Airlie Beach is a popular basecamp for visiting the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, but there are plenty of opportunities for adventure activities without leaving town. This jet boat ride will get your adrenaline soaring, as you zoom past the glitzy marina; perform daring turns, drifts and power stops; and enjoy magnificent views of the Whitsundays as you cruise around Pioneer Bay.

Jet boat ride around Pioneer Bay from Airlie Beach
See the Whitsundays, Pioneer Bay and Airlie Beach on a high-speed jet boat ride
Experience daring stunts including 180 and 360 turns, power stops and drifts
Spot wildlife like turtles, dugongs, and stingrays around the bay
No experience necessary: suitable for all ages (over 5) and abilities
Choice of morning or afternoon departure

What's Included

30-minute jet boat ride
Live commentary on board
All safety gear
Rain jackets
Lock box for valuables and clothes
FREE Photos

Parking fee payable if parking at the marina.
Food and drinks
Private transportation

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Coral Sea Marina
1-3 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Check in 20 minutes before departure at Coral Sea Marina South Village. We have a floating office located on the water. Marina birth N00. Once you arrive at the marina look for the garden bar facing the water look to your left you will see lots of jetskis on your left we are besides them

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your jet boat ride starts at Abell Point Marina. After a safety briefing, it’s time to set sail, so zip up your lifejacket and hop aboard the 380hp jet boat.

Hold on tight as you zip along the coast out and speed out across Pioneer Bay. Listen to the on-board commentary as you pass the glitzy seafront mansions, look out over the distant Whitsundays islands and even spy a shipwreck along the shore. Then, feel a surge of adrenaline as your expert pilot performs daring 180- and 360-degree spins, drifts and power brake stops.

After an exhilarating ride, look out for wildlife such as sea turtles, dugongs, and stingrays, as you glide back to shore.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 5 years
Minimum height is 120cm
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No loose items Eg. Cameras, hats etc.
Wear swimmers or clothing that can get wet
Must not be pregnant, or have any medical conditions such as bad back, bad neck, recent surgeries or injuries.
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Featured review

Julie_F

What a trip!!! Absolutely fantastic. Soaked to the skin and thrown around the boat. Safely strapped in with seatbelts. Exhilarating experience we all enjoyed

Reviews

5.0

222 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Awesome

Julie_B, Apr 2023

Best ever!!! Was so much fun! Highly recommend, give it a go! Have been on other ones at other places but this was the best by far

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Julie_B , Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I will let the crew know to keep up the amazing work. We hope to see you again soon!

So Much Fun

Sue_B, Apr 2023

Excellent ride! We were the last for the day, just 4 of us. Shannon was awesome. You go from zero to hundred in seconds. Such a blast!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Sue_B, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I will let Shannon know to keep up the amazing work. We hope to see you again soon!

Great fun for the family

Cameron_a, Apr 2023

Ben was great awesome job mad everyone feel comfortable and safe and worth many the money great time out in the water

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Cameron_a Thank you so much for your 5-star review! I will let Ben know to keep up the amazing work. We hope to see you again soon!

Fast, wet and fantastic

Julie_F, Mar 2023

What a trip!!! Absolutely fantastic. Soaked to the skin and thrown around the boat. Safely strapped in with seatbelts. Exhilarating experience we all enjoyed

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and recommending us! We are stoked you enjoyed the trip and we hope to see you again soon!

Fun times

Brandan_T, Mar 2023

Had a fun and wonderful time. Our Captain was Ben who made it a good experience. Definitely worth it.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Brandan_T, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with Ben and let him know to keep up the amazing work. We hope to see you again soon

Awesome

Abby_G, Jan 2023

Absolutely awesome ride. Spent the whole time smiling and having a blast. Definitely recommend to anyone.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Abby_G, We are incredibly thankful that you took the time to leave us a 5-star review! We take pride in knowing our customers are happy. Thanks so much for your support, we really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

So much fun

Tarleia_M, Oct 2022

Was almost like you were on a ride, so much fun! Didn’t realised I would be walking of drenched haha, but so worth it, would definitely recommend to everyone!

Wow!!!

Rachael_K, Oct 2022

Wow! What an amazing experience! Was so much fun and one of the highlights of our trip! We would highly recommend, as long as you are a thrill seeker and don’t mind getting wet!!!

Awesome

Mitchell_G, Dec 2021

Our jet boat driver Shannon made the experience for us. The weather was miserable but Shannon’s vibe made it for everyone on the boat.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Couldn't be happier hearing you enjoyed your experience with us. Looking forward to seeing you next time for another adventure!

Wonderful jetboat ride

Huai_L, Dec 2021

We (a family of four) had the boat ride for 30 minutes. It was thrilling yet enjoyable. All wet but quite fun.

Response from Host, Mar 2022

We are thrilled that you had a fabulous time. Thank you for the great feedback and can't wait to see you next time you are in town!!

do it!

Natalia_D, Nov 2021

the jetboat ride was awesome, Brent was a great driver and kept us on our toes, hes a cool guy and also told us some cool facts about boats and airlie beach

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you for the feedback. We are stoked that you had an awesome time! Looking forward to having you back next time your in town!

Awesome must do while on...

Stuart_C, Sept 2021

Awesome must do while on holiday, Friendly staff great fun. Beautiful weather Be prepared to get absolutely soaked !

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We are stoked to hear this was a highlight of your holiday!! Looking forward to doing it all again with you sometime soon!

Highly recommend!

Sharon_R, Sept 2021

It was so much fun! Great for the whole family! Made our trip to Airlie adventure packed! Put it on your list of things to do!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Cheers for the wonderful recommendation! Sounds like you and the family had a blast! We can't wait to see you for another adventure!

Worth the money

Jewel_D, July 2021

We all had lots of fun and would definitely recommend to others to try this, we will definitely be back 🙂

A blast

David_W, July 2021

Very much enjoyed this activity. Very safe whilst getting the adrenalin pumping. Family is still talking about it and would happily do it again. Great communication from the operators before and during our time with them. Be prepared to get wet so have a towel handy.

Awesome ride!

Dannelle_C, May 2021

Had so much fun, was very enjoyable can’t wait to go again. Highly recommend this activity. My kids can’t stop talking about it!

Wow !!

Trina_S, May 2021

Wow wow and more wow !! Marty was the perfect host very friendly .. this experience was our first so much fun and laughter ;)

Let’s go!!

Julia_K, Apr 2021

Amazing experience! Host was the best really funny and entertaining! A lot of spinners which was great!!

Awesome

Mataiulua_T, Apr 2021

Deffinately a must do! Experience was pretty awesome especially in the little rainy weather we went in.