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    Skippers Canyon Jet

    1,002 Reviews
    #2 of 48 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Queenstown
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    | Station Building, Corner of Shotover and Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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    Come with Skippers Canyon Jet and experience unbeatable value as you are taken on a spectacular guided tour of Skippers Canyon followed by a thrilling jet boat ride through the narrowest canyons on the Shotover River. Discover a land rich in gold...more
    Suggested duration: 2-3 hours
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    | Station Building, Corner of Shotover and Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great experience

    We chose Skippers in part because of the bus trip out to the river. Well worth the drive and the jet boating was awesome.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Shaun R
    SkippersJet, Director of Sales at Skippers Canyon Jet, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Hi Shaun, thanks for the review! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip with us!

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Great jetboat ride
    Review of: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour

    We chose Skipper's for the bus ride out to the river, which is spectacular in itself. The staff were all friendly and our bus driver Robbie was a pleasure and very knowledgeable. The jet boat part was also great and afforded spectacular scenery. Highly recommend.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank Shaun R
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    This One!

    Look no further. This is the tour to do if you're wanting to Jet Boat in Queenstown. The ride out to the boat is pretty exhilarating and the country side is magnificent. Our driver Robbie was excellent. He was friendly and knowledgeable and lots of...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank VapeTrish
    SkippersJet, Director of Sales at Skippers Canyon Jet, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Thanks for the great review! It's awesome to hear you enjoyed your trip with us.

    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Must do in NZ

    This is a must do in New Zealand. Do not go in your vehicle. Firstly the road is really bad and dangerous. Secondly, if your renting a car, probably your insurance would not cover you. The tour was absolutely amazing and gives a good insight...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank 818nishanthap
    SkippersJet, Director of Sales at Skippers Canyon Jet, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

    Thanks for the great review!

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Makes a big difference which bus driver you get
    Review of: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour

    Unfortunately we didn't get the funny one mentioned so often here. Ours was Dave. He was fine, but bare minimum. Kept us safe. REALLY didn't like it that someone ate on his bus. The bus ride is fairly long relative to the boat ride. The...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank tyegator
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Best value for your money!
    Review of: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour

    There are many jet boat operations around Queenstown, but this one I can highly recommend! They take the time to give you a tour and history of the area on the bus transport to the river making it more of a lasting memory. The jet...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank kfrye128
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    One of the absolute BEST things to do in Queenstown!!

    You will not regret doing the Skippers Jet Boat experience - from the time we jumped in the bus with AWESOME & hilarious commentary from Willie, our kick-@ss driver, all the way through the unbelievable Skippers Canyon (LOTR fans will LOVE this!), onto the BEST...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank GeoffD746
    SkippersJet, Director of Sales at Skippers Canyon Jet, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Hi Geoff, thanks for writing us such an awesome review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the trip as much as you did and Willy and Brian showed you a memorable time in the canyon. Thanks for choosing Skippers Canyon Jet!

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Excellent

    We considered the usual Red boats, but decided on this package as it is less crowded and has a great ‘journey’ on winding tracks to the departure point. Great fun and well worth the money.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank CliveF95
    SkippersJet, Director of Sales at Skippers Canyon Jet, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thanks Clive!

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A trip well worth the time in queenstown
    Review of: Skippers Canyon Jet Boat Tour

    Going by bus on skippers road plus the jet boat ride through skippers canyon on shotover river is pure fun and absolutely worth the time spent. The whole trip takes you for around 1 hour one-way over skippers road with stunning views and a marvelous...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank udochrist
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Incredible!

    Such an amazing experience to be able to see Skippers Canyon and jet boat down it! The jet boat is one of the most exciting experiences, like riding a roller coaster, but on a river! It was quick, but so exhilarating I don't think it...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Ladyivy1
    SkippersJet, Director of Sales at Skippers Canyon Jet, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thanks for the great review! I'm glad you enjoyed the scenery on the road in as well as the jet boat ride!

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    brainctr1
    18 December 2018|
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    Response from SkippersJet | Property representative |
    Hi, unfortunately it is not recommended that you travel with us if you have any back issues. However this is completely at your own discretion and your own risk.
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    AradhanaS2
    27 August 2018|
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    Response from Smitty09876 | Reviewed this property |
    Agree with the comment above about road, steep and winding and about 45 minutes plus to get to boat launch site. HOWEVER, if you are game and ready for a higher cost, you can take a helicopter ride from the airport in... More
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    Emma P
    17 December 2017|
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    Response from SkippersJet | Property representative |
    Hi, there are no weight restrictions. Customer's just have to be mobile enough to get in and out of the boat.
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