Top Queensland Jet Boat Tours

Get your adrenaline pumping on a Cairns jet boat ride. As you zoom across the waters of Trinity Inlet, hang on tight while the experienced boat captain performs spins and other maneuvers to make sure you stay cool in the splashing water. Admire landmarks from the boat, and keep your eyes open for marine life—you may get lucky and spot a crocodile. It’s a great way to spend 35 minutes in Queensland’s tropical heat.

Zip through the scenic Gold Coast Broadwater on a high-octane jet boat ride that combines speed-driven fun with sightseeing. Hang on as your boat performs 360-degree spins, power slides and other tricks, then slow down to see Southport Yacht Club, Palazzo Versace Hotel and Marina Mirage. You'll also buzz past Seaworld, the mansions of Sovereign Island and Moreton Bay Marine Park, venturing further than other similar tours. Dolphins and other marine life often seen in these waterways — keep your eyes peeled!

Enjoy the thrills, splashes, and spins of a jet boat ride on the Gold Coast Broadwater from Surfers Paradise. Zip through the scenic waterway, passing landmarks such as Southport Yacht Club, the Versace Hotel, and SeaWorld. Hang on as your expert captain takes your high-speed vessel through a series of high-octane tricks that are tons of fun.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the stunning Whitsunday Islands, traveling on a sturdy motorized raft to world-famous Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Beach. You get to choose from two tours that offer either more snorkeling or more beach time. Gain exclusive access to secluded spots where you can snorkel around pristine coral reefs, and take a walk with your guide in the national park to a lookout point with spectacular views. Your boat travels quickly across the ocean, giving you more time to enjoy the Whitsundays.

Combine a thrilling jet boat ride with a scenic helicopter flight for a fun and comprehensive experience of the Gold Coast. Start with a jet boat ride that includes power slides, 360-degree spins and other high-speed tricks. Your helicopter flight takes you soaring over the Gold Coast with panoramic views of the ocean and beaches.

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and a lush island rain forest on this full-day catamaran tour to Green Island from Cairns. Create your own perfect day on this protected coral cay with a variety of activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, Seawalking, nature walks, and tours on a glass-bottom boat. Upgrade to include a delicious buffet lunch on board the catamaran and/or a ride in a semi-submarine. It’s a fantastic way to discover the underwater wonders of the world’s most famous reef!

Enjoy the natural delights of the Great Barrier Reef on an activity cruise from Cairns that gives you several ways to experience this renowned underwater world. After traveling by catamaran to a pontoon moored on the reef, you can observe marine life on a glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible vessel; go snorkeling to spot sea turtles; get your hands wet in the touch pool; upgrade to include a Seawalker Helmet dive; or upgrade to include an introductory or certified scuba dive. A buffet lunch is included, and the pontoon is equipped with showers.

Start your day off right with a half-day kayak tour to South Stradbroke Island. Enjoy a great vantage point on the beaches and wildlife of the Gold Coast as you paddle at a leisurely pace, stopping to snorkel off Wavebreak Island, visit secluded beaches, and enjoy a picnic breakfast on the beach. Your expert guide shares informative commentary about the region's ecology and animals, and provides full instruction on kayaking and snorkeling — making this tour suitable for both experienced paddlers and first-timers.

Get set for a wet and wild adventure as you hurtle down the Mulgrave River on a giant tube! Hang on tight as you navigate small rapids and then soak up the scenery as you drift through the rainforest. This fun-filled morning tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Cairns, plus around 2 hours of tubing. Best of all: there’s no experience necessary, so everyone can give it a go!

Set sail for a day of swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing in the Whitsundays on this full-day tour. Cruise around the islands on a high-speed catamaran and discover the colorful underwater world of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef as you stop at two snorkeling hotspots. Admire dramatic coastal views on a hike to the Hill Inlet Lookout, then tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board (included).

Experience Cape Tribulation on a half-day snorkeling adventure. After a convenient pickup at your hotel, board a sturdy ocean safari vessel and head for the cape. Throw on your gear and dive in, watching for sea turtles, eagle rays, giant clams, brilliant coral, starfish, and tropical fish as you swim along the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at the Daintree Rainforest—a UNESCO World Heritage site—from the water.

Save yourself from spending hours on a schedule for your time in the Whitsundays—doing research, booking tickets, and making it all fit—on this easygoing day tour. Spend the day exploring beaches, reefs and more on a comfortable and powerful tour boat. Go snorkeling around secluded reef location, with tropical fish and even turtles swimming nearby, and take some time to swim and sunbathe on Whitehaven Beach.

