30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride: Thunder Twist Stunts

A jet boat opens up with wild spins that soak you on purpose.

Thunder Jet is a 30-minute jet boat ride through Sydney Harbour where you hold on tight while the boat performs high-speed stunts, slides and twists past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo and Luna Park. A live English-speaking guide shares facts about Sydney's landmarks while surround sound plays throughout the ride. Ponchos and secure lockers are included. Children from age 6 are welcome, and all passengers must be over 120cm tall.

What’s included

• Use of ponchos to manage water from the stunts.
• secure lockers for your belongings.
• live English-language guide commentary throughout the ride.
• surround sound audio during the experience.

Times

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 11:30 12:30 14:00 15:30
• Thursday 11:30 12:00 12:30 14:00 15:30
• Saturday and Sunday 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 23 1 private ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The boat zooms around Sydney Harbour at high speed, and the stunts are the point: slides, twists and wild spins that are designed to drench you. You ride past the Opera House, under the Harbour Bridge, past Taronga Zoo and the exclusive suburbs of Watsons Bay and Rose Bay, and around Luna Park. A live guide in English calls out facts about the landmarks as you pass them, and surround sound plays awesome beats throughout the 30 minutes so the ride has a soundtrack.

Ponchos are provided so you can stay reasonably dry if you want to, and secure lockers hold your phone and keys while you're on the water. The boat holds a maximum of 23 passengers, so it's shared but not crowded. Kids from age 6 can ride. All passengers need to be taller than 120cm.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What landmarks do you pass on the Thunder Jet ride?

The jet boat passes the Sydney Opera House, rides under the Harbour Bridge, passes Taronga Zoo, Luna Park, and the exclusive suburbs of Watsons Bay and Rose Bay during the 30-minute ride.

What happens if I get wet on the jet boat?

Ponchos are provided to help keep you dry, though the slides and spins are designed to be wet and fun. Secure lockers hold your belongings while you ride.

How long is the Thunder Jet experience?

The ride lasts 30 minutes from start to finish, with high-speed action and stunts throughout.

Is there a guide on the Thunder Jet?

Yes, a live guide speaks in English and shares interesting facts about Sydney's famous landmarks as you pass them during the ride.