Smaller Groups = Better Experience! Key West Jet Ski Adventure
4.5
Smaller Groups = Better Experience! Key West Jet Ski Adventure
By Key West Boat & Jet Ski Adventures
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120, max of 12 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
Written guide: English
Print or digital reading material such as a guide, map, brochure, etc.
More
- Up to 8 Brand New Sea Doo GTX 130 Pros
- Life Jackets, safety whistle, dry bag, wetsuit bottoms available upon request
- Experienced local guide
What's not included- Temporary Florida Boater Safety Course if needed. If born after 1/1/1988 AND plan to drive- See link
- If temporary boater course is needed by law cost is $9.99 and takes about 15 minutes to complete.
- https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=6mu7rail
- Start:
- 5016 5th Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USA***IMPORTANT PLEASE READ*** Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time for check-in with waivers and boater safety course if needed completed. Parking is located on the left in front of jet ski kiosk and large blue building. Additionally you may park along the street prior to the marina.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 328038P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Weight Restriction is 400 lbs per jet ski.
- Up to 2 riders per jet ski
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for checkin and safety briefing
- All drivers must have a government-issued photo ID to check in.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to rent a jet ski
- Drivers born after 1987 must present a boater’s license or take Florida’s Boater’s Safety Course. See link below-
- https://boattests101.com/united-states/florida/florida-rental?mcid=6mu7rail
- Ages 16-17 can drive alone, but must have an adult present to sign their waivers and take a Boater’s Safety test.
- Agers 14-15 can drive with an adult on back.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 328038P1
From
C$241.29
per group (up to 2)
Select date and travellers
Similar experiences
Itinerary
- 5016 5th Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USA***IMPORTANT PLEASE READ*** Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time for check-in with waivers and boater safety course if needed completed. Parking is located on the left in front of jet ski kiosk and large blue building. Additionally you may park along the street prior to the marina.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- Cynthia B0 contributionsA Remarkable Adventure!!A great experience!! The mini catamarans were so much fun. Our guide, CJ, was excellent. After a short but thorough lesson, off we went out to the Gulf. We traveled to many interesting and historical areas. He was very knowledgeable and fun. A definite must if you want a remarkable and memorable adventure!!!Written January 12, 2025
- okolak0 contributionsUnprofessional establishment that will cancel with 25 minutes notice.We booked a kayak tour with a clear double kayak for 9:AM, and they called us at 8:35 AM to cancel it because they didn't have a guide available. We had to wake up early to get breakfast and get ready so we can be there on time. A call just 25 mins before departure doesn't really help. What an unprofessional establishment. Stay away.Written January 2, 2025
- 925lbr0 contributionsCancelled on us with 10 minutes warning despite perfect conditionsAfter arriving 30 minutes prior to our tour time (as instructed), I received a call 10 minutes prior to the tour informing me the tour was to be cancelled given poor weather, high winds and rain (despite perfect conditions, blue sky and no wind). Someone on site informed me this was obviously not the case given perfect conditions and called mgmt on my behalf. He indicated “mgmt was working on it and would call me directly). 8 hours later and I still have not received any call, apology or explanation. Unrivaled unprofessionalism and huge disappointment to my group of 10 people. We walked across the street to another tour operator who graciously accommodated us. Skip this headache and don’t repeat my mistake.Written December 30, 2024
- 211bibia0 contributionsSunset VibesWe had an amazing time with JC. We learned so much about the area and got really great tips on other things to see during our trip. The sunset was beautiful and relaxing thanks to this professional and friendly guide.Written December 30, 2024
- Will M0 contributionsRequires some experienceVery cool idea and location. Not an experience for all skill levels as advertised. Paddlers need some experience with kayaks and currents. Navigating in the dark through the tunnels of trees for 2 hours can be exhausting and frustrating for novice kayakers. The tour guides are excellent, but there is only so much they can do if you can't control your boatWritten December 30, 2024
- J4464IKleahm0 contributionsFun activity to tryFun activity! We went at 8pm so it was already dark. The experience of kayaking in the mangrove bushes is very cool. The water is crystal clear. We saw a nurse shark resting on the floor of the water. The boats are easy to navigate but expect to get wet (bring a change of pants).Written December 29, 2024
- X2468OJsheilal0 contributionsFantastic tour!We had a blast! We were given space and time to do our own thing, as well as a trip around the island with our wonderful guide. Great new jet skis that were perfect for our time in the sun. Highly recommend this out of the way hidden gem.Written December 18, 2024
- zumbachick10 contributionsIt was a cool thing to try onceI really wanted this to be fun! But it was just ok. We expected to see fish through our clear kayaks but we didn’t see much of anything. We had a full tour & one female guide. She worked very hard to get us in & out of the kayaks! Due to kayak & oar design we got soaking wet. Far more than we planned to. I don’t think our Uber driver appreciated wet seats. One of the people on our tour had a leak in his kayak & it was filling with water the entire time. I would have been happy to skip the mangroves & just paddle around in the bay to see fish. I managed to grab a few photos of my family with my phone. We didn’t have the chance for the cool glowing photos you see on this site. I think our guide was just inundated with the size of the group & managing the situations. I’m glad we did it but wouldn’t do it againWritten December 2, 2024
