Top 14 Jet Ski Tours on the Gold Coast

1.1.5 hr Jet Ski Safari tour to South Stradbroke Island!

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

Ride a jet ski from Main Beach through islands, beaches, sandbars, and mangroves to South Stradbroke Island. You get 90 minutes on the water, safety gear, and a short stop at Tipplers bar. Beginners can join, and guides such as Tom and Harry are praised for patient, safety-focused help.

“It was really a memorable experience. I’m definitely going again. And thanks to Harry and the team they were really supportive and were with us at all times Thanks for the adventures experience”

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2.1hr Jet Ski Safari

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

Set out from Main Beach for about an hour of guided jet ski riding along the Gold Coast Broadwater. After safety training and a practice ride, you follow your guide north toward South Stradbroke Island, watching for dolphins and passing beaches, sandbars, mangroves, and skyline views. Drivers must be 16 or older to ride alone.

“It was awesome I had so much fun , had a great guide , it was safe and fun , definitely put this on your to do list 😀”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 2 hours · from $155 per ski, up to 2

Take a self-drive jet ski 35 km along the Gold Coast waterways and open coast, guided in small groups of up to eight. You get a safety briefing, spray jacket, free photos, and a stop at Tipplers Bar on South Stradbroke Island. Drivers must be at least 16, passengers at least 8.

“My daughter and I enjoyed it so much we’ve booked in for another session before we leave to go home”

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

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

Follow guides such as Jake and Benny through 80 km of Gold Coast waterways on a fast, guided jet ski ride. You will tackle bends and hairpin turns, pass under mangroves, and stop at South Stradbroke Island for a break and lunch. The tour takes about four hours, with roughly 2.5 hours on the water.

“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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5.30 min Jet Ski Safari

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

Learn the basics, practice under supervision, then ride for 30 minutes past Wave Break Island, Crab Island, Sovereign Island, and South Stradbroke Island. Safety gear, life jackets, wind jackets, and waterproof storage are provided. You must arrive 30 minutes early. Drivers must be 16 or older to ride alone.

“Riding a jet ski was one of the most exhilarating experiences I’ve ever had! The rush of speeding across the water, the spray of the ocean, and the power beneath me made it unforgettable. At first, I was a bit nervous, but the instructor gave Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92 per ski, up to 2

Drive your own jet ski through Gold Coast waters on a 30-minute guided ride with no slow zones. You can ride solo or share with one passenger, follow an English-speaking guide past waterfront mansions and sandy beaches, and enjoy a small group capped at eight people. Arrive 45 minutes early with ID, swimwear, and dry clothes.

“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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7.Surfers Paradise: 1-Hour Jet Ski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $141 per ski, up to 2

Meet Odyssey Jet Ski Tours at the JW Marriott Marina for a 30-minute safety briefing, then spend one hour riding through Surfers Paradise and the Broadwater. You can choose a fast run or an easier cruise, with an instructor nearby, storage for valuables, sunscreen, and room for two people per booking.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $147 per ski, up to 2

Ride a Seadoo GTS north along South Stradbroke Island for a one-hour guided safari, with a full safety lesson, life jacket, sunscreen, storage, and free photos. You can set your own pace within the supervised group, from a fast run to a gentler cruise. The full experience takes about two hours.

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9.30 min Jet Ski Hire – No Slow Zones

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92 per ski, up to 2

Share one jet ski between two people, or ride solo if you are 16 or older, on a large Gold Coast circuit. You get a safety induction, life jacket, waterproof box, and sunscreen. The session lasts 90 minutes, with the booking promoted as a 30-minute jet ski hire. English is required to drive.

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10.Jet Ski Safaris – 30 Minute Jet Ski Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $93

At Mariners Cove, Jet Ski Safaris gives you a 30-minute ride on a marked 1-kilometer circuit. You receive a safety briefing, life jacket, sunscreen, and a watertight container before heading north on the Gold Coast waterways. No experience is needed, and two people can share one jet ski. This is a circuit ride, not a guided safari.

“Really fun to drive the jetski at the pace you're comfortable with. Can go as a duo (share a ski) if you want”

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11.Full Speed 30-Minute Jet Ski Safari-No Slow Zones

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $92 per ski, up to 2

You’ll spend 90 minutes at the base and on the water, including a practice session and a 30-minute jet ski ride toward South Stradbroke Island. Ride your own Seadoo, choose a fast or relaxed pace, and look for wildlife among beaches, sandbars, islands, and mangroves. English safety instruction, equipment, sunscreen, and valuables storage are included.

“What an amazing experience🥰 The guides were really good and helpful.”

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12.1.5-Hour Jet Ski Safari to Stradbroke Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $211 per ski, up to 2

Take the controls of your own jet ski and follow an English-speaking guide from the Gold Coast toward South Stradbroke Island. After safety instruction and a practice ride, you’ll cover up to 40 km past beaches, sandbars, mangroves, and islands, with a planned café stop for refreshments. Routes can change with tides and weather.

“We've had tried jetski before with another company, but this company was much better. On the way to the island they found who has more experience and can ride faster, so they sort us based on that which made the experience more fun(fast is fun on jetski). Something that could be considered as an improvement would be offering a beverage in the the tour.”

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13.2.5-Hour Ultimate Jet Ski Safari to North Stradbroke Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3h 30m · from $282 per ski, up to 2

You’ll pilot your own jet ski with an English-speaking guide from the Gold Coast waterways to North Stradbroke Island, passing beaches, sandbars, mangroves and floodplains. The 210-minute trip includes training, a South Stradbroke Island stop for refreshments and possible wildlife sightings. Allow about an extra hour for safety instruction and practice.

“Well organised adventure had a lot of fun with my family as we hired 2 skis and enjoyed the 2.5 hour tour to Stradbroke Island. Highly recommended.”

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14.Stradbroke Island Jetski Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $282 per ski, up to 2

You’ll ride a modern Sea-Doo from Masthead Way through Gold Coast waterways to South Stradbroke Island, with a 30-minute safety briefing, a Jumpinpin dune stop, and 45 minutes at Tipplers Café. Guides lead this private English-language tour, with chances to spot dolphins, turtles, and dugongs.

“It was really fun and so pretty views. The guide was also nice and knowledgeable”

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