Experience high-powered jet ski riding in the heart of St Julian’s, with the choice of a solo ski or a shared ski for two people. This self-drive session gives you focused time on the water in St George’s Bay, with safety cover on hand and a clear riding zone so you can enjoy the speed and spray with confidence.
When you arrive at the jetty behind the Verdi St George’s Bay Marina Hotel in St Julian’s, you’ll check in at the watersports base, present your ID, and complete the indemnity form. If you are booking a one-hour rental, you will also leave a €100 cash security deposit per jet ski. The team will then kit you out with a life jacket and introduce you to your craft, whether you have chosen a single ski (driver only) or a shared ski with a passenger riding behind you.
Before you touch the throttle, an experienced instructor runs through a clear safety and operation briefing. You will learn how the controls work, how jet propulsion behaves at low and high speeds, safe stopping distances, and the rules of the riding area, including distance from shore, other skis, and swimmers. The staff also explain the boundaries of the designated zone; you must remain inside this zone for the entire session. This makes it easier to concentrate on handling, line choice, and speed without worrying about navigation.
Once you are set, you move off at low speed, getting used to the throttle response and steering. As your confidence builds, you can open the throttle within the limits of the area and conditions, weaving gentle turns and straight-line runs while keeping a safe gap to other users. A safety boat remains on station throughout, ready to assist if you fall in, drift towards the boundary, or need help remounting the ski. At the end of your session you return to the jetty at low speed, hand the ski back to the team, and reclaim your deposit if everything is in order. Expect to finish wet, energised, and with a much better understanding of how a modern jet ski behaves in real sea conditions.
The base is located on the shoreline of St George’s Bay, one of St Julian’s key coastal areas. To find it, head to 8, Ix-Xatt Ta’ San Ġorġ, next to the entrance for the hotel’s underground car park. Look for the black iron gate, go through it, follow the ramp down, turn left, and walk along the yellow line painted on the ground. This leads you directly to the jetty where the jet skis and safety boat are moored. It is a short walk from many hotels and cafés in St Julian’s, so you can easily combine a session with time on the beach or in town.
Riding takes place in a clearly defined zone within and just outside St George’s Bay. This keeps you separated from swim areas, anchored craft, and the busiest boat lanes, while still giving enough space for meaningful riding. The bay’s natural shape provides good visual reference points and usually some shelter from open swell, which is useful when you are learning to control acceleration, deceleration, and carving turns at speed. You are not permitted to range along the wider coastline; the focus is on controlled practice and high-quality ride time in a managed environment.
To drive any jet ski on this activity, you must be at least 18 years old and present a valid, legally binding photo identification document such as a passport or national ID card. This is checked on arrival; if you cannot present a suitable ID, you will not be allowed to operate a ski and no refund is issued. For shared skis, passengers must be at least 5 years old, and the combined weight of driver and passenger must not exceed 130 kg. Solo riders on single skis must also be under 130 kg.
You should be comfortable in deep water wearing a buoyancy aid and able to assist with climbing back onto the ski from the sea if you fall off. This activity is not suitable for pregnant guests, people with back or neck problems, those with heart conditions, or anyone who is very prone to motion sickness. It is also not recommended for most travellers over 65 unless they are in excellent health. You may not ride if you are under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs, or any medication that impairs judgement or balance; staff can refuse access if they are concerned about your fitness to operate the ski.
This combined single-and-shared jet ski setup is ideal if your group has different preferences: solo riders can take a ski each, while others can share a ski and alternate driving and passenger roles. The controlled riding area, on-site briefing, and active safety boat cover give you the freedom to enjoy the acceleration and spray without worrying about open-water navigation or traffic. Because the focus is on riding time rather than a long-distance tour, you make the most of each minute on the throttle.
The St Julian’s location makes it easy to drop in for a session between other plans, with first-come, first-served slots available throughout the day. Operating procedures are clear and structured: ID checks, indemnity forms, a firm rule against dangerous manoeuvres, and the requirement to leave phones and valuables off the ski all exist to keep the experience safe and focused. For confident swimmers who want a high-energy watersports session in one of Malta’s most recognisable bays, it is a practical and well-managed choice.
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