This is so much fun. A shark shaped water craft, Perspex capsule and skimming the lake at 60+ kmh, diving under, jumping out of the water. All in all an adrenaline pumping 20 mins. Go big or go home!!!





A unique water adventure awaits you on Queenstown's stunning lake with our semi-submersible shark ride. Feel the rush as you reach speeds of 80 kph on the surface and dive under the water at 40 kph, all while enjoying a personal ride with an experienced pilot. Experience exhilarating jumps as the shark leaps out of the water, sending splashes all around. With the first commercial Seabreacher X watercraft at your disposal, you can customize your ride to be as mild or wild as you want. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind thrill while in Queenstown.
In demand: 314 of the next 390 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Queenstown Hydro Attack Shark Ride Adventure lasts about 15 min.
Prices start at $114 per person for this Queenstown experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 6–16 pay from $114, adults from $114.
It can: 314 of the next 390 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Watersports Limited.
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This is so much fun. A shark shaped water craft, Perspex capsule and skimming the lake at 60+ kmh, diving under, jumping out of the water. All in all an adrenaline pumping 20 mins. Go big or go home!!!
Such a good experience highly recommended it don’t eat or drink before, drivers are very competent and amazing a must do when in Queenstown
Kia Ora, Thanks for the awesome review. We are so happy to hear you had a good experience with us at Thunder Jet!
I had a fantastic time on the hydro attack yesterday second time ive done it i absolutely loved it will definitely do it again and again 😀
Kia Ora, Thanks for the awesome review. We're glad to hear you had a thrilling experience on Hydro Attack again! We hope to welcome you back again for a third time!
Great fun Very different experience Be careful and book away ahead as booked out for weeks/,month
Kia Ora, Thanks for the nice review. We are so happy to hear you had a fun experience on Hydro Attack!
It was a good for one time experience, not that thrilling or exciting as it look. I had my own GoPro but staff didn't allowed me to use though they were also using GoPro, and they didn't mentioned the fees for video until they transferred to my phone that was a disappointment from staff for not being open or honest.
Our Hydro attack rides can be tailored to you, so for the big adventure junkies, we advise letting the driver know that you are keen for maximum thrills and speed! 💨Unfortunately, we don't allow phones or GoPros to be taken on the vessel due to health and safety; it can get pretty wild out there and we can't risk any items becoming loose and causing injury to our riders or drivers. Apologies for the miscommunication with the video price. We always transfer the video first. In the odd case that the video is unable to transfer, we don't want to take any money prior! We appreciate your feedback, as always! 🤘🌊
Great experience , must recommend- great staff and people - great place to visit . Thank you Ground staff
Thanks for the great review! We're glad you were well looked after throughout your Hydro Attack experience. Cheers for coming out🦈🌊
Great Fun. Compartment a bit awkward to enter /exitramped if 6ft+/long long=legged but once in fine. Pay attention to the height limit on the website because if you're too tall you won't fit. Be prepared for the advertised bumpy submersing, porpoising ride.
Thanks for the review! Our cockpits can definitely be a bit cosy!
We did the Hydro Attack in Queenstown and overall it was a unique and high-energy experience. The speed, sharp turns and underwater dive moments look impressive, and the crew handle the boat with confidence, which makes the ride feel safe and well controlled. One thing worth noting is that you’re not allowed to use your own GoPro. All footage is recorded using their onboard cameras instead. After the ride, you’re shown the video, and if you’d like to keep it, there is an additional NZD 30 charge. This only became clear after the ride. Interestingly, when watching the video afterwards, the experience actually looks more exciting than it felt in the moment. The footage is enjoyable to watch, but the real-life ride didn’t quite feel as dramatic as it appears on camera. Overall, it’s still a memorable and fast-paced activity, particularly for those who haven’t done a jet-boat-style experience before.
Thanks for the great review! We're glad you had a great time on Hydro Attack! 🦈🌊
It was so fun! It’s better to go on cooler days and when the water is calmer so that you can really experience the twists and turns of the adventure. I’d highly recommend it!
Thanks for the great review! Great tip about the weather! Thanks for coming out🦈
This was a lot of fun. Thoroughly enjoyed the roller coaster like experience on and below the water. It’s not for the faint hearted or for people who suffer from claustrophobia. The cockpit is quite cramped and as a 6-foot-tall person not the easiest to get into. The tour operator’s website states 6’ 4” is the maximum height for passengers. However, on checking the manufactures website, it stated 6’ 4” for the pilot and 6’ 2” for the passenger. Be aware of these height limitations when booking. It is impressive to travel side-on through the water and the tail stand is great. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
Thanks for your great review! We're glad you had a great time; it's definitely not for the faint of heart🦈🌊
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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