- blakecS9508GE0 contributionsCool experienceOur trip was originally on a Thursday but got pushed back to Friday due to weather. It was super easy to communicate the schedule changes and our tour guide Chris was awesome. We went on their night tour and the clear boats had lights that illuminated the water beneath us, letting us see all kinds of wildlife. Chris had a ton of interesting information about all of the plant/aquatic life we came across. He had a couple spots that we visited where we got to see perfectly white Cassiopeia and even a baby nursing shark. The tour was great, the vibes were super chill, and it was really affordable; highly recommend for anyone looking for a different experience in the keys!Written November 23, 2024
- Faye K0 contributionsBest jet ski tour ever!!!This was an amazing trip around Stock Island and Key West complete with lots of waves and wind to add excitement! The guide was great and kept us safe and informed on wildlife and historical facts. Great equipment - large and heavy jet skis accommodated the waves. A must see view of Key West from the water. A special treat was watching four F-16s landing over our heads. A great trip!Written November 13, 2024
- sgtravels200 contributionsA must -do activityA beautiful trip. JC has a true love of the water , and animals that live in it . We saw crabs and baby lobsters , rode through a mangrove tunnel and enjoyed the peace and quiet. My husband and I never tried a kayak before but it wasn’t hard to learn. Ok, we did bump JC’s paddle board a few times! No one was hurt or dumped into the warm water. I’m thinking we’re the comic relief team for the night. I highly recommend this night tour.Written September 14, 2024
- S7953EHjacobb0 contributionsKira is great!Excellent guide through the mangroves with Kira! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made it enjoyable. We lucked out and were the only kayakers on our tour which made it even better.Written August 16, 2024
- kellymU981NG0 contributionsBest adventure!We did the night kayak with Kira as our guide. She did an amazing job teaching us beginners to kayak and about the Mangroves. She was very calm and patience with my kids. We even got to see a manatee under our Kayak. It was the highlight of our trip!Written August 11, 2024
- Voyager7179090 contributionsFun experienceFun excursion the only problem was one of our kayaks had a faulty light so we couldn’t see anything. Dom tried to replace it but didn’t work. He gave my daughter his head lamp to use. He was knowledgeable and funnyWritten August 7, 2024
- 890eml0 contributionsNight Kayak ReviewRoland was a great tour guide. Kayaks were clear and very neat once they were lit up at night. Saw some sea creatures. Roland even took pictures for us while we didn’t have our cameras/phones. Would highly recommend this tour!Written July 22, 2024
These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
28 reviews
Excellent
25
Very good
1
Average
0
Poor
1
Terrible
1
Kendra P
Milwaukee, WI3 contributions
We had an amazing time on the tour! It's really nice having a small group compared to the larger groups we were seeing (we had 5 total plus the guide - which I'm blanking on the name, so sorry!) The jet skis are well taken care of and we stopped at a few great spots, including right in front of the Southern point buoy and a chance to take a dip in the water. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour, and for those family members who don't want to go on the tour there is a nice little cafe/bar right there!
Written February 16, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Yessica C
15 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Honestly when we first arrived we were a bit worried it wasn't going to be a great experience. But once we got on the skies, we had a great time. My only complaint is that the guide didn't seem to follow what was listed in the Itinerary. We were supposed to have 20 minutes to swim at the sandbar but we didn't. We just stopped for a minute and left. I know the guide was new so maybe that's why but that was the reason why I chose this company. All in all though, we truly had a fun time. In September watch for jellyfish.
Written September 28, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dimitra K
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Unfortunately, the day we went, the weather was really stormy—no thunder, but the waves were rough. Before we headed out, our tour guide checked the weather and noted it might be challenging, but he suggested we give it a try. Despite the storm, the tour was amazing! He took us around the island, giving us the full experience, and we even got to go into the water for a bit. It was the best day ever! Although we couldn’t see the southernmost point due to the intense weather there, the experience was absolutely worth it.
Written June 25, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
victoria
New York City, NY1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
Originally booked the 4pm tour, came here and was asked to provide additional paperwork and the tour guide suggested us to come back for the 6pm tour. So we came back at 5:50pm and no one ever showed up. Customer service wasn’t helpful at all, don’t come and waste your time here.
Written October 5, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello, thank you for posting. Of course we take all reviews very seriously, but there are some things that are out of our control. First of all upon booking you are required to go through the important information like filling out waivers, taking a boater safety course (if needed) and are notified to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. In regards to your original 4pm booking you showed up unprepared with the requested items not completed. We then rescheduled you for the 6 pm tour where you should up at 5:50pm (you must arrive 30 minutes prior to departure for check-in). These policies are posted on Viator and are in all the waivers that you agreed to and signed. As you can see we can only do so much to set the customer up for success. Hope this helps.
Written October 6, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nikki
Standish, MI26 contributions
So I would give 9 1/2 Dan 5 stars. He was awesome. Really accommodating and really friendly. I wish he would’ve been the tour guide.
