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The 15 Best Australia Speedboat Tours

37 trips  ·  from $40 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 australia speedboat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you hand over a card.

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes - The tricks: spins, slides, and beach runs
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Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes

1.Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Jet Boat Ride: 55 Minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $42 a head Our pick

Join Jet Boat Extreme at 30-34 Ferny Ave for a 55-minute Broadwater ride with power slides, 360-degree spins, beach runs, and speeds up to 40 knots. Captain Jake, Toby, Mike, Hamish, and others are known for lively commentary and smooth boat handling. Life jackets, lockers, and spray jackets on colder days are included.

“Great fun! Toby is very friendly and skilled! Highly recommend! Very thrilling experience and beautiful scenery!”

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist - Starting at Jetty 1 in Circular Quay
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

2.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 841 reviews · from $60 a head

Meet at Jetty 1, Circular Quay, for a 30-minute ride on Thunder Twist. Your captain, possibly John or Tom, leads a safety briefing before high-speed spins, slides, fish tails, wave riding, and power stops. Ponchos and lockers are provided, but bring dry clothes and expect to get wet.

“Great exhilarating experience in beautiful Sydney harbor with friends The views are stunning and the guides were professional”

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Cairns Jet Boat Ride - The main event: spins, speed, and spray
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Cairns Jet Boat Ride

3.Cairns Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · from $63 a head

Meet your captain at Marlin Marina for a 35-minute Bad Fishy jet boat ride through Trinity Inlet. Expect fast runs, sharp turns, 360-degree spins, loud music, commentary, and plenty of spray. Captains such as Steve, Harry, Sam, and Belinda keep the ride lively while you watch for crocodiles among the mangroves.

“Prepare to get SOAKED! Loads of fun! Magnificent views on the boat ride too. They take loads of photos with Go Pro which you can purchase afterwards.”

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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride - Fort Denison, the Navy Fleet, and Rose Bay
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30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

4.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 416 reviews · from $51 a head

Meet Oz Jet Boating at Circular Quay for a 30-minute Sydney Harbour thrill ride. Your captain handles 270-degree spins, power slides, and speeds up to 75 km/h while pausing near the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, and Taronga Zoo. Ponchos and lockers are provided, but bring dry clothes.

“A total blast!!! The boat ride was so much fun and was a great way to see the sights. Highly recommend!”

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Gold Coast: 55-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride - Surfers Paradise Views Before the Speed Starts
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Gold Coast: 55-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

5.55-Minute Extreme Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 403 reviews · 55 min · from $63 a head

Leave from behind the Vibe Hotel in Surfers Paradise for a 55-minute ride through the Gold Coast waterways. Expect speeds up to 80 km/h, sharp turns, 360-degree spins, city views, and plenty of spray. Drivers such as Toby, Mike, Jake, and Isaac add safety advice, local information, and humor. Waterproof phones are welcome, and lockers are provided.

“Toby was an awesome host!!! Funny, quick witted, and clearly very capable of what he does. Apart from him going overboard and having a 10y old (The Devonator) drive the boat (kidding) it was a super fun experience! Be prepared to get very wet, although that is part of the fun, right. We enjoyed it so much we are going back again today. Can’t wait!”

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Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride - From Circular Quay to the open water
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Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

6.Sydney Harbour: Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 372 reviews · 30 min · from $41 a head

Meet at Circular Quay’s Eastern Pontoon for a 30-minute Thunder Thrill jet boat ride toward Sydney Heads. Your English-speaking skipper eases you into the speed before unleashing spins, power-slides, sharp turns, and nose-down splashes. You’ll see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, islands, and foreshore, but plan to get wet.

“Fantastic. Loved every second of it. Would definitely do it again. Would be great if they had an hour long ride.”

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Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat - What the speedboat adds to whale watching
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Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

7.Sydney Whale-Watching by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · from $92 a head

Set out from Campbell’s Cove Pontoon with Ocean Extreme for a two-hour whale-watching run aboard a fast, 21-seat boat. You’ll pass the Harbour Bridge and Opera House before heading into the Tasman Sea. Guides such as Blake and Sean explain whale behavior and help you watch for breaching, tail slapping, and dolphins.

“We did the 8 am tour which was a great way to start the day. Saw whales breaching! Enjoyed being out on the water and seeing the harbor as well.”

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Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride - Starting at Coral Sea Marina
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Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

8.Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $63 a head

Hold on for a 30-minute Pioneer Bay jet boat ride from Coral Sea Marina. A 380-horsepower boat delivers fast runs, 180 and 360-degree spins, drifts, and power stops, with commentary and free photos included. Wear swimwear, expect to get soaked, and note the minimum age is five and minimum height is 120cm.

“Great fun, and guide was great, made it fun and was informative along the way! Definitely recommend , fast, fun and love the horsepower!”

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Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride - Southport Yacht Club and Marina Mirage
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Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride

9.Gold Coast Jet Boat Adventure – 1-Hour Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $42 a head

Join Paradise Jet Boating for a 55-minute Gold Coast Broadwater ride from Surfers Paradise. Your captain may include 360-degree spins, power slides and fast drifts, with views of Marina Mirage, Sea World, Sovereign Island and Moreton Bay Marine Park. Captains such as Josh, Adam, Chris and Macca are known for mixing safety with good humor. Expect to get wet.

