1-Hour Freestyle Ride
Guide-supervised open-water ride from Hurricane Hole.
Key West · Yamaha WaveRunners · Small Groups
Choose a guided Key West jet ski tour from Perry Hotel & Marina or Hurricane Hole. Ride a Yamaha WaveRunner for one hour, 90 minutes or the full two-hour Key West island loop.
Perry departures include complimentary Perry Hotel pool and gym access—an approximately $35 value.
Local crew. Small groups. Private experiences.
Local guides and intentionally small groups. Six Fins limits tours to a maximum of six customer skis plus one guide for more attention and a more personal Key West ride.
The Three Tours
Pick the ride that fits your schedule, preferred marina and time on the water.
Guide-supervised open-water ride from Hurricane Hole.
Guided Key West island loop from Perry Hotel or Hurricane Hole.
Guided tour from Perry Hotel & Marina with the Boca Chica route when conditions allow.
Or
Beyond the three tour types above, three more framings shaped around who you’re traveling with. Pick the one that fits your day.
A 2-hour ride that fits a cruise-ship port day — launch from Hurricane Hole (closer to the port), real Key West backcountry, back before sail-away.
Plan your cruise-port ride → 🤝2–6 skis. Your guide, your schedule, your day. Custom routes available, sunrise or sunset.
Plan a private tour → 👥7–12 skis. Weddings, bachelor/ette, corporate, family reunions, cruise-ship groups.
Group buyout info → 🛥️Already have a ski? Hire an FWC-permitted guide by the hour — $100–$350/hr by group size.
BYO guide info →Two Marinas, Two Vibes
Both on Stock Island, ten minutes from downtown. Different feel, same crew, different tour menu. Compare them on our Key West jet ski rental overview.
What to expect
First-time riders, no problem. Experienced riders, even better. Here’s the shape of every tour.
The fleet
Every Six Fins jet ski tour and rental runs on the Yamaha WaveRunner VX Series — a four-stroke, beginner-friendly machine that’s stable enough for a first-timer and quick enough to keep it interesting. When you rent a WaveRunner in Key West with us, you’re on a real Yamaha: a current VX-Series fleet, each ski carrying up to 3 riders (up to a combined 530 lbs), launching from both our Key West marinas with an FWC-permitted guide leading every group.
From recent riders · From Google
"We went jet skiing with Six Fins on Thanksgiving Day as part of our honeymoon. JJ gave us what basically turned into a private tour around the entire island, stopping to point out landmarks and even take photos for us. You can tell he cares."
"Carter was outstanding — super knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly experienced. He knew all the best routes around Key West and made my very first time on a jet ski feel effortless, like I’d been riding for years."
"We did a jet ski tour with Six Fins, and it was our first time. Manny did a fantastic job — he guided us so well, made us feel safe, and ensured we had a great time. Strongly recommend Manny for anyone looking for a fun, smooth experience."
Before you book
Six Fins Jet Ski Rental operates from two Stock Island / Key West marinas: The Perry Hotel & Marina and Hurricane Hole Marina. Both locations are a short drive from downtown Key West and give our guides flexibility to choose the best water for the day's conditions.
If you want the full island-lap experience, book the 2-Hour Flagship Guided Island Tour. If you want a sandbar swim from Perry, choose the 90-Minute Premium Tour. If you want a quick open-water ride from Hurricane Hole, choose the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride.
No. Six Fins does not offer unguided jet ski rentals. All Six Fins jet ski experiences are guided or guide-supervised for safety, route control, and responsible operation in Key West waters.
Key West is not a simple open lake. Local water conditions change with tides, wind, boat traffic, shallow flats, channels, sandbars, and hazards that may sit just below the surface. Our local guides know where boats and yachts typically run, where riders are most likely to beach or damage a ski, and which routes are safest for the day's conditions. For safety, your guide may ask you to stay in the guide's wake or follow a specific line through certain areas.
If you want the closest option to riding on your own, book the 1-Hour Freestyle Jet Ski Ride. It is still guide-supervised, but the guide leads you to approved free-ride areas where you can enjoy more independent riding under supervision.
Six Fins offers three core Yamaha WaveRunner VX experiences in Key West: the 2-Hour Flagship Guided Island Tour, the 90-Minute Premium Guided Island Tour, and the 1-Hour Freestyle Jet Ski Ride.
