Magnetic Island Express Jet Ski Tour (70 Minutes)
A 70 minute guided jet ski ride from Townsville across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island. Follow the coast past bays, granite headlands and, on northern days, the SS Adelaide wreck, with photos included, no licence needed and a passenger riding free on your jet ski.
Quick read before you book.
- Cross Cleveland Bay at the handlebars
- Magnetic Island's bays and headlands from the water
- Route picked daily for the smoothest ride
- Pass the SS Adelaide wreck on northern routes
- Back on land in under two hours
What people say about this operator.
What they like?
Friendly, easy to follow instructors, jet skis that are a blast to ride and Magnetic Island bays with turtles and snorkelling stops along the way.
What could be better?
Honestly, not much. Slap on reef safe sunscreen, bring a change of clothes and expect to get wet.
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Included in this tour.
- Guided 70 minute jet ski tour with local commentary
- Safety briefing, jet ski demonstration and skills check
- Life jacket
- Free photos of your tour
- Sunscreen and bottled water if you forget your own
- Second rider free on your jet ski
Commonly asked questions.
From The Docks Townsville, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City. Arrive 30 minutes before your start time for check in and the safety briefing, and complete the online waiver from your confirmation email.
Your guide chooses the route on the day based on the wind. Most tours head south past Picnic, Nelly and Geoffrey Bays towards Arthur Bay, while northern days pass Cockle Bay, the SS Adelaide wreck and West Point.
Drivers must be 16 or over, and under 18s need a parent or guardian to sign the waiver and cannot carry another under 18 passenger. Passengers must be at least 7, with a maximum of 130kg per rider and 200kg per jet ski.
No. This is a guided tour, so no licence or experience is needed, and every rider gets a safety briefing, demonstration and practical skills check before heading out. Drivers need to bring photo ID.
Cancel more than 48 hours before your start time for a refund, less a 1.9 percent processing fee. Between 24 and 48 hours out you can reschedule or take a gift voucher valid for 12 months, and within 24 hours bookings are non refundable.
Tours do not run in unsafe conditions, and the route or times can change with wind and sea state. If Poseidon cancels, you are offered a new time or a voucher first, and a full refund if neither works.
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Additional info.
- Arrive 30 minutes early at The Docks Townsville, 108 Flinders Street, for check in and briefing.
- Drivers 16 and over, passengers 7 and over; maximum 130kg per rider and 200kg per jet ski.
- Bring sunglasses with a strap.