Sydney · JET BOAT RIDES
Good jet boat rides tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Ride Sydney Harbour at speed with spins, fishtails, and Opera House views on this wet-and-wild 30-minute Thunder Jet Boat adventure.
“Great fun, we really enjoyed the ride. Bit of hanging around as we followed the instructions to be there 30 mins early only to be asked to come back later.”
Sydney Harbour jet boat review with 270-degree spins, Opera House views, safety tips, wet-weather advice, pricing, and booking details.
“The jet boat ride is an awesome experience, if you haven’t already been I highly recommend it. Wetness is guaranteed, so if you have nice shoes take them off.”
Race across Sydney Harbour at 75 km/h, spin beneath the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and expect a very wet, funny 30-minute ride.
“The activity was excellent and fun! Highly recommend the service provider.”
Race from Sydney Harbour into the Tasman Sea for a 2-hour whale-watching trip with expert guides, waterproof jackets, and a real chance of sightings.
“Absolutely amazing experience! We went on the 8am tour and almost immediately came up on a pod of whales! The whole tour we followed a few different groups of whales and while we didn't get to see a breach up close, seeing the whales up close was am incredible experience! Super friendly and knowledgeable guide as well. Would do it again!”
Thunder Jet Boat Sydney review: a 45-minute, high-speed harbour ride with spins, wet-weather thrills, famous sights, and practical booking tips.
“Best experience we had in Sydney, also affordable and so much fun! Well organised, safe and a blast! So much better than that other jet boat company ;)”
Race across Sydney Harbour on a 700-horsepower jet boat, with spins, slides, sea spray, and close views of Sydney’s famous sights.
“It was a great experience, adrenaline rush and fab views of the harbour. You do get wet when the breaks are slammed on x very amusing, well worth it”
Pilot your own red speedboat around Sydney Harbour, with close views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, islands, and Navy base.
“Great experience, great way to see the whole Harbour and to get amazing photos. Tour guide was great!”
Take a 45-minute Thunder Jet ride from Circular Quay to Sydney Heads with spins, wave jumps, harbour views, and plenty of spray.
“Absolutely amazing. It was a gift for my husband for his 70th birthday. We both had the best experience, the crew knew their job and did it in a professional manner. The only thing I did not think about was getting in and out of the boat which was hysterically funny. Thank you I am planning on sending my son and grandson for a ride. What a wonderful Saturday. Thunder jets gooooo!”
Ride Sydney Harbour at 75 km/hr with 360-degree spins, fishtails, and landmark views, but expect a very wet 30 minutes.
“We loved seeing all of Sydney Harbor and enjoyed the ride. The saltwater did make it hard to see so maybe offer scuba googles for the people in back. Also bring something to clean your glasses.”
Race across Sydney Harbour at 70 km/h, spinning past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge on a wet, thrilling 30-minute jet boat ride.
“fantastic. Isaac awesome instructor from the very start. ill definitely come again for this awesome jet boat riding experience again. beats the other ones around the corner on circular quay”
See Vivid Sydney from the water on a smooth 30-minute slow jet boat cruise with Opera House and Harbour Bridge views.
“Would like the boat to have gone a bit faster though not jet boat speed Staff were great and obviously happy in their jobs”
Ride a fast, low speedboat from Circular Quay to see migrating humpback whales up close on a lively two-hour Sydney adventure.
“The crew on our boat were excellent and made the trip exciting and educational! I Me and my partner learnt so much about whales, which made us appreciate seeing them so much! Will recommend to anyone who wants to go whale watching in Sydney!”
Race through Sydney Harbour on a 45-minute jet boat ride with spins, ocean swells, Harbour Bridge views, and a wet, high-speed thrill.
“Fun time on the water. Prepare to get wet but it was both a tour of the harbor and a thrill ride. I’d do it again”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