JC was our guide. When we got there he kind of gave a arrogant vibe.
We started the tour and it was nice at first. Slow and relaxing. We get out to the open water and I feel like he just wanted to go full throttle the entire way. He said to stay in the white trail he made. There were some points where that white trail was gone because he was so far ahead. I had my jet ski full throttle and it would only go 49mph so not sure if his was able to go faster but I couldn’t keep up. That really was irritating.
As the tour went on I feel like it should’ve been named “Tour revolving around JC” We didn’t learn anything about Key West. I seen other reviews with different guides how they got to learn things about Key West. Nope we didn’t get that.
What we did learn was-
- Learned about where JC use to work and got fired at. Had to sit there as he had to do donuts in front of his old work. Which was kind of embarrassing because I’m sure the people there looked at us like ignorant people.
- Learned where his house boat was and how he got his house boat and what he found in his house boat.
Ok so that’s it. Didn’t learn anymore. Didn’t get to enjoy seeing anything. Was too focused on trying to keep up with him. I seen dolphins for a second. Wish I couldn’t actually stopped to see them. But JC was already way too far ahead to stop.
Few times I did wonder how long it would’ve taken him to notice if we weren’t behind him.
Then at the end he was very blunt about giving him a tip. My boyfriend ended up tipping him.
My tip would’ve been not to be so full of yourself and think about what the paying customers would like.
JC was our guide. When we got there he kind of gave a arrogant vibe.
We started the tour and it was nice at first. Slow and relaxing. We get out to the open water and I feel like he just wanted to go full throttle the entire way. He said to stay in the white trail he made. There were some points where that white trail was gone because he was so far ahead. I had my jet ski full throttle and it would only go 49mph so not sure if his was able to go faster but I couldn’t keep up. That really was irritating.
As the tour went on I feel like it should’ve been named “Tour revolving around JC” We didn’t learn anything about Key West. I seen other reviews with different guides how they got to learn things about Key West. Nope we didn’t get that.
What we did learn was-
- Learned about where JC use to work and got fired at. Had to sit there as he had to do donuts in front of his old work. Which was kind of embarrassing because I’m sure the people there looked at us like ignorant people.
- Learned where his house boat was and how he got his house boat and what he found in his house boat.
Ok so that’s it. Didn’t learn anymore. Didn’t get to enjoy seeing anything. Was too focused on trying to keep up with him. I seen dolphins for a second. Wish I couldn’t actually stopped to see them. But JC was already way too far ahead to stop.
Few times I did wonder how long it would’ve taken him to notice if we weren’t behind him.
Then at the end he was very blunt about giving him a tip. My boyfriend ended up tipping him.
My tip would’ve been not to be so full of yourself and think about what the paying customers would like.
Written February 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for taking the time to leave some feedback. Although it's not the feedback we like to see we are sorry your experience was not up to your standards. We strive to make our tours a memorable time and take pride in offering small tour groups. The tour is 27 miles around Key West with multiple stops and in order to complete the 27 miles in 1.5 hours the tour operator has to keep pace to stay on schedule unfortunately. There are many great companies in Key West that we do recommend if you are looking for dolphin tours, sunset cruises, etc.
Written February 12, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jennifer K
1 contribution
I didn’t even know that jet skiing should have been on my bucket list … what an exhilarating adventure! Jordan was an amazing guide and taught us novice riders how to have a thrilling and safe trip. We had people aged from 10 to 65+ in our group with varying levels of experience and by the end of our excursion, Jordan had coached everyone into being confident and comfortable riders. I have this marvelous memory to carry with me - thank you, Jordan!
Written May 7, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Delaney D
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
We were looking for a jetski tour and ended up picking this one based on great reviews and it did not disappoint! My boyfriend and I ended up being the only people in our group with our amazing guide, Oz, so he gave us some options of what we wanted out of the tour while adding in some stops he knew we would enjoy. Each stop he shared some great fun facts to help us learn more about the island and took some pictures for us! I have been on a few different jetski excursions in other places and this was my favorite!! We had a great time and would 100/10 recommend this experience!!!
Written December 18, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Elaine M
9 contributions
The ride was fantastic. Our guide CJ was great and took the time to explain the land marks and answer our questions. This was my first time on a jet ski and I would do it again. Dont hesitate take this ride. Enjoy!
Written April 21, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alex G
3 contributions
Dec 2021
Good balance between stopping to learn about the Keys and just getting to flat out jet ski. Going in the evening during the winter, we got to see a pod of dolphins pretty close, and a great sunset. Good trip for recreational jet skiers and families.
Written January 4, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Steve
North Port, FL1 contribution
This was an awesome experience. Fun, informational and worth it! Spin was our guide. Education on the ski was great he took time to explain everything to each person. Made sure we were all safe and as a local took us to some cool places! Spin made this one of the best memories of our honeymoon!
Written September 7, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bonjour, j'aimerais savoir ou passer le cours obligatoire de sécurité des plaisanciers de Floride
Written March 13, 2022
Showing results 1-2 of 2
Buy it with
Top rated
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.