Jet Ski Tour West Palm Beach: Lake Osborne with driving time

You get the controls in open water, with a guide watching from their own jet ski.

A jet ski tour in West Palm Beach that starts in Stub Canal and reaches Lake Osborne, where you switch from passenger to driver in a designated safe zone under guide supervision. The ride runs about 110 minutes total, with 40 minutes of self-driving time included. A professional guide leads on a separate jet ski and photographs your group at no extra cost, sending images directly to your phone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet Ski adventure on Lake Osborne

• Ride through Stub Canal
• Drive jet ski in safe zone
• Return via Stub Canal
• Guide takes photos for guests

The experience

The route begins in Stub Canal, where you ride as a passenger on a shared jet ski while your guide leads on their own machine. This opening stretch lets you settle into the rhythm of the water and take in the canal's natural surroundings before the pace picks up. Once you reach Lake Osborne, the experience shifts: in a designated safe zone, you and your group can switch places, and whoever wants to can take the controls for 40 minutes of supervised driving time. Beginners get confidence from having the guide nearby. Anyone who has ridden before gets the open-water freedom they came for.

The return follows the same canal route back to the starting point, so you experience Stub Canal from both sides, once as a passenger getting your bearings, once as a driver or rider with the water already familiar. Throughout the tour, your guide takes photos of the group on the jet skis and sends them directly to your phone when you finish, no charge. The whole outing takes about 110 minutes, fuel and safety equipment included. Life jackets and a safety lanyard come with the ride, and you get a safety briefing and basic jet ski instructions before you leave the dock.

If your group wants more time on the throttle, a second jet ski is available to rent in the safe zone, so you can split up and each person gets their own machine for that portion. The guide stays in sight the whole time, and the setup means first-timers and experienced riders both get what they came for in a single booking.

What’s included

• Guided jet ski ride with an experienced driver on a separate machine.
• supervised driving experience with 40 minutes of self-driving time in a designated safe zone on Lake Osborne.
• safety briefing and basic jet ski instructions.
• safety equipment including life jacket and safety lanyard.
• fuel and ride time.
• professional photos captured throughout the tour and sent directly to your phone at no extra cost.
• shared jet ski for two guests with free driver switches.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “as you arrive ill be waiting for you already just give me a phone call i will have everything ready for your experience we will meet at the boat ramp but if you have trouble finding me just can give me a call and please…”

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 120

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sebastian Marquez

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with a friend or family member and want to split one jet ski, taking turns as driver and passenger. The guide's separate machine means you're never alone on the water, and the safe zone gives everyone a real chance to drive, not just watch.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 actually drive the jet ski, or do I just ride as a passenger?

You ride as a passenger through Stub Canal, then switch to driving in the safe zone on Lake Osborne for about 40 minutes under your guide's supervision. Everyone in your group gets a turn at the controls if they want one.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes the guided ride, fuel, safety equipment, a safety briefing, basic instructions, 40 minutes of supervised driving time, and professional photos sent to your phone. A second jet ski for the safe zone is available as an optional add-on.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about 110 minutes from start to finish, including the ride through Stub Canal, driving time on Lake Osborne, the return route, and a photo stop.

Is this safe for someone who's never been on a jet ski before?

Yes, the guide leads on a separate jet ski the whole time, you get a safety briefing and basic instructions before you start, and when you take the controls in the safe zone on Lake Osborne, the guide is right there supervising. The setup is built for first-timers to ride with confidence.

What should I know before booking?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It's suitable for all other fitness levels. You'll need to arrange your own transportation to the meeting point. Food and drinks are not included.