Jet Ski Safari to the South of Malta from St Julian’s

Enjoy a fast-paced 90-minute jet ski safari from St Julian’s to Malta’s dramatic south coast. You’ll ride your own jet ski in a guided convoy, skimming past Valletta’s Grand Harbour, Marsascala and Delimara while taking on open-water conditions and proper coastal swell. It’s a great option if you want something more adventurous than a bay-only rental.

🔍 Key Details

• Location: St. George’s Bay, St Julian’s, Malta

• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approx. 10:00–11:30)

• Difficulty: Challenging – for confident riders who are comfortable at speed in open water

• Format: Guided jet ski safari – one jet ski per person, no passengers

• Minimum age: 18 years (drivers only)

• Meeting point: Jetty behind Verdi St. George’s Bay Marina Hotel, 8 Ix-Xatt Ta' San Ġorġ, St Julian’s

• Seasonality: Typically operates in good weather and sea conditions only

• Best for: Riders wanting more than a quick spin – proper coastal distance, landmarks and open-water riding

🏎️ What to Expect

You’ll check in at the St George’s Bay base 15–20 minutes before departure and meet your instructor and safety team. After a detailed safety and rules briefing, you’ll be issued a life jacket and allocated your own jet ski. Before heading south, there’s time to get comfortable with throttle response, steering and balance in the local area.

Once the group is ready, you’ll set off in convoy, led by an experienced instructor and shadowed by a safety boat. The route runs down Malta’s eastern coastline, passing the entrance to Valletta’s Grand Harbour, then continuing towards St Thomas Bay (Marsascala) and Delimara. Expect a mix of sheltered and more open sections, with small chop and boat wake adding to the sense of speed. You’ll pass “il-Ħofriet” – two stunning twin coves connected by a natural rock passage – before turning back towards St Julian’s.

Throughout the 90-minute safari the pace is set to suit the conditions and the group, but this is still a challenging, high-adrenaline ride with plenty of time on the throttle. You’ll finish back at the same jetty in St Julian’s, where you can rinse off, change, and check any photos or videos your friends managed to grab from shore.

📍 Location 🌊

The safari starts and finishes at St George’s Bay in St Julian’s, one of Malta’s liveliest coastal hubs. The meeting point is the jetty behind the Verdi St. George's Bay Marina Hotel (formerly Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort) at 8, Ix-Xatt Ta' San Ġorġ. Near the entrance to the hotel’s underground car park, you’ll see a black iron gate: go through, walk down the ramp, turn left and follow the yellow line painted on the ground all the way to the jetty where the jet skis are moored.

On the water, you’ll cover a rare south-coast line-up for a jet ski trip. Highlights include views towards Valletta’s UNESCO-listed bastions and Grand Harbour, the low rocky headlands and inlets around Marsascala and Delimara, and the distinctive double-cove formation of il-Ħofriet. This mix of harbours, open coast and cliff-backed bays gives you a much more “real” coastal experience than staying inside a single bay.

✅ Prerequisites & Requirements

This safari is graded Challenging, mainly due to speed, distance covered, and exposure to open-water conditions. You don’t need prior jet ski experience, but you must be a confident swimmer, comfortable in moderate chop, and happy riding at planing speeds in a group convoy. It is not suitable for anyone nervous about the sea, or for those who want a very gentle first try.

All riders must be 18+ and present a valid government-issued ID (identity card or passport) at check-in – no ID means no ride and no refund. Each person rides their own jet ski (no passengers allowed), and there is a €100 cash security deposit per jet ski, refundable if the craft is returned without damage. Maximum rider weight is 130 kg. The experience is not suitable for pregnant guests, those with back or heart problems, or those over 65 unless in excellent health.

🌟 Why Choose This Jet Ski Safari

This is the only jet ski safari in Malta that runs south from St Julian’s, rather than just looping the local bays. That means more varied terrain, more technical coastal riding, and a far better sense of Malta’s real shoreline. You’ll travel far enough to feel like you’ve genuinely “been somewhere”, rather than just doing short laps in a hire zone.

From a safety and coaching point of view, the trip is run with a professional instructor and a dedicated safety boat in attendance, fully comprehensive insurance, and clear rules on spacing, speed and overtaking. For confident riders and adventure-sport fans, it strikes a good balance: fast and exciting, but structured and controlled. If you’re looking for a proper 90-minute jet ski adventure with real coastline, harbour views and a bit of challenge, this is a strong pick.