Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride

The Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride is one of Australia's most thrilling and visually spectacular water-based adventures — a high-octane experience that combines breathtaking stunt manoeuvres with some of the most iconic harbour views on the planet. Departing from the heart of Sydney's Circular Quay precinct, the purpose-built high-performance jet boat blasts across Sydney Harbour at speed — executing heart-stopping 360-degree spins, fishtail slides, powerslides, and sudden full-throttle accelerations that send walls of spray crashing across the water's surface while passengers grip on and roar with the kind of exhilaration that only a world-class harbour setting can amplify. It is an experience that delivers maximum adrenaline in minimum time — and does so with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as its backdrop.

The jet boat route is designed to showcase Sydney Harbour's most spectacular scenery while delivering the full sequence of high-energy stunt manoeuvres that make the ride one of the city's most popular and talked-about visitor experiences. The boat roars past the Sydney Opera House, under the arch of the Harbour Bridge, around Darling Harbour, and through the harbour's most photogenic waterways — the driver performing the signature spins, slides, and stops with theatrical precision and infectious energy that keeps the crowd engaged and screaming throughout every moment of the session. The combination of world-famous architecture passing at speed, the dramatic spray of the stunt sequences, and the sheer physical thrill of the acceleration and rotation manoeuvres creates a sensory experience of genuine intensity and sustained excitement that consistently delivers one of the most memorable single hours available to any visitor in Sydney.

Departures operate multiple times daily from Circular Quay — one of Sydney's most accessible and centrally located waterfront precincts, within walking distance of the Opera House, the Rocks heritage precinct, ferry terminals, and the city's CBD. Tickets are available through Ticketmates and other authorised booking platforms with advance purchase recommended. The experience is suitable for guests aged 3 and above, with all participants provided with a thorough safety briefing and equipment before departure — making it an ideal high-energy activity for families, groups of friends, couples, and solo travellers seeking an unforgettable Sydney harbour encounter.

• 30 minute jetboat ride on Sydney Harbour
• Exclusions: Hotel transfers, Photos and videos (available for purchase on the day)

• All passengers must be at least 1.2m tall to ride
• Passengers under the age of 13 must ride with a parent/guardian who is over the age of 18.
• Passengers must arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure or seats will be reassigned
• Cancellation must be received at least 24 hours prior to departure or full payment will be due and no refund will be given
• If Oz Jet Boating must cancel a ride due to inclement weather, or for any other reason, the ride will be rescheduled. If the ride cannot be rescheduled a refund will be provided
• Passengers may get wet on the jet boat
• Valuables are not permitted on board. Oz Jet Boating takes no responsibility for safety or loss/damage of valuables
• All passengers ride at their own risk. All passengers acknowledge that jet boating is a dangerous recreational activity. Adult passengers will be required to sign an Assumption of Risk Form prior to boarding, for themselves and minors in their care. Please read the Assumption of Risk Form carefully. The Assumption of Risk Form is part of the terms and conditions for participation in the Jet Boat ride
• Passengers with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, or those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are strongly advised not ride the jet boat and do so at their own risk
• Passengers may be filmed/photographed during the ride. Oz Jet Boating reserves the right to reproduce such film/photos for any purpose whatsoever without notification, compensation or payment
• Acting reasonably, Oz Jet Boating reserves the right to alter the departure time and departure point as and when required.
• Oz Jet Boating reserves the right to refuse passage for whatever reason
• Minimum numbers required
• Weatherproofing clothing is provided for year round comfort

Children under 2 years will be considered as infant and entry will be free of cost.

Children between age 3 to 12 will be considered as child and charged child rate.

Children above age 12 will be considered as an adult and charged adult rate.