Branson Jet Boats Adventure Tour
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Branson Jet Boats Adventure Tour
By Branson Jet Boats
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Ages 0-120, max of 65 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Admission ticket to Jet Boat Adventure Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Captain Gratuities (optional)
- Start:
- 7a N Boardwalk, Branson, MO 65616, USAGUESTS MUST ARRIVE TO CHECK IN AT KIOSK AT LEAST 40 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR START. Branson Landing, free parking in the north lot, near Belk Department Stores or in the paid parking garage for easiest access to our kiosk & dock. Our kiosk is located right next to Arcade City & Saltgrass Steakhouse
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 73059P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- An Adventure Agreement must be signed before boarding the Jet Boat
- Not recommended for children under 3 years of age due to length of tour but this is left to parent's discretion
- Subject to favorable weather conditions and tour size. If canceled due to poor weather or tour size, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- All children 7 & under must wear a provided life jacket at all times.
- GUESTS MUST ARRIVE 40 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FOR CHECK-IN. LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED
- 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 65 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- 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: 73059P2
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- Navigate088935438920 contributionsBest ride ever!!!The Captain and crew made it so much fun. We sat in the front and got seriously drenched. The lake and views are gorgeous. We even got to see a bald eagle.Written 25 August 2024
- kellih8280 contributionsOur jet boat tourWe had the best time ever. We loved everything about about the jet boats. The captain did power slides, cookies, died the front of the boat into the water and multiple people were drenched with water. He did all these crazy fun things multiple times. We loved it. We will definitely be back and do it again. We had a blast.Written 24 August 2024
- V8072AYcharlesj0 contributionsGREAT TIMEWas a greet time and if your sitting in the first two rows expect to get soaked ...we will be back again soon . This is definitely a thrill rideWritten 24 August 2024
- 806tammyf0 contributionsIf you wanna stay dry , stay on land!We had so much fun,and our granddaughter really enjoyed herself..we hope to do this again on another visit.Written 10 September 2023
- G8597BCpennys0 contributionsGreat funYou will get wet. Great experience and would do it again. Great turns also gave a small tour of the areaWritten 20 September 2022
- williamsG2820WI0 contributionsExcellentSat in front seat and we got soaked,great 360s,boat was very fast,stable,clean,comfortable,captain was pleasantWritten 20 September 2022
- Maps650723453730 contributionsSo much soaking FUN!Awesome. Bring a change of clothes if you sit in the front. Totally soaked but so much fun. Will definitely do that again and again. Book early!Written 4 September 2022
- RebelVictory770 contributionsAmazing !We had Captain Mike and he was AWESOME... He knew what he was doing, We all had fun and learned cool stuff about the lake and surrounding area... He warned us of really wet, and less wet rows before hand .. ( we chose soaking wet rows ) and LOVED it.we even got to see an eagleWritten 27 August 2022
- koolkcube0 contributionsNice experienceNice experience with family. The team were good and informative. We liked the ride and appreciated boat captain’s job.Written 1 August 2022
- Darin C0 contributionsJust AlrightWe’ve been on the jet boats at Wisconsin Dells and would definitely ride those again. We wouldn’t ride these again. Half the ride is going slow in a “no wake” zone going out and coming back to the dock. The boats at the Dells are smaller and get a great 180 spin. These are bigger and don’t spin around as well. The staff was nice, but it’s just boring. The speaker on the boat is terrible and couldn’t understand anything being said. At the Dells the captain made the experience awesome and had some rockin’ music playing with a lot more tricks. If you’ve never done a jet boat, you’ll have fun. But if you ever go to Wisconsin Dells you’ll have way more fun.Written 30 July 2022
- Lisa H0 contributionsCrazy FUNI was a little nervous my daughter was 11 & wanted to sit in the front… that means a big wave is coming over the bow lol … it was super hot outside so the water was a welcome relief. If you don’t want to be soaked pick rows 6 on back . We saw eagles some cool sights but mostly just laughed & laughed. It was totally fun GO do it! If you wear glasses take them off or hold on if you’re in first few rows also lock up your things they offer a lock box. Captain was great & safe. As he says Hold on !! 😂Written 27 July 2022
- TxEck0 contributionsYou will get soaked!Fun family excursion especially on a hot day. They warn you you will get wet in the first few rows, but what they fail to tell you that you will be completely soaked and sitting in water until it drains! If you plan to sit in rows 1 through 5, I highly recommend you remove everything: shoes, glasses, hats and leave it in the lock box on the dock. The force of the water when they do a bow drop will knock everything off, and the boat fills with water so anything you have on the seat will float away. Nothing is safe in your pocket! With that said, it is totally worth it and my kids (17 and 10) loved sitting in row 2. They were completely drenched and haven’t stopped talking about it. My husband and I sat in row 7 and only got lightly sprayed the entire ride. So anything in rows 7 through 9 are dry(er).Written 20 July 2022
- Crystal B0 contributionsHold on for tons of fun!Such a fun thrilling time! Our party of 7 loved this! And as the staff advised those in the first 3 rows will get soaked, sooooo true but so refreshing in 104 degree weather! The staff and captain were great and fun was had by all of ages 5 to 70! Diffently would do again!Written 20 July 2022
