NYC: Edge Observation Deck, Beast Speedboat & RiseNY Pass

Three Adrenaline Rushes Across Manhattan in One Pass

You get three separate adrenaline experiences across three different parts of the city (a 100-story glass platform, a high-speed boat ride to the Statue of Liberty, and a flight simulator through Manhattan's skyline) all on one digital pass valid for 30 days. No need to buy individual tickets or plan transport between them. You choose when and where to go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Edge NYC2h · entry included
2. Roosevelt Island30m · entry included
3. RiseNY1h 30m · entry included

NYC adventure with views and thrills

• Visit Edge Observation Deck
• Step onto glass floor 100 floors up
• Ride The Beast speedboat on Hudson River
• Take photos near Statue of Liberty
• Explore RiseNY pop culture exhibits
• Enjoy simulated flight over NYC

The experience

You've just landed, checked into your hotel, and you've got the afternoon free. The city is already moving around you (taxis honking, people rushing past), and you're holding a digital pass on your phone that unlocks three of the most direct hits of adrenaline New York has to offer. No separate tickets to hunt down, no lines to figure out. You pick the order, you pick the timing, and you've got 30 days to do it.

Start at Edge, the outdoor observation deck at Hudson Yards that sits 100 stories up. The views are 360 degrees (you can see all the way across the city, the Hudson River, the whole sprawl of it), but the real moment is the glass floor. You walk out onto it and there's nothing between you and the street except transparent floor and the hum of the city 1,200 feet below. It's the kind of thing that makes your stomach drop even though you know you're safe. After that, your legs might need the ground again.

The Beast Speedboat Ride is the opposite of standing still. Twin jet engines, speeds up to 45 miles per hour, and a route that takes you down the Hudson toward the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The boat cuts hard through the water, there are splashes, there's wind, and somewhere in the middle of it all you get a clear shot of the Statue and the Brooklyn Bridge before the engines roar again and you head back to Manhattan. It's fast and loud and exactly what it promises: no pretense, just motion and water and the skyline getting closer.

RiseNY is in Times Square and it works differently. You move through galleries first (there's a Beyoncé gown, Bruce Springsteen's guitar, pieces of the city's pop culture history), and then you step into a flight simulator that takes you up over New York. It's narrated, it moves, and you're seeing the landmarks from above the way a bird would. After the speedboat and the glass floor, it's a controlled thrill, but it lands differently because you're moving through the city's story before you move through the air. Your pass works for all three, and you activate each one when you're ready. Some need advance booking (the digital guidebook tells you which ones), so check that before you show up.

What’s included

• Your pass includes digital entry to Edge Observation Deck (with access to the 100-story glass floor), The Beast Speedboat Ride down the Hudson to the Statue of Liberty and back, and RiseNY in Times Square (including the pop culture galleries and flight simulator experience).
• The pass is valid for 30 days from your first use and works on your phone: no physical tickets needed.
• Some attractions may require advance booking, which you'll arrange through the digital guidebook.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Go City

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who want multiple high-energy experiences without juggling separate bookings and tickets: the pass covers three distinct thrills across the city, and the 30-day window means you can fit them in around the rest of your plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

Do I have to do all three activities on the same day?

No. Your pass is valid for 30 days from your first activity, so you can spread them across your trip however you want.

Do I need to book in advance?

Some attractions require advance booking and some accept walk-ins. The digital guidebook included with your pass will tell you which ones need reservations, and you should book those early to avoid disappointment.

How do I use the pass?

Your pass is digital and available immediately after purchase. You'll show it on your phone at each attraction for entry.

Can I visit the Statue of Liberty on The Beast Speedboat Ride?

The Beast passes Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and gives you time for photos and views, but the ride itself is a round-trip from Manhattan. It's not a landing tour.

What's the age limit for The Beast Speedboat?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The ride is suitable for all fitness levels, and strollers are allowed if needed.

Is there parking or public transit near these attractions?

Public transportation options are available near all three locations. Check your digital guidebook for specific directions and transit details.

Can service animals come on the activities?

Yes, service animals are allowed.