At JoyRide Watersports in Hondoq Bay, Gozo, jet skis are priced per craft, not per head: €50 for a solo 20-minute ride and €60 for two riders on the same machine. The same base runs a guided 40-minute adventure tour at €90 per jet ski and a one-hour safari around Comino at €130 for one person or €150 for two. On Malta itself, jet skis are also rented out in Mellieħa and Marsascala — check who the actual operator is before you pay. Below: prices, durations, guided tours, rider requirements and what is included.
- Gozo: JoyRide Watersports — rental and the 40-minute adventure tour from Hondoq Bay
- Comino: the one-hour jet ski safari from Hondoq Bay
- Rider requirements
- What is included and what is not
- Frequently asked questions
Jet ski rental in Gozo — JoyRide Watersports, Hondoq Bay
JoyRide Watersports operates from Hondoq Bay in Qala, on Gozo's south-east coast, from the jetty under a big yellow umbrella. There is plenty of parking and a kiosk serving food, drinks and ice cream. Rentals come in 20- and 30-minute blocks; there are also two guided tours, a 40-minute adventure tour and a one-hour safari around Comino.
JoyRide jet ski prices
| Option | Duration | Riders | Price per craft | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rental | 20 min | 1 person | €50 | Fuel, life jacket |
| Standard rental | 20 min | 2 persons | €60 | Fuel, life jackets |
| Standard rental | 30 min | 1 person | €70 | Fuel, life jacket |
| Standard rental | 30 min | 2 persons | €80 | Fuel, life jackets |
| 40-Minute Adventure Tour | 40 min | Per craft | €90 | Fuel, life jacket, snorkelling masks, water, photos, briefing |
The 40-minute adventure tour is guided: you pass the Blue Lagoon, stop for a swim at Crystal Lagoon to see its caves, continue past Santa Maria Bay and Ġebla tal-Ħalfa, and return to Hondoq Bay. Snorkelling masks, water and photos are included in that price. The 20- and 30-minute sessions are rentals rather than tours.
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Rules and limits at JoyRide
Participants must be able to swim confidently in open water. The activity is not suitable for anyone weighing over 160 kg. It involves high speeds and is not recommended for those with a fear of speed or fast movement.
Jet ski safari around Comino — JoyRide Watersports
JoyRide's one-hour guided safari circles Comino and visits 10 caves: St Nicholas Bay, Santa Maria Bay, the Comino Arch, the Santa Maria Caves, Elephant Rock, the Santa Maria battery tower, Crystal Lagoon and its caves, and finally the Blue Lagoon.
Guided tour prices
| Option | Duration | Route | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour Safari Tour | 1 hour | Around Comino, 10 caves | €130 | 1 person |
| 1 Hour Safari Tour | 1 hour | Around Comino, 10 caves | €150 | 2 persons |
| 40 Minute Adventure Tour | 40 min | Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon swim-stop, Santa Maria Bay | €90 | per jet ski |
For the 40-minute tour, JoyRide lists fuel, life jacket, snorkelling masks, water, briefing and photos as included. For the one-hour safari, it publishes the route and prices but no list of inclusions — ask what the price covers when you book.
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Licence and age
JoyRide's jet ski page sets out swimming ability, a 160 kg weight limit and comfort with speed as its requirements; it does not list a licence or a minimum age for jet skis, so confirm both for drivers and passengers when you book. For its self-drive boats, JoyRide says no boating licence is needed up to 90 hp, the 115 hp and 200 hp boats need a nautical licence, and drivers must be 21 or older.
Tip
Jet ski and boat rules differ. The licence and 21+ rules above are JoyRide's rules for its self-drive boats; for jet skis, ask before you book.
Rider requirements at JoyRide
JoyRide lists these requirements for its jet ski rentals and tours:
- Ability to swim confidently in open water
- Not suitable for anyone weighing over 160 kg
- Not recommended for those with a fear of speed or fast movement
- Life jacket included with every rental and the 40-minute tour
- Briefing included on the 40-minute tour
What is included — and what is not
JoyRide's 20- and 30-minute rentals include fuel and a life jacket. The 40-minute adventure tour adds snorkelling masks, complimentary water, a briefing and photos. For the one-hour safari, no inclusions are listed.
At Hondoq Bay there is plenty of parking, and a kiosk sells food, drinks and ice cream.
Rental or guided tour: which to choose?
A 20- or 30-minute rental (€50–€80 per craft) suits a quick ride on your own. The 40-minute adventure tour (€90 per jet ski) adds a guide, a swim-stop at Crystal Lagoon, snorkelling masks and photos. The one-hour safari (€130 for one, €150 for two) is the longest option and circles Comino with stops at 10 caves.
Hondoq Bay is in Qala on Gozo. If you are staying on Malta, add the ferry crossing to Gozo: the Gozo Channel Line ferry runs 24 hours a day.
Other water activities at Hondoq Bay
JoyRide Watersports at Hondoq Bay also offers self-drive boat rentals (from €100 per boat for a half-day 3-hour hire, plus fuel, minimum driver age 21), boat trips to the Blue Lagoon on Comino (€10 per adult, €5 per child), and a Comino & Cave Tour (€15 per adult, €7.50 per child). All depart from the same jetty.
JoyRide also lists wakeboarding, water skiing, the Crazy Shark ride, and kayak and canoe hire at Hondoq Bay.
Tip
Blue Lagoon access. JoyRide notes on its boat-trip page that tickets to land at the Blue Lagoon must be booked separately, in advance.
