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For a first time, the JetSki Curacao Tour Spanish Water is easiest: about an hour, several departures a day and € 120 per jet ski for 1 or 2 people. Want to snorkel too? Choose the tour to the Tugboat. To see Willemstad from the water, ride to the floating bridge.
You always follow a guide and need no boating license. The price is per jet ski, not per person. Checked on September 27, 2026.
All jet ski tours at a glance
| Tour | Departure | Duration | Price per jet ski | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetSki Curacao Tour Spanish Water | Caracas Bay, daily | About 1 hour | € 120 | From age 16 |
| JetSki Curacao Tour Piscadera Bay | Piscadera Bay, daily | About 1 hour | € 120 | From age 16 |
| Jetski Tour Spanish Water | Jan Thiel, Mon to Sat | About 1 hour | € 174 | From age 18 |
| JetSki Tour Swinging Old Lady | Jan Thiel | About 1 hour | € 174 | From age 16 |
| JetSki Snorkel Tour Tugboat | Jan Thiel | About 1.5 hours | € 222 | From age 16 |
| JetSki Tour Willemstad | Jan Thiel, Mon to Sat | About 2 hours | € 285 | From age 18 |
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A maximum of 2 people are allowed on each jet ski, so with two of you, you share the price. The current offer is on jet ski tours in Curaçao.
Guided tour or rent on your own?
In Curaçao you almost always book a guided tour rather than a standalone rental. A guide leads the way, knows the route and knows where the water is calm. You get an explanation of throttle, steering and keeping your distance beforehand, plus a life jacket and supervision on the water.
That makes it suitable for beginners: most people get the hang of it within minutes. Transport to the departure point is usually not included; without a car you take a taxi. See Curaçao without a rental car.
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JetSki Curacao Tour Spanish Water
JetSki Curacao Tour Spanish Water departs from the restaurant next to the roundabout at the end of Caracasbaai, daily at 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 16.00. After fifteen minutes of instruction you ride for 45 minutes across Spanish Water, past mangroves, villas and the Tafelberg, and for a stretch on the open sea.
A jet ski costs € 120 for 1 or 2 people. The driver must be at least 16; a passenger must be at least 1.30 meters (4 ft 3 in) tall.
Jet ski at Piscadera Bay
If you stay on the west side of Willemstad, the JetSki Curacao Tour Piscadera Bay (€ 120 per jet ski) is more convenient. You leave next to Tomatoes Pizza on Piscadera Bay, at the same times as the Caracas Bay tour.
In 45 minutes you ride along the coast around the bay, past mangroves and hidden little beaches. Here too the driver must be at least 16.
Jet skiing and snorkeling at the Tugboat
JetSki Snorkel Tour Tugboat (€ 222 per jet ski) leaves from next to Papagayo Beach Club in Jan Thiel. In about an hour and a half you ride across Spanish Water and snorkel at the Tugboat, a sunken tugboat a few meters deep surrounded by coral and fish.
That way you combine action and snorkeling in one outing. More about the wreck and the beach in Tugboat Beach in Curaçao.
By jet ski to Punda and the floating bridge
To see Willemstad from the sea, the JetSki Tour Swinging Old Lady (€ 174 per jet ski) takes you in about an hour from Jan Thiel along the coast to Punda, with views of the colorful facades and the floating bridge.
More time? The JetSki Tour Willemstad (€ 285 per jet ski) takes about 2 hours, Monday to Saturday at 9:30 am, and combines Spanish Water with the city. On land, explore the city with Willemstad in one day.
Age, experience and safety
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| License needed? | No, you follow a guide |
| Minimum driver age | 16 at Caracas Bay, Piscadera, the Pontjesbrug and the Tugboat, 18 on the Spanish Water and Willemstad tours from Jan Thiel |
| Passenger | At least 1.30 meters; with a minor on the back, the driver must be an adult |
| People per jet ski | Maximum 2 |
| Not advised with | Back or neck problems and pregnancy |
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With young kids, other outings are better; see Curaçao with children.
When to go and what to bring
- Morning: the water is often calmest; the trade wind picks up in the afternoon.
- Afternoon: more waves on the open sea, so more exciting.
- Weather: in strong wind the route may change or the tour may be moved. Do not plan it on your last day.
- Bring: swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and sunglasses with a strap. You will get wet.
- Phone: ask in advance whether there is a waterproof box; an action camera with a wrist strap is safest.
- The best months are in the best time to visit Curaçao, the packing list in what to pack for Curaçao.
Jet ski or another water activity?
A jet ski tour is short and intense: you see a lot in an hour, but you do not stop to relax. For a calm day at sea with swimming and food, choose a boat trip; see the best boat trips in Curaçao. If it is all about marine life, look at the best snorkeling tours in Curaçao.
A jet ski tour fits nicely into a beach day at Jan Thiel. More action in adventurous activities in Curaçao.
Frequently asked questions about jet skiing in Curaçao
Do you need a license to jet ski in Curaçao?
No. On a guided tour you follow a guide and get a briefing beforehand.
How much is a jet ski tour in Curaçao?
From € 120 per jet ski for about an hour, for 1 or 2 people. Longer tours cost € 174 to € 285 per jet ski.
What is the minimum age to drive a jet ski?
16 on the tours from Caracas Bay and Piscadera Bay and on the JetSki Tour Pontjesbrug and the JetSki Snorkel Tour Tugboat. 18 on the JetSki Tour Spanish Water and the JetSki Tour Willemstad.
How long does a jet ski tour take?
Most tours take about an hour, 45 minutes of it on the water. There are also 1.5-hour and 2-hour tours.
Can you rent a jet ski without a guide in Curaçao?
Not in practice. The offer consists of guided tours with a guide in front.
Can you combine jet skiing and snorkeling?
Yes, on the JetSki Snorkel Tour Tugboat you ride to a sunken tugboat and snorkel there.
Should you book a jet ski tour in advance?
That’s a good idea. The number of jet skis per departure time is limited and popular times fill up quickly during holidays.
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