About this tour
Pilot your own jet ski from Brisbane's city centre into Moreton Bay on this three-hour guided tour. You'll throttle past the CBD skyline, Story Bridge and riverfront mansions before hitting open water where dolphins and turtles often appear. No licence or experience needed—just book, show up, and ride a late-model Sea-Doo with a certified guide alongside. It's exhilarating, manageable for most fitness levels, and genuinely different from the usual tourist fare around Queensland.
Highlights
- Steer your own 2025 Sea-Doo jet ski across Brisbane River and Moreton Bay
- Pass Story Bridge, Gateway Bridge, and multimillion-dollar riverside homes
- Spot dolphins and sea turtles in their natural habitat
- No licence or prior experience required; guidance included throughout
- Small group tours capped at ten riders for personal attention
- Professional, approachable guides handling all safety protocols
- Depart from City Botanic Gardens Riverhub, minutes from CBD
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at the Riverhub, receive a full safety briefing, don your PFD life vest, then motor gently upriver to get the feel of your jet ski. Once confident, you'll open it up past iconic bridges and waterfront landmarks. The Brisbane leg takes roughly 30 minutes; then you're out in Moreton Bay proper where the real cruising happens. Weather permitting, you'll have open water and a decent chance of marine wildlife. The pace is led by your guide—expect a mix of steady cruising and faster stretches where you feel the real acceleration.
Good to know
Minimum age to drive is 16; passengers must be 8+, always with an adult over 18. Weight limit per ski is 200kg. Tours run subject to weather and water conditions; poor conditions trigger a reschedule, not a refund. Arrive 15 minutes early at City Botanic Gardens. Bring swimwear and a towel. Not advisable if pregnant, with spinal injuries, or serious heart conditions.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.