Jet Ski Tour St. Maarten: Single or Double Rider

You can ride solo or share one jet ski, and the price stays the same either way.

A 1-hour jet ski tour from Simpson Bay that circles St. Maarten's Dutch and French sides, with stops to swim and take pictures. You ride solo or with a passenger on the same machine. Each jet ski holds one or two people, and a guide leads groups of up to four jet skis. No boat license is required, and guides speak English, Spanish, Italian and French.

The experience

Can you ride a jet ski without a license in St. Maarten? Yes, the guide handles navigation, so you just control the throttle and steer. The tour leaves Simpson Bay, crosses under the causeway bridges, then exits through the French bridge at Sandy Ground into open water. From there you run the coastline past Nettle Bay, Red Bay, Plum Bay, Long Bay, and Mullet Bay, with views of Maho airport where planes land close enough to photograph. The route takes roughly an hour, with built-in stops to rest, swim in the Caribbean, or shoot photos without the engine running.

Each jet ski seats one or two riders at the same price, so you choose whether to go solo or bring a passenger. Groups stay small: a maximum of four jet skis leave together, which means eight people total if every machine carries two. The guide stays with the group throughout, and you'll have time in the water to cool off and take in the bays up close. Guides are fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French, and children as young as seven can ride.

What’s included

• Experienced guide leading the group.
• jet ski rental with fuel.
• stops to swim and photograph in the Caribbean.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturday and SundayDepartures at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (7 to 16 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

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 9 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Roxxy Beach Watersports

Is this one for you?Book solo if you want the jet ski to yourself, or bring a passenger at no extra cost to share the ride and split the focus between driving and taking in the bays. Groups stay under four jet skis, so you're never in a crowd.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

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.

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

No. The guide leads the group and handles navigation. You operate the throttle and steering only. A license is not required for passengers or riders on a guided tour.

Can two people ride on the same jet ski?

Yes. Each jet ski holds one or two riders, and the price is the same whether you ride alone or with a passenger on the same machine.

What are the stops along the route?

The tour circles the Dutch and French sides, passing Nettle Bay, Red Bay, Plum Bay, Long Bay, and Mullet Bay before returning to Simpson Bay. You stop to swim, rest, and take photographs in the Caribbean waters.

Is there a minimum age to ride?

Children are welcome from age seven. Riders should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.