21 Apr 2024
This was the single best activity I booked on my trip to Puerto Vallarta. Never rode a Jet Ski before but after this activity with our amazing guide Ever, I was hooked. I wanted to go again on the same day but unfortunately they didn't have any more openings.
You'll gain skills you can use to enjoy Jet Skiiing again anywhere. I went back to the resort and rented a Jet Ski for 30 min to ride freely in the ocean and practice everything I learned.
== The Company ==
I discovered Eco Explorer first by booking a snorkeling activity, then found all their offerings and booked this Jet Skiing and diving directly with them in their office. Jet Skiing was by far the most unforgettable experience. Office was very professional and everyone was fluent in English.
== The Tour ==
The tour duration was great, wasn't short and rushed, it felt very worth the price. We go really fast, 80km/h at times, which feels faster than going 160km/h in a car due to feeling the water, wind, water splashing. Our guide Ever taught us how to carve, do 180s, and even 360s. I have yet to get a 360 down but mastered 180s just from this activity.
== Safety ==
I wasn't sure how safe Jet Skiiing is since I had no concept of riding them, they're not like motorcycles or cars and are much safer than I imagined:
- Once you release the gas, the thing stops, even at max speed it stops quite fast and smoothly. It doesn't glide at all which was surprising. Super easy to maintain control.
- The key is attached to you so if you fall off, the engine stops, no chance of the machine hurting you.
- The Jet skis always return to the upright position even if you tip them over, they're designed to not go upside down.
- If you fall (I fell off once when learning 180s) it's easy to get back up safely from behind, there's steps attached at the back.