KJet vs Skippers Canyon Jet
Two Queenstown operators compared (Jet boating). KJet starts at NZ$159 and Skippers Canyon Jet at NZ$229. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
KJet
- Founded 1958; calls itself the world's first commercial jet boat company
- Covers Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau and Shotover rivers (45 km)
- Departs central Queenstown hourly on the hour
- Top speed up to 95 km/h
- Photos and videos sold separately after the ride
- Not permitted during pregnancy; wheelchair accessible with caregiver help
KJet 60-Minute Jet Boat Ride
- From
- NZ$159 per adult
- Length
- 60 minutes from Main Town Pier; about 40 minutes from Frankton marina
- Min age
- No minimum age or child height restriction; children must be with an adult
- Weight
- No weight restriction; must fit a life jacket (up to 4XL)
- Cancellation
- Cancellations, changes or no-shows within 24 hours non-refundable; weather cancellations by KJet offer rebook or full refund.
Skippers Canyon Jet
- Family-run business with roots five generations back in the canyon
- Departures summer (Oct-Apr) 8:30am, 12pm, 3:30pm; winter (May-Sep) 9am, 1pm
- Speeds over 80 km/h with 360-degree spins (booking page)
- Cameras and GoPros allowed at own risk
Jet Boat Tour
- From
- NZ$229 per adult
- Length
- 2.5-3 hours return from central Queenstown; jet boat ride 25 minutes
- Min age
- Child pricing 3-15; 1 m height restriction
- Cancellation
- No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Jet boating.