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Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride
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Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

By Pioneer Adventures Whitsundays
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Ages 5-80, max of 11 per group
Duration: 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • 30-minute jet boat ride
  • Live commentary on board
  • All safety gear
  • Rain jackets
  • Lock box for valuables and clothes
  • FREE Photos
What's not included
  • Parking fee payable if parking at the marina.
  • Food and drinks
  • Private transportation


Start:
  • Coral Sea Marina - South Village Car Park, 38 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
    Check in 20 minutes before departure at Coral Sea Marina South Village. We have a floating office located on the water. Marina birth N00. Once you arrive at the marina look for the garden bar facing the water look to your left you will see lots of jetskis on your left we are besides them
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25676P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Minimum age is 5 years
    • Minimum height is 120cm
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • No loose items Eg. Cameras, hats etc.
    • Wear swimmers or clothing that can get wet
    • Must not be pregnant, or have any medical conditions such as bad back, bad neck, recent surgeries or injuries.
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25676P1

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    Jason H
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Family
    This was a great way to fill the morning before we went out to lunch. Only problem was the kids wouldn’t stop talking about the jet boat over lunch. Highly recommended. Our driver was professional, informative and made sure everyone was having a good time throughout the ride.
    Written 25 January 2020
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    thanks for 5 stars review!! we are so happy you had a good time.
    Written 6 August 2020
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    Ben
    Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had an amazing trip with my fiancé. We were lucky enough to enjoy the morning with Matt and a one other lovely couple. Absolutely fantastic. Could not wipe the smile off my face all morning. Matt was very friendly andinformative. We saw a hammerhead shark hunt a sting ray and a dugong pop up for a quick hello. I would recommend this business to everyone.
    Written 17 August 2020
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    Thanks for the great review it certainly was one of the best shows i have seen driving the boat !! thanks again Matty
    Written 18 August 2020
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    Eden
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021 • Friends
    Awesome afternoon out on the jetboat. You are taken out for 180s, 360s, and nosedives which are all extremely fun. Definitely take them up on their offer of a windproof jacket because you will get cold and saturated but it’s all enjoyable. You are also taken out to certain places just outside the marina and educated on the area which is was an unexpected, but cool inclusion 😊
    Written 24 June 2021
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    Yvette McKenzie
    Gold Coast, Australia7 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020 • Family
    I was disappointed with the Jet boat ride. Clearly the boat had some technical issues and the ride was not at all a thrill ride. My husband and 13 year old daughter went on the ride and found it to not be a thrill at all. Husband said that it was clearly there was issues with the boat hence the speed, hence the price for the 3 of us came to $200 and I don’t believe it to be worth the ride at all. Host was pleasant.
    Written 25 September 2020
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    Hi there. we are very sorry you was disappointed with your jetboat ride, I did look into this after I read the review. there was nothing wrong with the boat on this day. it was all to do with how much weight was on the boat. unfortunately there was to many big people on the one trip. we would be happy to offer you guys a free jetboat ride next time your in Airlie beach.. please give us a call and we will get you out again free of charge . 1800 335 975
    Written 12 October 2020
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    Jey
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Couples
    Matt was funny and lively. The boat ride was thrilling with lots of fast turns, spins and manoeuvres. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the jet boat thrill ride. Highly recommended!

    Jey
    Written 25 April 2021
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    Suzanne K
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    Brent was awesome. His infectious attitude and love of his job made our ride perfect. We laughed, got completely soaking wet, and saw a different side of Airlie. I would highly recommend this adventure for young and old - our group of 8 had ages from 11 to 55. It was a real “thrill”.
    Written 6 October 2022
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    Emma M
    Toowoomba, Australia8 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Couples
    Disappointing. We drove especially to Airlie for 2 tours ( this being 1 of them). They rung while we were driving there to say they had no other bookings and if no one was to book then they will refund and cancel. They did offer for that afternoon but we already had another tour booked.
    My husband was very disappointed as this was his present from me for our wedding anniversary. No apology either from the tour company. I received a txt from them saying no more bookings so will refund and cancel. No apology which I think is rude. The lady could have said ‘Oh I’m so sorry but unfortunately due to low numbers we need to cancel due to safety’. I figured the tour couldn’t go ahead as they needed more people other then my husband to weigh the boat down? Who knows why 1 person wasn’t enough. Was our 1st trip to Airlie so thankfully there was other things to do that morning to fill in our time.
    Written 1 October 2023
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    Hi Emma, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are sorry that your expectations were not met this time. Firstly, we would like to clarify that your understanding of the situation is accurate. Unfortunately, we did have to cancel the tour due to low booking numbers, which can impact the safety and overall quality of the experience. However, it is evident that we could have communicated this more effectively, and we sincerely apologize for any oversight on our part. We completely agree that a more empathetic and apologetic response should have been provided, and we regret that this was not the case. The absence of an apology was certainly not our intention, and we understand why you found it rude. We are actively addressing this issue with our team to ensure better communication in the future. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and your feedback helps us make the necessary improvements. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We truly hope that you consider giving us another chance in the future. Airlie has so much to offer, and we would be honored to have the opportunity to provide you with a memorable experience.
    Written 2 October 2023
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    Chris911928
    Adelaide, Australia102 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    The booking agent in Airlie Beach misled us into believing we had enough time to do the Jet Boat ride and get back to the last ferry back to the cruise ship (provided we could get a taxi). Not a problem they said.
    However, when a large cruise ship is in town and is it raining heavily, you cannot get a taxi (or even book one) under any circumstances, so we had to pull the pin on the experience. There was insufficient time to finish the jet boat ride then walk from one end of the town to the other in the pouring rain to catch the ferry. We would have missed the departure of the cruise ship if we attempted this.
    Pioneer Adventures Whitsundays were not interested in providing a refund of the 3 tickets we purchased, despite their booking agent misleading us.
    Whilst the circumstances are not entirely the fault of PAW, the conduct of the agent who sold the tickets on behalf of PAW was deplorable.
    Written 15 July 2022
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    Hi, Chris thanks for taking the time to review us. firstly id like to make crystal clear that the travel agent that sold you the tickets and gave you false information is not in any way employed by PA. Travel agents are commission based pure and simple that work for themselves or as chain travel agents. we have a 24-hour change/cancelation policy so that's why there was no refund given, it is up to the customer to determine if they have enough time, we don't know your schedule. assuming you canceled at the last minute there would be very little chance of us filling those seats thus PA losing out. I would recommend in the future booking directly with the operator as they will have all the correct information and could easily advise if you had time to complete the trip and return to the cruise ship.
    Written 26 July 2022
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    Ashlee M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Solo
    I had an awesome time yesterday with Shannon (1:30pm).
    Would highly recommend going and even better if you get Shannon
    Shannon was awesome, very welcoming, lots of information and very funny.
    Love that you get free photos.
    I also highly recommend you wear bathers as you get extremely wet!!
    Written 9 July 2023
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    Florian R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Friends
    If you're looking for the ride of your life, stop what you're doing and book a jetboat experience with Captain Ian NOW! From start to finish, it was an absolute thrill-fest. Ian isn't just a captain; he's a legend of the waves! His humor, energy, and incredible skill behind the wheel turned an already exhilarating ride into a full-blown adventure you'll be talking about for years.

    The spins, twists, and high-speed bursts were beyond epic – I couldn't stop grinning (or screaming)! Just when you think it can’t get any wilder, Ian cranks it up another notch, leaving everyone soaked and breathless with laughter. This was hands down the most fun I’ve had on the water. I can't wait to do it again! Thank you, Captain Ian, for making it unforgettable!
    Written 12 November 2024
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