Paradise Jet Boating
Where the buzz of excitement meets the buzz of a jet boat
Australia’s Gold Coast, sitting in the southeast corner of Queensland, is known for its beaches. If you plan to visit Queensland, a boat ride is a must for your itinerary, and what better way to experience the complete fun and adrenaline rush than with jet boating? The experience of a jet boat trip is wholly unique as a jet of water is used to propel the boat forward and it is often combined with complicated maneuvers of the boat. Jet boat tours of the Gold Coast are famous as they offer sightseeing and the thrill of speed boating.
One of the original jet boat tour operators in Australia is the team at Paradise Jet Boating. They are the largest operators in Queensland and their team consists of highly-skilled, professional skippers captaining the boats, giving interesting commentary alongside.
If you’d like to experience the super excitement of high-speed drifting, sprays, 360-degree spins, power sliding, pounding bounces, and beach buzzing, the Paradise jet boating rides are a perfect choice.
Paradise jet boating offers two boat rides.
Jet Boat Adventure Ride
The best choice for a family trip, this jet boat ride covers many sightseeing spots on Main Beach, Queensland like Palazzo Versace Hotel, Seaworld, Southport Seaway, Runaway Bay, Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, and Paradise Point. It is the only jet boat ride accessing Moreton Bay Marine Park, where dolphins and wallabies can be spotted, and Sovereign Island’s amazing waterfront mansions. After boarding the jet boat, the captain gives you safety instructions and a brief look at the sites covered in the ride.
All tourists are provided with life jackets and jet boating by itself is considered safe for marine life and swimmers as there are no external rotating parts in the propeller. The jet boat goes up to 40 knots (80 mph) and the ride includes tricks like 360-degree spins, power sliding, and high-speed drifting while you are also given the chance to take in the scenic beauty as well as the sightseeing spots of the Broadwater at slower speeds. While other operators take you as far as Wavebreak Island, this ride from Paradise Jet Boating takes you 18 miles (30 km) more. The Adventure ride is a long one spanning around 1 hour and a distance of 35 km in and around Northern Broadwater as well as Marine Parks in Main Beach.
Boarding point: Paradise Jet Boating, Shop 7b, Mariners Cove Marina, 60 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Age: 4+ years old
Timings: Daily between 9 am and 4 pm (Requires prior booking)
Duration: 55 minutes
Price: Adult – Rs.4,122/-, Child (4-14 years) – Rs.3,077/-, Family (2 adults & 2 children) – Rs.9,900/-
Jet Blast Jet Boat Ride
This express ride spanning 30 minutes offers jet boat spins and slides around Wavebreak Island including the sightseeing spots of Sea World, Palazzo Versace and Marina Mirage. The ride covers around 20 km of the Southern Broadwater. This is suitable if you have budget or time constraints and would like a miniature of the Adventure Ride.
Boarding point: Paradise Jet Boating, Shop 7b, Mariners Cove Marina, 60 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach
Age: 4+ years old
Timings: Daily, times confirmed while booking
Duration: 30 minutes
Price: Adults – Rs.3,242/-, Child (4-14 years)– Rs.2,308/-
Know before you go
- You may get wet a lot during the ride and hence, we advise you to dress appropriately as well as be prepared for a change of clothes in case you plan to stay after the ride.
- It is recommended to book in advance as the rides often sell out quickly.
- The departure point is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.
- It is advisable to wear sunscreen if you visit during the summer months between December and February.
- The ride is subject to weather conditions. Dangerous weather and other alerts are constantly monitored and rides may be delayed in such situations. However, if it is steady rain or not too bad weather, rides are still operated.
- Paradise Jet Boating provides accessibility services and facilities for differently-abled people. There are 2 accessible car parks about 25 m from the departure point on the marina. They also provide access to the office by a ramp and the minimum opening width within the departure terminal area is 122cm.
- In case you need to store your belongings while taking the trip, they provide storage boxes that are CCTV monitored to keep your things.
Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure time and check in at the office at Mariners Cove Marina.
The operators do not allow anything on board as utmost safety is ensured. This ride requires you to hold on at all times and carrying anything might lead to dangerous situations if it hits another person
Cancellation must be informed at least 48 hours in advance and rescheduling, 24 hours prior. In case this buffer time isn’t provided, a 100% cancellation fee is charged.
The operators support people with disabilities to take the ride but you must be able to hold on to the bars on the ride. People in wheelchairs are helped on board and can enjoy the ride as well.
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