Advertisement
Cairns Tours
Cairns Jet Boat Ride
5
Recommended by 98% of travelers
98% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 3-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 35m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket


  • 35-minute jet boat ride
  • Safety briefing
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • Bad Fishy Jet Boat, Marlin Parade Berth A1, The Marlin Marina, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
    Berth A1, The Marlin Marina, Cairns, 4870
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6350JETBOAT

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • 110cm (1.1meters) minimum height restriction applies to all passengers
    • Passengers must advise of any pre-existing medical condition prior to departure
    • Any person who may be pregnant, suffer from back, neck, or heart conditions, or have previous injuries that may cause a risk to their health, must not ride. All passenger's board and ride at their own risk
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6350JETBOAT

    From
    $56.06
    per adult
    Select date and travelers

    Similar experiences

    About the operator
    Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
    • Bad Fishy Jet Boating - Cairns
      429
      Australia
      Joined in July 2014
    • 120malcolmk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thanks for a thrilling ride
      The skipper of your vessel was very professional and a really nice person knew what he was doing next time hopefully whether we'll be permitting
      Written August 21, 2024
    • Vanessa C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun as
      Bruce is a legend. He is professional, fun, an eco warrior and was more than accommodating. Staff are super helpful, fun and were so flexible. Get the photos 📸 everyone. Awesome family holiday memories ❤
      Written December 19, 2023
    • Sandra C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun for all ages!
      Loved it, so much fun! Stunning views and lots of spins, turns and some great speed! Highly recommend it! Great team as well!
      Written December 8, 2023
    • lesleyg804
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bad fishy good fun
      The trip was a good laugh and excellent so much fun but $29 for video not worth it so don’t buy the video Only came with short bits out of the trip
      Written October 28, 2023
    • 364glyna
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Our First time on the jet boat and wow blown away by the overall experience.
      We had a fantastic time at Bad Fishy and would highly recommend giving it a go. What an amazing ride. One of the best rides ever been on. Thank you for to the driver
      Written October 27, 2023
    • Vk3www
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Bad Fishy Cairns👍👍👍
      Great experience a must do! Very professionally run. Booked online direct with the company. Easy booking experience.
      Written October 6, 2023
    • Carla A
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome fun!!
      Great experience!! Bruce and the rest of the crew were amazing! We all got drenched - so much fun. Would definitely book again
      Written September 27, 2023
    • 328trinab
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Yahoo!!
      Sensational experience. Brendan was very professional and funny. His play list rocks! Fantastic photos. Thanks for a great experience. Happy New Year 2023.
      Written December 31, 2022
    • vainpotash
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Must try!
      Awesome experience! Thrilling and very good for people who love that adrenalin rush. Be prepared to get wet!
      Written December 14, 2022
    • Louiseizat9
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fast furious fun and suitable for most
      My daughter and husband went on a trip this Wednesday with Malcolm. They had a fantastic time . They both said it was top thrill seeking experience, starting with a good safety briefing and then the trip itself which was fast and furious but felt safe at all times . Malcolm made the experience extra exciting with his great energy and personality
      Written December 8, 2022
    • 936maryjanet
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      From the moment we arrived the atmosphere was lovely, staff were just amazing and informative of local knowledge
      Such a great experience, can’t remember the driver/owners name but he was amazing , informative, fun and exciting highly recommended
      Written November 11, 2022
    • Gary N
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Cairns bad fishy jet boat
      A absolute must do hen in Cairns. Great energy and local knowledge and a energetic guide full of laughs and fun
      Written June 26, 2022
    • margaretgP633LJ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Never too old
      Great fun for all ages ( even 80year olds ) Bad Fishy made it a wonderful experience for all us oldies. Hardest part was stepping in and out of the boat but staff were happy to assist . Will be doing it again on our next trip.
      Written June 1, 2022
    • GailA4870
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well Worth It!
      For a birthday present for the kids we all went for a spin up the Inlet. Was great fun! Friendly and informative staff who were very diligent with WHS. Plenty of thrills and beautiful scenery. Definitely worth doing! Supporting our local businesses.
      Written November 13, 2020
    • 353jennao
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun
      Pumping music, adrenalin fix, spins, and a little croc spotting all from the heart of cairns 👌did it for a father's day/birthday activity with my dad and we loved it
      Written September 13, 2020
    See all 429 reviews
    These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

    Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

    Popular mentions

    5.0
    5.0 of 5 bubbles318 reviews
    Excellent
    304
    Very good
    10
    Average
    2
    Poor
    1
    Terrible
    1

