South Perth, Swan River · 2.5 hours, including a 90-minute guided ride
Our guided jet ski tour in Perth leaves from South Perth and follows the Swan River past Optus Stadium, Matilda Bay, Elizabeth Quay and the Matagarup Bridge, then finishes with a freestyle session. It runs 2.5 hours in total, no skipper's ticket is needed, and you can ride solo or share a ski.
2.5 hours: 30 min briefing, 90 min tour, 30 min freestyle
No licence needed: No skipper's ticket for guided tours
Solo or shared: Your own ski, or two riders on one
Departs 10am and 1pm: Two tours a day from South Perth
Tour photos: Optional photos and video from your guide
16+ to drive: Drivers must be 16 or older
Highlights
See Optus Stadium, Matilda Bay, Elizabeth Quay and the Matagarup Bridge from the water
Look out for black swans and, if you are lucky, dolphins
Expert instructors lead the way, so it suits first-timers and experienced riders
Finish with a 30-minute freestyle session at your own pace
Optional photo and video package, sent by download link that evening
Itinerary
Briefing and fit-out at South Perth (Start): A 30-minute safety briefing and equipment fitting at our Mill Point Rd base.
Matilda Bay: Follow your instructor along the Swan River to Matilda Bay.
Elizabeth Quay and the city: Take in the Perth CBD skyline from the water at Elizabeth Quay.
Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium: Ride past the Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium, watching for black swans and dolphins.
Freestyle session: 30 minutes of open riding time to enjoy the ski at your own pace.
Back to South Perth (Finish): Return to base. Allow 2.5 hours in total, including the briefing.
About this activity
Our guided jet ski tour in Perth is the easiest way to see the Swan River from the water without working out where to go. You meet us at our South Perth base on Mill Point Rd, where we spend 30 minutes on a safety briefing and fitting your life jacket and gear. Then your instructor leads you out for a 90-minute ride past some of Perth's best-known landmarks: Matilda Bay, the city skyline from Elizabeth Quay, the Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium. Keep an eye out for black swans, and if you are lucky, dolphins.
The tour finishes with a 30-minute freestyle session, so you get time to ride at your own pace before heading back in. Allow 2.5 hours in total.
You do not need a skipper's ticket, and the tour suits everyone from first-timers to experienced riders. Book a jet ski to yourself, or share one between two people. Tours leave at 10am and 1pm. Want something to remember it by? Add the tour photo package and your guide will send you photos and video by download link that evening.
What's included
30-minute safety briefing and equipment fitting
90-minute guided tour with an instructor
30-minute freestyle session
Jet ski, solo or shared between two
Life jacket and all safety equipment
Not suitable for
Drivers under 16
Meeting point
Ultimate Watersports Perth, Lot 920 Mill Point Rd, South Perth WA 6151
Our base is on the South Perth side of the Swan River, looking across the water to the city skyline. Call +61 8 9999 1839 if you need help finding us on the day.
What to bring
The credit card you booked with and matching photo ID
Swimwear or clothes you are happy to get wet
Sunscreen
Leave valuables on shore, or add a water-resistant phone case to your booking
Know before you go
Tours depart at 10am and 1pm. Allow 2.5 hours, including the briefing and fit-out.
Drivers must be 16 or older.
At check-in, show the credit card you paid with and matching photo ID. The name on the card must match the name on the booking.
All activities are weather dependent.
You can cancel online up to 72 hours before your start time.
FAQs
How long is the jet ski tour in Perth?
2.5 hours in total: a 30-minute safety briefing and fit-out, a 90-minute guided tour and a 30-minute freestyle session.
What will we see on the tour?
Optus Stadium, Matilda Bay, the city skyline from Elizabeth Quay and the Matagarup Bridge. Look out for black swans, and if you are lucky, dolphins.
Do I need a licence for the jet ski tour?
No. A skipper's ticket is not required for our guided tours.
Can two people share a jet ski on the tour?
Yes. Book a solo ski, or share one between two riders. The driver must be 16 or older.
What time does the tour leave?
Tours depart at 10am and 1pm from our South Perth base at Lot 920 Mill Point Rd.
Can I get photos of my tour?
Yes. Add the tour photo package when you book and your guide will take photos and video on the water, then send them by download link that evening.
Can I ride without a guide?
Yes. Our one-hour jet ski hire in Perth lets you ride at your own pace with staff supervising on the water.