“Chris was an awesome boat driver and we had a ball. Would recommend this to anyone. Thanks Penny and Family.”

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Sydney: Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay - What happens at the Eastern Pontoon
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Sydney: Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

10.Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 30 min · from $40 a head Best value

Set off from Circular Quay with an English-speaking pilot, waterproof poncho, and life jacket. In 30 minutes, you will pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Rose Bay, Goat Island, and Taronga Zoo while the 700-horsepower boat handles spins, slides, and wave jumps. Expect an exciting ride, and possibly a very wet one.

“Brilliant tour of the harbour! Some great views from the water. Definitely bring a change of clothes though because the ponchos will only stop so much of the water.”

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Gold Coast: 360-Degree High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure - Getting to Sea World Cruises Terminal
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Gold Coast: 360-Degree High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

11.360-Degree High-Speed Jet Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 161 reviews · 45 - 90 minutes · from $41 a head

Race across the Gold Coast waterways on a 45-minute jet boat ride with sharp turns, high-speed runs, and 360-degree spins. You can drive to the Sea World Cruises Terminal or take the free Surfers Paradise shuttle. Pilots such as Pedro, Braydon, Lauren, and Mike are known for lively commentary and careful checks on the boat.

“Activity was great and my granddaughter and I loved it. Im still waiting for the video I paid for though..!!! Thats very disappointing.. 😟”

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Airlie Beach: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride - Coral Sea Marina and the first burst of speed
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Airlie Beach: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride

12.Airlie Beach: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 149 reviews · 30 min · from $63 a head

Hold on for a fast, wet 30-minute ride through Pioneer Bay with Pioneer Adventures. Expect 180 and 360-degree spins, drifts, power stops, nosedives and views of Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. Guides such as PK, Ian and Ben have earned praise for keeping the ride fun and safe.

“The Jet Boat Driver had a great attitude and kept the mood light and fun.”

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Cairns: 35-Minute Jet Boating Ride - Leaving Marlin Marina for Trinity Inlet
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Cairns: 35-Minute Jet Boating Ride

13.35-Minute Jet Boating Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 128 reviews · 35 min · from $50 a head

Meet at Berth A1, Cairns Marlin Marina, for a 35-minute jet boat ride through Trinity Inlet. Expect fast turns, high-speed slides, music, splashes, and local facts from an English-speaking skipper. Steve, Jacob, Jeff, Patrick, and Malcolm have all led memorable rides. Wear clothes you are happy to get wet.

“Was an awesome experience, soo much fun! Definitely would recommend if you’re up for some fun!”

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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour - Why the water ride earns its place
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Gold Coast: Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

14.Jet Boat Ride and Scenic Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 127 reviews · 1h 30m · from $148 a head

Start behind the Vibe Hotel in Surfers Paradise with a 55-minute jet boat ride featuring spins, sharp turns, and plenty of spray. Then travel to Marina Mirage for a 10-minute helicopter flight over Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Main Beach, SeaWorld, and South Stradbroke Island. Guides including Toby and Jake are known for lively commentary.

“Amazing combo tour! The jet boat was so much fun, felt so powerful and went so fast. The best were the 360 turns. Loved it! They then dropped us off on the way back at the helicopter tour. Great pilot who gave us detailed tour of the region and the views from above are gorgeous! Bear in mind the Helitour is at a different location so you have to make your way back from there after (already detailed in the tour description but some people didn’t realise).”

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Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour - Harbour Bridge views from the driver’s seat
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Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

15.Sydney Speed Boat Adventure Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $96 a head

Take the helm of your own red speedboat from Rose Bay with guide Dirk or a fellow professional guide leading the way. After boating instruction and a life jacket fitting, follow the group past the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Garden Island, Rose Bay, Shark Island, Clark Island, and the maritime museum. The small group is limited to eight people.

“Had an absolutely great time! Great way to get up and personal with some waves in the Sydney harbour. Tour guide was really nice and approachable, made you feel at ease and confident before heading out. Highly recommend this to anyone even if you’re a local.”

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★ 4.5Surfers Paradise Jetboating and Surf LessonFrom $6015 reviews
★ 4.5Gold Coast JetBlast Jet Boat Ride – 40-Minute Thrill ExperienceFrom $4235 reviews
★ 5.0Adrenaline Jet Boat Rides in Pioneer River MackayFrom $863 reviews
★ 5.0Cairns Hot Air Balloon Flight + Bad Fishy Jet Boating CairnsFrom $3986 reviews
★ 5.0Shared Daydream Extreme High Speed Jetboat TourFrom $1213 reviews
★ 4.8Sydney Harbour: 30 Minute Slow Jet Boat Vivid CruiseFrom $4114 reviews
★ 4.930-Minute Jet Boat Ride from Darling HarbourFrom $5614 reviews
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★ 5.0Mackay: Jet Boat Ride: Wettest ride in AusFrom $636 reviews
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