    MelissaKay75
    Munno Para, Australia182 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This ride is an absolute must do when in Cairns. Our driver Malcolm was fantastic he told us about the history in the area and played some great tunes.
    The 360’s were awesome and yes you will get wet on this ride. The whole family really enjoyed this activity. Thanks Malcolm and his team for making it fun.
    Written October 12, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks Melissa, we will make sure Malcolm sees this. He is a star!
    Written November 30, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Rhys, Dylan & Krasja
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Family
    We went out jet boating today with Malcolm. We had an awesome time. Malcolm was very friendly and made the ride very exciting with lots of 360’s. The weather wasn’t great today but it made it more exciting as you’re going to get wet anyway. We would highly recommend Bad Fishy. It was a fantastic trip. Great work guys 😀
    Written January 4, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks so much for your review and for coming out for a spin. Great to hear that you enjoyed your trip with Malcolm. Sorry the weather wasn't ideal, but you are right, we will make the most of the wet weather regardless and still have loads of fun!
    Written January 15, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Loveroftravel2
    Brisbane, Australia50 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Friends
    So we went in October 2023. I was sceptical to begin as my friends wanted us to do it. I asked about whiplash as we were waiting to board and it was treated like a joke. The young staff were quite flippant and I was not that happy but thought I was being silly as trusted the company and a skipper who seemed to be 50 plus. Long story short, one kid came free and hit his head on the first spin, the skipper said he may have undone his seat belt, not sure but it was lucky he wasn’t killed. His poor grandmother was shattered and they both disembarked. After they Took him and her back, we went out again and then an elderly lady decided it wasn’t for her so we went back. Anyway the skipper was clearly trying to make it up to those who remained and we spun many times. So maybe 1,5 hours all up. Lucky I suggested more sunscreen after the lady disembarked or we would have been burnt to a crisp. He didn’t seem to think of that. He spun us way too many times to be enjoyable and even my friends who were keen were well over it. I thought there was a lot of male ego at play and would never do it again. Hopefully things have improved. They need to take safety seriously and still have fun but not be jerks about routine safety queries. Clearly their safety failed that day.
    Written July 1, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    timbo35067
    Canberra, Australia41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyed our time on Bad Fishy. Highly recommended. You’ll have a smile from ear to ear with every spin and turn. The backdrop of cairns and the surrounding mountains is spectacular, making this experience one you’ll always remember.
    Written June 21, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Stu L
    Cairns, Australia29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2023 • Family
    Thought we would try and do something as a family we hadn’t done before as locals in Cairns. We have kids that are 10, 8 and 6 years old. Thankfully the only just turned 6 year old cleared the 1.1m height limit as this was a cracking ride down the Trinity inlet singing away to a bit of rock music. Everyone was left buzzing and soaking wet from plenty of 360 degree spins. Would definitely recommend this one as a crowd pleaser! My tip would be sit up the back if you want to get wettest but up the front for the best photos. Thanks guys!!!
    Written January 22, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Mlovisatti
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Family
    We went today, were half way through and my autistic 11 year old done began to feel sick. Straight away Malcolm asked if we wanted to take him back to the wharf and drop him off and then he would take the rest of our family and the other 2 passengers back out. He was so genuine and caring. We got back, my son and I hopped off and were instantly taken care of. The others went on and had more fun. Thankfully the other passengers were extremely patient. From the moment we stepped in the door we felt like we had been there a million times. Lots of laughs and heaps fun from an incredible team. We are planning to go back b4 we fly home. Thank you guys for your patience and care. Mel
    Written January 17, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Janelle J
    45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Pat is a breath of fresh air. Recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cairns. Support this tourism operator who not only provides thrills but gives great and engaging info about the area. Thanks for a great afternoon my 3 teens enjoyed the fun and was lovely to go in the inlet and see the mangroves. Thank you also for accomodating our last minute booking and looking after us.
    Written September 23, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks so much for your review. We are thrilled you had fun with Pat and the team. We appreciate the support!
    Written September 24, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Salamanda E
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    my workmate recommended Bad Fishy and i am so glad i took their advice.
    great team of staff, friendly and welcoming. awesome ride, was exhilarating and exciting. i could barely stop laughing. the driver great sense of humor and personality gave a fun but also informative ride.
    Written October 18, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    missriss
    Sydney, Australia191 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an incredible experience! Adrenalin of speeding across the water and the epic spins, croc spotting and taking in the gorgeous views of the river and the mountains. Truly a one of kind experience and the Pat the skipper was so on point in taking us around and keeping us smiling. Highly recommend.
    Written May 23, 2022
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

    Lee J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Solo
    Sam was a fantastic pilot, always checking to see if everyone was ok and explaining what was happening all the time. It was such a fun ride, great music and the skippers energy was contagious! Thanks so much to everyone for an awesome experience 👌
    Written August 28, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review :) So glad to hear you had an awesome ride!
    Written August 28, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Showing results 1-10 of 315
    *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

    Cairns Jet Boat Ride provided by Bad Fishy Jet Boating - Cairns

    All Cairns HotelsCairns Hotel DealsLast Minute Hotels in Cairns
    All things to do in Cairns
    Day Trips in Cairns
    RestaurantsFlightsVacation RentalsTravel StoriesCruisesRental Cars