Took a ride on the skywheel while visiting Myrtle Beach. I was reasonably priced for the length of the ride. We rode it at night and had a good experience and view of the surroundings. Staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, a fun thing to do while visiting. read more

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While my husband stayed firmly planted on solid ground (he and heights have a mutual agreement to never speak), I took our three kids up for a spin on the SkyWheel--and by "spin," I mean a slow, scenic, 187-foot climb into the sky that somehow didn't trigger my fear of parenting three kids in a confined space. The kids were obsessed with the fact that it's the height of 15 great white sharks stacked end to end. (Shoutout to the trivia signs in the line for that little gem--both educational and slightly terrifying!) They were also thrilled we got to go around five full times, which gave them plenty of time to argue over who could see farther and point out imaginary sharks in the ocean below. Meanwhile, I got to enjoy the views--the beach, the boardwalk, and most importantly, three kids sitting still, contained, and not actively picking on each other. A miracle. I even got a good photo where everyone's smiling and no one's mid-slap or eye roll. Worth every penny for that alone. It's not the cheapest attraction in town, but between the ocean views, the smooth ride, and the rare moment of peace, I'd say it earns its price tag. TL;DR: Stunning views, smooth ride, and just enough shark trivia to keep the kids distracted from sibling rivalry. A must-do if you're okay with heights--or parenting solo while your spouse isn't. read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Located right in the heart of the touristy Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, the SkyWheel is one of those things you just kinda need to scratch off your tourist checklist when visiting this part of Myrtle Beach. Is it going to change your life? No. Is it the coolest thing you can do in Myrtle Beach? Also, no. BUT does it have some of the strongest AC and best views of the coastline and boardwalk? 100% yes. Tickets are bit pricey for a ride but we had free ride coupons courtesy of the resort we were staying at which is why after years of coming to MB my whole life I finally tried this attraction. If you don't have one of these make sure to check the coupon books for a coupon for a few dollars off. After waiting in a short line, we were escorted to our entirely clear paned gondola where the AC was on full blast...important in the summer heat on the grand strand. We went around for several minutes enjoying the views of the Atlantic and surrounding area. I likely won't do this again but the views are great and I can now say it's marked off the MB bucket list! read more

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Lit up at night, price varies higher for sunrise and sunset. Lower in the mid day. Not very active on weekdays but a busy evening on weekends. Hint: There are discount coupons in the local booklets that are in hotels. read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I love love love this.. granted it was my first time on it and it wasn't summer busy but staff was nice and fun.. I felt like I got plenty of time on ride even tho I did tell her to keep going lol.. it's individually climate controlled so not stuffy at all.. pretty comfy for what it is.. it's not terrible price and I went by myself because I can not get anyone to go with..it did freak me out a little at top when it stopped.. the car swayed just a little bit not bad but I really did have great time! You can eat down at restaurant attached too.. that's something I'm saving til next time! I highly recommend!! read more

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Worth it. No notes, grateful for the experience with our kids and for the seemingly extra rotation we got! read more

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It is Home To The Tallest Observation Wheel on the East Coast The Myrtle Beach SkyWheel takes guests high in its 42 six-person gondolas. The ride offers an expansive view and plenty of photo ops, and the gondolas are climate-controlled for comfort. If you're looking for things to do in Myrtle Beach for an upcoming vacation, the SkyWheel has likely appeared on every best-of list you've found. This colorful landmark on the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk towers over the shoreline, entertaining visitors and locals with endless views from comfy, private gondolas. Fact: the SkyWheel is officially considered an observation wheel" because each private capsule is fully enclosed and temperature-controlled for year-round enjoyment." Skywheel Myrtle Beach is located at the heart of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, between North Ocean Blvd and 11th Avenue North, making it easily accessible to tourists read more

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It's over $20 per person - and really quick. Views are good - but not worth the price.

Is it pretty pricey for per person? Yes. However you get at least five rides around which is fun and my boys loved the guy that was working there that was"chasing" them with the broom and singing when he opened up our door, they thought he was awesome. The views are incredible and I love that they didn't stop us too much at the top. read more

My son has been dying to try the Skywheel. We were staying nearby and decided to check it out. It is expensive and cost us $60 for two adults and one child in December. We had our own car which was clean and quiet. The views were beautiful, and we love seeing the ocean from the top of the wheel. The employees were funny and messing with my husband who was nervous about the wheel. I think it was fun to try, but we may wait a while to do it again because of the price. read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Love the sky wheel. Nothing better than seeing the ocean from the very top. It's one of my favorite attractions. Best of the cars are air conditioned so it's a great way to cool off. At night its pretty cool to look out at the ocean. Staff is friendly too. read more

Took my nieces to the boardwalk while they were in town . The package deal with the sky wheel for 4 and dining credit at Land Shark is a great deal. The sky wheel is a great way to view the beach from above . The gondolas are super comfortable and the staff is great. read more

Kinda cool. Smaller one at Broadway always looks cooler though. Be prepared to park at a paid parking lot though. Too pricey all around for me. read more

The SkyWheel at Myrtle Beach has beautiful views, large sitting area and nice, slow pace to enjoy the view more.

