90 min St. Martin Jet ski Terre Basse tour

Posted By : Angela_G
My husband and I did not have the best experience. It was actually a bit traumatizing. The blurb explicitly says “cruise at your own speed.” This was not the case. Now, my husband and I have been on jet skis before, but we were able to do what we wanted as far as go our speed and relax and not go too far out like other people did. I read this blurb about the experience and said okay, this seems cool. First, we get there and I asked if we could do two jet skis instead of one. The guide said no, he already counted them out. Okay, no problem. We head out to the jet skis and he goes over how to use the jet ski in French and English because the other people only spoke French. We then head out, as in far out, into the ocean. Not only did we go way out into the ocean, but it got to a point where the guide was going so fast on the jet ski, that we lost him. Thank God, I was able to see the other people that were in front of us. They were far out, but we were able to still see them. When we reached closer, the guide gestures for us to speed up. Yes, I said speed up. Were we speed demons? No, but we were definitely going about 45-50 mph. We were definitely expected to to go much faster than that. We will not let this experience deter us from going on a jet ski, but with the next experience, we will have more control. Mind you the waves were extremely bumpy and tumultuous. It was a rocky roller coaster for sure. If you want to cruise, take in the experience of being on the jet ski and not race or if it is your first time, this is not for you. I guess it also depends on the guide you have as well.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 08:00:25

Posted By : Mark_K
Rating is very good, because of the activity itself, however the instructor seemed to be frustrated related to me from the beginning. Either because of I booked via Viator or not sure.. Still before I did anything wrong. For sure his communication was overall different vs. to the others who booked as a pair or group and maybe locally.. As well he/the company mixed beginners and advanced what may always turn out not the best idea. Then he became upset when I lost them, because he went away and ahead with the pro riders like a bullet and I was left behind alone. I read he was patient before with beginners generally (this is why I booked this!) and did not want them to race after 2 minutes so maybe he just had a bad day... Overall, this is the reason why I went to the wrong way, since the whole group disappeared in a minute, and I overlooked the directions once, when it was still hard
to full-control the machine. As well on the way back the same happened almost, but of course for that time it was more comfortable for me to ride even at constant 50-60kms too... And rode-humped-jumped on bigger waves too, etc. That was already fun. But not in the first 5 minutes!!! It is anyways a golden rule that nobody has to be left behind, the instructions might be more detailed to starters (so the experience would not start anyways unsafe), as well ask and notice when everyone is comfortable with the initial speed, etc. Then nobody will be frustrated, not even the instructor. Maybe in this case ask if the one would
rather be a passenger and try the jet ski when and for as long as it is a wish. This is just another idea. It was fully my dedication that I did not give up in the first some mins, so could
do the full tour. No, wrong way
was not about to give up. During the first minutes, even not in a port area full of traffic and waves, so what to do as a full beginner there and then? Sure, to wait for wonder and maybe if I hit a ship or something... Nothing happened for about 2 mins. so I tried alone to find control and became redirected by that and the waves. Can tell me why I went the wrong way, etc, and can make me again ashamed and shout at me as in front of the group, but ultimately I was a first timer and instead of getting a cert or at least a 'congrats that you nailed it during the time' comment, as yes, I can be proud to myself that I made it also at good speeds and without felling off. But.. Instead of these not even goodbye to me. So this is why I may not recommend this, even not for this higher overall price for beginners who are not part of a group. If there would still be the risk to run into something similar. That was also strange that we did not get drinking water neither for this price at the end when asked for and my taxi was as well forgotten to be called.. It was not a superb hospitality, unfortunately, but the 4 stars goes for the water, the jetski abd mother narure. There is room for improvement, as this is not only about riding skills, right? Constructive suggestion: hire someone to take photos and videos from a boat/ashore, then you can sell those if you want to, but it might be a nice addon. ... I wanted initially to stay longer, and try other waterstuff too there, but will do 'business' rather somewhere else and maybe nothing like this anymore. I am sorry if I caused any inconvenience because of I joined as a starter and overooked a direction once from the many... However as per these descriptions and ratings (if these are not fake) these all should not be a problem (even not to be a starter) if the level of hospitality would raise.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 20:39:22

Posted By : Buddy_C
I had never went jet skiing before, it was so much fun. Best part of the trip, it was badass. Got up to 72km/h at one point. Catching major air on the waves as well. We went all around the island and the guides were kind and relaxed. If you have went jet skiing before or you never have, go on this trip because you have a lot of freedom with this activity. They let you go as fast as you want or you can just chill. They aren’t strict so you don’t feel pressured at all. I like these dudes, I was the only english speaking person but they made sure to tell me about the main things that they wanted me to know in english still. Gotta be the best part of my trip and I did a lot of stuff, it’s kind of like riding a dirtbike but on the water.
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 08:44:10

Posted By : Amy V
So much fun. Our Guide was helpful for newbies and he made sure that those who were more experienced have a ton of fun. Can’t wait to go again! Would highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 12:12:25

Posted By : Philip_N
Was choppy day but still able to have fun all be it a bit bumpier than we would have liked . Team were all brilliant and dive site was worth the bumps!!
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Posted On : 2023-12-12 05:12:07

Posted By : Scottie_I
Great time! Best experience of vacation! 90 mins was just the right about of time for jet skis. The water was amazing and tour guide allowed to to actually "play" instead of it feeling like a tour. Friendly folks!
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Posted On : 2023-11-05 20:36:29

Posted By : Colleen_F
Although the reservation said "Port pickup", no one was there to pick us up.
We walked the pier and Port for an hour looking for anyone from St Maarten Jet Ski and no one was there. The Port information booth called the company contact number but no one answered their phone.
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Posted On : 2023-10-30 11:33:00

Posted By : K256LIbriannab
Best jet ski tour! We did go during off season so it was just my fiance and I, basically like a private tour. The staff was extremely helpful and well knowledgeable of the area. I believe we went around majority of the island. Overall, a great time.
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Posted On : 2023-10-16 08:56:29

Posted By : Robinsonfoxy
This was a really nice tour the JetSki‘s are really nice they are powerful, look new meaning they are in great condition that crappy. It was definitely a great price for the time we had in the water and on the JetSki’s. The owner Kevin is a a great instructor he’s a good guy, and I don’t know the other instructors name he was from Paris but lived on the island now, but he was very friendly and also a good guy. When and if I come back to St Martin I’m only booking with them. Way to go Jet Paradise.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07 13:40:52

Posted By : E4505EKjeanpaulb
Good time, very interesting experience with friendly guides. Quick and efficient explanations before departure.
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Posted On : 2023-08-12 20:28:47