90-Minute Jet Ski Ride St. Maarten: Speed or Cruise at Your Pace

Control Your Speed, Discover the Island from the Water

A 90-minute jet ski activity on St. Maarten where you ride your own machine along the coast, choosing your own pace—from peaceful cruising to wave-jumping speed. A guide in English, Spanish or French stays with you throughout, keeping you safe and helping with photos or questions. Life jackets, dry bags and other accessories are included; pickup is available.

The Experience

You get your own jet ski and full control of the throttle. The guide leads the route along the island's best beaches and coves, but the speed is yours—cruise peacefully to take in the landscape, or open it up and jump the waves. There's no schedule pressure; if you want to slow down and float, you do. If you want adrenaline, the ocean is there for it.

The 90-minute window gives you time to ride the shoreline, find a spot in the pristine Caribbean waters to anchor and swim, and take photos without rushing. Your instructor stays nearby to keep you safe and help if you need anything—whether that's steadying the machine, answering questions about what you're seeing, or getting the shot you want. Life jackets and dry bags come with the rental, so your belongings stay dry while you're in the water.

Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so language isn't a barrier to understanding the route or asking for help.

What’s included

• Life jackets and dry bags.
• guide in English, Spanish or French.
• hotel or meeting point pickup.
• instructor support throughout the 90-minute ride.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Jet Paradise

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so language won't get in the way of understanding the route or asking for help. Choose this if you want to control your own speed and decide whether the ride is about adrenaline or peaceful exploration—the guide is there for safety and assistance, not to set the pace.

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Top questions

Can I control the speed myself, or does the guide set the pace?

You control the speed entirely. The guide leads the route and stays with you for safety, but whether you cruise peacefully or accelerate and jump waves is your choice from start to finish.

What happens if I want to stop and swim during the 90 minutes?

You can anchor in the water and swim whenever you want. The 90-minute duration includes time to ride, stop, swim and photograph—there's no fixed schedule forcing you to keep moving.

What's included with the jet ski rental?

Life jackets, dry bags and other accessories come with your rental. Pickup is also included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French.

Do I need jet ski experience to book this?

No prior experience is required. The guide will help you if needed and stays with you throughout the ride to keep you safe.

Is this activity suitable for someone who wants a relaxing ocean experience rather than high-speed riding?

Yes. You set the pace, so you can cruise slowly along the shore and enjoy the landscape without any pressure to go fast. The guide will stay with you either way.