- Ian S0 contributionsFun for the whole familyNot just a boat ride. The captain stopped the boat and turned around a couple of times to show us an eagle and eaglet, Al Capone’s hideout and some Author I didn’t recognize estate. My four year old loved the spins and bow dumps. He wants to come back again when older so he can sit in the front rows and get soaked. All and all a very fun family experience.Written 19 July 2022
- Kayla130870 contributionsFun Boat RideDefinitely a fun adventure for the family. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen as you bake in the sun while on the boat. The first fifteen minutes and the last fifteen minutes are slow going. Once out of the low wake zone the boat does go faster, spins, and does bow dunks. Wished more of the adventure was fast going. The first half of the boat gets wet while the back of the boat doesn’t get wet. Captain and deck hand are really nice. I would recommend this adventure to others.Written 14 July 2022
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Silpa K
2 contributions
I have two children aged 8 and 5. They begged to go on this trip and wanted to sit in the front row. We were the first to arrive and we waited at the gate. The captain allowed us to enter the dock and had us queue based on numbers painted on the ground so we naturally picked 1. Then we were seated and we adhered to all the rules of kids not sitting at the end, etc. This woman was making a big deal about sitting in the front and then just before leaving, he made us move to the back of the boat where we wouldn’t get wet at all. I asked why and he said because they were preferred ticket holders then he said the kids will get drenched in 48 degree weather and “trust us, it’s safer”. I’m the parent and the kids wanted to get wet. We were in the river a day before that with no problem. I asked them if that was the case why didn’t they say something when we were queed in line and in the boat. Suffice it to say the front two rows did not get soaked as they kept saying to us. He moved two little kids to the back of the boat to allow a preferred ticket holder to sit where she wanted to. It was over hyped and underwhelming.
Written 14 August 2023
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Thanks for letting us know about our experience--we always want our guests to have a great experience and it sounds like we missed the mark here. We will take a look at our procedures and make sure all staff are doing their best to ensure a great customer experience.
Written 21 November 2023
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Mike M
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Give it a 3 because the staff was very nice. Took our family of 5 because it looked like it would be really fun way to spend an hour. First you spend about 20-25 min trolling out to the spot where you can do the tricks due to other docks and boats that are fishing. Once to get out to where they can maneuver you do about 4-5 360 spins and 3 nose dives. Then you spend another 20-25 min trolling back. In my opinion it is not worth the amount you spend.
Written 22 July 2021
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Thanks for adventuring with us & we appreciate you telling us about your experience. We will use the feedback to make sure we are providing the best tours possible.
Written 2 August 2021
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Cmm1929
Stillwater, OK1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
Fun outing from Branson’s Landing, per the Captain - if you want to get wet sit in the front 3 rows, “how wet will I get?” “You’ll get wet.” The first fifteen minutes of the 1 hour ride are a relaxing tour of the lake with a little historical narration, very beautiful. Then the captain kicks it up, speeding up to 50 mph, doing 360 turns and quick stops and nose dives sending a wall of water over the adventurous souls in the front. Be warned this is not for littles or the meek, I sat in the front with one daughter and dad sat in the back with another (both 10). You will get hit with a wall of water so heavy you’ll feel like you're under water, one terrified child asked to move back. Captain and crew do a great job maneuvering the boat and always warn you to “hold on” before any turns.
Those in the back happily enjoyed watching us get soaked! The trip ends with a peaceful 15 minute ride back to the dock. We will surely do it again. Don’t forget to bring cash to tip the Captain.
Staff at the kiosk were super also!
Those in the back happily enjoyed watching us get soaked! The trip ends with a peaceful 15 minute ride back to the dock. We will surely do it again. Don’t forget to bring cash to tip the Captain.
Staff at the kiosk were super also!
Written 6 June 2022
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Thanks for adventuring with us, and thank you for the detailed feedback & tips for future riders! We appreciate all the kind words & hope to see you again here soon.
Written 10 June 2022
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andrea h
Madison, WI5 contributions
Aug 2021
This was so worth it! The ride was exhilarating and we felt totally safe the entire time. The front 4 rows did indeed get soaked as the captain warned, but we all got spray too! The 360 and 180 degree turns were fast and fun, and the bow ducks were hilarious, watching the wave of water soak the front rows. We were in row 7 and the spray was refreshing on a hot day, but not drenching. The captain was great at communicating what was coming next and the deck hand pointed out local knowledge. Totally worth the ticket price. Would do to again in heartbeat
Written 27 August 2021
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Thanks for the kind words & for riding our Jet Boat! We appreciate you adventuring with us & hope to see you here again soon.
Written 2 September 2021
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R K
3 contributions
Jun 2023
The Branson Jet Boat tour was a fun experience, but you better believe the boat captain when he says you will get wet! Make sure you have some towels in the car and try to do it on a hot day. Also, wear clothes that are good for getting wet and lock up anything you want to remain dry in the lock box on the dock. I personally had some dive bags with me that I put my personal belongings in and I am so thankful I thought to do that! I also enjoyed the fact that there was a little more than just the promised thrills - the boat captain pointed out a pair of nesting Eagles and some other fun facts as you motor up the lake.
