
Miami Guided Jet Ski Adventure on Biscayne Bay
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- from $85
Set out from Bayside Marketplace on a guided jet ski tour across Biscayne Bay, perfect for those eager to combine water sports with sightseeing in Miami. This small-group experience, limited to just eight guests, lets you take the controls of a Yamaha jet ski and follow a professional guide through the bay’s scenic waterways. Whether you ride solo or share with a friend, it’s a dynamic way to see Miami’s waterfront from a fresh perspective.
After meeting your guide and group at Pier 5, Slip 31, the experience begins with a safety briefing and riding orientation. You’ll receive all necessary equipment, including a life jacket, and learn the basics of jet ski operation. The guide explains the route, which adapts to water and weather conditions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride for every participant.
Once on the water, the adventure gets underway as you power across Biscayne Bay, following your guide. Depending on the day’s conditions, you might weave through open stretches or explore narrower channels, always with Miami’s skyline in view. The route offers a blend of speed, splash, and sightseeing, making each outing unique.
As you ride, enjoy panoramic views of Downtown Miami and its shimmering waterfront. With the city’s skyscrapers as your backdrop, you’ll experience Miami’s architectural highlights from a vantage point only accessible by water. Your group will pass close to Fisher Island, offering a glimpse of its exclusive residences, and skirt the coastline of Miami Beach, with its famous hotels and sandy shores coming into view.
The tour includes your jet ski rental, life jacket, guidance from a professional instructor, and all fuel, admission, and launch fees—so there are no hidden costs at check-in. Not included are parking, food and drinks, gratuities, and the Florida Temporary Boating License fee if required. Make sure to bring your ID, swimwear, and a towel for after your ride.
Biscayne Bay is renowned for its sparkling waters, vibrant marine life, and unmatched views of Miami’s cityscape. The bay is framed by Downtown Miami, Fisher Island, and the sandy beaches of Miami Beach, offering a blend of natural beauty and urban energy that defines the city’s coastal character.
This shared jet ski adventure is guided in English and Spanish. Each jet ski can carry up to two people, with a maximum combined weight of 350 pounds. Drivers must be at least 18 and present a valid photo ID; younger passengers (ages 8–17) may ride only as passengers with an adult. The activity is not suitable for pregnant guests or those with serious heart or back conditions. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and the safety briefing, and allow extra time for parking, especially during busy periods.
What’s included
- Yamaha jet ski
- Life jacket
- Admission and launch fees
- Professional jet ski guide
- 1-hour guided jet ski adventure
- Fuel surcharge
- Safety briefing and riding orientation
- Parking Fees
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities
- Florida Temporary Boating License / exam fee, if required
Meeting & pickup
- Meet at the starting point (no pickup)
- Shared tour, up to 8 travelers
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go
- Meet the team at Bayside Marketplace, 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in and the mandatory safety briefing. Allow extra time for parking and finding the meeting point, especially during busy periods.
- MEETING POINT
- Bayside Marketplace – Pier 5, Slip #31
- 401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure for check-in and the mandatory safety briefing.
- WHAT TO BRING
- Valid government-issued photo ID or passport, booking confirmation, Florida Temporary Boating License if required, swimsuit or beachwear, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses with a secure strap, and a change of clothes.
- AGE & DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
- Ages 0–7 cannot participate.
- Ages 8–17 may participate as passengers only and must ride with an eligible adult driver.
- Drivers must be 18+ and present a valid government-issued photo ID.
- All riders and passengers must present valid government-issued photo ID showing their date of birth.
- Drivers born after January 1, 1988 must meet Florida boating safety requirements and obtain an approved temporary boating certificate when required.
- JET SKI CAPACITY
- Maximum 2 guests per jet ski. Maximum combined rider weight: 350 lbs / 159 kg per jet ski.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The guided jet ski experience lasts approximately 1 hour. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.
- The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or guests with serious heart conditions or serious back problems.
- Fuel surcharge and admission/launch fees are included in your booking. There is no additional $30 gas fee at check-in.
- Parking, food and beverages, gratuities, and the Florida Temporary Boating License/exam fee when required are not included.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
