Ambergris Caye: 4-Hour Jet Ski Rental to Secret Beach & Blue Bayou
You'll Hit the Sandbar Where Water Is Six Inches Deep
You drive your own jet ski through San Pedro's lagoon, stopping to swim at remote beaches and the shallow Sandbar before reaching Secret Beach. Lunch and drinks happen at Blue Bayou, where tables float in the water. The return trip takes you back to the marina in San Pedro. Total time is four hours; minimum age to drive is 18.
4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Jet ski tour to Secret Beach
- Depart from San Pedro Marina
- View Turtle Island and Mayan Island
- Pass Cayo Espanto and Mahogany Bay
- Stop at remote beaches for swimming
- Pass Secret Beach en route to Sandbar
- Swim and ride jet skis at Sandbar
- Arrive at Blue Bayou restaurant
- Enjoy seafood and music at Blue Bayou
- Cruise back to San Pedro Marina
The Experience
The moment you throttle out of San Pedro marina, you realize you're steering your own boat—not sitting in someone else's. The lagoon opens up fast, and your guide points out Turtle Island Resort, Mayan Island Resort, and the private islands sliding past as you carve through water so clear you can see the bottom. There's a stop at a remote beach first, maybe 20 minutes in, where the water is that impossible turquoise and you can jump off to swim or just float and catch your breath.
Then comes the Sandbar, about 45 minutes from the start. The water here is only six inches deep—you'll actually see your jet ski's shadow beneath you—and it's the kind of place where the ride itself becomes the point. You get roughly 30 minutes to open it up, swim, or just sit in the shallows and watch other skis kick up spray around you. It's not crowded the way you'd expect; the lagoon is wide enough that you feel alone even when you're not.
After that, you cruise to Secret Beach and Blue Bayou, the restaurant everyone talks about. Tables sit right in the water under umbrellas, and the seafood is genuinely fresh—conch salad, grilled fish, whatever they've got that day. You'll have about 90 minutes there, which is enough to eat without rushing, order a drink, and let the adrenaline wear off. The music plays, the sun moves across the water, and you're not thinking about the drive back yet. The return to San Pedro takes another 30 minutes, and by then your shoulders know you've been holding on.
You need to be at least 18 to drive, and you'll need a minimum of two jet skis to go—so this works best if you're traveling with someone or don't mind meeting another couple at the marina. The whole thing is four hours door to door, which means you're back in town by early afternoon if you start in the morning.
What’s included
- Jet ski rental for four hours.
- stops at remote beaches in the San Pedro lagoon for swimming.
- time at the Sandbar in shallow water.
- cruise to Secret Beach and Blue Bayou restaurant with approximately 90 minutes to dine.
- return transport to San Pedro marina.
Operated by La Isla Adventures
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to control your own pace on the water and don't mind the physical engagement of driving a jet ski—the four-hour window lets you hit three distinct spots without the rush of a packed tour schedule, and you're back in town early enough for the rest of your day.
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Top questions
Do I need experience to drive a jet ski on this tour?
No prior experience is required. You'll receive a briefing before departure. Minimum age to drive is 18 years old.
What happens if I don't want to drive?
You can ride as a passenger on the jet ski with the person driving. Up to two people fit on each ski.
Is lunch included in the price?
Lunch and drinks at Blue Bayou are not included in the jet ski rental. You pay separately for food and beverages at the restaurant.
How long do we spend at Blue Bayou?
You have approximately 90 minutes at the restaurant, though this is flexible depending on your group's preference.
What's the water like at the Sandbar?
The water is only about six inches deep, so you can stand up, swim, or ride the jet ski in very shallow conditions.
Can I stop and swim at other places besides the Sandbar?
Yes. The tour includes stops at remote beaches along the lagoon where you can swim in clear water before reaching the Sandbar.
How many people can go on one jet ski?
Up to two people can ride on a single jet ski—one driving and one as a passenger.
What's the minimum number of jet skis required?
A minimum of two jet skis are required for the tour to depart.
Ambergris Caye: 4-Hour Jet Ski Rental to Secret Beach & Blue Bayou
4h · EN
from US$ 450 per person
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