We purchased the Preferred Seating because I wanted to make sure we could sit in the front, but you could easily skip that if you wanted. Other people purchased the Preferred Seating option because they wanted to make sure they didn't sit in the front, so you likely could get in the first three or four rows without it; just get there early to be at the front of the line.
We purchased the Preferred Seating because I wanted to make sure we could sit in the front, but you could easily skip that if you wanted. Other people purchased the Preferred Seating option because they wanted to make sure they didn't sit in the front, so you likely could get in the first three or four rows without it; just get there early to be at the front of the line.
Written 29 June 2023
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Thank you for the detailed review & kind words about your experience. We love when our guests leave tips for future adventurers! Come back & see us anytime.
Written 21 November 2023
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Christopher D
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Family
My wife and I took our 6 year old grandson. We thought it would be a fun thing for him to ride on a jet boat.
When we got there after hearing about water splashing we decided to go with about the middle of the seats so we weren't in the major splash zone but would still get wet.
When we got ready to seat the captain said he'd really like us to sit in row 3 (which 1-3 are supposedly the wettest). We complied not knowing.
The first probably 20 minutes were great. They did some spins and dunked the front of the boat a few times and splashed us. At that point the grandson was squealing with delight and proclaiming it's the best day of his life.
Then they dunked the front of the boat and hit us with a wall of water that felt like we were being hit with a 50 lb. Sack of flour. I didnt particularly enjoy it but my grandson hated it. The first time we were all pretty surprised. By the 3rd one my grandson was crying and decided he never wanted to be on a boat again.
We did end up moving back further at that point but the wife and grandson were already upset.
Point of this post is that I would highly recommend not sitting in the first 3 rows unless you are expecting to be hit with a hard, cold wall of water. It's very jarring.
Sit in other rows and it will most likely be fun.
When we got there after hearing about water splashing we decided to go with about the middle of the seats so we weren't in the major splash zone but would still get wet.
When we got ready to seat the captain said he'd really like us to sit in row 3 (which 1-3 are supposedly the wettest). We complied not knowing.
The first probably 20 minutes were great. They did some spins and dunked the front of the boat a few times and splashed us. At that point the grandson was squealing with delight and proclaiming it's the best day of his life.
Then they dunked the front of the boat and hit us with a wall of water that felt like we were being hit with a 50 lb. Sack of flour. I didnt particularly enjoy it but my grandson hated it. The first time we were all pretty surprised. By the 3rd one my grandson was crying and decided he never wanted to be on a boat again.
We did end up moving back further at that point but the wife and grandson were already upset.
Point of this post is that I would highly recommend not sitting in the first 3 rows unless you are expecting to be hit with a hard, cold wall of water. It's very jarring.
Sit in other rows and it will most likely be fun.
Written 9 June 2024
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wxbear73
Peoria, IL142 contributions
We had a great time. Sit up front if you want to get really wet, in the middle if you want to enjoy seeing everyone get wet and in the back if you want to be surprised. It is a fun hour trip up Lake Taneycomo with a half hour of exciting twists, turns and stops that are sure to get your heart racing with excitement. Great views of the lake. We saw 4 bald eagles along the way. Highly recommended.
Written 2 September 2023
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Thanks for the detailed review, we appreciate the feedback & kind words. Come again any time!
Written 21 November 2023
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Cindi0710
Kansas City, MO6 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Best attraction I’ve experienced in Branson! The captain and “co-pilot” were extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and professional. They were great about ensuring everyone was safely boarded and unloaded and offering assistance. The captain would announce a trick/stunt was coming and to hang on. The jet boat has 1200 hp and would really get up and go! This is a must do and I’ll definitely do again when I’m Branson!
Written 11 July 2022
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saminkc
Kansas City, MO181 contributions
It was fun but would be much better if it was on Tablerock Lake instead of Taneycomo Lake. You spend three fourths of the hour in no wake zones because you pass so many private docks. Only get speed up to do 360 deg turns and only did 3 bow dips. Bow dips is when you really get wet in the first 3 rows. It was a super hot day so getting wet felt good.
Written 12 June 2021
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Thanks for the feedback about your experience--we appreciate you touring with us, and we will use your comments to help continue to refine our tour!
Written 15 June 2021
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hannah n
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was definitely a boat trip to remember! The caption was very good, and he made the ride exciting and informative. The only thing i would change is the clothes i wore, if you plan on sitting towards the front, i suggest you be prepared to walk off the boat dripping. Would definitely go again!
Written 8 August 2023
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Thanks for the tips & feedback about your adventure! We appreciate you riding our boat & hope to see you again next summer!
Written 21 November 2023
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I am an adult and at first was a little apprehensive but this ride was a blast.... would recommend it to any and can’t wait to do it again
Written 6 October 2019
This is a scheduled tour with multiple daily departures. Best to Check the website for times and prices.
Written 15 August 2019
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