Shotover Jet Review

A truly great 30 minutes in a jet boat that is a must for anyone who comes to Queenstown

We had a ball on the Shotover Jet boats, its fast, thrilling and very enjoyable for all ages.. it's almost a must do whilst in Queenstown

This was the highlight of our family South Island tour thus far, for my 2 girls. They absolutely loved it. They wanted to do it again. Thanks to our driver Ryan too, who was awesome!

Worth it! Thanks to our driver, James and the rest of the crew. Expect to get wet!

I have been on many of the NZ jet boat tours but this one is definitely one of the best , very friendly crew...

Exclusive views only on Shotover Jet. Absolutely enjoyed myself at high speed and had so much fun with the 360 spins and passing so close the canyon walls.

Awesome experience and A+ staff... highly recommend it and would go again

Had an amazing time. The driver was really informative, extremely skilled and funny to boot. Highly recommended

What an amazing rush, been looking forward to it for a year and it exceeded our expectations, a must do if you are in Queenstown.

Strongly recommended activity to do when you're in Queenstown.

This was a fun time. Kinda expensive for what it is, but still cool.

Amazing experience. Price is a bit steep ($145 for a 25min ride on the jet boat, can include free shuttle to/from Queenstown). Rachael our jet pilot made sure everyone was happy. The photos at the end are sold for $40 which is even more steep, and you have to purchase while on site.

It s worth going to pay attention to flies like sesame that have bloodsucking and traces.

Super fun experience! I have done other jet boats available around Queenstown because they are generally cheaper. However Shotover Jet is definitely worth the extra money.

It may seem a short time on paper, but the time is the perfect amount. You can get very wet and cold and get to go up and down the river multiple times on a section of the river that they have exclusive rights to. Definitely one for the thrill seekers.

It is a great experience. A bit on the expensive side. The boat ride was a lot of fun. The boat has 2 V8 engines that thrust out a lot of power for a fun ride. They have a couple cameras to capture a nice video of you. They make it fun by taking the boat closer to rocks at decent speed and doing a 360. You will feel the jerks so if you have back or neck issues, it may not be for you. They give you rundown waterproof cover-ups and life jacket.

What a blast, I highly recommend this to everyone. A must do in Queenstown. Our pilot Andy K was sensational as well, knew his stuff and a bit of a character.

Over priced...lot of other options in Queenstown now...have a look around

Jet boat trip in Queenstown just 10 mins from the city centre.

If you are to make one jet boat ride, this is the one. Break your Adrenaline level meter. Guarantee a memorable experience.

What an amazing experience.
Price was good, had a smile on my face the entire day and how close the drivers get to the stones and cliffs is seriously impressive.
I personally had Phil as my boat driver and he was an absolutely fantastic guide to have. He s funny, sarcastic and very engaging with his company on the boat.

Will definitely come back whenever possible!

Thanks a lot Shotover Jets!

Good experiences but one of staffs is so rude at the check in point and does not have a good service skill.

Fantastic and thrilling. It may cost some, but it is so worth the money. Definitely exceeded all our expectations above and beyond.

Extreme ! I think i was in "Fast and the furious" version in the river. It is surely save and fun but not good for kid.

Good experience - (If you want have best experience sit behind the driver)

A wonderful group activity in a beautiful cold river.

This was a blast! Our driver (Pieter) was both professional and engaging. The trip and rush of it all is well worth the $$!

The staff are great and the ride is a real thrill. Loved every minute of it.

Fun but overpriced for what it is, worth doing once

You have to make sure if you are in Queenstown. You speed through the canyon with incredible speed. The riders ride very close to the rocks.

Simply awesome jet ride.... and buy the video without fail after you finish the ride, coz it covers the scenic beauty around...

What an amazing time we had with Hamish! This was exhilarating and took our breath away! The boat goes so fast through the canyon and he handled it so well, the 360 turns are hilariously fun too! Thanks for a great time highly recommend.

Had a fantastic jet boat ride. Loved the 360s and the driver was very friendly

A must-play item in Queenstown, except for the smelly life jackets and the bite bugs by the river, the others are pretty good and exciting

This was such a fun activity! The 360's were great. This wouldn't be super exciting for adrenaline junkies but we all enjoyed it and you got to see a lot of gorgeous scenery.

It's a little expensive but funny
Someone took a phone call with a sneak peek.

