Jet Skiing

Magnetic Island Guided Jet Ski and Snorkeling Tour from Townsville

Combine a guided jet ski ride from Townsville with snorkelling in a Magnetic Island bay.
Enjoy an approximately two-hour adventure, with routes and snorkelling sites selected for safe conditions.
Snorkelling equipment, a life jacket, safety briefing, practical demonstration and guide support are included.
Take home free tour photos. A second rider is an additional paid option; select the appropriate booking option.
Meet at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City, 30 minutes before your booked start.

Approximately 2-hour guided jet ski experience
Expert guide and on-water support
Free tour photos
Snorkelling equipment and a snorkelling stop, subject to safe conditions
Jet ski, life jacket, safety briefing, and practical demonstration
Bottled water and sunscreen

Second rider on the same ski: additional paid option. Select the appropriate booking option and check the displayed price.
Personal purchases and hotel transfers.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

Ride across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island and combine coastal sightseeing with a snorkelling stop in one of the island’s bays. Your guide selects a suitable location such as Florence, Arthur or Nelly Bay for the conditions. Explore fringing reef and look for tropical marine life before the return ride to Townsville. Visibility, snorkelling location and wildlife vary with conditions.

Highlights and inclusions

Approximately 2-hour guided jet ski experience
Free tour photos. A second rider on the same ski is an additional paid option; select the appropriate booking option and check its displayed price.
Snorkelling equipment and a snorkelling stop, subject to safe conditions
Jet ski, life jacket, safety briefing and practical demonstration
Experienced guide and on-water support; bottled water and sunscreen available if needed

Meeting point and check-in

The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City. Please arrive 30 minutes before your booked start time for registration, gear fitting and the safety briefing.

Rider requirements

Drivers must be at least 16 years old; passengers must be at least 7. Drivers aged 16–17 may ride solo or carry a passenger aged 18 or over, and require a parent or guardian signature.
Maximum two riders per jet ski. Maximum individual weight 130 kg; maximum combined weight 200 kg, including riders and belongings.
No jet ski licence is required. Bring a driver’s licence, passport or alternative photo ID.
All riders must understand English and demonstrate that they understand the safety briefing, instructions and practical operation of the jet ski.
Tell the team about any medical condition or other consideration that may affect safe participation. Riders need sufficient fitness to tread water while wearing a life jacket.

Safety and conditions

A practical competency check is required before departure. The team may stop participation if a rider cannot operate safely or puts others at risk. Wear your life jacket and follow the guide’s directions, safe distances and speed limits. Routes, stops and pace depend on weather, water conditions, access and rider ability. Activities may be cancelled, postponed or rescheduled for unsafe conditions; tandem riding may be unsuitable on some days. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

What to bring

Bring sun-protective clothing, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, drinking water and photo ID. Secure glasses with a strap and use a lanyard for any waterproof camera or phone. Bring only essentials; personal items are carried at your own risk. Contact the team if no suitable session is available online.
Contact the team in advance about wheelchair access or accessibility requirements so individual needs and participation arrangements can be assessed.

What to bring

Photo ID: Bring a driver's licence, passport, or alternative photo ID for registration.

Sun protection: Bring sun-protective clothing, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and drinking water.

Secure gear: Secure glasses with a strap and attach any waterproof camera or phone to a lanyard.

Essentials only: Bring only essential personal items, as belongings are carried at your own risk.

Medical details: Be ready to inform staff of any pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your participation.

Additional information

Meeting point: Check in at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City.

Arrival time: Arrive 30 minutes before your start time for registration, gear fitting, and the safety briefing.

Age requirements: Drivers must be at least 16 years old, and passengers must be at least 7.

Young drivers: Drivers aged 16–17 may ride solo or carry a passenger aged 18 or over, with a parent or guardian signature.

Capacity limits: A maximum of two riders are allowed per jet ski. The maximum individual weight is 130 kg, and the maximum combined weight is 200 kg, including riders and belongings.

Licence rules: You do not need a jet ski licence to join this tour.

Language requirement: This guided experience is conducted in English, and all riders must understand English and follow safety briefings and instructions.

Fitness requirement: Riders must be fit enough to tread water while wearing a life jacket.

Competency check: A practical competency check is completed before departure for every rider.

Safety enforcement: Staff may stop your participation if you cannot operate safely or endanger others.

On-tour safety: You must wear your life jacket and follow guide directions, safe distances, and speed limits.

Route flexibility: Routes, stops, and pace may change based on conditions and rider ability.

Weather dependency: Activities may be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled if conditions are unsafe.

Tandem riding: Tandem riding may not be suitable on some days, depending on the conditions.

Wildlife: Wildlife sightings are possible but are never guaranteed.

Contact note: Contact the team directly if you cannot find a suitable session time online.

Waiver: All participants must sign and agree to a Liability Release & Safety Waiver before joining.

Medical disclosure: You must notify staff of any medical conditions that could affect safe participation.

Insurance advice: Guests are encouraged to arrange their own travel insurance for unforeseen events.