KJet vs Dart River Adventures
Two Queenstown operators compared (Jet boating). KJet starts at NZ$159 and Dart River Adventures at NZ$399. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.
KJet
- Founded 1958; calls itself the world's first commercial jet boat company
- Covers Lake Wakatipu, Kawarau and Shotover rivers (45 km)
- Departs central Queenstown hourly on the hour
- Top speed up to 95 km/h
- Photos and videos sold separately after the ride
- Not permitted during pregnancy; wheelchair accessible with caregiver help
KJet 60-Minute Jet Boat Ride
- From
- NZ$159 per adult
- Length
- 60 minutes from Main Town Pier; about 40 minutes from Frankton marina
- Min age
- No minimum age or child height restriction; children must be with an adult
- Weight
- No weight restriction; must fit a life jacket (up to 4XL)
- Cancellation
- Cancellations, changes or no-shows within 24 hours non-refundable; weather cancellations by KJet offer rebook or full refund.
Dart River Adventures
- Glacier-fed Dart River, departing Glenorchy
- Wilderness Jet summer departures from Queenstown 8:30am and 1:00pm; winter 12:00pm
- Twin-engine jet boats
Wilderness Jet Experience
- From
- NZ$399 per adult
- Length
- 2-hour trip (from Glenorchy)
- Min age
- 3+; minimum child height 100 cm (may rise to 120 cm)
- Weight
- Life jackets up to 2XL; no weight limit stated
- Cancellation
- Changes over 24 hours free; within 24 hours or no-show fee up to 100%; operator may cancel for weather.
Funyaks Experience
- From
- NZ$599 per adult
- Length
- About 8.5-9 hours from Queenstown; about 6.5 hours from Glenorchy
- Min age
- 5+; minimum child height 100 cm (may rise to 120 cm)
- Weight
- Over 120 kg not suitable; life jackets up to 2XL
- Cancellation
- Changes over 24 hours free; within 24 hours or no-show fee up to 100%; operator may cancel for weather.
Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-22. See every operator in Jet boating.