Jet Ski Rental Hilton Head Island: 90 Minutes on Your Own

Race your own Jet Ski through dolphin sightings and coastal mansions on Hilton Head

A 90-minute jet ski rental on Hilton Head Island where you pilot your own Yamaha Waverunner in a designated riding area, departing from Palmetto Bay Marina. You choose your speed, cruise past waterfront mansions on the way out, and often spot dolphins, birds and sea turtles in the open water. Life jacket and fuel are included. Drivers must be 21 with a valid license, and arrive 30 minutes early.

The experience

You meet at Palmetto Bay Marina 30 minutes before your departure time. After a quick safety briefing and life jacket check, you and your guide head out on the water, cruising past the mansions that line the Hilton Head shoreline on the way to the open riding area. The scenery shifts as you leave the developed waterfront behind.

Once you reach the designated zone, you take the controls. The Yamaha Waverunner responds to how you handle it: throttle up for speed or dial it back to cruise and watch for wildlife. Dolphins surface regularly in these waters, and you might see herons, egrets or even a sea turtle. A professional guide stays with the group, but the riding is yours to shape. You set the pace for the full 90 minutes.

The weight limit is 300 pounds for a single jet ski or 425 pounds for a double. You can book one jet ski for yourself or share one with a passenger (who must be at least 6 years old). Either way, fuel and the life jacket are covered, so you only need to bring a valid driver's license. The staff will check it before you ride.

What’s included

• Life jacket for each participant.
• VX Yamaha Waverunner jet ski.
• fuel for the 90-minute ride.
• professional guide leading the group.
• opportunities to spot dolphins, birds and sea turtles in the open water.

Options for this experience

2 options

One person on a single Jet SkiUp to 1 people · Guide in English · Available from 2 Feb 2027Solo ride on one Jet Ski: each person has their own Jet Ski. One rider per Jet Ski (drivers must be 21 or older and hold a valid driver's license)

Two people sharing one Jet SkiUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Available from 2 Feb 2027Boat

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

Information

Lasts 1h 40m, from US$ 168.54 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Feb 202711 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to1h before

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Lowcountry Watersports

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to control your own speed and direction on the water rather than ride as a passenger. The open riding area and no-instructor-hovering setup suit anyone comfortable handling a throttle and steering their own course for an hour and a half.

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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.

Do I need any experience to ride a jet ski on Hilton Head?

No prior jet ski experience is required. A professional guide leads the group and provides instruction before you head into the riding area. You control your own speed and direction once you're out on the water.

What wildlife might I see during the 90-minute ride?

Dolphins are common in the waters around Hilton Head, and you'll likely spot various local birds like herons and egrets. Sea turtles appear occasionally, though less predictably. Sightings depend on the day and the season.

Can I bring a passenger on the jet ski?

Yes. You can book one jet ski for two people, with a combined weight limit of 425 pounds. The passenger must be at least 6 years old. Alternatively, you can rent a single jet ski for yourself alone.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my booking?

The jet ski experience is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

What do I need to bring to ride?

Bring a valid driver's license: staff will check it for insurance purposes. You must be 21 years old or older to operate the jet ski. Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. The life jacket and all safety gear are provided.