Jet Skiing Brighton 2 prices and offers 2025

Known as London-by-the-sea, Brighton is a place of escapism from the dreariness of the capital. Most visitors head for the beach, the extravagant Royal Pavilion or the seafront clubs, but there’s a better way to enjoy your time here. This beach stretches for six miles along the coast, and beyond the breakers there’s a playground for the ultimate in aquatic adventures - jet skis.

Motorbike enthusiasts will tell you that you can have much more fun on a bike than in a car, and this comparison is like the one between boats and jet skis. Whereas boats are bigger and can take more passengers and cargo, jet skis prioritise speed, spray and thrills. They can travel at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, jump clear of the water and turn on a pinhead, all while maintaining an effortlessly cool style. If you want to stand out from the crowds on Brighton Beach, climb aboard one of these vehicles and let rip!

Where are the best places to go jet skiing in Brighton?

Your jet ski journey will start in Brighton Marina, a harbour for all kinds of pleasure crafts which also boasts a casino, a cinema and other leisure facilities. The sheltered waters are ideal for getting the hang of the controls before go exploring. Below are some of the places this adventure can take you:

• Piers: The famous Pleasure Pier juts out into the ocean not far from the Royal Pavilion. It’s a tourist magnet, where visitors - and locals - enjoy fish and chips and fairground rides. But you can’t have nearly as much fun on the pier as you will in one of these machines along the seafront. The Palace Pier isn’t the only one - further along the beach you’ll see the ruins of the old West Pier. Sticking out of the water, the frame of the pierhead is the only remainder of this structure and it's a tragically beautiful piece of the city’s heritage. From the saddle of a jet ski, you’ll be able to see it in 360º and imagine what it must have been like before it fell into disrepair.

• Cliffs: The South Downs reach the sea in Brighton, where the chalky hills fall away into the sea, revealing white cliffs topped with grass. Behind the Marina and continuing East, these cliffs include the famous landmarks of the Seven Sisters in East Sussex and the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. The clean white of the chalk is a perfect complement to the white of the spray that will kick up as you zoom through the waves, and it’s also an important nesting site for seabirds.

• Hove Seafront: After motoring along Brighton seafront, you’ll come to charming Hove. Of these sister cities, Hove has always been the classier, and this is obvious from the water. Rows and crescents of Georgian mansions descend to pristine grass lawns above the beach where the fashionable people go for walks. But it’s not just elegance and grandeur, there are also colourful beach huts on the shoreline painted in all colours of the rainbow. There are sights here which are a great reward for traversing the whole length of the seafront.

What are the options for organising a ride?

- A white water, white knuckle ride on a jet ski is called a safari. In the company of a guide, you’ll leave the safety of Brighton Marina and find out what these machines are capable of. Whether it’s speed, splashes, tricks or sightseeing, your guide will be ready to tailor the tour to you and exceed your expectations. You can also choose whether you want it for yourself, or if you’re going to share it with someone else (don’t worry there’s plenty of room for two!). Your safari will start with some instructions on dry land about safety and controls, and once you're on the jet ski you’ll have a full hour to enjoy the adventure.

- A safari is great for blowing off some steam on the water, but if you want to take things a bit more seriously, we recommend that you book in for a PWC Course in Brighton. PWC stands for Personal WaterCraft, the technical name for these vehicles, and on a course you’ll get into the technicalities of these machines, as well as getting a lot of riding experience under your belt, all with the expert guidance of an experienced instructor. The course is organised according to the RYA standards, and results in a licence which will allow you to rent jet skis without the need for supervision or instruction around the country. When you consider that, the fact that this course only lasts one day makes it an offer that you can’t refuse!

Requirements to do this activity

These are powerful machines that can reach high speeds and perform awesome tricks - in the right hands. To take the controls on a jet ski safari in Brighton you have to be over 18 years old. But that doesn’t mean that the kids have to wait on shore until you get back. In fact, from the age of 12 years old, they can ride as passengers on it driven by an adult. It’s a great way to satisfy their need for speed, and can be a great bonding experience for you and your son or daughter too. If the youngsters insist on driving by themselves, there is one way that they can - by taking a PWC course. They must be supervised by an adult, but this experience, with greater input from the instructor, is suitable for those between 12 and 18 years old, as well as adults. They’ll also get a licence on completing the course, but it will indicate that they can only ride with supervision until they turn 18.

This can be a great family activity, but it’s also a great way for a group of friends to have an unforgettable watersports experience in Brighton. This city is particularly popular among stag and hen parties, and a jet ski experience has to be one of the most memorable activities that you can do with your mates to celebrate something special. You can organise a safari for each person, or with two people per it. With a bit of balance, it’s possible to change positions whilst on the water, so both riders can take a turn at the controls.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to see a different side of this great city, book today!