Tours/Sydney/Viator
Viator · group up to 23 pax

30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

4.9(430)Sydney1 hour
VIATOR4.8(111)TRIPADVISOR4.9(319)

Description

Feel your adrenalin rush on a 30-minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride. As the jet boat powers across Sydney Harbour, see the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a different perspective, and experience the thrill of on-water maneuvers like 270-degree spins . This is Australia's most popular jet boating adventure, blasting off from Circular Quay every hour, every day.

Tour Options

Departure

Highlights

Safety briefing
Use of weatherproof clothing
30-minute Jet Boating Ride on Sydney Harbour

What's included

Included
Safety briefing
Use of weatherproof clothing
30-minute Jet Boating Ride on Sydney Harbour
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

4.9
430 reviews
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Important Information

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 3.94 feet (1.2 meters) minimum height restriction applies to all passengers.
  • Arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time to check in.
  • Any person who may be pregnant, suffer from back, neck, or heart conditions, or have previous injuries that may cause a risk to their health, must not ride. All passenger's board and ride at their own risk.
  • Passengers must advise of any pre-existing medical condition prior to departure
  • Bookings are subject to minimum numbers.
  • At check in all adult passengers will be required to present a valid picture ID (Licence, Passport, Proof of age card ect) that matches the name listed on the booking. If a valid id cannot be presented or the name does not match, your tickets will be cancelled.
  • Passengers under the age of 13 must ride with a parent/guardian who is over the age of 18.

Reviews(430)

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Cindy_M
June 4, 2026
Do it!

What a fun way to see Sydney Harbour from the water. You won’t have time to gaze long at the sights, and cameras and phones are not allowed, but you will see it all, albeit while spinning, swerving, and jumping waves! There is a locked box on the dock where you’ll be able to stow valuables or anything you don’t want to get wet - and you WILL GET WET; but you’ll be provided ponchos that will mostly keep your clothes dry.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such an awesome review Cindy, we really appreciate it! We are thrilled you had such a fun time seeing Sydney Harbour with us, we hope to welcome you back again soon.

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Jarnell_T
May 15, 2026
Amazing Adrenaline Rush

This was nothing short of amazing that's all I have to say. If you like jet boat rides you have to give this tour a shot; it's short fun and thrilling.

Operator response

Thank you for the awesome 5 stare review, we really appreciate it! We are thrilled to hear you found the ride thrilling and fun and we really appreciate your recommendation! We hope to see you again soon!

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Dreamer62156565848
April 29, 2026
Have fun

Had a great time, lots of fun, you will get wet

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review, we really appreciate it!

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Lakshan_G
April 23, 2026
Great ride downgraded by cheap attempt to make more money by selling video

Its a lot of fun and the team are well experienced. What was disappointing was they foce us to leave phones behind so that they can charge $55 for a video and photos.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate it and we are glad to hear you found the ride fun. Guests do have to leave all belongings behind including phones/ cameras ect, in the lockers provided, as guests do need to hold on throughout the ride. The digital photo pack does include all of the photos and short videos from the ride and is an optional extra if you wish to purchase. We do hope to welcome you back for another ride soon!

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Evija G
April 3, 2026
Absolute safe but wet.

Excellent driver👌 30 minutes absolute fun with possibility screaming out all anger. Absolute safe but wet. If you are in Sydney - recommended

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave us review, we really appreciate it. We are thrilled you found the ride safe and fun. Hope to welcome you back again soon for another ride!

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cowgurl808
March 29, 2026
Fun unless you get seasick

This is NOT for anyone with a weak stomach! I get motion sick easily but booked this for my family. Everyone else had a blast, but I still feel sick thinking about it two days later... They do quite a bit of turns/donuts on the water, and had I known this, I would've sat this one out, lol. My barely 7-year-old joined us and had a great time.

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Shaun_W
March 24, 2026
Thrilling!

Experience is as described: 30-45min speedboat ride from Sydney Harbour. Staff very clear with safety advice & driver always gave a signal just before he'd do a spin or dive on the boat so you'd count it in together, and every now & again he'd stop to check everyone was OK. Red ponchos are offered free of charge, but you can choose to get soaked in your clothes, and you will get soaked! I'm glad I chose to do this experience

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C6245AGjulias
March 19, 2026
Superb fun!

Such a fabulous way to see Sydney harbour! This is a real white knuckle ride and be prepared to get wet. Superb fun

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cherirj
March 6, 2026
What a BUZZ!

Such a fun experience. A little nervous at the start but not particularly scary, just great fun!! Glad we took our shoes off. I wore one of their coats but still got a wet butt! Who cares?! Great fun.

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Rodney_B
February 28, 2026
Lots of fun.

Oz Jet Boating was fantastic fun. Very focused on safety and fun. The ride was thrilling and the view of the harbour great. Got very wet but we were told this would happen. Recommend using the longer spray coats to stay a bit drier. A great way to see some of the harbour. Would love to do it again.

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