Booking choice: The island jet ski tour, from $156 per jet ski. Check dates Compare the options below
Below: each tour with its meeting point, live rating and from-price, and who it suits. All of them include a briefing, life jackets and a guide, and all cancel free up to 24 hours before on Viator.
The quick answer
For most first-timers, Sunset Watersports' island tour: the most reviewed (4.8 from 1,470) with shuttle pickup. Barefoot Billy's rates highest of the three (4.9) and launches from the Casa Marina beach. Fury is the cheapest ($151) and the handiest from Old Town. Six Fins is the 2-hour, six-ski option.
How do the Key West jet ski tours compare?
Three near-identical 90-minute island tours, plus longer, smaller or freer versions for a little more.
| Tour | Leaves from | Length | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Watersports | Parrot Key Resort, N Roosevelt Blvd | 1.5 h | $156 per jet ski | 4.8 from 1,470 reviews |
| Barefoot Billy's | 720 Seminole St (Casa Marina) | 1.5 h | $156 per jet ski | 4.9 from 372 reviews |
| Fury | Hyatt Centric, 601 Front St | 1.5 h | $151 per jet ski | 4.6 from 672 reviews |
| Six Fins | 7025 Shrimp Rd, Stock Island | 2 h | $225 per jet ski | 4.9 from 84 reviews |
| Key West Boat & Jet Ski | 5016 5th Ave, Stock Island | 1.5 h | $175 per jet ski | 4.6 from 70 reviews |
| Freestyle hour | 5016 5th Ave, Stock Island | 1 h | $165 per jet ski | 5.0 from 27 reviews |
Leaning towards the classic lap? Check your date for the island jet ski tour.
Check dates for the island jet ski tourSunset Watersports: the most reviewed
A guided 28-mile lap from the Parrot Key Resort, with shuttle pickup, a sandbar stop and up to 16 travelers.
Guests praise the guides and the well-kept skis, and first-timers can ride at the back. The listing asks you to arrive 60 minutes early, which one guest found excessive. One rider wanted more sightseeing and less speed. The lap is fast.
Booking direct can pay here: the operator's own site lists its 9:30 AM tour below the standard $160 with a promo code.
Barefoot Billy's: the beach start
A 90-minute island tour from the Casa Marina beach, with free-play time, swim stops, towels and a locker included.
It rates 4.9 from 372 reviews. Guests mention free play and the freedom to ride at their own speed. Its own page lists passengers from age 5 and the same price for one rider or two. Barefoot Billy's names Sunset Watersports as its parent company. The flip side of a beach launch: in summer you may wade through seaweed to reach the skis.
Want a beach start? Barefoot Billy's includes towels, a locker and swim stops.
Explore Barefoot Billy's island tourFury: the Old Town option
A 28-mile Sea-Doo tour from the Hyatt Centric dock on Front Street, from $151 per ski, the lowest price here.
One guest noted it is walking distance from the cruise port, which makes it the easy pick for a port day. Each ski takes two adults or one adult and two children, up to 460 lb. Most reviews are glowing. A couple mention a disorganised check-in, so arrive early.
Six Fins: the 2-hour ride
Two hours with a maximum of six jet skis, from Stock Island.
At $225 per ski it costs the most, and it rates 4.9. Guests describe a free-ride area, swim stops and a rope swing. It includes neoprene shorts and Perry Hotel pool access; bring your own towel.
Want the longer lap? Check dates for the 2-hour island tour.
Check dates for the 2-hour island lapKey West Boat & Jet Ski: small group or freestyle
A 90-minute small-group tour with up to eight Sea-Doos, or a 1-hour freestyle ride with no single-file line.
The freestyle hour (5.0 from 27 reviews) is the most open ride on this site. The 90-minute tour includes a dry bag and a sandbar stop; one guest was disappointed when a late start meant skipping the sandbar.
Which tour should you choose?
Match the dock and the style to your trip.
- First time, want the classic: Sunset Watersports.
- Want swim stops and a beach start: Barefoot Billy's.
- Staying in Old Town or on a cruise: Fury.
- Want more time and a small group: Six Fins.
- Want to ride your own way: the freestyle hour.
- Want jet ski plus parasail: the catamaran water sports trip.
Made up your mind? Check your date before planning the rest of the week.
Check dates for the island jet ski tourFrequently asked questions
Which Key West jet ski tour has the best reviews?
Of the three main island tours, Barefoot Billy's rates highest (4.9 from 372 reviews); Sunset Watersports has by far the most reviews (4.8 from 1,470).
Which jet ski tour is closest to the cruise port?
Fury, which leaves from the Hyatt Centric on Front Street; one guest described it as walking distance from the cruise port.
Can you rent a jet ski in Key West without a guide?
Not on a free-range rental: Barefoot Billy's says those are no longer offered in Key West. The 1-hour freestyle ride is the freest option, letting you set your own pace instead of riding single file.
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Choose your ride
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD, per jet ski or per person as shown, and move with the season.
Key West Island Jet Ski Tour
- Guided 28-mile jet ski tour around Key West
- Short training session and guides on the water
- Complimentary shuttle pickup, per the listing
Barefoot Billy's Island Jet Ski Tour
- Guided jet ski tour around Key West from the Casa Marina beach
- Life jackets, towels and a locker
- Priced per jet ski; a passenger rides at no extra cost
Fury Sea-Doo Island Jet Ski Tour
- 28-mile guided tour around Key West's coastline
- Sea-Doo jet skis and safety equipment
- Up to 2 adults, or 1 adult and 2 children, per ski (460 lb maximum)
