Everything you need to know before you book — pricing, rules, what to bring, and where you'll ride.
Book Now →$125/hour single rider, $140/hour double rider. 2-hour guided tour is $200/person. All prices include fuel, life jacket, and a boat ride with music.
18 years or older to drive. Valid photo ID required. Kids 6 and up can ride as passengers with an adult.
Florida Boater Card required if born after 1/1/1988. Get a Temporary Boating Certificate online for $9.99 — 25 multiple-choice questions, unlimited retries, valid for 90 days. FWC-approved.
Photo ID, Boater Card, swimsuit, sunscreen. We provide life jackets and all safety gear. Leave valuables in your car.
Biscayne Bay — see the Miami skyline, Star Island celebrity homes, Fisher Island, and cruise ships at the Port of Miami.
24+ hours = full refund. Weather cancellations (by us) = full refund or free reschedule. 30% deposit at booking, balance at check-in. No security deposit.
We have two types of jet ski rentals: hourly free rides and guided tours.
| Option | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single Rider Jet Ski | 1 hour | $125 |
| Double Rider Jet Ski | 1 hour | $140 |
| Guided Jet Ski Tour | 2 hours | $200/person |
All options include a Yamaha VX jet ski, life jacket, fuel, safety briefing, and a complimentary boat ride with music before your session. No hidden fees.
You don't need to bring any equipment. Just show up in a swimsuit with your ID and Boater Card.
Florida law requires jet ski operators to be at least 18 years old with a valid photo ID. Children ages 6 and up can ride as passengers behind an adult driver.
If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, you need a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card or a Temporary Boating Certificate before you can rent. The temporary certificate is the fastest option — it's an online test you can take from your phone.
Take the test at boattests101.com →
Born before 1/1/1988? You're exempt — just bring your photo ID.
All jet ski sessions launch from Biscayne Bay, a calm protected waterway between Miami Beach and the mainland. It's not open ocean — the water is flat and predictable, which makes it good for first-timers.
From the bay you can see:
The 2-hour guided tour follows a route past all the major landmarks. Free rides let you explore on your own within the designated riding area.
We accept same-day bookings when slots are available. Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed — booking online is the safest bet, especially on weekends.
Every rider gets a full safety briefing before heading out. We cover throttle control, turning, stopping, and what to do if you fall off (it happens — it's fine).
Biscayne Bay is a no-wake zone in certain areas, and we'll tell you exactly where you can open it up and where you need to slow down. The Yamaha VX is a stable, beginner-friendly machine, so even if you've never been on a jet ski before, you'll get comfortable fast.
Single rider jet ski is $125/hour, double rider is $140/hour. The 2-hour guided tour is $200 per person. All prices include fuel, life jacket, safety briefing, and a complimentary boat ride with music.
You must be at least 18 years old with a valid photo ID to drive. Children 6 and older can ride as passengers with an adult driver.
If you were born on or after January 1, 1988, yes — you need a Florida Temporary Boating Certificate. It's a $9.99 online test at boattests101.com. 25 multiple-choice questions with unlimited retries, valid for 90 days, and you get the certificate by email right after passing. Born before 1988? You're exempt.
Photo ID, your Boater Card (if required), swimsuit, sunscreen, and a towel. We provide life jackets and all safety equipment. Leave valuables in your car — we do not have secure storage onsite.
Yes. Biscayne Bay is a calm, protected waterway — not open ocean. The water is flat and predictable, which makes it great for beginners. You get a full safety briefing before every ride.
Yes. Most of our customers are first-time riders. The Yamaha VX is stable and easy to handle, and the bay conditions are forgiving. We walk you through everything before you go out.
If we cancel due to weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule — your choice. If you cancel 24 hours or more in advance, you also get a full refund.
No security deposit. We take a 30% deposit when you book to hold your time slot. The remaining balance is paid when you check in.
Pick a time slot and we'll have a jet ski waiting for you on Biscayne Bay.
Book Your Jet Ski →Or call us: (786) 553-7644
Every jet ski rental in Miami with Funwaves takes place on Biscayne Bay, not the open ocean. The bay is flat, calm, and protected by the barrier islands that make up Miami Beach. Water depth ranges from about 6 to 12 feet in the areas we use, and there is almost no wave action on a typical day.
Each session starts with a boat ride from the dock out to the riding area. The boat has speakers so you get music on the way out. Once you are on the water, you have the bay to yourself and your group. The staff stays nearby on a guide boat the entire time.
From the jet ski you can see the downtown Miami skyline, the cranes at the Port of Miami, and the mansions on Star Island. On the guided tour, you ride past Fisher Island and loop through the bay with a guide who calls out landmarks. The free ride option lets you go at your own speed within a marked area.
Sessions run close to the full hour. Check-in is about 15 minutes before your time slot. The safety briefing takes 5 minutes. After that you are on the water for the remaining time. Most people are soaked by the end, so plan to leave in your swimsuit or bring a change of clothes.
Miami has rideable weather year-round, which is one reason jet ski rentals in Miami stay busy even in winter. Water temperature stays above 70°F in January, and Biscayne Bay is sheltered enough that wind is rarely a problem. That said, there are differences between seasons.
November through April is dry season. Skies are clear, humidity is lower, and afternoon thunderstorms are rare. This is peak tourist season so jet ski rental slots fill up faster, especially on weekends. Booking a day or two ahead is a good idea.
May through October is wet season. Afternoon rain showers are common but usually short, 20 to 40 minutes. Mornings are almost always clear. If you are visiting in summer, book a morning slot. You will have better weather and the bay is calmer before noon.
We operate 7 days a week from 10 AM to 5:00 PM. The first slot of the day tends to have the flattest water and the fewest other boats on the bay.
Most people searching for a jetski rental near them have never actually ridden one. That is normal. The Yamaha VX jet skis we use are recreation models, built to be stable, predictable, and hard to flip. The throttle works like a motorcycle: squeeze to go, release to slow down. No gear shifting.
The safety briefing covers how to start, stop, turn, and what to do if you fall off (you climb back on, it happens occasionally and the jet ski is designed for it). Wear sunscreen before you arrive, not after. Once your hands are wet it is hard to apply and it drips into your eyes.
If you wear glasses, bring a strap. Contacts are fine. Leave your phone in the car unless you have a waterproof pouch with a lanyard. We have seen a lot of phones go into Biscayne Bay. Sunglasses with a sport strap are worth it, the glare off the water is strong in the afternoon especially.
We regularly handle bachelor parties, birthday groups, corporate outings, and family reunions. Biscayne Bay fits multiple jet skis at once on separate machines. If your group has more than 4 riders, call us at (786) 553-7644 so we can block out enough machines and make sure the timing works.
For larger groups, we can combine jet ski rentals with a boat rental. The boat fits up to 8 people and has Bluetooth speakers and a cooler. Some groups do a split session, half on jet skis, half on the boat, then swap. Call or book online to set that up.
We are at 961 Northwest 7th Street, Miami, FL 33136. If you searched for jet skis near me while staying on Miami Beach, we are about 15 minutes west via the MacArthur Causeway (I-395). From downtown Miami, we are 5 minutes south of the Arsht Center. There is free street parking on NW 7th Street.
Rideshare works well. Tell your driver to drop you at the address and you will see the jet ski trailers on site. Arrive 15 minutes before your jet ski rental time slot to check in, sign the waiver, and get your safety briefing.
