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Scream Machine l - Xtreme Thrill Ride at Panama City Beach

Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Panama City Beach, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Brittany_T ·
Jul 2026
I had an amazing time.. Fun tour we even saw dolphins. Eddie was amazing and fun. Book now it’s affordable and full of thrills.
· Esquanickia_F ·
Jul 2026
We had so much fun & would definitely recommend to others. The captain & his first mate were great. We enjoyed the speed & got to see a gorgeous sunset.

Overview

Zip across the water, let loose, and even let out a shriek or two when you ride the Scream Machine: a twin-engine jet boat whose speed, 360-degree turns, and nose dives make it feel more like a rollercoaster on water. Pick from multiple departure times, head to the dock, and strap in: you can soak up the sun (and get splashed by the surf) as you speed past Panama City Beach.
  • This one-of-a-kind thrill ride is perfect for adventurous travelers
  • Multiple departure times are available to fit around your sightseeing
  • Get ready to let loose (and get soaked) on this adrenaline-pumping ride
  • This experience is best suited to older children and adults

What's Included

  • Scream Machine Thrill Ride

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 5201 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA

      Look for The Scream Machine on the docks. Parking is available nearby.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Pick from multiple departure times, then make your way to Panama City Beach and locate The Scream Machine on the side of the dock. Simply bring a moderate level of physical fitness and get strapped in for the thrill ride.

    Zip across the water on a twin-engine boat that can perform 360-degree turns and nosedives, creating the feeling of riding a rollercoaster on the waves. Soak up the sun and get splashed by the surf as you enjoy the ride.

    After around an hour of excitement along the coast, return back at the original meeting point on the shore at the end of your experience.
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    Panama City Beach

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • All children must be at least 38 inches tall to ride
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Sheila_C
    This was an incredible experience. Captain was funny and very good. We booked the Scream I but it was out of service so we got to enjoy the Scream II. We loved it so much we went on the Scream III right after!! Highly recommend this place!

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 375 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Scream Machine

    Lisa_S, Jul 2026
    It was a great experience! My 17-year-old daughter and I had a great time! If you like fast boats and you like doing 360s In the water, go ride the Scream Machine!

    You are going to get wet...

    Elisha_M, Jul 2026
    You are going to get wet and have tons of laughs and fun. The captain and first mate were very accommodating made younger members of our party who were a little scared at first more comfortable.

    Wet &Wild

    Russell_S, Jul 2026
    Captain was great. He did a great job interacting with everyone. Got to see a few dolphins and experience speed and sharp turns.

    Definitely

    Antonio_H, Jul 2026
    The ride was fun and unpredictable. The crew was super fun. My wife and kids had the time of there lives and seeing their joy made it the time of my life.

    Perfect except one thing!

    Justin_M, Jul 2026
    Was super fun, crew was amazing, only complaint is she never texted me the picture like they said they would of all of us. Bummer but still highly recommended!

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    I need the name, date and time of the reservation and I’ll make sure you get that. Thanks for the review and I’ll look forward to seeing you again someday

    This was so fun and I am...

    Stephanie_G, Jul 2026
    This was so fun and I am glad our family got to experience it! We saw dolphins & really enjoyed going fast and whipping around on the boat!

    We really enjoyed going...

    Falan_V, Jul 2026
    We really enjoyed going in the evening around sunset. The captain was very friendly and made sure we had a great time! Would recommend!

    This was a great...

    Arvetta_D, Jul 2026
    This was a great experience for both my husband and I. I'm a non-swimmer and I felt extremely safe. We had a blast.

    We had so much fun &...

    Esquanickia_F, Jul 2026
    We had so much fun & would definitely recommend to others. The captain & his first mate were great. We enjoyed the speed & got to see a gorgeous sunset.

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    Brittany_T, Jul 2026
    I had an amazing time.. Fun tour we even saw dolphins. Eddie was amazing and fun. Book now it’s affordable and full of thrills.

    What an exhilarating experience!

