Jet ski
Jet ski — find the best experiences in Romania. Quick booking, professional guides and kit included.
Difficulty
Beginner to intermediate
Duration
15 minutes - a few hours
Location
Sea, lake or an approved water area
Season
Spring – autumn
What is Jet ski?
Jet skiing is a motorised water activity done on a personal watercraft driven by a purpose-built engine.
It lets you move fast across the water and throw in turns and quick changes of direction.
You can ride on your own or take part in a guided tour.
It is one of the most popular water activities for anyone who likes speed and adventure.
How does a jet ski session work?
Arriving at the base
Participants are told about the activity and the route.
Briefing
You are shown the controls, the right position and the rules of the water.
Kitting up
You are given a buoyancy aid and whatever else you need.
First go on the water
You try the controls in a safe stretch of water.
Tour or free ride
You either look around the area or follow the route agreed.
Who is jet ski for?
Beginners
They can take part with instruction and supervision.
Thrill seekers
It gives a strong sense of speed and freedom.
Explorers
It gets you to coastlines and places that are otherwise hard to reach.
Groups
Good for a day out with friends.
Jet ski experience level
Easy tour
A ride on the water, for taking in the landscape and the coastline.
First jet ski lesson
Learning the controls, the turns and how to handle speed.
Speed session
A fast-moving session for anyone after acceleration and manoeuvres.
Advanced riding
Technical manoeuvres and sport-level control of the machine.
At a glance
The machine
A jet ski is a personal watercraft with an engine.
Licence
What is required varies with the place and the kind of activity.
Speed
It moves fast and changes direction sharply.
Passengers
Some machines can carry a passenger.
Where you can ride
It takes place in approved water areas.
Weather
The wind and the waves affect both comfort and safety.
Booking
Worth doing during the tourist season.
Jet ski gear
Personal watercraft
The machine the whole thing is built around.
Buoyancy aid
Kit participants have to wear.
Wetsuit
Worth having in cold water.
Helmet
Worth wearing for sport riding or at higher speeds.
Communication kit
Handy on guided tours.
Sun protection
It matters over long stretches in the sun.
Jet ski safety
The speed and the power of the engine call for attention, control and keeping to the rules of the water.
Jet ski — frequently asked questions
No. Beginners are usually briefed before they set off.
Yes — it is recommended for safety.
Yes, and the rules vary with the operator and the place.
Some machines take a second person.
No. The water has to be in the right state.
The basics come quickly, but speed needs attention.
Yes. It is a favourite with anyone who likes adventure.