Professional but totally underwhelming

Driver was lovely, whole activity well managed. But it is not thrilling at all, as the boat is quite slow and does the same thing over and over: 360s and driving somewhat close to rocks at approx 70 km/h. You get used to it after 30 seconds and then it's boring and you have time to reflect on the rather poor way in which you just spent a decent amount of your disposable income.

At NZ$159 per person it's the most regrettable purchase on my NZ trip. I honestly don't understand the huge number of reviews citing a "thrill" or similar, on the basis of which I chose to go :(

Excellent, they are the best of all, do not try others, this is pure adrenaline !!!!

No one told us in advance that their recording cams and gadgets were out of order. Disappointed to not be able to have our memories captured. The experience is good though

You absolutely have to go jetboat on the Shotover River. We only do that in New Zealand. Awesome. The propulsion of these boats is very surprising and their handling is absolutely incredible. It is expensive but there is a counterpart.

Cool ride down the canyon with expert drivers. Make it a must do!

Second time doing the Shotover Jet, what amazing experience!! Guides / drivers are super experienced and knowledgeable and we had the best time!! Not to be missed, can't wait for next time...

Incredible experience. The boat s speed and the proximity to the rock walls is truly exhilarating but the stunning scenery of the river is almost as impressive.
A must-do in Queenstown!

The best jet boat ride in Queenstown. Our captain was cool, made the ride exciting right throughout. Definitely recommend this ride for anybody who is in Queenstown.

Honestly one of the best experiences in my life. This Shotover Jet company are official. Only only have they been going at it for a very long time but they had many celebrities that trust them even prince Harry took a ride with them. We landed the same day and came straight to this place and wow. I recommend this to anyone starting off New Zealand. This was super fun and so cool how fast and control the drivers were when it came to hitting these so close corners but we felt 100% safe during the whole drive. I highly recommend it and also try to sit down on the edge of the boat you really get to see how close you are. Also if you have a go pro wear it on your head they will allow it worth the head strap. Also no phones on the bot they have a safe bin to drop it off before you enter the boat. Your belongings will be safe. Like I said again I highly recommend it you will not be disappointed.

Outstanding ride well organized and really ride of a lifetime. Staff so well organized and understanding.

Just great! We were there 4 years ago and it was just great! I would do this trip again and again if I come back to beautiful New Zealand. The nice thing about it is the boat trip has its thrill by turning quickly on rocks, turning 360 degrees, driving quickly up to rocks but also has one of the most beautiful gorges in New Zealand to offer and you also get a beautiful landscape. Again and again! Keep it up! It was meeeeega fun!

Incredible ride with lots of adrenaline !!! Even though it is expensive, it is worth doing, so look for discount coupons in tourist booklets or bookme.nz
Attentive staff and everything very safe.
They provide goggles and a raincoat, but I recommend taking your own sunglasses and warm jacket, because in autumn, even in the sun, it is too windy and very cold because of the boat's high speed.
Unforgettable ride and incredible scenery!

Very good experience and a beautiful landscape. Recommendable. Maybe very little time barely 25 minutes. Otherwise great.

Went for the Sunrise Jet Ride.
Water was cold. But the ride was fun.
About 20-25 mins in the boat.
They also have a $19 repeat.

A must-do activity in Queenstown and the best jet boat ride I ever had ..pure adrenalin !!

The Shotover Jet jet is well-organised and run by friendly staff. Our boat pilot, Nick, was very friendly and experienced and we felt comfortable under his stewardship of the boat. We saw, albeit briefly, parts of Queenstown that we wouldn't otherwise have seen.

Would recommend.

Nb: Like every paid-for 'experience' activity in Queenstown, it's expensive, and like all of these experiences, they try to encourage you to purchase the expensive and typically unnecessary photos, videos, etc, at the end.

Awesome experience. Incredible Dude driving the boat. Bucket list tick

Awesome thank you so much my son loved his birthday present

Great experience with lovely staff and great drivers. Exhilarating.

Absolutely amazing! The way you zip around the cliffs and up the river is awesome. Highly recommended.

Good set-up and great experience. Fun team, not pushy and professional. The ride was fantastic!

I didn t think I d enjoy this but I was proved wrong the moment the boat got going! The boat whizzes down the river so fast and so close to the rocks and the 360 degree spins are something else! So thrilling and 100% fun! Will definitely go again.

Shotover jet boats were a blast! A great experience