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Joyride Watersports Gozo
Joyride Watersports Gozo
4.5
Boat ToursWaterskiing & JetskiingWater SportsBoat RentalsKayaking & Canoeing
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Welcome to Joyride Watersports Gozo, we are a family run business. We are situated at Hondoq Bay, Qala Gozo. Your stay would not be complete without visiting us! We offer a variety of water sport activities. - Boat Rentals / Boat Hire - Boat Trips to Blue Lagoon on an hourly basis - Watersports - Sofa Rides - Jet Ski Hire - Jet Ski Safari tours - Boat Charters - Kayak Rental - Canoe Rental - Paddle Board Rental So think no more about it and come visit Hondoq Bay a beautiful bay with turquoise blue waters !
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2–3 hours
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Damian W
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I’ve been coming to the Maltese islands for over 20 years now, and on every occasion we have visited Joyride, whether it be to sit on their beds, swim or take advantage of the boat trips they offer. Now my daughters are older, we have just enjoyed another Father/Daughter holiday and hired the self drive 40hp boat. Amazing day and we will be hiring it again! To be able to explore the islands in our own boat for the day was the best holiday experience my daughters and I have ever had! Joyride are so professional, so helpful, patient and friendly, it just made for the perfect day. The self hire boats is something we strongly recommend and they are such good value for money. Amazing place, amazing prices, amazing people, amazing day! Couldn’t recommend the services Joyride provide highly enough! Thanks for another great experience yet again guys!!
Written August 31, 2022
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dubz
Oxford, UK277 contributions
Aug 2020
Excellent people and price.
We used the "comino and cave tour" which is 15 euro per person.
We booked our trip the day before. When you get there, look for a lady in a white shirt under a big umbrella on the quayside. they have no credit card facilities, so its cash payments only.
The approx times for the journeys are:
9am 9:40 10:40 11:40 etc. We wanted to travel in the afternoon, so asked for a 1340 journey. We arrived in good time, it was baking hot, our boat did not turn uo till 1500, however, all good, we were kept in formed and were offered a place in the shade.
There were 4 of us, and the boat took us to comino island to look at the caves on the far side first. Then it took us to the Blue lagoon. We asked for a 1700 journey back. They arrived promptly and took us back to Hondoq bay at high speed!
Very good and recommend.
We used the "comino and cave tour" which is 15 euro per person.
We booked our trip the day before. When you get there, look for a lady in a white shirt under a big umbrella on the quayside. they have no credit card facilities, so its cash payments only.
The approx times for the journeys are:
9am 9:40 10:40 11:40 etc. We wanted to travel in the afternoon, so asked for a 1340 journey. We arrived in good time, it was baking hot, our boat did not turn uo till 1500, however, all good, we were kept in formed and were offered a place in the shade.
There were 4 of us, and the boat took us to comino island to look at the caves on the far side first. Then it took us to the Blue lagoon. We asked for a 1700 journey back. They arrived promptly and took us back to Hondoq bay at high speed!
Very good and recommend.
Written August 14, 2020
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Kevin S
Bristol, UK11 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Spent the day in a self drive boat - 80HP 6 people boat. We are a family of four and I wouldn’t have wanted two more on the boat tbh but that’s just me. All the kit was great, service and organisation was spot on and the briefing and map/guide were very useful - could not fault these guys at all. We’re going again tomorrow and now the kids want a boat - so beware :))))))) Highly Recommend
Written August 2, 2020
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Bugnerh
Ringwood, UK211 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
Went Jet-skiing today with a group of friends on holiday. I quickly found it wasn’t for me as I started getting back pains from a back operation 20 years ago.
By the time I realised it wasn’t for me and I’d like to go back our guide and the rest of the group were so far ahead I couldn’t see them and I was left in the shipping lane with ferries and other larger boats passing me.
Going faster in the waves hurt my back so wasn’t an option and going slower felt very unstable and the turning was poor due to lack of speed. No one was following and our guide was long gone.
When I eventually caught up and tried to explain I was just told to go faster, which I couldn’t as it gave me back pain. Our guide didn’t seem to care and just kept racing off and leaving me all the way around Comino and continued to happen for the whole hour trip.
I would only say to anyone thinking of using this company is to think about your safety before paying. If something had happened, like falling off, I think I would have been left in a very risky situation on my own.
I personally would not recommend this company on the grounds of poor safety and not following their own rules.
By the time I realised it wasn’t for me and I’d like to go back our guide and the rest of the group were so far ahead I couldn’t see them and I was left in the shipping lane with ferries and other larger boats passing me.
Going faster in the waves hurt my back so wasn’t an option and going slower felt very unstable and the turning was poor due to lack of speed. No one was following and our guide was long gone.
When I eventually caught up and tried to explain I was just told to go faster, which I couldn’t as it gave me back pain. Our guide didn’t seem to care and just kept racing off and leaving me all the way around Comino and continued to happen for the whole hour trip.
I would only say to anyone thinking of using this company is to think about your safety before paying. If something had happened, like falling off, I think I would have been left in a very risky situation on my own.
I personally would not recommend this company on the grounds of poor safety and not following their own rules.
Written September 7, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that your jet-skiing trip was not as enjoyable as expected due to your prior back injury. Your safety and comfort are incredibly important to us, and we regret that this was not reflected in your experience.
Jet-skiing can be a thrilling but fast-paced activity, which is why we always recommend that participants are in good physical condition before embarking. We understand now that the speed and nature of the ride may not have been suitable for someone with a previous back operation. This was mentioned in the disclaimer that you signed prior to your Jet Ski Safari tour.
