Jet Boating in Fiji: The Best Jet Boat Tours in Fiji 🚤 [2025]

Last Updated: 22 September, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Jet Boating in Fiji

Inject a bit of adrenaline into your Fijian getaway with a jet boat tour in Fiji! While the number of jet boat tours has decreased in recent years, Fiji still boasts one of the most thrilling experiences you’ll find. This exciting tour takes you to the remote interiors of Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, combining heart-pumping action with cultural immersion. After an exhilarating journey, you’ll have the chance to visit authentic villages and idyllic island resorts. Discover everything you need to know about this must-try adventure in our ultimate guide to Viti Levu!

And if by “jet boat” you meant “jet ski”, then let us guide you to our 5 Best Jet Ski Tours in Fiji instead.

10 Tips for Taking a Jet Boat Tour in Fiji

Fiji’s jet boat journeys are more about getting to remote and exciting destinations quickly. However, if you’re looking for 360° spins, you’ll only get that with Sigatoka River Safaris.
There are no age limits for jet boating in Fiji, making the experience ideal for the whole family.
Bring a change of clothes and a towel. You’re likely to get wet during the jet boat ride, so having dry clothes to change into afterwards is recommended.
Wear appropriate clothing for visiting a traditional Fijian village; Sigatoka River Safaris provides a sulu (sarong) for ladies to cover their legs – learn more in Fiji Village Etiquette: What to Do When Visiting a Fijian Village.
Sigatoka River Safaris run two tours per day, a morning tour and an afternoon tour – take the afternoon tour for fewer crowds.
Apply sunscreen and bring sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun during the boat ride (take your sunglasses off when visiting the village).
Wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking around the village.
Arrive at your resort lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Be open to participating in cultural activities like the kava ceremony and village tour.
Consider bringing small gifts or school supplies for the village children, though this is optional.

Sigatoka River Safari

Experience the Coral Coast in a highly exciting way with Sigatoka River Safari. Blast up the Sigatoka River, travelling deep into the island’s interior where you can experience the real Fijian culture. Stop by a local village and take part in a traditional kava ceremony before getting a tour of the village to learn more about the Fijian way of life. Your village tour concludes with an authentic Fijian lunch before making your way back down the Sigatoka River with high-speed thrills and 360° spins! The tour lasts approximately 4-5 hours, or up to 6-7 hours, including transfers.

Cost: Approximately FJ$330 per adult/FJ$165 per child (prices are subject to change)
Location: Mavua, Coral Coast. Tours include Coral Coast resort pick-ups and free transfers from the Tappoo Mall in Sigatoka. Additional fees apply for pick-ups elsewhere on Viti Levu.

We also list this tour as one of the 5 Best River Cruises in Fiji.

Discover Fiji Tours (Jewel of Fiji)

[Update: Discover Fiji Tours now does this tour in longboats, not jet boats.]

Embark on a thrilling journey through some of Fiji’s most spectacular river scenery with Discover Fiji Tours. Departing from the Pacific Harbour, this exciting tour now takes you upstream in a traditional longboat (fibre boat), an iconic sight on Fijian waters. Skim along the surface, stopping by a magnificent waterfall with a refreshing swimming hole. Along the way, you’ll visit a Fijian village nestled on the riverbank, where you’ll learn about the locals’ way of life, savour a delicious lovo lunch, and enjoy some surprises. Depending on the tour, you might even have the chance to try bilibili (bamboo) rafting down gentle river rapids. This unforgettable adventure lasts approximately five hours, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and exhilarating experiences.

Cost: Approximately FJ$200-FJ$250 per adult (child fares are about half the adult price).
Location: Ratu William Danford Drive, Navua, Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu. Transfers are available from Nadi, Pacific Harbour, Coral Coast and Marriott Momi Bay and Shangri-La resorts.

Plus, check out their white water rafting and bamboo rafting experiences in The Best Places to Do White Water Rafting in Fiji.

[CLOSED] Excitor Fiji

It’s hard to miss the two bright red and orange jet boats of Excitor Fiji, Thunder Jet and the original Excitor, blasting between Denarau and the Mamanuca Islands. Their signature trips include those to the Malamala Beach Club and Beachcomber Island, each with lunch included. Or you can mix things up by visiting both islands or jet boating to Beachcomber and combing it with entry to the Big Bula Waterpark. Whatever you decide, the jet boating portion of your excursion incorporates thrilling speeds. However, don’t expect 360° spins and adrenaline stunts; this tour is more about getting you to your destination quickly.

Cost: FJ$170-$300 per adult/FJ$120-$180 per child
Location: Port Denarau Marina, Nadi. Free Bula Bus transfer from Denarau resorts included.

More About Jet Boat Tours in Fiji

That’s it for the best jet boat tours in Fiji. For similar experiences, take a look at the following:

Finally, see more amazing experiences in the 101 Things to Do in Fiji. Plus, get even more tips from The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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About The Author

Robin (Ruveni) C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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