Tenerife Jet Ski Safari: 40-minute guided coastal ride

You operate the jet ski yourself, not watch from a boat

A 40-minute jet ski safari along Tenerife's southern coast where you pilot your own machine with a live instructor guiding the group. After a safety briefing and life jacket fitting at the beach, you board a boat to the water where your jet ski waits. The route typically heads toward Playa San Juan, though sea conditions may redirect the group to Los Cristianos instead.

The experience

The tour starts at one of several pickup points on Tenerife's most popular beaches. You arrive 20 minutes before your departure time (either 1pm or 3pm) to receive a safety briefing and be fitted with a life jacket. From there, a boat carries you and the group out to the open water where your instructor and the jet skis are already positioned. This setup means you're not renting from a shop and driving yourself to the coast. The equipment is staged and ready, and you step directly onto the machine with professional guidance already in place.

Once on the water, you control the jet ski while the instructor leads the group along the southern coastline. The typical route heads toward Playa San Juan, though rougher sea conditions may take you to Los Cristianos instead. The 40-minute ride is the active portion, and the instructor stays with you throughout to navigate the route and ensure safety. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your group's needs.

You'll need to be at least 18 years old to operate the jet ski as a driver, though passengers can be as young as 10. The activity requires a moderate level of physical fitness, and there's a weight limit of 160kg that may shift depending on weather. It's not suitable for anyone with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or pregnancy. Public transport reaches the beach departure points, so you don't need a rental car to get there.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• safety briefing.
• life jacket.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:00, 15:00 and 16:00

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 2

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Maritim Sports of Tenerife

Is this one for you?You pilot the jet ski yourself for the full 40 minutes rather than riding as a passenger, so this suits anyone who wants hands-on control of the machine and the thrill of steering along the coast. Small groups mean you're not in a crowded tour, and the instructor stays with you the whole way.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if the sea is too rough to ride toward Playa San Juan?

The group rides to Los Cristianos instead when sea conditions make the usual route unsafe. The instructor decides based on conditions on the day of your tour.

Do I need a jet ski license or prior experience to book this?

No license or experience is required. The instructor provides all necessary instructions on how to operate the jet ski before you depart, and they guide the group throughout the 40-minute ride.

What's included in the tour price?

All taxes, fees and handling charges are included, along with the guide, safety briefing, life jacket and the 40-minute jet ski ride itself. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

How do I get to the starting point?

The tour departs from several starting points on the most popular beaches in southern Tenerife. Public transportation options are available near these beaches, so you can reach them without a rental car.

What time should I arrive before the tour starts?

Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time (either 1pm or 3pm) so you can receive your safety briefing and life jacket fitting before boarding the boat to the water.