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When visiting Key West, you may hear an occasional mention of a local business or restaurant, followed by “that’s over on Stock Island.” While it is easy to brush the...

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Under-the-Radar White Knuckle Jet Boats Delivers Fun

Thrill boat rides on Stock Island provide a unique experience
Amber Nolan

September 4, 2012 // By Amber Nolan

By Amber Nolan
Travel Expert September 4, 2012

 

Since 2005, White Knuckle Jetboats has been showing off water tricks and maneuvers to tourists, but still remains off the radar to many because of its Stock Island location, away from Duval Street and the historic seaport. New Zealand-style jet boats can zoom through as little as four inches of water at up to 55mph. Passengers will experience 360-degree spins, hairpin turns, and get a little too close for comfort to shoreline – adding to the adrenaline rush. The larger the group of people on the boat, the more water will be splashed around (as much as 50 gallons per second).A thrill boat rideA thrill boat ride — Photo courtesy of WhiteKnuckleThrillBoatRide.com

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For those that enjoy a slower pace on the water, Sea Spis are the latest version of glass-bottom boats that allow the driver to lay face down on the eco-friendly, electric-powered watercrafts. The waters around Key West are home to a marine sanctuary, the area is part of the Florida’s Barrier Reef system containing more than 6,000 individual reefs.

The “Play All Day” option includes transportation from Key West Hotels (or cruise ships) to the Key West Harbour Yacht Club and access to all the clubs amenities such as the private beach, pool, kayak usage, lounge chairs, fitness center, and sauna. It also bundles a 30-minute jet boat ride and an eco-trip on a Sea Spi.Sea SpisSea Spis — Photo courtesy of WhiteKnuckleThrillBoatRide.com

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Amber Nolan

About Amber Nolan

Originally from upstate New York, this restless traveler has a knack for befriending interesting characters. You can usually find her just about anywhere that has a hammock. Amber's favorite places are Iceland for its remoteness; Panama for its parties; and Peru for its history. Her work can be found on MSNBC.com, Frommers, and Sherman’s Travel, where she served as the Cruise Editor and Senior Producer. She is currently working on a comic novel about her shoestring travels as she hitchhikes on airplanes across the country in an effort to visit all 50 states. See Jethiking.com.

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