While visiting Myrtle beach My husband and I chose to go on the sky wheel ! It was quite an experience for both of us . The views of the Atlantic Ocean were absolutely amazing and so beautiful. All the attendants were super friendly and kind ! This was also reasonably priced although I would have preferred to pay cash instead of using my credit card which they required ! While visiting Myrtle beach I highly recommend this amazing sky wheel . read more

Great views of Myrtle Beach! I enjoyed the experience. Kid friendly I was able to take my 6 month old on and he enjoyed the views too. The prices are on the higher end. They take your photo at the beginning and try to sell em to you at the end. I would love to go again next time in town. read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I've been on my Ferris wheel rides before, but none of them really compared to this one. While there's not too much to say about a Ferris wheel, it's pretty straight forward, it's a big wheel and you go around and around and gasp on the glorious city views that surround you,,, this one had some key differences and takeaways. 1: the wheel felt secure. It wasn't shaking and rocking as much as your typical wheel would, which made it far less scary. 2: it was covered completely and air conditioned inside! Yes that's right, you can enjoy this wheel when it's raining and when it's blazing hot as well! 3: it was very clean. You didn't sit on buble gum and candy wrappers. For those reasons I have to highlight my experience at the SkyWheel at Myrtle beach! I would absolutely go back again read more

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Such an icon on the waterfront of Myrtle Beach. I've never ridden a Ferris wheel on the beach and this is one that gives great views. For a short 15 minute ride it is so relaxing because you get a front seat and unique view of the Atlantic Ocean. The staff is very nice and it's fun every time I went around they gave me a wave! Must see recommendation when visiting this lovely resort town. read more

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We went early evening and the ride was incredible! The staff were very friendly and the views were amazing! It was so relaxing! Not that expensive either. read more

Visited the Skywheel on Father's Day, after dinner. Unfortunately, because I use a power wheelchair, we couldn't all fit into the same gondola. However, I was pleased that it was accessible at all. Our nephew rode with my boyfriend and I, and he's quite the hambone. There is a video, but I won't post it because it's mostly the three of us freaking out and the language used is not family appropriate. We had the best time. It was terrifying and exciting, a gorgeous view and the threat of death all at once. I mean, clearly there wasn't any threat of death, but every time the gondola swayed we certainly acted like it. Hilarious and exhilarating. Would recommend. read more

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AMAZING. I did not want to do this as I don't love heights but my younger daughter had her heart set on it, so I summoned my courage. So glad I did! The views were beautiful & every staff member we interacted with was genuinely nice. The area around the Sky Wheel is super sketchy & we did not enjoy the rest of our time there, but the Sky Wheel was worth the trip. read more

This was a spur of the moment activity that was a pleasant one and that I would recommend. It wasn't expensive ($13) and provided great views of Myrtle Beach in air conditioned comfort. The ride lasts 4 complete revolutions and moves somewhat slowly so you get your moneys worth. Each car can seat up to 8 people. Great photo opportunities. read more

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Great views, and comfortable. Our first time on one of these 'big' wheels, and had a most enjoyable experience. My ONLY drawback was trying to shoot video or photos and the wheel arms would get in my way! [to be expected, of course] Good value, and got my 10% military discount which made it better. read more

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For a vacation thing to do, assuming you like Ferris wheels, this was great. It was a fall Sunday evening and getting cooler. But each carriage on the wheel is enclosed, so heat was on. Great views of the beach and ocean as well as the city lights. Friendly staff who made sure you knew the safety protocols, and several turns around the wheel (I think 15-20 min total). We walked from our hotel because I didn't want to pay to park, though there was lots of parking available, just on the pricey side and I'd rather save my money for the ride. read more

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We chose to go at sunset and it was incredible to see the beach and city awash with the glorious colors of sunset. Also, the lights on the wheel were also reflected in the window of the hotel nearby! Staff was friendly and the ride was smooth!! A must do in Myrtle Beach!! read more

