Darwin Jet Ski Tours

Yes, you can jet ski in Darwin: guided jet ski tours run around Darwin Harbour with 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures from Stokes Hill Wharf, with sunrise, daytime and sunset departures. The Thunderball, sunrise and 75-minute tours say no previous jet ski experience is needed, and every tour follows a guide. They're part of Darwin activities, and the national jet ski tours across Australia page covers other cities.

Jet ski tours in Darwin by time of day

00Seven runs its tours under James Bond-style session names, so the sunrise ride is the Honey Ryder, the sunset ride is the Golden Eye and the longest one is a top secret mission.

Sunrise jet ski tour

The Sunrise Jet Ski Tour is a 90-minute guided ride that leaves at sunrise each day, as the glow spreads over the city. You pass coastal locations, keep an eye out for marine life and a World War II wreck nearby, and stop at a secluded spot while your guide tells the local history. Meet your guide a quarter of an hour before departure.

Shipwreck jet ski tour

The Thunderball WW2 Jet Ski Adventure is a 60-minute morning tour out to the sunken warships bombed by planes in 1942. Darwin's shipwrecks are among Australia's largest heritage sites, and trawlers lost in Cyclone Tracey in 1974 also lie in the harbour. Guides explain the history, and sea turtles, seabirds and dolphins are often seen on the way.

Afternoon jet ski tour

The 75-minute Die Another Day jet ski tour is a mid-afternoon departure and the high-speed one, blasting along coastal mangroves and past the city skyline and secluded coastal spots. It's described as family fun with no experience required.

Sunset jet ski tour

The Darwin Harbour sunset jet ski tour is a 90-minute ride along the Magic Mile from Mindil Beach to East Point while the sun dips below the horizon. Sessions leave at 5.00pm and 5.15pm. Refreshments and party beats are part of the ride, and you can ride solo or with a friend for an additional cost.

Longer jet ski mission

For the biggest outing, the 3-hour Darwin jet ski tour covers 50km through hidden waterways and secret bays that other tours don't reach, with snacks, cold drinks and a drink back at the Waterfront. It runs once a month, and the 7am departure applies from October to March.

What's included and what to bring

Every 00Seven tour includes a lifejacket and a guide, and most add sunscreen, refreshments and a safety briefing. The Thunderball, sunrise and 75-minute tours also include all your tour photos, supplied free on Facebook.

Wear casual clothes and bring a towel, sunscreen and a camera. Sunglasses with a head strap are recommended on most tours.

Where Darwin jet ski tours leave from

Tours depart from Dock 1 at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin city. The 3-hour tour's departure point is described as opposite The Jetty Restaurant. Several booking pages list the 00Seven base at 19 Kitchener Drive as the meeting point, so read the meeting instructions on your tour before you head out. For something calmer, harbour cruises from Darwin also leave from Stokes Hill Wharf.

Frequently asked questions

Can you jet ski in Darwin?

Yes. Guided jet ski tours run around Darwin Harbour with 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures from Stokes Hill Wharf, with sunrise, daytime and sunset departures.

Do I need experience to do a Darwin jet ski tour?

The Thunderball WW2 Jet Ski Adventure, the Sunrise Jet Ski Tour and the 75-minute Darwin jet ski tour all say no previous jet ski experience is necessary, and guides supervise at all times. Riders on the sunrise and 75-minute tours must be able to swim while wearing a lifejacket and understand English.

How long do Darwin jet ski tours take?

Darwin jet ski tours run as a 60-minute shipwreck tour, a 75-minute Die Another Day ride, 90-minute sunrise and sunset rides, and a 3-hour top secret mission that runs once a month.

Can I hire a jet ski in Darwin without a guide?

The jet ski experiences listed here are guided tours, with riders following a 00Seven Jet Ski Adventures guide around Darwin Harbour.

Can I take a passenger on a Darwin jet ski tour?

On the sunrise, Thunderball and 75-minute tours, the booking is based on one adult per jet ski, and an additional passenger is charged separately. The sunset tour also lets you ride solo or with a friend for an additional cost.

What should I bring on a Darwin jet ski tour?

Bring casual clothes, sunscreen, a towel, a camera and sunglasses with a head strap. Lifejackets are provided on every tour.

Pick your Darwin jet ski tour above, from a sunrise run to a Thunderball shipwreck ride, and book it online. More to do on land and water sits under activities in Darwin.