Name: Sky Wheel
Item: Myrtle Beach Skywheel
Rating: 5
Author: Betty Fantauzzi

Description
About Myrtle Beach Skywheel

The centerpiece of the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, the Myrtle Beach SkyWheel offers soaring panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. When it opened in 2011, it forever changed the downtown Myrtle Beach skyline. Standing 200 feet above the ocean, the SkyWheel features 42 climate-controlled, enclosed gondolas, which seat up to 6 passengers.

The wheel was the first of its kind in the United States and the largest wheel of any kind in the U.S. when it was constructed in 2011. Non-reflective glass on the gondolas makes the SkyWheel an ideal spot to take photos of the beach and the surrounding area. Rides are $16.99 for ages 12 and up and $12.99 for ages 3-11.

Although thegondolas can seat up to 6 people, separate parties will not be combined. That means you won’t get stuck riding with strangers!

VIP flights are $54.99 for adults and $35.99 for kids. VIP flights allow riders to skip the line and hop into a special gondola with glass floors and leather bucket seats. VIP riders enjoy a double ride and a free photo to commemorate the experience. The VIP gondola seats 4 people.

The Skywheel also offers a Rise and Flight experience on select dates for early birds hoping to catch a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic. The sunrise flight is 30 minutes long and includes coffee and pastries. The cost is $49.99 for adults and $29.99 for children.

In addition to the rides, the SkyWheel lights up the beach with a nightly light show, which can also be turned into a gender reveal! The Skywheel can also help you pop the question with a special Proposal Package. The SkyWheel gets decked out for the holidays with red bows and green garland.

Attached to the SkyWheel is the Landshark Bar & Grill, a Jimmy Buffet eatery serving up burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more, along with cold drinks. Along the Boardwalk, you’ll find plenty of food and drink options, plus free concerts and entertainment during the summer months.

User Reviews
Myrtle Beach Skywheel Reviews

See what 125 MyrtleBeach.com users said about Myrtle Beach Skywheel:

4.5

Avg. rating based on 125 reviews

Sky Wheel

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Betty Fantauzzi

MyrtleBeach.com user
a lil pricey

nice and romantic

cassandra B

MyrtleBeach.com user
Our Skywheel advantage

It was incredible on the Skywheel . You could see everywhere it was beautiful. We loved it !

Valerie S

MyrtleBeach.com user
SkyWheel in Myrtle Beach

I went up in there with my husband and it was exciting

Erica C

MyrtleBeach.com user
City lights

We went at night the lights they where very pretty.

LuAnna B

MyrtleBeach.com user
skywheel…yeah baby

oh oh oh my God you can see it all from way up!!!

kaye h

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful views

So beautiful to ride to the top and look out at everything and the gorgeous ocean! Will definitely be back

Deborah W

MyrtleBeach.com user
Exciting

Can see for miles!!!

Linda A

MyrtleBeach.com user
2015 Grad week

Love it and my kids love to ride constantly.

Angela E

MyrtleBeach.com user
Fun on the wheel

Was so fun could see so much

Pam Mc

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful view!

Awesome view. Little scary. I don't like heights

Tammy F.

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great!

Will definitely visit here again

Monica J

MyrtleBeach.com user
A View Like None Other!

I am afraid of heights but went up anyway...can't resist a good photo opportunity! It was an amazing view and I wasn't afraid of the height at all because the little 'cars' you are in are very nice! I got postcard quality photos from up there. A must do for visitors.

Kari N

MyrtleBeach.com user
Fabulous

A must see and do ride.have to add this to ur trip bucket list.it allows u to view boardwalk in ways u will regret if u do not see.

Debra R

MyrtleBeach.com user
Breathtaking views

So beautiful

Candy Taylor

MyrtleBeach.com user
The rest view in town.

Was and is great. You can see a long way. Go place to be if you wont to see all of Myrtle Beach.

