Australia · JET BOAT THRILL RIDES
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Australia rewards booking early, and these are the 15 jet boat thrill rides worth holding a date for. Each carries its price, its duration and the detail that decides between them.
Surfers Paradise Jet Boat Extreme is a 55-minute Gold Coast Broadwater ride with spins, splashes, and sights, $42, mobile ticket.
“Great fun! Toby is very friendly and skilled! Highly recommend! Very thrilling experience and beautiful scenery!”
A 30-minute jet boat thrill on Sydney Harbour with spins, wave riding, and close views of the Opera House, Luna Park, and Taronga Zoo.
“Was a Christmas present for myself, partner and kids...was an absolute blast...so much fun...definitely worth giving it a go”
35-minute high-speed jet boat on Trinity Inlet from Cairns, with spins, splash, captain commentary, and croc spotting chances.
“It was a lovely experience, adrenaline provoking and enjoyable. Our pilot Melinda was great and gave us so many swings which was the height of the experience. Melinda also took loads of pictures and videos which was great. The music she Read more”
30-minute Sydney Harbour jet boat from Circular Quay with Opera House and Bridge views, high-speed spins, and waterproof ponchos included.
“Great fantafab. Amazing experience. The rides were funny and full of laughters. Loved it. I would highly recommend it.”
Gold Coast 55-minute extreme jet boat from Surfers Paradise. 650 hp twin jet engines, 80 km/h, 360 spins, wet and wild fun.
“The price was very good for the fantastic experience.”
Thunder Thrill Jet Boat from Circular Quay: 30 minutes of 360 spins, 75 km/h thrills, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views, wets included.
“It was very thrilling! John was a great quite and skilled driver too.”
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride: a 30-minute 380hp spin around Pioneer Bay with 180 and 360 turns, wildlife and free photos.
“Guide was very enthusiastic and made the whole experience fun! Was smiling the whole time! Highly recommend”
1-hour Gold Coast jet boat thrill from Surfers Paradise: spins, power slides, dolphins, and glitzy views of Marina Mirage and Sovereign Island.
“Such a great experience. Fast & Fun! Adam, our captain, was so knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!”
Thrilling 30-minute jet boat from Circular Quay, Sydney, skimming waves past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge with ponchos and briefing.
“This jet boat ride was great fun! I was in the wet seat back corner, but the poncho does help. Pretty thrilling adventure for us and our 9 year old son!”
Ride a high-speed Gold Coast jet boat straight into the action, with optional free Surfers Paradise shuttle and purchasable onboard video.
“Mike our driver was so good as we really enjoyed it.”
30 minutes of jet boat thrills in Airlie Beach, past Coral Sea Marina and Pioneer Bay, with free GoPro photos and safety gear.
“Absolutely awesome...... awesome ride, awesome driver .... he knew his shit, fun friendly but always felt safe..... highly recommended”
35 minutes of splashy jet boating on Cairns Trinity Inlet, with spins, music, and city views. $50, English crew, depart often.
“We had such an incredible and fun ride with Steve! I can’t recommend this experience enough, absolutely loved it!”
Feel the spray on a 55-minute Gold Coast jet boat, then fly 10 minutes by helicopter for panoramic views over Surfers Paradise.
“Fantastic view from tour, very professional and friendly pilot”
Pilot-driven jet boat thrills off Sea World with 360 spins, 45 minutes on the water, and Broadwater sightseeing from $42.32.
“It was amazing, driver was fun and easygoing. Kids had fun. The spins were soo good. The lizard thought it was good.”
Power-slide jet boats on the Broadwater, then a short helicopter flight over Surfers Paradise and the islands, in a small group.
“The boat ride was great fun. Although, we did get wet even with the rain coats on, we did not mind it one bit. It was exhilarating.”
