Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride
Overview
Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill!
Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp adrenaline rush around Airlie Beach’s stunning Pioneer Bay.
Packed with epic spins, drifts, and power stops, this high speed adventure is the ultimate scenic joyride — because sightseeing is way more fun at full throttle!
What's Included
- Rain jackets
- 30-minute jet boat ride
- FREE Photos
- Lock box for valuables and clothes
- Live commentary on board
- All safety gear
- Parking fee payable if parking at the marina.
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
South Village
Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Jump on board! Hold on tight! Prepare for the ultimate thrill! Let our qualified jet boat pilot take you on an 800hp ride to remember around Airlie Beach's picturesque Pioneer Bay! Crammed full of adrenaline-pumping action, this tour is built for speed and excitement.
Our jet boat "Wild Thing" delivers pure power, making this the ultimate scenic adventure for thrill seekers! Expect high-speed 180s, 360s, drifts and power stops as you experience the best of Airlie Beach from the water.
Cruise past multi-million dollar mansions and keep an eye out for native wildlife — we often encounter turtles, dugongs, and rays.
With FREE photos, this is the most value packed tour in the Whitsundays!
Multiple tour times throughout the day make it easy to fit into your schedule.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Minimum height is 120cm
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No loose items Eg. Cameras, hats etc.
- Wear swimmers or clothing that can get wet
- Must not be pregnant, or have any medical conditions such as bad back, bad neck, recent surgeries or injuries.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-25676P1
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Average 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 303 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Rain jackets.
- 30-minute jet boat ride.
- FREE Photos.
- Lock box for valuables and clothes.
- Live commentary on board.
- All safety gear.
- Parking fee payable if parking at the marina.
- Food and drinks.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Rain jackets
- 30-minute jet boat ride
- FREE Photos
- Lock box for valuables and clothes
- Live commentary on board
- All safety gear
- Parking fee payable if parking at the marina.
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Minimum height is 120cm
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No loose items Eg. Cameras, hats etc.
- Wear swimmers or clothing that can get wet
- Must not be pregnant, or have any medical conditions such as bad back, bad neck, recent surgeries or injuries.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
