Most-reviewed trip
Lake, Kawarau And Sprint Jet Boats
Three jet boat rides, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $56 to $88.94.
Prices for these three rides run from $56.00 to $88.94 per person. KJet spends 60 minutes on the water across Lake Wakatipu, the Kawarau River and the Shotover River. Thunder Jet offers a choice of durations, from 25 minutes or one hour, on the Kawarau River, and Jet Sprint is a 10-minute ride with up to 18 people aboard. Departures depend on conditions on the day.
Thunder Jet, Two Duration Options
25 minutes or 1 hour · Watersports Limited (Thunder Jet)
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Common Questions
How Much Do These Jet Boat Rides Cost?
Prices start at $56.00 per person for Thunder Jet, $84.53 per person for the Jet Sprint ride and $88.94 per person for KJet. All three are priced per person. Each ride offers free cancellation.
How Long Is Each Ride?
KJet runs for one hour in total, with all 60 minutes spent on the water. Thunder Jet comes in two lengths, from 25 minutes or one hour, and Jet Sprint lasts 10 minutes. Time on the water for the Thunder Jet and Jet Sprint rides is not stated.
What Should I Check Before Booking?
KJet sets a minimum age of 2 and departs from Main Town Pier, Thunder Jet departs from its kiosk on Beach Street, and Jet Sprint departs from Oxbow Adventure Co on the Gibbston Highway with a 120 cm minimum height and up to 18 travellers per session. Free cancellation applies to all three. Departures depend on conditions on the day.
How Do I Choose Between The Three Rides?
For the longest stated time on the water, KJet gives you 60 minutes (Thunder Jet's 1-hour option matches it) across Lake Wakatipu, the Kawarau River and the Shotover River, with a 4.7 rating from 2,026 reviews. Thunder Jet has the lowest starting price at $56.00 and holds a 4.8 rating from 257 reviews. Jet Sprint, rated 4.9 from 16 reviews, suits a short outing with a maximum of 18 people per boat.
Compare The Three Jet Boat Rides Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJet, Lake and Rivers, 1 Hour | 1 hour | $88.94 per person | ★ 4.7 (2,026) |
| Thunder Jet, Two Duration Options | 25 minutes or 1 hour | $56 per person | ★ 4.8 (257) |
| Jet Sprint, 10 Minutes | 10 minutes | $84.53 per person | 16 reviews |
