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Shark Unleased May 12 NEW YORK (NY) – – What Moves You. It’s not a question. It’s a statement. Circle Line Downtown’s SHARK is what moves you—along the New York harbor, for the fastest, most electrifying joyride to cool you off on a hot summer day! SHARK – the speedboat thrill ride that zips around downtown landmarks – turns New York Harbor into a water park starting Saturday May 12!The 70-foot-long SHARK captures the energy and excitement that has come to embody New York City in a 30-minute chase that screams through upper New York Bay and the East River at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. A treat for those with a sense of adventure, SHARK ploughs through showers of waves, allowing up to 140 guests to take in dazzling views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island, and the New York skyline as they are delivered within feet of the Statue of Liberty. A quick getaway with enough rolling waves and lightening speed to rival any amusement park, your first ride aboard SHARK is sure to keep you coming back for more! Imagine splashing though the harbor under the sun while listening to summertime classics, such as Rock-The-Boat, over a crystal clear (and waterproof) audio system. SHARK’s fun and knowledgeable Captains also emcee the ride as it zips through the water – making for an exciting way to enjoy landmarks and the scenic beauty of Manhattan’s waterways. You’ll never forget the feel of the water on your skin or the look of exuberance on your fellow adventurers faces as you race through the harbor. Grab your friends and get ready to get loud and go fast aboard SHARK, this summer’s ULTIMATE thrill ride. SHARK season kicks off on Saturday May 12, departing from South Street Seaport, Pier 16 every hour on the hour. The daily summer schedule runs from June 1 through September 8 from Noon – 7pm. Weekends only from Noon to 5pm (weather permitting) for May and from September 9 through October 7. Walk-up tickets are $20 adults / $14 children / $18 seniors, and reduced-price tickets can be purchased in advance for $18.00 adults / $12.00 children / $16.00 seniors. Children must be 40” and able to sit in their own seats. To purchase advance tickets call 1.866.9CLINE1 (1.866.925.4631), or visit www.circlelinedowntown.com. For walk-up tickets, visit Circle Line Downtown’s Ticket Booth at the South Street Seaport, Pier 16. Branded as CIRCLE LINE DOWNTOWN in the global tourism community, the official name for the company is Circle Line Harbor Cruises, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc.. The companies are owned and operated by third generation members of the original family who founded the company. Established in 1953, Circle Line-Statue of Liberty Ferry, an authorized concessionaire of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, National Park Service, and Department of the Interior, has provided safe passage to millions of international and domestic visitors with access to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island Immigration Museum. For schedule and ticket information please visit www.STATUERESERVATIONS.com or call 866-STATUE4. Established in 2003, Circle Line Harbor Cruises provides harbor cruises, special events, and private charters aboard the luxury yacht ZEPHYR; catamaran vessel PATRIOT; and thrill rides on our speedboat SHARK. All vessels depart from the historic South Street Seaport’s Pier 16. Circle Line Harbor Cruises also operates the Downtown Liberty Cruise aboard the famous legacy ferry, MISS NEW YORK, departing from Battery Park, Slip 3. For schedule and ticket information please visit www.CIRCLELINEDOWNTOWN.com or call 866-9CLINE1. For media inquiries, please contact:
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