fast and furious! My friends and I had a great time on this experience. The sharp, fast turns were enough to make us adrenaline junkies scream with excitement. Tony our skipper was friendly and made sure everyone was havin...
The Jet Viper was fast and furious! My friends and I had a great time on this experience. The sharp, fast turns were enough to make us adrenaline junkies scream with excitement. Tony our skipper was friendly and made sure everyone was having a good time throughout. Having the opportunity to change seats half way through meant that everyone had a turn sitting near the front or back of the boat. But don't think one end with keep you more dry, as you will get soaked no matter what, so remember a spare change of clothes!! A great afternoon.
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Jake Barker - Bournemouth
  • 25/06/2019
The Jet Viper is unlike anything I have ever been on, a real adrenaline pumping thrill ride! It's great you get the chance to ride on the front and back as they both offer totally different experiences. My favourite was sitting at the front...
The Jet Viper is unlike anything I have ever been on, a real adrenaline pumping thrill ride! It's great you get the chance to ride on the front and back as they both offer totally different experiences. My favourite was sitting at the front as it really felt like we were flying!
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Harvey Martin - Anonymous location
  • 18/07/2016
First class on both Jet Viper and Honda. I'd like to do it again!
Staff Review: Powerboating in Southampton

Last week we were lucky enough to be invited down to Shamrock Quay in Southampton to ride some of the UK’s most unique Powerboating experiences. I’m not sure what we all expected, but it certainly went above and beyond any regular boating trip! The Honda 150 (a powerful racing machine) and the Jet Viper (a yellow giant that is the only one of its type in the UK) were the boats on schedule for the day, and we couldn’t wait to try them out!




As we arrived into the heart of Southampton, we had found the home of Saber Powersports just inside Shamrock Quay. After a stroll around to admire the boats in a rare spot of June sunshine, we were welcomed by the lovely Nadia, and our friendly skipper Tony. After some thorough health and safety briefings, our life jackets were strapped on and we were ready to go! They explained to us that we would be all aboard the Honda first, and the Jet Viper second in order to save getting the most soaked until last! 


Saber Powersports are the UK’s only Powerboating provider where YOU get to drive, so the knowledge of this alone was enough to get us excited about hopping aboard! Rina took to the wheel first, and she looked a natural as she steered us out of the Quay full of boats. It was her job to guide us out to open waters where we could get some speed up and experience the white-knuckling speeds we had heard about. After a pleasant journey out to sea, Tony told us we had near perfect conditions with the water, as it was just the right amount of choppy. It was here where the fun really started, as our speed got up to around 40 knots (46mph!). Each of us had the challenge of steering through the waters and around the buoys like an ultimate Powerboating crash course! The unique dual control system of this powerboat makes for a totally safe (but totally thrilling!) experience, as you get the rush of driving at high speeds. Our skipper Tony sat beside us in the passenger seat guiding us with hand motions to either go left, right or straight on in order to navigate the boat. The speed and agility of this boat really are its highlights, so getting to drive it yourself just tops it off. Time really does fly when you’re having fun, as we each had 10 minutes behind the wheel but were left wanting more! As our time on the Honda 150 drew to a close, we took a detour into Ocean Village, the neighbouring port to admire the array of boats and architecture in the summer sun. This was a lovely way to wind down from the adrenaline fuelled hour! 




Next up was the Jet Viper. With a 450 horsepower Hamilton Jet Drive, this Powerboat has ‘unmatched manoeuvrability’ as it can slide and spin through the water and is even capable of crash stops! This vessel can take out up to 12 people, seating 5 in the front and 7 in the back. The jockey styled seats intrigued us all, and as we jumped aboard into the front of the boat first, it really felt as if we had just boarded a theme park ride! As we set out for open waters once more, we prepared to get wet as the bucket jet propulsion system is capable of making a huge splash. Bundled in our waterproofs and goggles, we were all eager with excitement for what was to come. It goes without saying that you really must hold on tight for this one, as your skipper takes you on an ultimate thrill ride and aims to make a splash! 


Tony let us know that sitting at different parts of the boat each provides a different experience in itself, so ensured us that everyone who rides the Jet Viper must try sitting at the front and back. Sitting at the front of the boat was my personal favourite, as the way the Powerboat propels you through the water really makes it feel as if you are flying! Sitting at the back meant you were much closer to the water and of course much more likely to get a splash! Both ends were just as thrilling as each other, and I never knew you could have two such different experiences on the same Powerboat. As we were in Southampton, there were huge cruise ships that were setting sail just beside us. Travelling so close to the cruise ship was an experience in itself, as we waved to the passengers on the top deck and Tony was sure for us to ride the waves that they created! 



Overall, the two Powerboats provided totally different, but equally thrilling experiences. It’s hard to compare them or choose a favourite just because they are so different! It is 100% worth making a day of it and trying out both powerboats, as well as their Thunderbolt. With Rina being somewhat of a speed demon, I know we will be back soon!




A huge thank you to Nadia and Tony for having us, we wish you a wonderful Summer ahead!

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