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If you haven’t gotten in some quality river time yet, now’s your chance to get up close and personal with the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers. Did you realize there was a New Zealand jet boat in the midwest? Neither did we. Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to take advantage of these unique adventures. As you’ll see below, Rockin Thunder offers several different jet boat tours that range from scenic to adventurous — a little something for everyone. It’s time to start planning your trip to Madison, Indiana.
The 15 mile Rockin' Wild ride is a real thrill. Be prepared to feel like a kid again for 30 minutes straight. You're pretty much guaranteed to get a few splashes here and there as you complete fishtails, rocket through sideway slides and 360 degree spins on these jet boats.
2. You'll get beautiful scenic views of the river
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The scenic rides are more peaceful, allowing you to soak in the gorgeous surroundings. You can choose from the 40-mile Evening Scenic Tour, the 90-mile Sunday Dinner Adventure or the 155 mile 2 Day Kentucky Rive Adventure. Your boat captain will share river stories, help spot Bald Eagles and point out both historic and geologic points of interest to make sure you don't miss a thing.
3. You can include the whole family
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Children will have just as much fun as the adults -- and vice versa. Rest assured that your safety is the top priority. Your driver is a highly trained Coast Guard licensed Master Captain. Both Jet boats are equipped with the latest safety equipment and Coast Guard inspected.
4. The boat is one-of-a-kind
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This New Zealand Jet Boat has a 450 horsepower Corvette engine that pumps 3000 gallons of water per minute through a 6-inch nozzle. This unique set up allows the boat to run in only 4 inches of water. There's not another boat like this in Indiana or Kentucky.
5. Stopping for dinner at the Blue Wing Landing Inn
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Dinner is served! This historic Greek Revival home was built in 1850s and will be the stopping point for the Sunday dinner trip.
6. Unbeatable sunset views
Some of the trips are timed to return right as the sun is starting to set over the water. It's a vision you won't soon forget.
Being so close to these historic locks alone makes this trip worthwhile. Built in 1838, these structures are made from stones that were hand cut and set in place by the German immigrants. Cruising through these amazing locks is something few get to experience and something you won’t forget.
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We'll see you out on the water!
You’ll want to make a reservation for one of these river trips ASAP so that you can experience Indiana and Kentucky wildlife and culture like never before. For more information, be sure to check out this video:
Reservations for Rockin’ Thunder Jet Rides can be made online at their website: rockinthunder.com and be sure to head over to their Facebook page for more updates.
