The Key West jet ski tour built for families with kids.

Yes. Passengers must be at least 6 years old, and any child rider must ride with an adult 21 or older on the same ski. Drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Every ride includes a safety briefing, fitted life jacket, and guide support. For children under 10, Six Fins recommends bringing a properly fitted USCG-approved Type III life jacket if you have one.

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 families ride with one adult driver and one child passenger. Some families may ride with one adult and two children on the same ski if weight, comfort, and conditions make sense. Bigger families can book multiple skis and ride together in the same small group.

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.

That is especially important with kids on board. Key West waters include tides, boat traffic, shallow flats, channels, sandbars, and hazards just below the surface. Our guides know the safer lines and may ask families to stay in the guide's wake or follow a specific route through certain areas.

The 1-Hour Freestyle Ride is often best for younger kids or first-time families because it is shorter and guide-supervised in approved riding areas.

The 90-Minute Premium Tour is a strong family option if your kids want a chance at a Boca Chica Sandbar stop (when conditions allow) where they can get off the ski and swim. The 2-Hour Flagship Tour is best for older kids and families who can handle a longer ride and want the full 28-mile island-loop experience.

It depends on age, comfort, and stamina. The 2-Hour Flagship Tour is the longest jet ski tour in Key West and the Lower Keys, so it is best for older kids, confident families, and riders who are comfortable staying on the water longer.

For younger children or first-time riders, the 1-Hour Freestyle Ride or 90-Minute Premium Tour may be the better first choice.

Every rider wears a USCG-approved life jacket. Six Fins keeps child-sized PFDs at the dock when available, but for children under 10, the safest choice is often to bring your own properly fitted USCG-approved Type III life jacket.

The guide will also review boarding, seating, hand placement, speed, spacing, and how to ride safely with children before departure.

If the driver was born on or after January 1, 1988, Florida requires approved boating-safety education documentation to operate a jet ski. 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 must also be at least 16 years old with a valid government-issued photo ID. Children riding as passengers do not need a boating-safety card.

Bring photo ID for drivers, any required boating-safety documentation, sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, swimwear, and dry clothes for after the ride. For younger children, bring a properly fitted USCG-approved Type III life jacket if you have one.

Leave valuables at the dock when possible. Everyone should expect to get wet.

Plan to arrive 25 to 30 minutes before departure. Families usually need a little extra time for parking, check-in, waivers, life jackets, and bathroom stops.

If a driver needs to complete the temporary boating-safety certificate at the dock, arrive at least 1 hour early. Tours leave on time, and late arrivals may miss the tour without refund.

Direct jet ski bookings require 48-hour notice for cancellation. Bookings made within 48 hours, 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. If Six Fins determines conditions are unsafe, guests may be rescheduled or refunded according to the applicable booking policy.