Jet Ski Safari Tenerife: 1-Hour Guided Ride

You're on the jet ski the whole time, not watching from a boat.

A 1-hour guided jet ski safari along Tenerife's southern coast where you ride your own machine while an instructor leads the group and sets the route. You meet the jet skis by boat after a safety briefing at one of several beach departure points; the tour typically heads toward Playa San Juan or Los Cristianos depending on sea conditions. Departures run at 13:00 or 15:00, and you'll need to arrive 20 minutes early for the briefing and life jacket fitting.

The Experience

The day starts at one of several popular beaches on Tenerife's south coast—Playa San Juan, Los Cristianos or another starting point depending on conditions. You arrive 20 minutes before your 13:00 or 15:00 departure, get fitted with a life jacket and sit through a safety briefing that covers how to operate the jet ski. Then you board a boat that ferries you and the group out to where the instructor and jet skis are already waiting in the water.

Once you're on the machine, the instructor leads the group along the coastline for the full hour. You control the throttle and steering; the guide controls the route and keeps everyone together. The ride typically heads toward Playa San Juan, though rougher seas can mean a detour to Los Cristianos instead. The pace and the stops are set by the guide, not by you, so you're free to focus on the ride itself rather than navigation.

The tour wraps back at the boat, which takes you and the group back to the beach where you started. Souvenir photos from the ride are available to purchase if you want them. Public transport runs near the departure beaches, so you can get there without arranging a hotel pickup.

What’s included

• Safety briefing and life jacket.
• instructor-led group ride on your own jet ski.
• boat transfer to the jet skis.
• departures at 13:00 or 15:00 with live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Maritim Sports of Tenerife

Is this one for you?You ride the jet ski yourself the whole time, not as a passenger—the guide leads the route and pace so you can focus on handling the machine without worrying about navigation. This suits anyone who wants to feel in control of the ride rather than watch it happen from a boat or a passenger seat.

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Top questions

Do I need experience to ride a jet ski on this tour?

No experience is required. The instructor provides all the necessary instructions on how to operate the jet ski before you depart, and the guide leads the group throughout the ride so you're not navigating on your own.

What happens if the sea is rough on the day I book?

The tour typically heads toward Playa San Juan, but if sea conditions are poor, the route changes to Los Cristianos instead. The guide makes that call based on conditions on the day, so the ride stays safe and enjoyable.

Can I bring my children on this jet ski safari?

Children as young as 10 can ride as passengers on the jet ski with an adult driver. Only riders aged 18 and older can operate the machine themselves.

How do I get to the departure beach without a hotel pickup?

Public transportation options are available near all the starting beaches on Tenerife's south coast, so you can reach the departure point on your own.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the 1-hour guided jet ski ride, the boat transfer to and from the jet skis, a safety briefing, life jacket, and the instructor leading the group. All taxes and fees are built into the price.