    Emilee_M, Jul 2026
    I wasn’t sure what to expect at first but we had Mrs Kim and (I can’t remember the captains name) but they were both so much fun to hang out with! The super fun 360 turns were so much fun and he had great music blasting. There was 5 in my family (me, bf, 2 teenage boys and 10 year old daughter) and we all had smiles on our faces. Fun conversations, he would make us get wet IF we wanted to, looked for dolphins and jammed to music. Highly recommend!!

    the capton was very nice and explained everything and the assistance too and the ride was excellent

    Alicia_L, Jul 2026
    don’t wear your hair down and tie really good your glasses and your your hat and your cup and hold on tight

    Totally worth it!

    KelsieJ_M, Jul 2026
    This was the best experience we’ve ever had. We’ve been coming here for four years now and always do some kind of attraction and this is by far the best. We did the 7pm ride and breath taking

    Fast and Furious ride

    Critis_F, Jul 2026
    The boat ride was fun and love getting wet up. The captain was funny and his first mate was nice too.

    Excellent thrill ride...

    Radhika_T, Jul 2026
    Excellent thrill ride 💯enjoyed watching beautiful sunset and Dolphins it’s simply amazing ❤️❤️❤️it’s worth for a ride. Moreover the captain was truly awesome 👏 guy🤩

    Great!

    Miyana_A, Jul 2026
    The sea screamer was definitely a lit experience to our vacation to PCB coming from Alabama! Will do again for sure next trip!

    Worth every penny definitely go

    Jilian_D, Jul 2026
    SOOOO MUCH FUN and the co captain girl was SOOOO SWEET! definitely go worth every penny!!!! So much fun

    Sunset cruise

    valerie_f, Jun 2026
    Amazing trip. Liked the fact it was an all female crew. You go girls. The girls did an amazing job. Loved watching the dolphins play. Sunset was amazing.

    Fast ride and good time!

    Sara_B, Jun 2026
    This experience was thrilling. The captain great Ana made the experience fun. If you want a fast ride and feel the thrill of a ride this is it. Also do the 7 pm one. It’s so worth it. Better than the sea screamer

    Fam in pcb

    Jessica_J, Jun 2026
    It is wild and so much fun!! The captain was awesome and first mate Jenn was awesome! Would definitely recommend!

    Family Fun

    Kristin_C, Jun 2026
    Great family fun! Captain and staff are very friendly! Ride was fast and exciting. I would definitely recommend this boat ride for families looking for some fun on the water.

    It's really fun. Good...

    Carol_B, Jun 2026
    It's really fun. Good for all ages. It can be wet. Lots of turns and excitement. Sometimes you see dolphins.

    The Captain and his mate...

    James_B, Jun 2026
    The Captain and his mate was great as the thrill. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Great experience

    We absolutely love this....

    nevaehleggitt06, Jun 2026
    We absolutely love this. We’re both adrenaline junkies and this is definitely what we were looking for and the captain and his assistant was absolutely amazing and so nice. We are definitely coming back when we come back to Panama.

    Worth it

    Devon_R, Jun 2026
    We had so much fun, I was a little nervous but the spins and turns were great. Definitely wear a bathing suit because you will get wet!

    Must do!

    Sarah_O, Jun 2026
    So much fun! The spins were exciting and the captain took us to an area where we were able to see a small pod of dolphins! Highly recommend!

    The Captain and co-pilot...

    Savannah_W, Jun 2026
    The Captain and co-pilot were awesome hosts.. The ride was amazing. Lots of fun and laughter. I would definitely ride again.

    Awesome * FUN* So Fast!

    Debbie_L, May 2026
    Captain and the first mate were friendly and informative. Definitely worth going on the Scream Machine for a fun FAST adventure!! Even saw a dolphin when the Captain drove to a special spot. It was the last adventure of our Florida vacation and was a SUPER FINALE!!

    Very fun !!

    Jhanae_L, Apr 2026
    Edwin was great ! It was just my boyfriend and I on the ride, but we still had a good time, and Edwin was friendly. Definitely recommend!

    Excellent experience

    Eureka_L, Apr 2026
    Experience was fun, & exciting! I would love to join him again!! He made it worth my time and money.

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