Trudy M

MyrtleBeach.com user
AWSOME

Did the wheel just at sunset. No words can describe the view or the feeling.

Brian H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Very cool

Very Pretty at night

Heather F

MyrtleBeach.com user
Fantastic

Wonderful

Reesha H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Height was not an issue.

Up, up in the sky we went (me alone) but the view was awesome.

David S

MyrtleBeach.com user
Best thing on the beach

Coolest thing we did while in Myrtle. Highly recommended going

Jenny B

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great view of myrtle beach

My little one loves it bc it's so colorful and high!! Kind of expensive but worth the $

Pam Walton

MyrtleBeach.com user
Love the view!

First time on the Skywheel...awesome view!

Sara W

MyrtleBeach.com user
high places

great view

paul b

MyrtleBeach.com user
Skywheel

The wife likes it more than me you can see for miles

Terry M

MyrtleBeach.com user
Breath taking

This was I chase to relax a moment see the view

Evelyne Messer

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great Attractions!

The kids rode the Skywheel three times during our visit. They loved it.

Angela Sullins

MyrtleBeach.com user
Amazing!!

The site was just gorgeous, while riding the wheel!! Even better at nite, with all the lights on!!

Bonnie L

MyrtleBeach.com user
Fun in the sky

Lots of fun looking out over the ocean and town

Donna T

MyrtleBeach.com user
The nightly wheel

It was absolutely beautiful on the wheel to look around and see the town at night

Valerie Bryant

MyrtleBeach.com user
Sky high

Seen the beach while enjoying some excitement!

Briana Knight

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful view

Loved this

Karen R

MyrtleBeach.com user
Yes!

Absolutely breathtaking view!

Arnie H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Get the big picture of Myrtle beach

Excellent ride , watching a school of dolphins was superior

Michael L

MyrtleBeach.com user
View of the city

I loved it

Verdell W

MyrtleBeach.com user
Awesome sauce

We loved it

Joyce E

MyrtleBeach.com user
fun up high

fun great view

terry h

MyrtleBeach.com user
sorry, not riders

it was beautiful.

dorothy k

MyrtleBeach.com user
Up Up and away!

Had an awesome time!

antonio m

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great ride

Loved it

Bonnie S

MyrtleBeach.com user
View of the top of the world

Fantastic view so had a blast

Patricia H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Amazing

The views are wonderful. You can see all the way down the strip.

Carolyn H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Must ride the skywheel!

Beautiful view! My five year old daughter loved it.

Melanie B

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful view

Nice attraction

Jayne W

MyrtleBeach.com user
Love the View

What a great View

Dave S

MyrtleBeach.com user
Awesome ride

Nice view of Myrtle beach n ocean on sky wheel

Ruby D

MyrtleBeach.com user
Round and round we go…….

Enjoyed being able to see such a wonderful view from the top of the skywheel

Sonja C

MyrtleBeach.com user
Awesome view !

The beauty you see from a top of the sky wheel is better than I could have imagined. As far as you can see the beautiful sand beaches and ocean is magnificent.

Charlotte L

MyrtleBeach.com user
Wheel in the sky, ocean view!

This was fun for all of us. It was great to see the water and beach from that far up and reasonably priced!

Angie Roudebush

MyrtleBeach.com user
So cool!

My son was the one who rode this. He said it was awesome.

pam n

MyrtleBeach.com user
What a view!

This is a wonder place to see a great view of the strip and ocean.

Ashley O

MyrtleBeach.com user
A view to die for!

Amazing and breathtaking views of Mrytle Beach and the surrounding areas. A must do if you visit the beach!

L Heather G

MyrtleBeach.com user
AWWW

i loved it even though i am affraid of heights beautiful awesome views

cheryl e

MyrtleBeach.com user
Breathtaking view. Something everyone should try

The has the best view ever, just breathtaking. It is the tallest Ferris Wheel on the East coast and so worth riding

Ginna C

MyrtleBeach.com user
Peaceful View

A amazing way to get a great view of Myrtle Beach!!

