Auckland Harbour Jet Boat Ride

About This Experience

Auckland Adventure Jet runs this short, fast ride from Westhaven Marina, just west of the city centre. It is the only jet boat on this site and has a 4.8 rating from 17 reviews, from $62 per person.

Meet at 31 Westhaven Drive in St Marys Bay, 15 minutes before departure. You sign in, get a safety briefing, and are fitted with a life jacket. The boat has tiered seating, so everyone gets a clear view.

The driver takes you gently out of the marina and into the harbour before building up speed. Near the Harbour Bridge the 900-horsepower boat opens up to almost 100 km/h, with high-speed spins and drifts. Between runs there is a break to take in the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge, with Rangitoto and the Gulf islands behind. Reviewers say the driver mixes thrills with facts about the city.

It suits anyone after a quick adrenaline hit on the harbour, including families with children aged 5 and over. It is not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems, because of the spins and jolts.

Expect spray: one reviewer suggests packing a change of clothes. Another noted that the meeting point at Z Pier has no signage, so allow a few minutes to find it. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours ahead.

Highlights

• 35 minutes of high-speed spins and drifts on the Waitematā Harbour
• 900-horsepower jet boat reaching speeds of nearly 100 km/h
• Close-up views of the Harbour Bridge and the Sky Tower
• Break between runs to take in Rangitoto and the Gulf islands
• Tiered seating so every row gets a clear view
• Departs from Westhaven Marina, a short hop from the city centre

What's Included

• ✓ 35-minute jet boat ride
• ✓ 15-minute safety briefing
• ✓ Life jackets and safety equipment
• ✓ Experienced jet boat driver and crew
• ✓ Commentary on the harbour sights during the ride

Not Included

• Transport to Westhaven Marina
• Food and drinks

What to Bring

• A change of clothes
• A waterproof layer
• Sunglasses with a strap
• Sunscreen
• A secure pocket or bag for your phone

Good to Know & Caveats

• Arrive 15 minutes before departure for the safety briefing and life jackets.
• Expect to get splashed.
• Not suitable for children under 5, pregnant women or people with back problems.
• Reviewers note little signage at the meeting point on Z Pier, so allow time to find the boat.
• Smoking is not allowed.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Meeting Point

31 Westhaven Drive, St Marys Bay (Westhaven Marina); arrive 15 minutes before departure for the safety briefing.