Jet Ski Safari Brisbane: 2.5 hours on your own ski

Glide past Brisbane’s skyline to Moreton Bay, spotting dolphins and turtles along the way

You ride your own jetski for 2 to 2.5 hours through Brisbane River and Moreton Bay, guided by certified staff, with no license or experience needed. The tour includes a 30-minute safety briefing, a 2025 Seadoo, life vest, bottled water, and a maximum group of ten. You'll see the city skyline, bridges, and waterfront mansions, with a chance of dolphins or turtles. Book at least 15 minutes before your departure time at City Botanic Gardens River Hub.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet Ski Safari from Brisbane to Moreton Bay

• Attend safety briefing and lesson
• Ride Jet Ski along Brisbane River
• View Brisbane City Skyline and Story Bridge
• Pass Gateway Bridge and riverfront mansions
• Continue to Moreton Bay
• Enjoy sights and wildlife in Moreton Bay
• Return to Brisbane

The experience

The safety briefing happens first: about 30 minutes at City Botanic Gardens River Hub, where the guides walk you through the controls and what to expect. No license required, no experience either. The staff are certified, the vests are fitted, and then you're on the water. The Brisbane River opens up in front of you: the CBD skyline, the Story Bridge, the Gateway Bridge, mansions lining the banks. You're doing this yourself, not watching from a tour boat. It's a different thing entirely.

In under 30 minutes you're out in Moreton Bay proper, where the real jetski safari begins. The tour runs about 2 to 2.5 hours on the water once the briefing's done, so you're looking at three hours total. You can bring a second person to share the jetski and split the cost if you want. One person drives, the other rides along. The guides stay with the group the whole time. It's fully guided, which means you're not navigating alone. If you're lucky, dolphins or turtles show up. They're not guaranteed, but the bay is where you'd see them, and the guides know where to look.

The jetskis are late-model Seadoos, and there's a weight limit of 200kg per machine. Groups cap out at ten people, so it stays small and manageable. You need to be able to follow instructions and act safely. That's the real requirement. Kids as young as 8 can come as passengers (with an adult over 18), but only the 16-plus crowd can drive. The whole thing depends on weather and river conditions. If it's unsafe, they reschedule you for another date rather than push it. Bottled water is included, life vests are provided, and the guides handle the rest.

You'll need to get yourself to City Botanic Gardens River Hub at least 15 minutes before your departure time. That's where it all starts: no pickup service, so plan your transport into Brisbane accordingly. Once you're there, the day is structured and guided. No surprises, no hidden costs, no figuring out how to operate the machine on your own.

What’s included

Your 3-hour jetski safari includes a 30-minute safety briefing and lesson at City Botanic Gardens River Hub, 2 to 2.5 hours riding a late-model 2025 Seadoo through Brisbane River and Moreton Bay, a certified guide with your group the entire time, a life vest, bottled water, and all fees and taxes. The jetski can accommodate a second person as a passenger if you want to share the cost.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and TuesdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 60 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Jet Ski Brisbane

Is this one for you?Right for anyone 16 or older who wants to control their own watercraft and see Brisbane from the river and bay without needing a license or prior experience: the guided format and small group size mean you get instruction and safety without the learning curve.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need a jetski license to do this tour?

No. No license or experience is required. You'll receive a full safety briefing and lesson on how to operate the jetski before the tour starts.

Can I bring a passenger on my jetski?

Yes. A second person can ride along and share the cost with you. Only one person drives at a time.

What's the age requirement?

You must be at least 16 years old to drive a jetski. Children as young as 8 can be passengers, but only if accompanied by an adult over 18.

How long is the tour?

About 3 hours total: roughly 30 minutes for the safety briefing and lesson, then 2 to 2.5 hours on the water.

What if the weather is bad?

Tours are subject to river and weather conditions. If it's unsafe, the operator will reschedule you for another date rather than cancel.

What's included?

The tour includes the jetski, life vest, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and a certified guide with your group the entire time.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes. The maximum weight per jetski is 200kg. This applies to the combined weight of all riders on one machine.

Where do I meet for the tour?

City Botanic Gardens River Hub in Brisbane. You need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your departure time. There is no pickup service.

How many people are in a group?

Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 travellers, keeping the experience small and manageable.

Who shouldn't do this tour?

It's not recommended for pregnant travellers, people with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have a reasonable fitness level and be able to follow safety instructions.