West End Water Sports
West End Water Sports
5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We are you’re go to source for the best Jet Ski Rentals and Epic Tours on St. Croix! We have an amazing beach with chairs and umbrellas for rent. Other activities include snorkeling, kayaks, SUP boards and a fun gift shop. We offer volleyball and corn hole free on the beach. Our location is at the famous Rainbow Beach, on the west end of St. Croix in Frederiksted. The West side of the island has the calmest and clearest waters on St. Croix with many small beaches to choose from. Weather you want to relax on the beach or go play in the waves on a jet ski you can have it all when you come west!
Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands
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2024
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John H
2 contributions
Jul 2021
Easy day jetskiing. The check in process is pretty smooth with iPads. Customer service was alright, I wasn't looking for much though, just time on the water. My jetski was in perfect operating order, though my buddies started to run out of gas and beep at him toward the last 15 min of our hour. That said, its a wide area to drive around within.
I saw reviews of folks saying they felt like they got scammed by deposits. Don't flip the jetski and you wont have to pay $500. got to drive a jetski. For an hour, I drove a jetski and it cost a little of $127. That's amazing. Jetskis cost like $10,000 so be thankful you only have to pay $500 for potentially causing damage to this company's livelihood.
I saw reviews of folks saying they felt like they got scammed by deposits. Don't flip the jetski and you wont have to pay $500. got to drive a jetski. For an hour, I drove a jetski and it cost a little of $127. That's amazing. Jetskis cost like $10,000 so be thankful you only have to pay $500 for potentially causing damage to this company's livelihood.
Written July 20, 2021
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Joseph Q
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Family
We rented 5 jet skis and had a blast. We did an hour rental which is good, because there is a no wake zone that takes away about 10 mins of riding (5 in and 5 out). Definitely ensure you have eye protection too. We all wore sunglasses but I know my wife would recommend goggles since she got salt in her eye with just sunglasses. Either way we had a great time with a huge area to use for the activity. I would recommend it tremendously. My kids had never used a jet ski before so the instruction before was great for them.
Written April 24, 2022
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Dawson Family
1 contribution
Jul 2023
All my kids wanted to do on our recent cruise was jet ski in the ocean, and West End Water Sports gave them exactly what they wanted. We had such an incredible experience! The staff was so friendly and kind! The jet skis were in excellent condition and went fast enough that these teenage boys declared this the best part of the trip. Dad and I joined in too, and we had so much fun. The area you are given to ride is HUGE. I highly recommend this is a must do on the island!
Written August 3, 2023
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James D
New York City, NY4 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
What a great little spot! West End has all you need whether part of your group is participating in watersports or will just relax on the beach and wait/watch. The booking and process of getting out on the water is really easy. (Did all on my phone). We rented Jet Skis with my teenagers and the older folks rented and umbrella and chairs ($10). After there is a great little restaurant here right on the water to enjoy some drinks and beach fare. Definitely will come back!
Written April 5, 2021
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Elizabeth
Boston, MA4 contributions
Nov 2020
Had a blast! Super fun jetskis and the perfect amount of assistance from staff. I would recommend each person getting their own jet ski as there is a lot of "kick" to the acceleration. Had a wide range we could travel and the speed levels were so fast and exhilarating!!
Written November 17, 2020
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brendasn
Bristol, RI9 contributions
Feb 2020
Traveled with my husband and daughters, ages 10 and 12. It was the first time we ever rode jet skis and had such a blast! The kids talked about it for days! The gentleman who signed us up and had us fill out all of the waivers was such a nice guy! I wasn't going to ride at first and he talked me into it and I'm so glad he did. My husband also lost his Oakleys in the water prior to our ride and he let my girls use snorkel gear for free to find them. He didn't have to do that, we were so thankful he did.
The gentleman that helped us onto the jetskis was great too. He did a great job explaining how to operate them. The jet skis themselves were in great shape and well maintained. We were only charged $60 for a half hour.. no holds of any kind on our credit card, just a straight up $60 charge.
I would recommend bringing water shoes as there were quite a few rocks in the water and were tough on your feet! This will be our first stop on our trip back to St. Croix!
The gentleman that helped us onto the jetskis was great too. He did a great job explaining how to operate them. The jet skis themselves were in great shape and well maintained. We were only charged $60 for a half hour.. no holds of any kind on our credit card, just a straight up $60 charge.
I would recommend bringing water shoes as there were quite a few rocks in the water and were tough on your feet! This will be our first stop on our trip back to St. Croix!