Elizabeth R

MyrtleBeach.com user
Spectacular Attraction!

We ride this every time we come to the beach. This is one of our favorite parts of our trip. The Skywheel is always staffed by a friendly staff and always clean. The view is simply gorgeous!

Susan Ray

MyrtleBeach.com user
skywheel

I have a height fear but enjoyed this very much and would recommend it to anyone, even though I thought it was a little pricey.

Rita B

MyrtleBeach.com user
a rising time!

what a fantastic view of the ocean and the city

Jim R

MyrtleBeach.com user
Breathtaking!

A must do for all visitors.

Ann Garner

MyrtleBeach.com user
Awesome

Spectactular.

debbie lawson

MyrtleBeach.com user
A must

Breathtaking view

Debbie J

MyrtleBeach.com user
A must for all that visit

A wonderful view

angela l

MyrtleBeach.com user
A wonderful ride with breathtaking views

Absolutely loved it. Beautiful, you can see everything. Great at night too

Tammie H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Real winner with my kids

Kids loved this

Sondra T

MyrtleBeach.com user
The view

Skytacular

Robert H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Eye opening

exciting!!!!Loved all the people there for Biker week.

June R

MyrtleBeach.com user
Skywheel

Love the view

melissa howard

MyrtleBeach.com user
See the whole beach

Love seeing the whole beach the sky wheel give you a beautiful site to see

Joe E

MyrtleBeach.com user
So much fun

Love this ride!

Valerie S

MyrtleBeach.com user
Nighttime show!

Beautiful

gaylynn Spencer

MyrtleBeach.com user
Another place for the family

nothing to say here but 10+

glenda hodge

MyrtleBeach.com user
Skywheel fun

Such a thrill

Cindy S

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful!

Love the new skywheel and the view!

Laura O

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great photos

Awsome picture taking view with air conditioning making it a great experience

Michael Garrett

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful views over the ocean!

Everyone enjoyed the ride!

Debbie L

MyrtleBeach.com user
Nice ride

I loved the view from the skywheel

Rhoda L

MyrtleBeach.com user
Amazing

Offers a great view of Myrtle Beach.

Richard Kelly

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great experience

The view is great and the buckets are nice and air conditioned.

Tara K

MyrtleBeach.com user
Relaxing experience with a gorgeous view of the area.

Brought me back to my days of the Wonder Wheel in Coney Island. This skywheel in MB is beautiful, relaxing and amazing.

Judith M

MyrtleBeach.com user
Awesome Ferris Wheel ride

The coolest ferris wheel I've ever rode on and air conditioned too!

Rosemary Fatato

MyrtleBeach.com user
Skywheel

scary

dawn mcevoy

MyrtleBeach.com user
Can see forever

enjoyed the ride however, it was not long enough and way too expensive - we won't ride again

Henrietta N

MyrtleBeach.com user
Another awesome view from the sky!

Scary (do not like heights) but worth the ride!

Barb P

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great attraction

The Sky Wheel was amazing. Loved the views.

Brad Y

MyrtleBeach.com user
Sweet Ride in Myrtle Beach

The skywheel is a great ride for the family. Seats are comfortable and it's air condition. Glass doors and glass bottom make it fun to look all around.

julie mulkey

MyrtleBeach.com user
My time

Great time

Charli T

MyrtleBeach.com user
Good times

Kind of expensive but it was awesome

Angie Dilks

MyrtleBeach.com user
high in the sky view!

love love love the view from the top...

rhonda quigley

MyrtleBeach.com user
Skyhigh

Boy you are up high

Steve H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great view !!!

Awesome view of the ocean!!!

