Key West: 28-Mile Jet Ski Tour & Free Second Rider
Ride 28 Miles Around Key West on a Jet Ski, With Someone Else for Free
You ride a jet ski 28 miles around Key West with a guide, stopping at the Southernmost Point, a sandbar, and the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. A second rider on your machine is free, shuttle pickup is included, and the tour lasts 1.5 hours. You'll need to pass a quick online boaters safety test if you were born after 1988, and then you're ready to go.
Step-by-step itinerary
Jet ski tour around Key West island
- Check in one hour before tour
- Receive jet ski instructions
- Ride jet ski with guide
- Visit Southernmost Point
- Explore historic Key West Harbor
- See submarine pens
- Stop at secluded sandbar
- Enjoy scenic Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary
- Switch drivers if desired
- Return to start point
- Use freshwater showers after tour
The experience
What if you could take someone with you on a jet ski tour around an entire island and not pay extra for them? That's the setup here. You're looking at a 1.5-hour jet ski tour that circles Key West, and the second rider on your machine costs nothing: no surprise charge at checkout, no fine print. The tour covers 28 miles of water, which means you're not just zipping around the harbor. You're actually seeing the whole island from the water. The fleet is brand-new WaveRunners refreshed every year, and a guide leads the way to stops like the Southernmost Point, a local sandbar, and sections of the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary where the water is clear enough to see why people come here in the first place.
The timing is tight but manageable. You check in an hour before departure, and if you were born after January 1, 1988, you'll need to pass a Florida boaters safety test, but it's only 15 minutes and you can take it online before you arrive. Riders 16 and 17 can drive if a parent or guardian sits on the back. Anyone 18 and up can go solo. The guide handles the route and the pace, so you're not navigating or worrying about where to go next. You just ride, switch drivers if you want, and stop when the group stops to take in the view or catch your breath. Complimentary shuttle pickup means you don't need to arrange transport to the dock, and there's a fresh-water shower waiting when you're done.
The jet ski tour around Key West has over 15,000 five-star reviews and twenty years of operation behind it, which matters when you're trusting someone with your safety and your money. No hidden fees, no gas charges, no surprise add-ons. Everything is included upfront. Wear a bathing suit, bring sunglasses, slather on sunscreen, and show up ready to move. The water can be rough or smooth depending on the day, and the sun is relentless, so plan accordingly.
What’s included
Your tour includes a brand-new jet ski, gas, a second rider at no extra charge, complimentary shuttle pickup from your hotel, instruction before departure, a guide-led 28-mile route around Key West with stops at the Southernmost Point, Boca Chica Sandbar, and the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary, and a fresh-water shower to rinse off afterward.
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Information
Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 4 start times, from US$ 155.95 per group, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Sunset Watersports
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the whole island from the water without renting a boat or navigating yourself, and you're bringing someone along: the free second rider and included pickup take two logistics off your plate.
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Top questions
Do I need a boaters license to drive a jet ski in Key West?
No license required, but Florida law requires anyone born after January 1, 1988 to pass a boaters safety test. It takes 15 minutes and can be completed online before your tour.
Can my teenager drive the jet ski?
Yes. Riders aged 16 and 17 can drive if a parent or guardian rides as a passenger on the same machine. Anyone 18 and older can drive solo.
Is there an extra charge for a second rider?
No. The second rider on your jet ski is included at no additional cost.
What's included in the tour price?
The jet ski, gas, shuttle pickup from your hotel, fresh-water shower after the tour, and the guide-led 28-mile route. No hidden fees.
How long is the jet ski tour?
The tour lasts 1.5 hours and covers 28 miles around the entire island of Key West.
What should I bring?
A valid photo ID, a bathing suit, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Check in one hour before your scheduled departure time.
What if the weather is bad?
Check with the operator about their weather policy. Tours may be rescheduled or cancelled in unsafe conditions.
Are the jet skis new?
Yes. The fleet is refreshed every year with brand-new, high-performance WaveRunners.
Key West: 28-Mile Jet Ski Tour & Free Second Rider
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 155.95 per group