45 Minute Extreme Adrenaline Rush Ride

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Sydney, Australia

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5+ bookings last month.

45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Thrill-seekers visiting Sydney need look no further than the Thunder, a high-powered jet boat that can reach speeds of almost 50 mph (75 kph) plus perform slides, twists, fishtails, power brake stops, and 270-degree spins. Don your ponchos and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime as you zip through Sydney Harbour, passing the iconic Opera House, and head towards Manly with tunes pounding from the state-of-the-art speaker system.

Board the Thunder jet boat for an adrenaline-packed ride off Sydney
See sights like Sydney Harbour and Luna Park at high speeds
Experience epic stunts, including spins, fishtails, and power brake stops
Price includes a locker to store valuables and a change of clothes

What's Included

Use of ponchos
Use of lockers

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Eastern Pontoon Circular Quay
7 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Make your way to Jetty 1 at Circular Quay, located midway between the Sydney Opera House and the ferry wharves. Look for the purple and yellow boats! Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your departure time for check-in. PLEASE NOTE: OUR 45-MINUTE EXPERIENCE DEPARTS ONCE DAILY AT 12:30 PM!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.12:30 pm

What To Expect

Sydney Harbour

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Opera House

Shark Island

Rose Bay

Watsons Bay

Fort Denison Island

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Luna Park Sydney

Taronga Zoo

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Height restriction of 120cm for passengers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Josh_H

Friendly team, great driver, wonderful fun. The driver made it fun but kept it safe and we never felt out of control despite the adrenaline rush.

Reviews

5.0

based on 203 reviews

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Great fun

Josh_H, Nov 2024

Friendly team, great driver, wonderful fun. The driver made it fun but kept it safe and we never felt out of control despite the adrenaline rush.

Great way to see the harbour.

Adam_F, Jul 2024

Highly recommend with kids. Way more exciting than the conventional site seeing tour. Did get slightly wet. Note, kids ponchos are only half length so pack spare clothes.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi Adam, Thanks so much for your 5 star review - we really appreciate it. We are so thrilled to hear you think it is a more exciting way to see the harbour :) Would love to have you back onboard again soon.

Worth a try.

David_L, Jul 2024

Very fun. Great experience. But the photos and videos are way too overpriced. We thought they would at least make a proper film.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Hi David, Thank you for your review and feedback. Glad you had a great experience. We find the video highlights are more interesting and a lot easier to share with friends and family, and on social media.

Great value for money, and you will get wet!

Lee_L, Apr 2024

Best experience we had in Sydney, also affordable and so much fun! Well organised, safe and a blast! So much better than that other jet boat company ;)

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hi Lee, Thanks so much for your amazing review - that is awesome to hear you enjoyed the experience that much. We hope to have you back onboard again some day soon. :)

Fast & Fun

Susan_J, Feb 2024

Wow! Really fun boat ride. You’ll probably get wet, so factor that in your day. If it’s really hot outside, it’ll be perfect!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Susan, Thank you for your 5 star review. We really appreciate it! Glad you had a fun time on the ride!

Nanny's day out

Linda_P, Jan 2024

The ryde was lots of fun and we all got verry wet. Staff are great and verry helpful. Will take my grand children next time.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thankyou Linda for taking the time to leave such a great review. We cant wait to welcome you, with your grandchildren back to Thunder Jet!

Out of this world

Kiren_S, Sep 2023

An out of the world experience. Simply amazing, enjoyed every moment since we got on and got off the boat. The jetboat pilot is an amazing guy, very skilful. This is ons experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Kiren, What an amazing review. We are thrilled to read this and are pleased you had such an amazing experience. We would love to have you back onboard again soon. Thank you for the 5 stars.

Amazing journey

Valentina_A, Apr 2023

This is the best experience i had in Sydney, it was amazing and so fun and the guide was creative and nice. I highly recommend this journey.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello, Glad to hear you had a fun time and it was the best experience you had in Sydney! Thanks so much for your review :)

Awesome school holiday fun!

Michael_A, Jul 2022

The kids had so much fun and it’s a great way to see the harbour! Lots of spins, including one right out the front of the PM’s house.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks for the awesome review! Happy to hear you had a blast with us on the harbour :)

Wet and wild!!

Jenny_M, Jun 2022

A pure adrenaline rush, the 360 spins were great fun. Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. Will do it again. 😂🤟

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks for your awesome review! So happy to hear you had an amazing experience with us :)

Eddie had the best day ever !

Edwina_S, Nov 2021

We were celebrating Eddie’s 13th birthday and will remember it forever!!! We loved the rush, the cool music and the tour guide Isaac’s boat driving skills are amazing and when he be said Happy Birthday to my boy his beautiful face said it all !!! Thanks so much guys 💜💜💜💜💜💜