Worth every penny. It is the main attraction of Myrtle beach... if you aren't checking this out You are missing out. Not a bad ride even for who's afraid of heights my mom went and was fine. Very safe and beautiful... priced just right specially when you get the special and receive a $25 gift card to use in the restaurant next door. Recommend! read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Great experience! Everyone was very friendly from ticket booth to all of them helping with the wheel. My toddler loved it and each car has an ac ! So you won't be hot ! I believe we went around 5-6 times slowly. Loved it and the view was beautiful! read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If you're afraid of heights stay on the ground. If not, grab a ticket and take the ride. It was a beautiful day in Myrtle Beach. The sky was clear and perfect weather to explore the city. We had a coupon for $2 off and decided to go ahead and go. They limit the amount of people to get on and off at one time so we had about a 20 minute wait. Once we boarded it was a smooth ride. There were several stops to loading and debarking passengers. Then we were able to take on the breathtaking views of the beach and the strip. We have panoramic views and took several pictures and videos. We went around a total of 5 times and the staff waved each and ever time you go by. It was actually funny after about the third time. Tip: Bring your own wipes and sanitizer because they do not clean between passengers. read more

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While walking along the beach at night, I spotted the SkyWheel and couldn't resist checking it out--it looked so beautiful all lit up! The ride itself offered some amazing views, but what really made the experience special was the staff. Emir was fantastic--he helped us with our pictures and was kind enough to offer a retake when they didn't turn out well the first time. That kind of attention to detail really made a difference! Another staff member, Francesca (I hope I'm spelling that right!), was incredibly sweet and helped us sort out the photo package. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd absolutely do it again--maybe during the day or right at sunset next time! read more

Yes..I'll be the first to admit that I got in the gondola and came right back off! I was extremely anxious but my husband ended up going on the ride. After it was done, we went to the ticket location and asked if it was possible to get a refund for my ticket. Cheryl was so helpful and after some issues with Apple Pay, Brock, the manager, refunded my ticket. They even came to Landshark where we were eating and found us to let us know everything was settled. Thank you Cheryl and Brock for figuring all that out and thank you Moose for entertaining me and telling me it was all ok!! read more

We went during the off season and got right on the ride. Cost, at the time of this review, was $16 per adult. They try and up sale you on the VIP package, which is a gondola with a full view including the bottom. You also go around a few more times and don't have to wait in the long lines. At $50 per adult, I was like "F that". So for $16, you go around 3 times. Takes ~ 15 minutes. You get a nice view of the ocean, beach and the city. I was worth doing it once. read more

The sky wheel is an awesome way to see the beach and grand strand. It didn't open until 11am which was slightly disappointing as everything else around it opens much earlier. Then they weren't actually ready at 11am, so I'd recommend going later. We had great views and a wonderful time otherwise. read more

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This was a great location to visit while in Myrtle Beach. We saw a lot of the beach and the whole coastline with little in the way. Visiting during the winter cut down on lines and was a great experience for my wife and kids. The staff were friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend it if you are in the area. read more

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This is a fun activity when you need to slow down and want to enjoy the view. I wish we had done it during the day to see the endless beauty of the ocean from the top. read more

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I'm not big on Ferris wheels and to be honest I was ready to get out by the time they let us out but we did get our moneys worth I guess.. it went around 2-3 times and that after that they slowly start letting people out but by the time it was our turn or we thought it was our turn it kept passing us then went backwards and stopped.. then went forward again and stopped.. it went like this 3 or 4 times before we finally got out... it is very cold in there bc of the AC and I would recommend sunset for this ride bc of the nice view! We went around 9.. and even though we can see the ocean it would have been prettier during sunset read more

SkyWheel Myrtle Beach - Amusement Parks Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Definitely worth it to get a coupon if you can. It was worth the experience for my little ones. Great views of the beach and surroundings. The cost will set you back if you have a family. read more

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Smooth ride 4-5 revolutions for 19$ pp . Good views up and down beach. Climate controlled but individual doesn't have any ability to adjust other than closing vents. read more

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Down right terrifying!! Don't make my mistake and do this on a windy day, everything was safe but it was terrifying haha Had a fun time and enjoyed the sunset! Staff were nice, gift shop had a bunch of different things to buy also but seemed more like a normal gift shop and not one meant for the sky wheel. read more

Decided to ride the SkyWheel and it didn't disappoint. Lines weren't crazy long. Ride for us was longer than ten minutes. The capsule we were in was nice, spacious and clean. I felt safe even atcthe highest point. Staff was nice and waved as we rode by. Views were nice at night with the strip lit up. read more

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A nice and relaxing attraction with great views of the beach, boardwalk and quaint tourist town. We went on the wheel right around sunset which gave us a beautiful view! We also took advantage of the bundle deal with 2 sky wheel tickets and a $25 voucher for Landshark restaurant. read more

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