Biscayne Bay Sandbar by Jet Ski: Guided Route A

Route A is the shortest of the three guided routes in what it covers, though it runs the same hour as Route B. This table puts the three routes and the standard rental side by side.

Pick Route A if the Sandbar is the reason you are coming and an hour fits your day. It is the one route built around that single destination.

Pick Route B if you want the Sandbar plus the Coconut Grove shoreline past Vizcaya and the Island Stop, in the same hour.

Pick Route C if your group wants the longest ride and the islands to the east: Virginia Key, Fisher Island and Key Biscayne.

**Pick the standard jet ski rental in Miami** if you are riding alone on one ski, want to book online for today, or would rather spend the hour practicing turns and speed inside the zone than following a line across the bay. Our first ride guide walks through what that hour feels like.

The rules for the guided tour sit on the tour page itself, and the Miami jet ski rental page covers the same fleet in more detail. Here is how they apply to Route A.

Drivers. The person at the handlebars must be 18 or older and show a valid physical government photo ID at check-in. A driver born after January 1, 1988 needs the boater license, which on our pages means a short online state boating exam taken before you arrive. Our FAQs ask that the exam, where needed, and the online waiver be finished before arrival to validate a reservation.

Riders. Passengers can be 6 or older. Our jet ski page adds that a child riding passenger must be able to hold on independently, and that a parent or guardian signs the waiver for any minor.

Weight. The guided tours page sets a maximum of 350 lbs per jet ski. With two people on one ski, add both weights together before you book.

ID for everyone. The tour page asks for photo ID at check-in, and our jet ski page lists valid government-issued photo ID for all participants. Follow the jet ski page: every adult in your group should carry one.

Swimming and pregnancy. Our jet ski page lists swim ability as required and says no pregnancy. Our policies page is softer on both points, so we point you to the jet ski page as the rule for any ride on our skis. If either applies to someone in your group, raise it in your text before you book.

Our jet ski rental requirements guide goes deeper on the exam and ID if your group has questions about a specific driver.

The guided tours page describes the tour price as all-in, priced per ski plus tax, with all safety gear included and no hidden fees. Because the rate is per ski, the cost for your group depends on the number of skis, and a second rider on a ski does not add a second ski rate.

Three things sit outside that per-ski rate, and all three come from our own pages:

1. 1Tax. The tour page shows each route's price as per ski plus tax.
2. 2Damage deposit. Each ski carries a damage deposit, taken by card only. The tour page says it is refunded unless there is a crash, damage or a policy violation. Our jet ski page adds that refunds may take up to 3 days for your bank to process.
3. 3The state exam. The online exam for drivers born after January 1, 1988 carries its own fee, listed on our jet ski page and the tour page.

The standard rental lists a tax and marina fee at check-in. The guided tours page lists tax only. We point you to the tour page for Route A, and the total you confirm by text is the one that counts.

Paying. Our policies page does not accept American Express, Apple Pay or other digital wallets, prepaid debit or gift cards, cards without a chip, or cards whose name does not match the cardholder's ID. The cardholder must be at check-in with that card and a valid government photo ID, and a card authorization form is completed before the ride.

Combos and membership. Our combos and VIP Membership pages list the standard jet ski rental and do not mention the guided routes. If you hold a membership or want to pair Route A with another ride, ask about it in your booking text before assuming a rate applies.

For the full price breakdown of the standard rental, see our Miami jet ski rental page.

The meeting point on the guided tours page is 3400 Pan American Drive, Pier 9, Coconut Grove (Dinner Key Marina), Miami, FL 33133. Here is the day in order, using what our pages say.

Before you arrive

1. 1At home. Every driver who needs it has passed the online exam, and the waiver is signed, with a parent or guardian signing for any minor.
2. 2Park. Our policies page sends guests to Lot 62, paid through the Pay By Phone app, a short walk from the dock.
3. 3Be there 15 minutes early. Check-in is 15 minutes before departure. Missing your time is a no show, and we try to fit you in later that day if there is room.

At check-in

1. 1ID and card. Each driver shows a valid physical government photo ID, and the cardholder shows the card used to book.
2. 2Card authorization and deposit. The card authorization form is completed, and the damage deposit is taken by card for each ski.
3. 3Store your things. A group dock box holds shoes and bags. Only cell phones go on the water, and waterproof phone cases are sold at check-in.
4. 4Gear up. All safety gear is included on the tour, and every participant wears the gear we provide.

On the water and after

1. 1Leave the Jet Ski Zone. Your group heads out together behind the lead guide on the set route.
2. 2Ride the loop. Follow your guide out to the Sandbar and back for the hour.
3. 3Finish where you started. Back at the Jet Ski Zone, you sign a completion invoice, and the deposit is released unless there was a crash, damage or a policy violation.

Before your first ride on the bay, our post on jet ski etiquette on Biscayne Bay covers right of way, no-wake zones and safe distances.

Our jet ski page answers the weather question directly: light rain is normal and we ride, lightning never. If weather cancels, you can reschedule to any future date or take a credit, both valid for 2 years, with no fee. Follow the jet ski page on this.

Our policies page adds the wider rules. We do not give refunds. In their place we issue credits valid for 2 years that work on any future activity, including when weather or an operational issue delays or cancels a ride. Certified staff watch the weather with radar and reserve the right to reschedule. A voucher transfer to another person needs in-person approval from management at the dock.

On a guided route your whole group leaves together behind one guide, so plan the drive with room to spare. Our policies page treats missing your scheduled time as a no show. Plan to be parked and walking to Pier 9 well before the 15-minute check-in mark.

If the forecast looks doubtful on the morning of your ride, text the same number you booked with and ask before you drive in. Our weather guide for Miami jet ski rides explains how wind and storms change conditions on the bay.