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Thrill-Seeking Jet Ski Adventure in Townsville
Feel the ultimate rush of freedom as you skim across the sparkling waters of Townsville! 🌊 This 60-minute supervised experience gives you the perfect opportunity to practise your skills, carve up the waves, and take in the breathtaking coastal scenery at a pace that suits you. Under the watchful eye of the expert Poseidon team, you can ride with confidence and enjoy a safe, high-octane adventure in our designated riding zone.
Experience Highlights
- 60-Minute Supervised Hire: Enjoy a full hour of action-packed riding in a safe, designated area.
- Unbeatable Value: Free tour photos and a free second rider on the same jet ski (maximum two riders per ski). 📸
- Premium Gear Included: High-quality jet ski, life jacket, comprehensive safety briefing, and practical demonstration.
- Professional Supervision: Full support from the Poseidon team, with bottled water and sunscreen available to keep you refreshed. ☀️
Meeting Point and Check-In
Your adventure begins at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City. Please arrive 30 minutes before your booked start time to complete registration, get fitted for your gear, and participate in the essential safety briefing.
Rider Requirements
- Age Limits: Drivers must be at least 16 years old; passengers must be at least 7. Drivers aged 16–17 may ride solo or carry a passenger aged 18 or over (requires parent or guardian signature).
- Weight Limits: Maximum of two riders per jet ski. Maximum individual weight is 130 kg; maximum combined weight is 200 kg (including riders and belongings).
- No Licence Required: You do not need a jet ski licence! Just bring a valid driver’s licence, passport, or alternative photo ID.
- Language & Fitness: All riders must understand English and demonstrate they comprehend the safety briefing, instructions, and practical operation. Riders must have sufficient fitness to tread water while wearing a life jacket. Please inform the team of any medical conditions prior to departure.
Safety and Riding Conditions
Your safety is our absolute priority. A practical competency check is conducted before departure, and our team reserves the right to stop participation if a rider cannot operate safely. All riders must wear life jackets and strictly follow the guide’s directions, safe distances, and speed limits. Routes, stops, and pace are subject to weather, water conditions, and rider ability. Activities may be cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled in unsafe conditions.
What to Bring
To ensure a comfortable ride, please bring sun-protective clothing, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, drinking water, and your photo ID. Ensure your glasses are secured with a strap, and use a lanyard for any waterproof cameras or phones. Please bring only essential items, as personal belongings are carried at your own risk.
Meeting Point
Please at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street Wharves
ID
Please bring a valid form of ID for all persons who wish to drive the Jet Skis.
Parking
Please park along The Strand esplanade for free parking. Thank you.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Booking Confirmation & Notification of Changes
Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours strives to provide accurate start times for tours and hires. Start times may be adjusted due to weather, safety concerns, operational reasons, or unforeseen circumstances.
- Adventure Activity Advisory & Safety Acknowledgement: Jet ski tours and hires are adventure activities that can involve inherent risks. Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours maintains high safety standards, trained guides, and established safety procedures, but risks cannot be completely eliminated.
- All participants must sign and agree to a Liability Release & Safety Waiver before participating.
- Participants must notify staff of any pre-existing medical conditions that could affect their ability to safely participate.
- Participants must understand and follow all safety briefings and instructions in English.
- We encourage guests to obtain their own travel insurance to cover unforeseen events or personal circumstances.
- Notification of Changes: We reserve the right to change itineraries due to varying factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, safety considerations, or unforeseen operational requirements. Any necessary changes will be communicated to participants as promptly as possible. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you using the contact details provided at booking. It is your responsibility to ensure your contact information is current and accurate.
- Flexibility and Cooperation: We will work with you to reschedule where possible but are not liable for costs, inconvenience, or losses due to changes.
2. Cancellations & Rescheduling Policy
- Customer-Initiated Cancellations:
- Up to 48 hours before start: Cancel for a refund minus a 1.9% processing fee.
- Up to 24 hours before start: Reschedule or convert to a gift voucher (valid 12 months).
- Within 24 hours of start: Non-refundable and non-reschedulable.
- Company-Initiated Cancellations:
- If Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours must cancel within 24 hours of your booking, we will first attempt to reschedule or provide a gift voucher.
- If neither option is feasible, a full refund will be provided.
3. Minimum Numbers for Tours and Hires
Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours may require minimum participant numbers for certain tours or hires. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to postpone or reschedule. Participants will be notified in advance, and alternatives—including rescheduling, converting to a voucher, or conducting the tour at an adjusted fee—may be offered.
4. Gift Vouchers and Gift Cards
- Valid for use at Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours until the printed expiry date.
- Hold no cash value and are non-refundable.
- If the purchase exceeds the voucher/card value, the balance must be paid by another method.
- Remaining balances are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours reserves the right to amend voucher terms as required by law.
5. Conditions of Payment
- Full payment is required to secure all bookings.
- Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours reserves the right to charge up to $5,000 for:
- Loss or damage to watercraft or equipment.
- Cancellation of future bookings due to damage caused.
- Minimum inspection payment of $300 for all rollovers (no exemptions).
6. Use of Watercraft
- Minimum Driver Age: 16 years.
- Drivers under 18 must have a guardian sign the waiver on their behalf.
- Drivers under 18 cannot carry another passenger under 18—they may only ride solo or with a passenger aged 18 or older.
- Minimum Passenger Age: 7 years.
- Maximum Passenger Load: 2 persons including skipper (max 200 kg).
- Watercraft Care: Hirers must use reasonable care to avoid damage and will be responsible for any negligence, misuse, or operation in unsuitable conditions.
- Operation Limits: Watercraft must not be operated under the influence of alcohol or judgment-impairing substances. They must follow all rules provided by Poseidon Adventure Jet ski tours.
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