If you have the need for speed and the need to be on the water, jet skiing in Naples is the perfect option for you! Grab the sunscreen, put on those life vests, and head out on the water for a few hours of family-friendly fun.

Jet skis take you beyond what you can see on land. It’s a great way to get up close to wildlife and explore Southwest Florida! You’ll have the chance to see dolphins, manatees, and beautiful birds that frequent the islands you can only get to by watercraft.

There are several places you can rent jet skis to take out on your own, or to rent a jet ski and to go on a guided tour. You pick!

Well-known locations to rent or go on a guided tour:

Pure Florida

Naples Jet Ski Rentals

Naples Beach Water Sports

How old do you have to be to drive the jet ski

To operate a jet ski:

• You have to be over the age of 18 with a boater’s license
• OR over the age of 16 with a boater’s license AND with an adult 18 years or older.
• Anyone under 16 can only ride as a passenger.

If you need a boater’s license, you can take the test here: http://www.boatus.org/. Some jet-ski rental places offer tests for a temporary boater’s license at their location.

Do I need a driver’s license?

It’s not required, but you do need a government-issued photo ID with a credit card.

How fast to the jet-skis go?

The speed limit on the inland waters is mostly 30 mph. When you get into the Gulf of Mexico, you can go faster.

How many people can go on a jet-ski?

Most personal water crafts (PWC) can fit 3 people.