Half-Day Adventure, Lunch Included

Trident Half-Day Jetski Adventure To The Moreton Bay Islands, 5 Hours

from AU$588 per ski, up to 2 riders

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Duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: Rivergate Marina, Murarrie
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Trident Jetskis
Start times: 8:00 am October to March, 9:00 am April to September
Minimum age: 7

Overview

This five-hour guided jet ski run leaves from Rivergate Marina in Murarrie and crosses a large stretch of Moreton Bay Marine Park, with stops at Peel Island, Moreton Island and St Helena Island National Park before returning to the start point. Riders drive their own Sea-Doo, either solo or with a passenger, and the route takes in the Gateway Bridge, open water crossings, shipwreck scenery, beaches and regular wildlife sightings including dolphin and whale watching on the itinerary. Lunch is part of the package, served at the Gutter Bar with a meal and a drink included.

The pace is real riding, not a putter around a bay. There is a 15-minute safety briefing first, then roughly three hours total on the water split across several legs, with breaks for swimming and snorkelling at Peel Island's Horseshoe Bay, lunch, and a short guided stop at St Helena Island. The operator states plainly that prior experience is strongly recommended and that the tour is not suitable for beginners, so it suits confident riders who want distance and speed rather than a first lesson.

Riders wading in shallows near a sandy island with parked jet skis

It is a private outing for your group only, run once a day, and the listing warns it often sells out on weekends. Fuel, gear, marine park fees and instruction are all covered. Drivers need to be at least 16 with guardian permission, passengers at least 7. Hotel transfers are not part of the deal, so travellers make their own way to Rivergate Place.

Duration5 hours

What's Included

Included

Lunch at the Gutter Bar, Moreton Island (meal & drink)
Sea-Doo Jetski
Fuel
Marine park fees
Safety briefing
Gear

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Run byTrident Jetskis

Itinerary

Meet at Rivergate MarinaThe tour starts and ends at 7 Rivergate Pl, Murarrie. Arrive for check-in and a 15-minute safety briefing.
Jet ski across Moreton BayRide out from the marina, passing under the Gateway Bridge, for a 1-hour leg across the bay.
Peel Island stopA 30-minute visit to Horseshoe Bay with time to swim and snorkel at this wildlife haven.
Crossing to Moreton IslandA 30-minute ride across open water to Moreton Island.
Lunch at Moreton IslandA 1-hour lunch stop, with a meal and drink at the Gutter Bar included in the tour price.
Moreton Banks wildlife watchingA 30-minute session on the water for dolphin watching, whale watching and wildlife viewing.
Return ride via St Helena IslandA 45-minute jet ski leg, then a 15-minute guided stop at St Helena Island National Park, followed by a final 15-minute ride back to Rivergate Place.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this tour fits and how to prepare for five hours on the water.

Two jet skis idling off the scrubby sandy shore of Peel Island in Moreton Bay

Riding experience. The listing is blunt that this is not a beginner tour and prior experience is strongly recommended. You spend roughly three hours in total on the jet ski across several legs, some across open water. Book only if you are comfortable handling a machine at speed for sustained stretches.
What is covered. Fuel, safety gear, instruction, marine park fees and lunch with a drink at the Gutter Bar are all included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your own transport to Murarrie.
Pace and group feel. The tour is private, so only your group takes part. Reviewers describe guides who are knowledgeable and who take safety seriously, while still delivering plenty of speed and adventure. One called it the best experience of their east coast trip.
Bring swimwear. There is a 30-minute stop at Peel Island with swimming and snorkelling on the itinerary. Bring swimwear and clothes you are happy to get wet in. The listing also promises scenic stops and photo opportunities across the bay.
Weather dependence. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions you will be offered a different date or a full refund. One reviewer noted the weather on their day was perfect and it added to the enjoyment.

Jet skis crossing turquoise shallows beside a sandbank and mangrove islands in Moreton Bay.

Book ahead. The tour runs once per day and the listing warns it often sells out, especially on weekends. It is a private booking for your group only. Lock in your date early, particularly if travelling on a weekend.

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Common issues. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point at 7 Rivergate Pl, Murarrie. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers to run, and if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund, which is a real possibility for a once-daily departure. Weather cancellations work the same way. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems or who are pregnant, and anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should not book. Beginners are explicitly not suited to this ride.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The Sea-Doo jet ski, fuel, safety gear, instruction, marine park fees and lunch with a drink at the Gutter Bar are all included. Solo and shared jet ski options are available. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The tour starts and ends at 7 Rivergate Pl, Murarrie, at Rivergate Marina. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you need to make your own way there. The booking page carries full meeting point details.

Is Lunch Really Included?

Yes. A 1-hour lunch stop at Moreton Island is part of the itinerary, and the included list specifies a meal and a drink at the Gutter Bar.

Can Kids Ride The Jet Ski?

Drivers must be at least 16 years old and need guardian permission. Passengers can ride from age 7. The tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you will be offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

Do I Need Jet Ski Experience?

Yes. The listing states prior experience is strongly recommended and that the tour is not suitable for beginners. Expect around three hours of riding in total, including crossings over open water, so confidence behind the handlebars matters.