Jet skis on Biscayne Bay
The best jet ski rentals in Miami
1-hour self-drive rides on Biscayne Bay, rides with an instructor, jet ski and boat-ride combos and a jet ski with lunch: here is how to pick, with honest advice on the price at the dock, deposits, refunds and cancellation, and the license and age rules.
See our 8 picks
The best jet ski rental in Miami for most people is the 1-hour self-drive ride from Pier 9 on Biscayne Bay, from about €20 per person online. At the dock you also pay $100 per jet ski for fuel and insurance, plus a $10 boating permit. Jet ski rides rate lower on GetYourGuide (3.3 to 4.0) than most water trips, so read what is included.
Our 8 picks for jet ski rental in Miami
All eight have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The online price is a deposit on the ride: the cost table below says what each ride adds at the dock. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
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from €20 per person Our top pick 1 hour 3.8 (623) reviews on GetYourGuide
Self-drive jet ski, 1 hour
A 1-hour ride on Biscayne Bay with safety gear and a guide, fine for beginners. Fuel, insurance and a permit are paid at the dock.
Best for First-timers who want to drive
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from €44 per person 2.5 hours 4.0 (14) reviews on GetYourGuide
Parasail and jet ski combo
A parasail flight and a jet ski ride in about 2.5 hours, with instructors and parking. You pay for both at check-in, plus a card deposit.
Best for Visitors who want two thrills in one trip
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from €120 per person 1.5 hours 3.9 (23) reviews on GetYourGuide
Jet ski with an instructor from Bayside
A 1.5-hour trip from Bayside with a tutorial first. A pontoon boat takes you out to the jet ski platform.
Best for Nervous beginners
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from €22 per person 1.5 hours 3.9 (11) reviews on GetYourGuide
Jet ski ride with a free lunch
A 1-hour ride plus a lunch pass at a restaurant by the pier. The jet ski fee and a deposit are paid at the dock.
Best for Visitors who want lunch included
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from €1247 per group up to 13 3–4 hours 3.6 (10) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private yacht with jet skis
A private yacht for up to 13, for 3 or 4 hours, priced per group. The 3-hour trip includes one jet ski and the 4-hour trip two, for 30 minutes each.
Best for Groups who want a yacht day too
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from €29 per person 2 hours 3.4 (16) reviews on GetYourGuide
Jet ski rental with a boat ride from the Miami River
A 30-minute jet boat ride out and back, plus 1 hour on a jet ski with an instructor. One of the lowest-rated jet ski rides on GetYourGuide; we list it because it is among the cheapest.
Best for Budget riders who read the fine print
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from €17 per person 1 hour 3.4 (14) reviews on GetYourGuide
1-hour jet ski ride and boat trip
A 1-hour jet ski ride from the Miami River, for up to 4 people. One of the lowest-rated jet ski rides on GetYourGuide; we list it because it is among the cheapest.
Best for Budget riders
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from €18 per person 1 hour 3.3 (123) reviews on GetYourGuide
1-hour jet ski ride with instructors
A 1-hour ride on Biscayne Bay with instructors, gear and a lockbox. One of the lowest-rated jet ski rides on GetYourGuide; we list it because it is among the cheapest.
Best for Budget riders
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Jet ski rentals in Miami compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Pay at the dock | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-drive jet ski, 1 hour | €20 per person | 1 hour | $100 per ski, plus a $10 permit | First-timers who want to drive | The most-booked ride here, with 623 reviews; rated 3.8. |
| Parasail and jet ski combo | €44 per person | 2.5 hours | $80 per activity, plus a $14 exam | Visitors who want two thrills in one trip | The top-rated jet ski trip here, at 4.0. |
| Jet ski with an instructor from Bayside | €120 per person | 1.5 hours | $10 marina fee, plus a temporary license | Nervous beginners | The only ride that starts from Bayside; rated 3.9. |
| Jet ski ride with a free lunch | €22 per person | 1.5 hours | $110 plus tax per ski, plus a $14 exam | Visitors who want lunch included | Lunch is in the deal; rated 3.9 from 11 reviews. |
| Private yacht with jet skis | €1247 per group up to 13 | 3–4 hours | None listed, ask first | Groups who want a yacht day too | Jet skis with a yacht for the whole group; rated 3.6. |
| Jet ski rental with a boat ride from the Miami River | €29 per person | 2 hours | $100 for gas, plus a $9.99 license | Budget riders who read the fine print | Cheap, with a boat ride, but rated 3.4 from 16 reviews. |
| 1-hour jet ski ride and boat trip | €17 per person | 1 hour | $100 solo or $120 for two | Budget riders | The lowest online price, but rated 3.4 from 14 reviews. |
| 1-hour jet ski ride with instructors | €18 per person | 1 hour | $95 plus tax per ski, plus a $14 exam | Budget riders | Cheap online, but rated 3.3 from 123 reviews. |
€20 per person1 hour 3.8 (623)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $100 per ski, plus a $10 permit
- Who it suits
- First-timers who want to drive
- Why we picked it
- The most-booked ride here, with 623 reviews; rated 3.8.