Combine two popular Australia destinations in one day: the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Following a scenic flight by fixed-wing aircraft, embark on an ocean rafting adventure to Whitehaven Beach. The bird’s-eye views, including Heart Reef, are unparalleled. A buffet lunch and snorkeling on the coral reef are included. Opt for more beach time with the Southern Lights tour or extra snorkeling with the Northern Exposure itinerary.

Thrill seekers won’t want to miss this exciting speed raft tour from Mooloolaba. The powerful, 350 horsepower action raft will travel at high speeds into the open ocean, surprising passengers with dramatic twists and turns. Don’t forget to enjoy the views of Mooloolaba, Point Cartwright, and Mudjimba Island along the way.

Feel the excitement in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, taking a spin n the Gold Coast’s Broadwater. You’ll have a few stops along the way, at the Sovereign Islands mansions, Southport Seaway, and Wave Break Island. This is a small group tour, maximum 15 people to experience all the spins, slides and fishtailing on the water.

Wildcat Mackay is the regions first island exploring tour in over two decades. Visiting the most picturesque and untouched locations of the South Cumberland Islands off the coast of Mackay Queensland, this is a day tour experience you will never forget. With 5 hours exploring either Keswick Island, Brampton Island, Cockermouth Island, Scawfell Island and St Bee's Island - you really are experiencing all the Great Barrier Reef has to offer!

Get your adrenaline going on this combination jet boat and banana boat tour. Take in views of the Whitsunday Islands as you zip around the blue waters of Pioneer Bay. Then, head out on a banana boat, which is pulled by a powerful jet ski. During the ride, catch sights of Airlie Beach from the glassy blue waters of the Whitsundays.

Jetboat “Express” Ride Time or budget constraints? This is the perfect jet boating option for you. • 30 minutes & 20 kilometres Jet-Blast.  Departing directly into the Broadwater at Main Beach, no time wasted in the 6knot zone! • Experience a quick repertoire of jet boat spins and slides through the Southern Broadwater around Wavebreak Island. 

Wildlife enthusiasts won't want to miss the opportunity to see the humpback whale migration up close. On this small-group boat tour with a maximum of nine passengers, everyone is guaranteed a window seat. The high-speed boat will take you out to the whales quickly, so there's more time to enjoy watching them. Be amazed by the beautiful Sunshine Coast backdrop, too.

Learn how to surf at the unbeatable location of world-famous Surfer’s Paradise and Gold Coast. In this combo lesson you will learn to surf with an expert tutor and experience the thrills of a jetboat captained by a highly experienced driver for a minimum of 55 minutes. Feel the excitement of the ocean in two different ways—and leave feeling like a surfing pro. Visit different areas of the coast picked out to match the day’s conditions.

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to the Whitsunday Islands of your dreams when you book this surprisingly affordable private custom cruise, good for groups up to eight. Work with your skipper to build your dream itinerary, whether that’s snorkeling the perfect reef, sunbathing in a deserted bay or hiking the loneliest trails. Water and snacks are included, but bring your own food and alcohol (no glass allowed).

Europa is an 8.5m Protector RHIB specially crafted by Rayglass in New Zealand. Built with all the features you could hope to have for a vessel of her size, we’re sure you’ll explore the Whitsundays in complete luxury. Europa accommodates for a 8 passengers, perfect for intimate groups looking for a VIP experience. This opulent vessel is equipped with a fresh water shower on the back deck and a toilet in the middle cabin. She has teak decking through-out the boat, fitted with lounge style seating to ensure maximum comfort during your trip. For the smaller groups, the sun lounge on the back deck can be removed to maximise space. Europa is decked out with an entertainment sound system and an impressive iPad Media Centre that can be connected via Bluetooth

WHALE WATCHING LIKE YOU’VE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE!!! Coastal Express gives you the opportunity to witness the spectacular humpback whale migration off the scenic Sunshine Coast ABOVE AND BELOW the water! Taking only 20 passengers Coastal Express gives everyone a front row seat to witness breath-taking breaches, loud tail slaps, spy hops and penduncle throws while our state-of-the-art underwater HD cameras live stream all of the underwater action right to your seat! But wait, there’s more! Our brand new hydrophone allows you to hear the whales sing as they play, making it a fully immersive experience unlike any other! Our knowledgeable skipper will provide you with entertaining and informative commentary educating you about these majestic creatures whilst you watch them frolic and play! It doesn’t get any better than this.

There’s no need to choose between jet skiing or jet boating at Surfers Paradise with this fun combo tour for two. After a briefing, jump on board a jet ski, switching drivers halfway through. On the guided jet boat ride you can sit back and relax (if that’s possible at these speeds!) while your captain zooms and spins through the ocean. No prior experience or licenses are necessary.