Written February 19, 2020
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AtlantaBeachBunny
Red Oak, GA47 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We booked 2 30 minute slots for jet skis. It was awesome. I wish the attendants could take pics for you other than that it was great. Rainbow beach was bumping with a lot of locals and out of town beach goers. We chilled for a bit after our jet ski ride, waiting for our taxi and I got to try the passion fruit margarita. It was bomb. I would definitely return again.
FYI there are no taxis anywhere on the island after 5pm and no food after about 8:30pm at most places.
FYI there are no taxis anywhere on the island after 5pm and no food after about 8:30pm at most places.
Written May 12, 2021
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Thank you for sharing! Please come back and visit.
Written May 26, 2021
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dvandigriff@gmail.com
24 contributions
Apr 2021
We reserved two chairs and an umbrella at rainbow beach. We showed up close to lunch time and our chairs/umbrella were already set up and waiting. I was watching the staff throughout the day as they handled quite a lot of people who were jet skiing. They were very professional. We only rented chairs/umbrella from them but it was nice that it was already set up and we didn't have to track anyone down to assist.
Written April 11, 2021
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Excellent! Thank you for the compliment. We work hard out here so you don't have to and have a great staff! We are pleased that you enjoyed your time at Rainbow Beach!
Written May 26, 2021
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Angelina W
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
I rented 2 jet ski for my family. I booked this weeks in advance. I did not know that there was a $500 security deposit per jet ski ($1000!!)If you flip it in the water they will keep your deposit for damages. We walked away and lost the money we paid for them. Honestly I felt I was being taken advantage of and being scammed.
The locals were in surprise when we shared this experience with them
The locals were in surprise when we shared this experience with them
Written June 28, 2021
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We are sorry you had a unpleasant experience with us. We serve many customers and have a vey good record for safety and service for over 10 years. We try very hard to have a safe and enjoyable rental when you visit St Croix and Jet ski with us. Each customer is sent a confirmation email with all the deposit information and to arrive 30 min prior to rental time. We do require a $500 deposit when you rent a $11,000 2021 Yamaha wave runner to cover any damages that may happen during your rental. However if you capsize or flip one of our machines that will end your ride and we do charge $150 fee for that action. All of our rules and charges are stated clearly in our pre-ride forms each customer signs and posted all over the shop in big bold red letter signs. . That charge of $150 for capsizing will come out of your $500 deposit. We do not charge $500 for flipping or capsizing. We do charge $500 if you have a accident and damage our equipment that needs repair. We make the rules very clear. Stay away from other boats and Jetskis, follow all the safety rules and don’t flip over the machines you will get your deposit back.
Written July 5, 2021
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Ingrid
Wilmington, NC48 contributions
Jun 2020
Traveling with the husband and 14 y/o son. I have jet ski'd before, they have not. Fabulous experience. The owner was patient, funny, engaging, professional and prompt. The machines were excellent - great shape, responsive and incredible fun. I recommend this group for any jet ski rental you're considering - I will visit them again next time we're in St. Croix :)
Written June 20, 2020
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I would like the name
of a specific employee to thank for our amazing time. How can I do this? He was of medium stature, he had a beard, and he was tan and has medium length and it was shaved on the sides.
Written June 12, 2018
Hello,
You are talking about KD. Please mention him in the review if you get a chance. You described him perfectly. He is a great employees with an awesome friendly personality. Sorry so slow to respond.
Written July 13, 2018
I want to rent two jet skis. One for my mom and dad together and the other for my uncle who are vacationing down there for a week beginning tomorrow. Is it possible to do online?
Written June 8, 2018
For our company location and insurance requirements, 13,14, & 15 year olds may drive if they have ID and have taken a valid boaters safety course. Otherwise 16 and older. Must have proof of age with them.
Written January 14, 2018
Are there lockers to keep your valuables in while you are out on the water? We are coming in on a cruise ship stop and would feel better locking up our belongings while we jet ski!
Written November 19, 2015
They did not have lockers but took our personal belongings and put them in a room that was not open to the public and reassured us that they would be safe. I did trust them. The "owner" is an ex military with GREAT ethics!!! ENJOY!!!
Oh, and you can take smaller personal items with you on the jet ski, they have waterproof compartments.
Written November 20, 2015
Hi,
Can you tell me the cost for the jet ski tour. How much if I want to ride the jet ski solo. How do we get from the cruise docks to the rental site.
Thanks!
Written November 1, 2015
There are cabs from the cruise ship pier for $3 per person each way. $6 round trip. Or it is about a 20 minute walk, about a mile from cruise ship pier. Unguided jet ski rentals are $60 per half hour or $100 per hour and you may have 2 persons on the jet ski. The guided tour is a fast ride wave jumping experience 1 person per jet ski $100 per half hour or $180 per hour.
Written November 17, 2015
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