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 costs an additional $20.
• 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.