GLORIA S

MyrtleBeach.com user
up up and away

fantastic views

BEckt Murphy

MyrtleBeach.com user
view

fantastic view

karen l

MyrtleBeach.com user
I’m not sure…

it was the most scary thing in the world:)

khawl

MyrtleBeach.com user
I’m not sure…

it was the most scary thing in the world:)

khawl

MyrtleBeach.com user
I’m not sure…

it was the most scary thing in the world:)

khawl

MyrtleBeach.com user
not too sure

little shaky at first daughter just anxious about heights but soon over came and enjoyed the views

robin s

MyrtleBeach.com user
The view!

Nice view!

Ricky G

MyrtleBeach.com user
fun

fun went 2 times great during the day and awesome at night

kevin s

MyrtleBeach.com user
Must Do !

Awesome, freaky, beautiful and worth the wait an money!

Stephanie R

MyrtleBeach.com user
View from the sky!

A nice attraction but not for you if you don't like being up in the air with nothing under you. But a nice view of the Myrtle Beach shore area.

Richard H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Worth the View

I've been on other sky wheels. But The Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel is by far the best value. You go around 3 times. This allows you to look in all directions. To see the beauty of the coast and peak back in to the landscape inland. I love water so yo has a magnificent view of the ocean.

Cynthia Mathias

MyrtleBeach.com user
Fun

Exciting

Karen Kennedy

MyrtleBeach.com user
So cool

love the view and the relaxing ride

william roberts

MyrtleBeach.com user
Long line, but very cool!

Long line, but very cool!

Dennis G

MyrtleBeach.com user
Beautiful from ground or sky

My grandson loved it! I am afraid of heights so I was an "observer" but it is absolutely a beautiful sight to see and a must do!

Renee S

MyrtleBeach.com user
View from skywheel is awesome

Enjoy an awesome view of the ocean from the skywheel, which to me is a giant ferris wheel, only with air conditioned cars to ride in,

Pamela Briscoe

MyrtleBeach.com user
Stunning views!

Couldn't believe how far we could see down the coast- we chose to go right during sunset- that was amazing!

Kari S

MyrtleBeach.com user
Big wheel in the sky

Very cool ride. A bit pricey but worth it one time

Kevin Wilson

MyrtleBeach.com user
Fun Place to visit

Great fun

Van J

MyrtleBeach.com user
AWesome

A lot of fun

Rick F

MyrtleBeach.com user
Love this

This is a great way to see the beach!! must try

Cindy L.

MyrtleBeach.com user
FUN

great deals

sandra B

MyrtleBeach.com user
High above

Well we had to talk our granddaughter into going on it with us but once we did she enjoyed the view,

Norma S

MyrtleBeach.com user
First vacation

A real thrill.must try in daytime though

Donna W

MyrtleBeach.com user
Thrills on the Wheel

I was a little nervous and anxious on this high wheel.

Cindy M

MyrtleBeach.com user
The View from the SkyWheel

A superb view of Myrtle Beach. But the cost was a little too much. But for one time, it was fine.

Kevin W

MyrtleBeach.com user
View over fear

Beautiful site after I could get my mind straight, I am afraid of heights and Farris wheels so this was a big accomplishment.

Shelley O

MyrtleBeach.com user
Great views!

really liked the ride on the skywheel however was a little pricey for a family.

Lora Jones

MyrtleBeach.com user
The Wheel

fun to watch

Joyce McComb

MyrtleBeach.com user
spectacular site at night

beautiful we looked out our hotel window each night to see it lit up

joan rhodes

MyrtleBeach.com user
Awesome

Beautiful view

Susan G

MyrtleBeach.com user
Wheel trip

It was okay.

Cathy H

MyrtleBeach.com user
Skywheel

Fun ride.

Diane E

MyrtleBeach.com user
great way to take in the new boardwalk area

slow but pretty good view

Gail D

MyrtleBeach.com user
MBSkywheel

we actually visited the boardwalk. Cannot go on the skywheel, but it looks fantastic.

Jacqui Ruest

MyrtleBeach.com user