Djerba Buoy Tow: 10 Minutes of Mediterranean Thrills

Ten minutes of holding on while the boat pulls you across the sea.

A buoy-towing activity in Djerba where you climb onto an inflatable buoy, grip the handles, and get towed behind a speedboat across the Mediterranean for 10 to 15 minutes. The boat picks you up from your hotel in the tourist area, provides a life jacket, and returns you within about 20 minutes total. Minimum four participants are required to confirm the booking, and a full refund applies if weather or safety conditions prevent the activity or the group size falls short.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buoy ride and water fun

• Gather team at your Inn
• Board the buoy
• Enjoy 10 to 15 minutes ride
• Return to your Inn

The experience

Want to know what it feels like to hold on for dear life while a speedboat drags you across turquoise water? You'll find out in Djerba. The setup is simple: the boat collects you from your hotel, you put on a life jacket, climb onto the inflatable buoy, grip the handles tight, and the driver opens the throttle. For the next 10 to 15 minutes, you're being towed across the Mediterranean: bouncing, splashing, and fighting to stay seated while the boat powers forward.

The whole outing takes about 20 minutes round trip from your hotel, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon without eating up your day. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the pickup and drop-off, and a live guide speaks English, French, or Arabic. The activity suits all fitness levels, though you'll need the grip strength to hold on and the nerve to commit to the ride. Minimum four people are required to run the session, and if the group doesn't materialize or weather turns unsafe, you get your money back.

What’s included

• Buoy tow for 10 to 15 minutes.
• life jacket.
• hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• live guide in English, French, or Arabic.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:30 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Gazou Excursions

Is this one for you?At 20 minutes round trip, this activity leaves your morning or afternoon intact. Book it as a quick break between other plans rather than a full-day commitment. The minimum four-person requirement means you'll need to travel with a group or join others, so solo travelers should check availability before booking.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

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.

What exactly happens when I get on the buoy?

You climb onto the inflatable buoy, hold the handles, and the speedboat tows you across the water for 10 to 15 minutes. The boat accelerates and changes direction, so you're bouncing and getting splashed the whole time. That's the point.

How long does the whole thing take from pickup to drop-off?

About 20 minutes total: the boat collects you from your hotel, you do the 10 to 15 minute tow, and then you're back at your accommodation.

What if the weather is bad or not enough people sign up?

If weather or safety conditions make the activity unsafe, or if fewer than four people book, you receive a full refund.

Do I need to be fit or have any experience?

The activity is suitable for all fitness levels. You just need to be able to hold on to the buoy handles and be comfortable with splashing and speed.

What's included in the price?

The buoy tow itself, a life jacket, pickup from your hotel in the tourist area, and an air-conditioned vehicle for transport.