Aruba’s calm west coast is made for motorised fun on the water. You can rent a jet ski (also called a WaveRunner) off Palm Beach or Eagle Beach, ride an underwater Seabob scooter over a reef or the Antilla shipwreck, or keep it simple with a tube or banana boat ride. Here is what each one costs, how they compare, and which operators get the best reviews.
- Where
- Palm Beach and Eagle Beach on the calm west coast
- Jet ski price
- About $55-$110 per ride, depending on length and operator
- Seabob tours
- About $97-$120 per person, guided
- Tube and banana boat
- About $30 per person
- Best time
- Morning, when the sea is flattest
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h on most bookings
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| Jet ski / WaveRunner | Seabob scooter tour | Tube or banana boat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price on our booking cards | About $55-$110 | About $97-$120 | About $30 |
| What it is | You drive a jet ski in a marked zone or on a guided ride | A guided snorkel tour pulled along underwater by an electric scooter | A boat pulls you on an inflatable |
| Best for | Speed, couples sharing a ski | Snorkelers who want to cover more reef | Families, groups, kids |
| Experience | None; a short briefing first | Comfortable in the water | None |
The most-booked rides right now
- Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour (about $120, 4.9 stars from more than 220 reviews). Glide over the Antilla, one of the largest wrecks in the Caribbean, with a guide. See our Antilla shipwreck guide.
- Aruba Seabob Scooter Reef Tour (about $97, 4.8 stars, 230+ reviews). A reef version of the same idea, a little cheaper.
- Aruba Jet Ski Waverunner Rental (about $55, 4.3 stars, 230+ reviews). The budget jet ski option.
- Aruba Jet Ski Rental (about $58, 4.4 stars, 210+ reviews). Another popular, low-cost rental.
- Jet Ski and Waverunner Rental Near Eagle Beach (about $85, 4.8 stars). The best-rated jet ski rental, near Eagle Beach.
- Exciting Tube Ride (about $30, 4.8 stars, 190+ reviews) and Banana Boat Fun Ride (about $31, 4.9 stars). Short, cheap and good for groups.
- Flyboarding Experience (about $150, 4.7 stars). Water-jet powered flying for the adventurous.
Prices and ratings are what the tours were listing at the time of writing; the live price is on each tour card above.
Before you book
- Check what the price covers. Some jet ski prices are per ski (two people can share), others per person, and ride lengths differ. Read the listing.
- Age rules: operators set a minimum age to drive and to ride as a passenger. Check before booking for kids.
- Go in the morning. The trade winds build through the day and the water gets choppier.
- Stay in the marked zone. Swimming areas off the beaches are off-limits to jet skis.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a waterproof phone pouch, and leave valuables at the hotel.
Pair it with
A jet ski ride takes well under an hour, so combine it with parasailing from the same Palm Beach piers, a catamaran snorkel sail, or a turtle snorkel. For the full list of activities see Aruba water sports.
Quick answers
How much does it cost to rent a jet ski in Aruba?
Most jet ski rentals in Aruba cost about $55-$110, depending on ride length, operator and whether the price is per ski or per person.
Where can you rent jet skis in Aruba?
On Palm Beach and near Eagle Beach, from operators on the beach and the piers along the west coast.
Do you need a license to drive a jet ski in Aruba?
Rental operators give a short briefing and do not usually ask for a boating license, but they set minimum ages for drivers. Check the listing.
What is a Seabob tour?
A guided snorkel tour where you hold an electric underwater scooter, the Seabob, that pulls you along the surface and lets you dive a little. In Aruba the most popular route goes over the Antilla shipwreck.
Is a jet ski or Seabob better for kids?
For younger kids, a tube or banana boat ride is usually the easiest choice. Jet skis and Seabobs have minimum ages that vary by operator.
