The 4 Best Sydney Jet Boat Rides Tours

1.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 841 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet at Circular Quay for a 30-minute Thunder Jet ride with spins, fishtails, wave riding, and power stops at speeds up to 75 km/h. You’ll pass the Opera House, Luna Park, Rose Bay, and Taronga Zoo. Drivers such as John and Tom add plenty of personality. Expect to get wet.

“Fun. As described...helpful and well organised. We booked for the shorter one but they combined us with a longer one at no extra charge. Great service”

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2.30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Thrill Ride

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

Join Oz Jet Boating at Circular Quay for a 30-minute blast across Sydney Harbour. Your captain mixes landmark views with 270-degree spins, power slides, and speeds up to 75 km/h. Ponchos and lockers are provided, but plan on getting soaked and bring dry clothes.

“You will get wet so take a change of clothes. The ride is safe and very exciting. The staff are very attentive.”

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3.Thunder Thrill Jet Boat Ride

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

Set off from Circular Quay for a 30-minute Thunder Thrill ride toward Sydney Heads. Your English-speaking skipper builds up the speed before launching into 360-degree spins, power-slides, and sharp stops beside the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and harbour islands. Ponchos and lockers are included, but expect to get soaked.

“The activity was excellent and fun! Highly recommend the service provider.”

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4.Jet Boat Adventure Ride from Circular Quay

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

Meet the red-shirted Oz Jet Boating crew at Circular Quay, suit up with a poncho and life jacket, then race past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Fort Denison, Rose Bay, and Taronga Zoo. Expect hard turns, spins, wave riding, music, and a very real chance of getting soaked.

“Great fun. We had a great experience on the jet boat and would recommend it to others”

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