Regarding your concern about being left behind, we sincerely apologize for any distress this may have caused. Our guides aim to ensure that everyone is comfortable and accounted for throughout the trip, and we will certainly review this situation with our team to avoid similar occurrences in the future.
We genuinely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services, and we hope you have a speedy recovery from the discomfort you experienced. If you decide to visit us again, we would be more than happy to offer an alternative activity that better suits your needs.
Kind regards,
Joyride Watersports Gozo
Written September 27, 2024
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SimonJWills
14 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Self drive 19ft speed boat. We hired the 19ft 115hp speed boat from Joyride. Jonathan the owner of Joyride Watersports is amazing, very responsive on the messages and the booking to arrange the hire and the boat was perfect for 7 adults/teenagers. They supplied us with 2 cool boxes for the boat and gave us an in-depth briefing on the boat and where to go around Comino and Gozo. You also have a map and life vests.
We did the 6hr hire which allowed us plenty of time to stop at all the best spots for swimming and snorkelling and circumnavigate both islands and see the incredible sights from a different view point.
When you set off and return to Hondoq they have a driver to take you out away from the moored boats and into clearer water and then meet you when you return. I can’t recommend Joyride Watersports enough, all their equipment is top spec and in perfect condition. Very reasonable prices and great professional service which sets them apart.
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We did the 6hr hire which allowed us plenty of time to stop at all the best spots for swimming and snorkelling and circumnavigate both islands and see the incredible sights from a different view point.
When you set off and return to Hondoq they have a driver to take you out away from the moored boats and into clearer water and then meet you when you return. I can’t recommend Joyride Watersports enough, all their equipment is top spec and in perfect condition. Very reasonable prices and great professional service which sets them apart.
Thank you
Written August 6, 2024
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Thank you for your kind review! It is greatly appreciated
Written September 27, 2024
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RATATOUILLE Gozo
12 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
As part of the future creation of a tourist site on Gozo, my team and I tested the island's flagship activities. In Hondoq, we rented a boat without a license for two hours, capable of accommodating four people. The weather was a little unpredictable, but we said to ourselves that if the activity was available, then there was no danger. “Danger” I don’t know, but what is certain is that the service provider should have taken it easy that day. Between Gozo and Comino, the waves almost transformed our trip into a remake of “Titanic” Mediterranean version. Result: a few dents and scratches, nothing dramatic, but we hadn't planned to spend the day playing human bowling on our boat. After 45 minutes, we judged that the experience had sufficiently enriched our article (and our office anecdotes), and we returned without having dropped anchor or really enjoyed the ride (€60 for 2 hours in the mountains Russian nautical attractions, the attraction is expensive). Back at the base, we pass the usual inspection. Everything is in order, except that the person in charge points out to us that white paint is missing from the propeller. And presto, 130€ more. However, we had respected all the instructions and taken care of the boat. Our objective being to test incognito providers for our site, we didn't make too much of a fuss, but the pill had difficulty passing.
In summary, this activity can be pleasant with good weather, without children and with another provider. “Joyride” offered us thrills, certainly, but we were hoping for something a little less… chaotic!
In summary, this activity can be pleasant with good weather, without children and with another provider. “Joyride” offered us thrills, certainly, but we were hoping for something a little less… chaotic!
Written May 19, 2024
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Samantha O
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Jonathon was really friendly and helpful, even calling another company to confirm that our kayak trip had been cancelled due to weather. Took a boat trip to the blue lagoon with them which was a great price, well organised and really fun speeding along the waves. We managed to buy beach shoes with Jonathon when other shops didn’t stock my partners UK 12 size. Would recommend doing the blue lagoon trip from Gozo as it’s much quieter boats and there’s a quieter bit of beach with beautiful turquoise water which is cleaner than on Camino
Written June 24, 2023
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Thank you very much for your review greatly appreciated! :)
Written June 26, 2023
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Ana
Lisbon, Portugal11 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
Rented a boat with no skipper (one of the group is a skipper), for family of 6. Very professional customer service, complete explanation of the area and where we could go. Friendly and helpful at all times. One of the sailors maneuvered the boat out of the harbor and then came to meet us to take it in. Cooler box provided, offered us two. Not enough ice, but there is a restaurant there that sells big packs of ice. Although the hotel (we booked through the Kempinski), said petrol would be €80, in actual fact they only charged us for the actual petrol used, €30. Boat was in good condition and clean. Thoroughly enjoyable afternoon, enjoying the views and swimming in the fantastic waters off Gozo.
Written September 1, 2024
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Thank you for your review it is greatly appreciated
Written September 27, 2024
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Sannemul
Harderwijk, The Netherlands220 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
With a group of 6, we hired 3 kayaks for two hours. The price we paid for this was very good; 5 euros per person per hour, now that's fun! The two hours were over in no time and we visited beautiful places. Afterwards, we lounged on the nearby beach. Highly recommended, even if you have a small budget!
Written October 28, 2022
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Peter L
New Fairfield, CT8 contributions
Jun 2022
Joyride set up a personal trip to Commino with visits to caves and a drop off at the Blue Lagood. Matthew could not have been a better guide although Seppe his first mate on the way back is a great captain in training. The operators at Joyride could not have been more helpfu; The were very flexible as we grabbed breakfast at the cafe across the parking lot. If you go to Gozo, you need to see Joyride for their nay experiences,
Written June 18, 2022
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Are the water sports available all year? We're on Gozo now and want to do jet skiing etc
Written September 23, 2017
I don’t know but they did have a website with a phone no?
Written September 24, 2017
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