Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise
Overview
Zoom around the waters of the Gold Coast Broadwater on a thrilling jet boat ride. As you race through the scenic waterway, your captain points out landmarks including Southport Yacht Club, The Imperial Hotel Gold Coast, Marina Mirage, Seaworld, and Moreton Bay Marine Park. You might even spot wildlife such as dolphins, wallabies and birds. Since this tour goes further than others, you can see and do more while enjoying the fun of high-octane adventure.
What's Included
- Safety Briefing before departure
- High-speed spins, slides and drifting manoeuvres
- Jet boat Adventure ride
- Experienced professional skipper
- Life jacket, wet weather gear & locker use
- Food and drinks
- Onboard photo and video packages available for purchase
Meeting Location
58 Cavill Avenue
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, 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
Spins, slides and 30km of spectacular Gold Coast waterways, straight from Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise!
Join Paradise Jet Boating, the Coast’s original jet boat operator, with 20+ years and 600,000+ riders. Board a premium New Zealand-built jet boat just a short walk from most Surfers Paradise hotels, no transfer needed.
Cruise along the Nerang River, taking in the skyline, before hitting the Broadwater freestyle zone. Hold on as your skipper delivers high-speed 360° spins, slides and drifts!
Continue into Moreton Bay Marine Park, past Wave Break Island and along the southern coastline of South Stradbroke Island. With music pumping and entertaining local commentary, keep an eye out for dolphins, seabirds and wallabies along the shoreline. Wildlife sightings can’t be guaranteed.
Enjoy 50 genuine minutes on the water, with safety briefing and lifejacket fitting completed before boarding.
Perfect for families, friends and adventure seekers, with kids welcome from age 4 and no height restriction. Be ready for a splash, it’s all part of the fun!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Any person who is pregnant, suffers from back, neck, or heart conditions, or has previous injuries are strongly advised not to participate
- All passengers must be in good health and free from any medical conditions that may be aggravated by the activities conducted by the jet boat ride. Please seek medical advice if uncertain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Secure storage is available for personal belongings.
- Every effort will be made to accommodate your booking request. There are times when the departure time may need to be varied and you will be contacted if this occurs.
- Minimum age is 4 years.
- Cameras and phones are not permitted on board.
- For guests in wheelchairs or with other accessibility needs please contact our office before booking to confirm suitability to participate in the activity, as this varies depending on circumstances.
- Please wear light comfortable clothing and be prepared to get wet.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise?
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Activity code: C-6776BROADWATER
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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.
- Safety Briefing before departure.
- High-speed spins, slides and drifting manoeuvres.
- Jet boat Adventure ride.
- Experienced professional skipper.
- Life jacket, wet weather gear & locker use.
- Food and drinks.
- Onboard photo and video packages available for purchase.
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 4. 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 Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Any person who is pregnant, suffers from back, neck, or heart conditions, or has previous injuries are strongly advised not to participate
- All passengers must be in good health and free from any medical conditions that may be aggravated by the activities conducted by the jet boat ride. Please seek medical advice if uncertain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gold Coast: 50-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Surfers Paradise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Safety Briefing before departure
- High-speed spins, slides and drifting manoeuvres
- Jet boat Adventure ride
- Experienced professional skipper
- Life jacket, wet weather gear & locker use
- Food and drinks
- Onboard photo and video packages available for purchase
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Any person who is pregnant, suffers from back, neck, or heart conditions, or has previous injuries are strongly advised not to participate
- All passengers must be in good health and free from any medical conditions that may be aggravated by the activities conducted by the jet boat ride. Please seek medical advice if uncertain.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Secure storage is available for personal belongings.
- Every effort will be made to accommodate your booking request. There are times when the departure time may need to be varied and you will be contacted if this occurs.
- Minimum age is 4 years.
- Cameras and phones are not permitted on board.
- For guests in wheelchairs or with other accessibility needs please contact our office before booking to confirm suitability to participate in the activity, as this varies depending on circumstances.
- Please wear light comfortable clothing and be prepared to get wet.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 44 travelers
