Jet Ski Rental in Simpson Bay: Explore Mega Yachts at Your Pace

Ride past mega yachts and explore hidden coves on your own schedule

Rent a jet ski for 30 to 60 minutes in Simpson Bay with an on-water attendant, life jacket, fuel and a safety tutorial included. You control the pace, choosing between half-hour and one-hour options to fit your afternoon. Cruise among the bay's luxury mega yachts, discover secluded coves and take in turquoise waters and coastal views without a guide directing your route.

The experience

You pick up at Royal Palm Beach Resort and check in 15 minutes before your departure time. The crew walks you through jet ski operation, then you're on the water with a trained attendant present throughout your rental. The attendant stays nearby for safety but doesn't dictate where you go. You steer toward the mega yachts, the hidden coves, or the open water, depending on what appeals to you that afternoon.

Simpson Bay's turquoise waters sit calm enough for first-time riders and thrilling enough for anyone who's handled a jet ski before. The mega yachts anchored in the bay are the real draw: you'll cruise close enough to see their scale and detail without the formality of a tour boat. The coastline holds smaller discoveries too (rocky outcrops, quiet inlets, patches of clear sand), and you reach them on your own terms, not on someone else's schedule.

The rental comes with everything you need: the jet ski itself, a fitted life jacket, fuel to run the full duration, and the tutorial before you launch. Weather can cancel the experience, but the operator offers a different date or full refund if that happens. You'll need to be 18 or older with a valid photo ID, and you can't participate if you've had alcohol or drugs.

What’s included

• Jet ski rental.
• life jacket.
• fuel for the full duration.
• in-depth tutorial on jet ski operation.
• trained attendant present throughout your ride.

Options for this experience

2 options

Jet Ski Rental for Half an Hour7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 30 minutes. One jet ski per booking, with room for up to two people on each.

Jet Ski Rental for One Hour7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00Lasts 1 hour. One jet ski per booking, with room for up to two people on each.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 10

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Island Life Explorer

Is this one for you?Choose the half-hour rental if you're testing the water for the first time or have a tight schedule. Pick the full hour if you want time to explore beyond the immediate bay and discover the quieter coves at a leisurely pace.

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Top questions

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.

Can I choose how long I want to ride the jet ski?

Yes. You pick either a 30-minute or one-hour rental at checkout, so you can match the duration to what fits your day in St Maarten.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The experience requires good weather and can be canceled if conditions aren't safe. If that happens, the operator offers you a different date or a full refund.

Is there a guide telling me where to go, or do I ride on my own?

A trained attendant stays with you for safety, but you control where the jet ski goes. You decide whether to head toward the mega yachts, explore the hidden coves, or cruise the open water.

What's included in the rental?

The jet ski, life jacket, fuel for your full rental time, and an in-depth tutorial on safe operation before you launch are all included.

Where do I check in, and how early do I need to arrive?

Check-in happens at Royal Palm Beach Resort, and you'll need to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time to complete the process.