€44 per person2.5 hours 4.0 (14)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $80 per activity, plus a $14 exam
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want two thrills in one trip
- Why we picked it
- The top-rated jet ski trip here, at 4.0.
Jet ski with an instructor from Bayside
€120 per person1.5 hours 3.9 (23)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $10 marina fee, plus a temporary license
- Who it suits
- Nervous beginners
- Why we picked it
- The only ride that starts from Bayside; rated 3.9.
Jet ski ride with a free lunch
€22 per person1.5 hours 3.9 (11)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $110 plus tax per ski, plus a $14 exam
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want lunch included
- Why we picked it
- Lunch is in the deal; rated 3.9 from 11 reviews.
€1247 per group up to 133–4 hours 3.6 (10)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- None listed, ask first
- Who it suits
- Groups who want a yacht day too
- Why we picked it
- Jet skis with a yacht for the whole group; rated 3.6.
Jet ski rental with a boat ride from the Miami River
€29 per person2 hours 3.4 (16)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $100 for gas, plus a $9.99 license
- Who it suits
- Budget riders who read the fine print
- Why we picked it
- Cheap, with a boat ride, but rated 3.4 from 16 reviews.
1-hour jet ski ride and boat trip
€17 per person1 hour 3.4 (14)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $100 solo or $120 for two
- Who it suits
- Budget riders
- Why we picked it
- The lowest online price, but rated 3.4 from 14 reviews.
1-hour jet ski ride with instructors
€18 per person1 hour 3.3 (123)
Details
- Pay at the dock
- $95 plus tax per ski, plus a $14 exam
- Who it suits
- Budget riders
- Why we picked it
- Cheap online, but rated 3.3 from 123 reviews.
Group size is stated for 4 tours only: Jet ski with an instructor from Bayside, up to 10; Private yacht with jet skis, private option; Jet ski rental with a boat ride from the Miami River, up to 3; 1-hour jet ski ride and boat trip, up to 4. None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site. All 8 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
How much is a jet ski rental in Miami?
A 1-hour jet ski ride in Miami costs from about €17 to €20 online.
At the dock you add about $95 to $110 per jet ski. That is the bigger part of the price.
Here is what each ride adds at the dock:
| Ride | Per ski | Permit | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-drive ride | $100 ($130 for two) | $10 permit | Damage deposit |
| Parasail and jet ski | $80 per person per activity; $120 for a 2-seat ski | $14 exam | $150 |
| Instructor ride from Bayside | $10 marina fee per person | Temporary license | None listed |
| Ride with lunch | $110 plus tax ($140 for two) | $14 exam | $150 |
| Ride with a boat trip | $100 for gas, plus tips | $9.99 license | None listed |
| 1-hour ride and boat trip | $100 solo or $120 for two, with gas, marina fees and taxes; cash suggested | None listed | None listed |
| Ride with instructors | $95 plus tax ($125 for two) | $14 exam | $150 |
| Yacht with jet skis | Not listed, ask first | Not listed | Not listed |
Do you need a license to ride a jet ski in Miami?
Yes, if you were born on or after 1 January 1988. You need proof of a boating safety course to drive a jet ski in Florida.
Visitors can take a short exam for a temporary certificate. It is valid for 90 days. Most rental docks sell it on the day, for about $10 to $14.
You do not need one if a card holder aged 18 or over rides with you and is in charge.
- No one under 14 may drive a jet ski in Florida.
- Rental companies may not rent a jet ski to anyone under 18.
- Everyone on a jet ski must wear a life jacket. The kill-switch cord must be clipped to the driver.
- No riding from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
Guided jet ski tour or self-drive rental?
Pick a ride with an instructor if you have never driven a jet ski. Pick self-drive if you have and want to go at your own pace.
The instructor ride from Bayside starts with a tutorial. The self-drive rides have a guide nearby, but you drive.
If you want to see the bay without driving at all, a Miami boat tour costs less and needs no license.
Jet skiing near Miami Beach and South Beach
None of our rides leaves from Miami Beach or South Beach. They leave from Pier 9 at 3400 Pan American Drive, from Bayside and from the Miami River.
County rules also keep jet skis out of some swim areas on the ocean side, such as near Haulover and Crandon Park. Our rides all stay on Biscayne Bay, with the skyline in view.
Tips before you book a jet ski in Miami
Before you pay at the dock
Ask for the full price, with fuel, insurance, permit and tax, before you sign. Ask how and when the damage deposit comes back.
Bring a card and cash
Several deposits are taken by card only. One company suggests cash for the dock fee.
Do the exam early
If you were born in 1988 or later, you need the boating exam. Some companies let you do it online after booking.
Cancel for free
All eight rides let you cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Use it if storms are forecast.
Jet ski rental in Miami: questions and answers
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Facts checked on 23 October 2026 against: Florida Statutes 327.395: boating safety education · Florida Statutes 327.39: personal watercraft · Florida Statutes 327.54: boat rentals · FWC: boater education ID · Miami-Dade County: watercraft exclusion zones.
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