Jet Ski Tour Reykjavík Bay: Ride Your Own Ski

You control the jet ski. The guide controls the route and your safety.

A two-hour jet ski activity in Reykjavík Bay where you ride your own machine in a small group with expert guides, warm waterproof drysuits and all equipment provided. The tour departs from Gufunes, includes about one hour of riding time, and passes Puffin Island (May–Aug), Viðey Island and downtown Reykjavík views, with free riding between stops. Children from age 7 are welcome. Pickup is included.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 179 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Shared jet ski for two people Available from 21 Aug 2027 Guide in English Riding option

Single rider (one person per jet ski) Available from 21 Aug 2027 Guide in English

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What’s included

• All jet ski equipment and a warm, waterproof drysuit.
• expert guide leading the group in English.
• scenic stops at Viðey Island and (May–Aug) Puffin Island.
• views of downtown Reykjavík from the water.
• free riding time between stops.
• pickup included with select options.

Times

Next departure: 21 Aug 2027

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Before you book

Group Up to 12

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 37 pickup points.

Ages Adult (17 and older) · Child (7 to 16 years) · Under 7: 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

Moderate physical effort Wheelchair accessible Pets welcome

Operated by Reykjavík Jet Skis

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The experience

You start at the base in Gufunes, where guides fit you into a warm, waterproof drysuit before you ever touch the jet ski. The machines are stable, easy to operate and built for two riders, so if you choose the shared option you'll have a partner. If you book single rider, the jet ski is yours alone. An expert guide leads the group through Reykjavík Bay, setting the pace and choosing the route while you focus on handling the throttle and the turns.

The ride itself runs about an hour, broken into segments with scenic stops. You'll pass Viðey Island and, depending on the season, Puffin Island (May through August), where the group slows to take in the view. Downtown Reykjavík appears from the water: a perspective most visitors never get. Between the named stops there's time for free riding, a chance to get comfortable with the machine and test what it can do in a secure area.

All equipment is provided, which means no rental fees hiding in the fine print and no guessing whether your gear will keep you warm enough in Icelandic water. The drysuit does that work. The whole outing takes two hours from arrival to departure, so it fits into a morning or an afternoon without eating your whole day.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 16 years). Children under 7 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.

How much of the two hours is actually spent riding the jet ski?

About one hour of the two-hour tour is spent on the water riding. The rest covers gearing up, safety briefing, scenic stops and transitions between riding segments.

Can I ride alone, or do I have to share a jet ski?

You choose at checkout: single rider means one person per jet ski, or you can book a shared jet ski with a partner on the same machine.

What happens if I've never ridden a jet ski before?

The tour is designed for beginners. The jet skis are stable and easy to operate, guides lead the group and set the pace, and you'll have a safety briefing before heading out into the bay.

Will I see puffins on this tour?

Puffin Island is a stop on the route from May through August. Outside those months the group still visits Viðey Island and views downtown Reykjavík from the water instead.

What's the water temperature, and will the drysuit keep me warm?

Reykjavík Bay water is cold year-round. The warm, waterproof drysuit provided is designed to keep you comfortable for the duration of the ride.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup is included in at least one of the available options at checkout. Confirm which option you select to verify pickup is part of your booking.