Jet Boat Rides in the USA: 12 Worth Booking

1.Niagara Falls USA, Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $73Our pick

Get soaked on a thrilling Niagara River jet boat ride through the Whirlpool and rapids, with safety gear, narration, and 360-degree spins.

“Omg this was so much fun! My kids loved it however, we went in June 2023 and the water was freezing. We had on bathing suits! It was horrible for me😂😂😂. I couldn’t stop shivering. I wish I had on a scuba suit.. But again my kids, 19, 19, 12, 9 and my husband had a blast.”

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2.San Diego Bay Jet Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 397 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Review of San Diego’s 30-minute Patriot jet boat ride, with high-speed spins, harbor views, practical tips, safety advice, and value details.

“The 30-min ride combined great views of the San Diego harbor, fun turns, high speed, and didn't feel unsafe for me and my wife. You will definitely get wet on this ride. They provide you with a disposable ponchos, just make sure the wind does't tear it up.”

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3.San Diego: Patriot Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 395 reviews · 30 min · from $45

San Diego’s Patriot Jet Boat packs 30 minutes of spins, speed, music, and bay views into a wet, lively ride for $45.

“So much fun! Felt like we got the fastest tour of the whole harbor possible!”

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4.Galveston Suntime Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $109

Review of Galveston’s 25-minute Suntime Jet Boat Thrill Ride, with spins, dolphin sightings, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.

“Dont regret getting on the jet boat one bit ! Really had a good time with my girlfriend even tho she was a little nervous at first. Saw a few dolphins which was really cool. Tha captain stopped so we could take pictures/videos. 10/10 experience really recommend to any one in Galveston looking for a thrilling ride. Definitely coming back !”

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5.3-Hour Jet Boat Tour to Dead Horse Point State Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · from $150

Review of Moab’s 3-hour Colorado River jet boat tour, with Dead Horse Point views, Thelma and Louise Point, tips, value, and FAQs.

“This was a unique tour of the canyons of Arches National Park. I what I mean by unique is that you can see the other sides that you can’t see from the top. Rory, our boat guide, is very knowledgeable about the area. He is fun and a joker. I would tour with him anytime.”

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6.2-Hour New Zealand style Adventure Jet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $122

Review of Moab Jett’s 2-hour New Zealand-style jet boat ride, with red rock views, thrilling spins, family tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“we had a blast. it was as advertised. but more help at the suiting up step to make sure we had it right!”

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7.Panama City Beach: Xtreme Jet Boat Thrill Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $63

Ride Panama City Beach’s 800-horsepower Scream Machine for high-speed turns, spins, splashes, and family-friendly Gulf Coast fun.

“This was an awesome time for my family. My 3 pre teen boys had a blast and we got to see some dolphins pretty close up. Definitely will return!”

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8.From Portland: 7 Wonders of the Gorge Jetboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 3h 30m · from $91

Review the Portland 7 Wonders of the Gorge Jetboat Cruise, with speed, Multnomah Falls views, practical tips, comfort notes, and value advice.

“Wonderful guide and captain. As smooth a ride as I have had in a speedboat, so great skill there. Guide was interesting and genuinely enthusiastic plus very respectful and kind. However, I have to mention the obvious...the boat is quite uncomfortable. You get used to it a bit but forward facing seats would be be better. Lots of awkward positions, not knowing where to put bags etc. Life jackets could still be under seats, just a different formation! I have only marked down to a 4 but it needs to be noted.”

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9.From Portland: Bigfoot Adventure 3.5-hour Jetboat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 3h 30m · from $91

Review of Portland’s Bigfoot Jetboat Cruise, with river views, Multnomah Falls, wildlife, practical tips, safety notes, and honest value advice.

“We never made it to Multnomah Falls because the boats engine kept over heating. Our 3 and a half hour cruise turned into a four and a half hour cruise. Way, way too much on Bigfoot. The tape went on and on about Bigfoot...Not only up the river but back down..Cut that in half and add more history, geology natural history into the trip.. l heard that the week before that a trip before got canceled because of mechanical issues and I don't know how they were able to fix the mechanical problems in the 40 minutes before the next trip went out.”

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10.2-Hour Scenic Jet Boat Ride on the Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $122

Review of Moab’s 2-hour Colorado River jet boat ride, with red rock views, geology, wildlife, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“Ho was a wonderful guy! He gave us a lot of great information about the river, the canyon, and animals. He was fun! He made it a truly enjoyable experience.”

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11.1-Hour Express Jet Boat Tour on Colorado River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews · from $108

Cruise the Colorado River from Moab in one hour, with arches, petroglyphs, wildlife views, snacks, and live guide commentary.

“Rory was our guide. He was fun, informative and drove the boat like the professional he is.”

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12.Hells Canyon: Yellow Jet Boat Tour to Kirkwood, Snake River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $206

Ride 54 miles through Hells Canyon on a high-speed Snake River jet boat tour with rapids, ranch history, wildlife, and lunch.

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