Jet Skiing

Townsville Jet Ski Rental

Feel the rush as you command a powerful Seadoo Gti 130 with Poseidon Jet Ski Tours guiding you, blending open water fun with safe support throughout.

Check in at The Docks on Flinders Street, store your belongings, gear up with a life jacket and sunscreen, then join a safety briefing on land.

Spend 60 minutes following your guide along Townsville's scenic coastline, with instructions, practice turns, and bottled water included for the ride.

Accelerate across the water, follow the turns set by your guide, and feel sea spray on your face as you learn to steer the craft with ease.

60-minute Jet Ski hire

Life jacket

Sunscreen

Safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration

Bottled water

Stinger suit hire

Sunglasses strap

Sunglasses

Additional passengers can be added at no extra cost

You can cancel these tickets up to 1 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ride a Seadoo Gti 130 Jet Ski along Townsville’s coastline on a supervised 60-minute Jet Ski hire with safety briefing included.

Getting started

Head to The Docks at 108 Flinders Street, where you check in and complete your liability release and safety waiver. After staff confirm your details, you receive storage for personal items and final instructions. You then move to the dock area to prepare for your supervised ride with Poseidon Jet Ski Tours.

What to expect

Townsville coastline jet ski area

Across 60 minutes on the water, you ride a Seadoo Gti 130 Jet Ski along Townsville’s scenic coastline, with supervision from Poseidon Jet Ski Tours throughout. The experience is suitable for both adrenaline seekers and beginners who meet the age, language, and swimming requirements.

Features

The supervised route lets you explore Townsville’s coastline from a unique perspective, with time to get comfortable handling the Seadoo Gti 130 Jet Ski and enjoy open-water riding.

A detailed safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration come first, so you understand controls, signals, and how to operate within the set area before you accelerate away from the dock.

A life jacket is provided for every participant, and you must be able to tread water while wearing it, which helps keep the focus on the ride rather than your gear.

Sunscreen is available if you arrive without your own, and bottled water is on hand so you can stay hydrated around your 60-minute Jet Ski hire.

What to bring

Language: Ensure you can understand English to follow the safety briefing.

ID: Bring your driver's license or a valid photo ID for check-in.

Medical details: Inform staff in advance about any pre-existing medical conditions.

Swimming ability: Be prepared to tread water while wearing a life jacket.

Sun protection: Bring protective sun wear, sunscreen, and a suitable hat.

Towel: Bring a towel so you can dry off after your ride.

Water: Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the activity.

Camera safety: Attach a lanyard to your camera if you plan to take it on the water.

What's not allowed

Impairing substances: Do not operate a Jet Ski under the influence of spirits or substances that impair judgment.

Unsecured phones: Understand that bringing a non-waterproof phone is entirely at your own risk.

Additional information

Age limits: Drivers must be at least 16 years old, and those under 18 need a guardian's signature.

Passenger age: Tandem passengers must be at least 8 years old to join the ride.

Weight limits: Individual riders must be under 130 kg, and tandem riders must be under 200 kg combined.

Swimming requirement: All participants must be able to tread water while wearing a life jacket.

Safety briefing: You receive a safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration before riding.

Language requirement: All participants must understand English for safety instructions.

Health disclosure: You must tell staff about any pre-existing medical conditions before the activity.

Waiver: You must sign a liability release and safety waiver before participation.

Weather: Tours may be canceled or rescheduled if adverse weather makes conditions unsafe.

Meeting point: Check in at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street before your session.

Parking: You can use the free parking available along The Strand esplanade.

Storage: Safe and secure storage is available for your personal items during the ride.