Jet Ski Rental Tybee Island: Ride Your Own Ski

Take the controls: open water, your own jet ski, 75 minutes

Jet ski rental on Tybee Island puts you on a GTX 130 Sea-Doo for 75 minutes in the riding area outside Lazaretto Creek, with life jacket, fuel and professional safety instruction included. You choose the pace (cruise or accelerate), and navigate the water yourself. Minimum age is 18. The experience is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or poor cardiovascular health.

The experience

You arrive at the rental location and get fitted with a life jacket, then the crew walks you through the safety basics on a jet ski built for control and stability. The riding area sits just outside Lazaretto Creek in front of Cockspur Island Lighthouse, a stretch of open water where you can set your own rhythm: slow enough to spot dolphins and local birds, or fast enough to feel the full rush. The 75-minute window gives you time to get comfortable with the throttle and then actually ride, not just a quick spin.

The GTX 130 is responsive without being punishing, so a first-timer can handle it, but there's enough power if you want to push. Fuel is included, so you're not watching a gauge or paying extra. The crew stays nearby and knows the water. They'll point you toward where dolphins tend to show up and keep an eye on conditions. You're on your own ski the whole time, not tagging along behind a guide or waiting for a group.

Bring a change of clothes. You will get wet. The minimum age is 18, and you need at least a moderate level of fitness: the activity involves balance, grip strength and some physical exertion. Public transportation reaches the area, so you don't need a rental car to get there.

What’s included

• 75-minute jet ski experience on a GTX 130 Sea-Doo.
• life jacket for each participant.
• fuel.
• professional safety instruction from the crew.
• chances to see dolphins and local bird species in the riding area.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Tybee Island Watersports

Is this one for you?Book the tandem option if you're riding with one other person. You'll both operate one jet ski together rather than each taking a separate one.

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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.

Can I ride a jet ski on Tybee Island if I've never done it before?

Yes. The crew gives professional safety instruction before you ride, and the GTX 130 jet ski is designed for control. First-timers handle it regularly, though you do need to be at least 18 years old and in moderate physical condition.

What's the riding area like near Cockspur Island Lighthouse?

The riding area sits in open water just outside Lazaretto Creek, in front of the lighthouse. It's a stretch where you can cruise at your own pace or accelerate, and it's where dolphins and local birds show up regularly.

How long is the actual riding time, and what does that include?

The experience is 75 minutes total. That covers the safety briefing and your time on the water. You control how fast you go and where you explore within the riding zone.

What happens if I want to bring a second person on one jet ski?

The tandem rider option lets two people share one ski. At checkout, select that option and add only one item to your cart. The rental covers both riders on the same jet ski.

Do I need to bring anything, or is everything provided?

Life jacket and fuel are included. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. You will get wet. You'll need a valid ID and should be comfortable in the water and physically able to handle the balance and grip required.

Is there parking or public transportation to reach the rental location?

Public transportation options are available nearby. If you don't have a rental car, you can reach the area without one, though you may want to confirm the exact stop with the rental location when you book.