Welcome to Shotover Jet country... you’re in for an adrenaline rush! A Shotover Jet boat ride is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Come on in, and get a feel for the experience, the boats and our unique Shotover Canyon location.
It's an adrenaline rush you'll never forget! We call it Thrill Therapy, and it's actually good for you too! From the moment the accelerator hits the floor, your adrenaline hits the roof as you power through the Shotover River and deep into the Shotover River canyons! It's an amazing ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, and your driver skillfully whips the boat past rocky outcrops, and skims around crags and boulders.
Rock faces blur in your peripheral vision, the opaque water sprays into myriads of white crystals with every turn, and you grip the safety rail for comfort and reassurance and then let out a whoop of excitement as the driver spins the boat around in its own boat length — wow, you've just experienced the 'trademark' Shotover Jet 360 degree spin! You'll stop briefly while your driver points out interesting landmarks or points of interest.
The Shotover River writhes its way through steep sided canyons, carved by thousands of years and billions of tonnes of glacial water sluicing from the heart of the Southern Alps.
The "Big Reds" of the Shotover Jet manoeuvre through the waterway, pausing only for passengers to catch their breath and learn about local history from their driver. All driving staff are qualified way beyond the minimum requirements before they're allowed to take their first trip on the river, so their skills and techniques are honed to perfection.
The boats themselves are built to exacting standards and are designed specifically for the task of winding their way through the canyons at maximum speed with optimum safety.
Get ready for the world's most exciting Jet Boat ride! Acknowledged as the world's most famous Jet Boat operation, many may try to imitate this ride - but for sheer excitement, no one comes close.
