1 Hour Jet Ski in Tenerife: Virgin Coast Safari

Speed across open water and reach a coastline most visitors never see

A one-hour jet ski activity in Tenerife where you pilot your own watercraft along the island's virgin, undeveloped coast. You'll handle the jet ski through waves and open water, building balance and coordination as you navigate the route. The operator provides the newest available jet skis and arranges pickup from your hotel or meeting point.

The experience

This is the only jet ski tour on the island that reaches the virgin coast: the stretch where nature still dominates and development hasn't arrived. You'll pilot your own jet ski, not ride as a passenger, which means you're in control of speed and line through the water. The activity demands mental focus: you'll encounter head-on waves, crossovers, and overtaking situations that require you to read the conditions and adjust your technique. The physical sensation (the tug of the life jacket, the rhythm of rising and falling with the swells, the wind rush) builds as you move through the route.

The jet skis are the newest models available on Tenerife, which matters for both performance and reliability in open water. Pickup from your hotel or a central meeting point is included, so you arrive ready to suit up and launch. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German depending on your preference, and stays with the group throughout the hour to manage safety and timing on the water.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the launch point.
• newest available jet skis.
• guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German.
• one hour on the water piloting your own watercraft.

Options for this experience

2 options

One single jet ski (for 1 person)Up to 1 people · Guide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00One single jet ski (for 1 person), pickup is included

One double jet ski (for 2 people)Up to 2 people · Guide in 4 languages · 8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00One double jet ski (for 2 people), includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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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Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Best Excursions Tenerife

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to pilot your own jet ski rather than ride as a passenger, and if reaching an undeveloped stretch of coast appeals to you more than staying in the busy tourist zones. The one-hour duration fits a free afternoon without dominating your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's the jet ski experience actually like for someone who's never done it before?

You'll start by learning to handle the watercraft in calmer conditions, then progress to navigating the open water and the waves of the virgin coast. The jet ski responds directly to your input (throttle, lean, and line are all yours to control), so the learning curve is immediate but manageable with moderate fitness and focus.

Why is this the only tour to the virgin coast?

The virgin coast is the undeveloped stretch of Tenerife's shoreline where access is limited and nature remains largely untouched. Most jet ski tours stay in populated areas closer to town. This one travels further out to reach that protected, natural section of the island.

Do I need jet ski experience to book this?

No prior experience is required. The guide will instruct you on handling the jet ski and reading the water conditions before you launch. You do need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, as the activity involves sustained balance, coordination, and engagement with the waves for the full hour.

What happens if the weather turns rough while we're out?

The guide monitors conditions throughout the hour and adjusts the route if needed to keep the group safe. Rough seas are part of the experience, but the guide will avoid conditions that exceed safe limits for the group's skill level.

Is the pickup really included, or is that an add-on?

Pickup is included in the booking. The operator will arrange collection from your hotel or a central meeting point, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the launch site.