The 2-hour tour is the full 28-mile island loop and the longest jet ski tour offered in Key West and the Lower Keys. The 90-minute tour is a Perry-based backcountry ride with a Boca Chica Sandbar stop. The 1-hour freestyle ride is a faster, shorter open-water session from Hurricane Hole.
Six Fins keeps jet ski tours small, with a maximum of six customer skis plus one guide. That means less waiting, more room to ride, and a guide who can actually manage the pace of the group.
Our tours use Yamaha WaveRunner VX watercraft, FWC-permitted guides, and routes designed around Key West water conditions. The experience feels more personal than a large 20- or 25-ski follow-the-leader tour.
Yes. Six Fins runs Yamaha WaveRunner VX watercraft for its jet ski tours and rides. The VX is stable enough for first-time riders, comfortable for couples and families, and quick enough for experienced riders who want real open-water fun.
Each Yamaha WaveRunner VX may carry up to three riders, subject to the 530-lb total weight limit, rider comfort, sea conditions, and guide approval.
Choose the 2-Hour Flagship Tour if you want the most complete Key West ride: the longest jet ski tour offered in Key West and the Lower Keys, with a 28-mile guided island loop, more water variety, and more time to enjoy the route.
Choose the 90-Minute Premium Tour if you want a shorter Perry-based adventure with a Boca Chica Sandbar swim stop. Choose the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride if you want a quick, high-energy open-water ride from Hurricane Hole without committing to a longer tour.
Yes. Six Fins is beginner-friendly because every ride includes a safety briefing, guide instruction, and a small-group format. The guide sets the pace based on rider comfort, weather, boat traffic, and marine conditions.
First-time riders who want a shorter commitment often start with the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride or 90-Minute Premium Tour. Guests who want the full Key West experience should book the 2-Hour Flagship Tour.
Each Yamaha WaveRunner VX may carry up to three riders, subject to the 530-lb total weight limit, rider comfort, sea conditions, and guide approval. Most guests ride one or two people per ski, but families may be able to ride with one adult driver and one or two children as passengers.
If your group includes children, heavier riders, or three people on one ski, call before booking so the team can help pair the skis sensibly.
Six Fins requires drivers to be at least 16 years old with a valid government-issued photo ID. Passengers must be at least 6 years old, and any child rider must ride with an adult 21 or older on the same ski.
Florida law sets separate minimum boating requirements, and Six Fins applies additional guided-tour safety policies. Drivers born on or after January 1, 1988 must have approved boating-safety education documentation before operating a jet ski.
If you are driving and were born on or after January 1, 1988, Florida requires boating-safety education documentation to operate a jet ski. You may complete an approved temporary boating-safety course before arrival or arrive early and complete it at the dock when available. Drivers who need it can take the FWC-approved Temporary Boater Safety Course online ahead of time and bring proof — the fee is $9.99.
Drivers born before January 1, 1988 generally only need a valid government-issued photo ID, but Six Fins still requires all drivers to complete the safety briefing and follow guide instructions.
The rental price includes the Yamaha WaveRunner VX, fuel for the session, USCG-approved life jackets, the safety briefing, and guide support. Guided tours also include an FWC-permitted lead guide who manages the route, pace, and stops.
Gratuity, taxes, optional protection products, and third-party booking fees may be separate depending on how you book.
Bring a valid photo ID, the credit card used for booking, swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel. Bring any required boating-safety documentation if you completed the course before arrival.
Leave valuables at the dock when possible. You will get wet, and your guide may be able to take photos during the ride depending on conditions.
If Six Fins determines conditions are unsafe, guests may be rescheduled or refunded according to the applicable booking policy. Light rain, wind, or cloudy skies do not automatically cancel a tour; the decision is based on safety, route conditions, and guide judgment.
Because Six Fins operates from two Key West marinas, the team often has more flexibility than operators tied to only one launch point.
Direct jet ski bookings require 48-hour notice for cancellation. Bookings made within 48 hours of departure, cancellations inside 48 hours, late arrivals, and no-shows are non-refundable.
Reservation Refund Protection, when purchased, may allow an eligible refund or transfer up to one hour before departure. Third-party bookings may follow the cancellation policy shown on that booking platform.
More ways on the water
Jet skis are only half of what we do. Our USCG-licensed captains run private boat charters from the same Stock Island marinas — sandbars, sunsets, snorkeling, and reef fishing. Doing both in one trip? Pair your ride with a private charter and save on the boat.