15 Jet Skis Tours in Australia, From Cheapest Up

1.Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,348 reviews · from $92Our pick

Ride a Sea-Doo from Coral Sea Marina into the Whitsunday Islands Marine Park with guides such as Brooke, Phoebe, Josh, Sami, and Brodie. Choose the beginner-friendly Airlie Adventure, the 50-kilometre Two-Island Safari, or the solo-rider Ultimate Island Trek, which includes lunch at Palm Bay Resort.

“It’s great fun, thort it was a bit on the expensive side for only being 2.5hrs would of liked to have a bit of free time on the skis as we had to stay behind each other with people purposely falling off which bring us to a stop every time, but was really nice to see some amazing places & few turtles”

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2.Jet Ski Safari Hour of Power and Marine Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 481 reviews · 1 hour

Share a Yamaha jet ski with one other person and follow an English-speaking guide around Airlie Beach’s turquoise bays. You’ll get a 30-minute safety briefing, then an hour on the water with chances to spot turtles, dugongs, dolphins, tropical fish, and winter humpback whales. Guides such as Will and Nathan are praised for making first-timers feel at ease.

“Was great fun. Good instructions and chance to have a bit of fun.”

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3.1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · from $214

Ride a jet ski from Main Beach through islands, beaches, sandbars, and mangroves to South Stradbroke Island. You get 90 minutes on the water, plus a short stop at Tipplers, a water-access-only bar and cafe. Guides such as Tom and Harry support mixed abilities, with safety gear supplied. Weekend breakfast safaris are also available.

“Amazing experience loved the island we stopped. Big thanks to the people came with us educate us and kept us safe . Loved it”

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4.1hr Jet Ski Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $164

You’ll meet Jet Ski Safaris at Main Beach, complete a safety induction and practice ride, then follow a guide north along the Gold Coast Broadwater toward South Stradbroke Island. Expect about an hour of high-speed riding, wildlife spotting, skyline views, safety gear, and optional professional photos. Drivers must be 16 or older to ride alone.

“Went with my dad on the 1hr tour. Was the best experience I’ve had thus far. We could go as fast as you can handle as long as you followed at a safe distance. The tour guides were pretty epic also.”

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5.Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 257 reviews

Ride a Sea-Doo through Airlie Beach’s turquoise bays with a trained guide, safety briefing, and life jacket supplied. Beginners are welcome, and each jet ski carries up to two people. Guides such as Will, Nathan, and Sammy have helped nervous riders gain confidence while keeping the hour lively. Watch for sea turtles and dugongs, and bring sunscreen and inexpensive sunglasses.

“Fantastic experience, awesome tour guide & instructor, highly recommended even as a novice A +, can't wait to return & do it again”

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6.1-Hour Jet Ski Ride -No slow zones + Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 2 hours

Take a self-drive jet ski from Paradise Point on a guided 35-kilometre run toward Wavebreak and South Stradbroke Island. You get a full hour on the water, a stop at Tipplers Bar, free photos, and no slow zones on the safari. Guides including Andrew, David, Ian, and Jaxon have helped beginners and experienced riders find a comfortable pace.

“It was amazing. An exhilarating experience that I’d love to do again. Highly recommended.”

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7.Airlie Adventure Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 194 reviews · 2h 30m

Spend 150 minutes with Whitsunday Jetski Tours, including about 1.5 hours riding a modern Sea-Doo along Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Island Marine Park. Guides such as Sammy, Phoebe, and Josh are known for clear instruction and good humor. You may spot turtles, dugongs, seabirds, or humpback whales from July to September.

“Awesome adventure with Nate & Josh made the 1.5hrs very relaxing & so enjoyable fir a first timer. Highly recommend these guys”

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8.2.5 hr Jet Ski Safaris tour – Ultimate Adventure + island stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $286

Follow guides such as Jake and Benny through 80 kilometers of Gold Coast waterways on a fast-paced jet ski safari. You will practice turns, ride beneath mangroves, stop at South Stradbroke Island, and return to Main Beach. The tour lasts about four hours, with lunch and drinks extra.

“Wow! What an absolute blast. We did the 2 1/2 hour jet ski tour and had the most fun. Our guides were awesome and we were at full speed almost the whole time. Stopping at a little island for a bite to eat really was cool. I definitely recommend it for Everyone. This is a must do bucket list item.”

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9.30 min Jet Ski Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · from $93

Start at Main Beach with a safety briefing, practice ride, and 30 minutes on the water. A guide leads you past Wave Break Island, Crab Island, Sovereign Island, and South Stradbroke Island. Safety gear, life jackets, wind jackets, and waterproof containers are supplied. Drivers must be 16 or older to ride alone.

“Fantastic experience and the crew was amazing. So it was a great experience overall. I totally recommend this.”

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10.Guided Jetski Tour 30 or 60 min

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $77Best value

You’ll meet an English-speaking guide at B Finger Cairns Marina, learn the controls in a safety briefing, then drive your own jet ski through Trinity Inlet. Choose 30 minutes for a fast open-water ride, or 60 minutes for shipwrecks, islands, and mangrove channels. No license or prior experience is needed, and solo or tandem riding is available.

“Excellente prestation. L'équipe géniale. Je recommande sans modération.”

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11.Guided Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $133

Meet your English-speaking guide at Dock One, Stokes Hill Wharf, for a safety briefing and a 1 to 1.5-hour jet ski ride. Cruise past Darwin’s coastline, mangroves, Mindil Beach Casino, and open water while watching for turtles, seabirds, and dolphins. Sunset trips may feature calm water and guides such as Helena.

“It was awesome 👌 well worth the money so much fun. Thanks.Kerri”

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12.30-Minute Jet Ski – No Slow Zones – Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m

Take the controls of your own jet ski on a 30-minute guided ride from Paradise Point. You can ride solo or share with one passenger, following an English-speaking guide past waterfront mansions, white beaches, and yachts. The 90-minute booking includes check-in, safety briefing, gear, and the ride, with no slow zones.

“The activity was fun way more happy than expected .. and the guide was so good with his way around and pretty helpful with everything..”

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13.1-Hour Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 hours

You’ll spend an hour driving a jet ski through Surfers Paradise waterways and the Broadwater, after a 30-minute safety briefing. Set your own pace, from an easy cruise to full-throttle turns. The tour suits beginners and experienced riders, with storage, sunscreen, an English-speaking instructor, and room for two per booking.

“Well guided, friendly guides and polite respectful to the potential of each customer.”

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14.1-hour Jet-Ski Safari -No Slow Zones + Free Pics

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours

Ride a modern Seadoo GTS with an English-speaking guide along South Stradbroke Island. Your two-hour session includes safety training, roughly one hour on the water, life jacket, sunscreen, secure storage, and free photos. Head 15 kilometers north past beaches, islands, sandbars, and mangroves before returning to the Gold Coast.

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15.30-Minute Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet Odyssey Jet Ski Tours behind the JW Marriott Marina for a 30-minute guided ride through Surfers Paradise canals, mangrove passages, island beaches, and the Broadwater. You can ride solo from age 16 or share with an adult from age 12. The $77 price covers one jet ski for up to two people, plus safety gear and a professional guide.

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