CRUZ BAY, ST JOHN JET SKI TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pilot a Wave Runner Across Pillsbury Sound — Sixty Minutes Between St. John and St. Thomas
An hour-long guided jet ski tour that launches from The Westin Resort, St. John, combining high-speed navigation of Pillsbury Sound with guided stops that illuminate the nearby cays.
Pilot a Wave Runner Across Pillsbury Sound — Sixty Minutes Between St. John and St. Thomas.
Embark on an hour-long guided jet ski tour through the crystalline waters of the Virgin Islands, where personal Wave Runners carry you across Pillsbury Sound and among the adjacent cays between St. John and St. Thomas. After a beachside safety briefing at The Westin Resort, St. John, a professional guide escorts the group, pausing at scenic points to point out local features and keep the outing focused and safe.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pillsbury Sound & the Cays
The core of the tour is passage through Pillsbury Sound and the adjacent cays between St. John and St. Thomas, with on-water stops where your guide provides local context and direction.
Your Personal Wave Runner
Each participant pilots their own Wave Runner and is encouraged to run at their own pace within the guided group framework; the outing blends individual control with guided oversight.
Safety Briefing on The Westin Resort Beach
Before launch there is a quick, mandatory safety briefing on the beach at The Westin Resort, St. John, where operators receive instructions and any final checks are completed.
What the day feels like
What the Hour Feels Like
The tour opens with a concise beachside safety briefing, then moves into an active, wind-in-your-face hour on a personal Wave Runner through the Caribbean waters of Pillsbury Sound. Expect short pauses at points of interest where the guide will step in with commentary before you throttle back up and continue among the cays between St. John and St. Thomas.
THE ROUTE
Pillsbury Sound & the Cays
The core of the tour is passage through Pillsbury Sound and the adjacent cays between St. John and St. Thomas, with on-water stops where your guide provides local context and direction.
THE RIDE
Your Personal Wave Runner
Each participant pilots their own Wave Runner and is encouraged to run at their own pace within the guided group framework; the outing blends individual control with guided oversight.
THE BRIEFING
Safety Briefing on The Westin Resort Beach
Before launch there is a quick, mandatory safety briefing on the beach at The Westin Resort, St. John, where operators receive instructions and any final checks are completed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour fits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meet at The Westin Resort, St. John for a brief safety briefing on the beach; the guided portion of the tour runs for one hour.
Bring a valid driver’s license and a credit card for the required deposit; come prepared to re-board your Wave Runner in the event of a fall.
Operators must be at least 18 years old; staff reserve the right to cancel tours if an operator appears under the influence, with no refund.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the guided jet ski tour?
The tour duration is one hour.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meeting takes place at The Westin Resort, St. John, where a beachside safety briefing is held before departure.
How old do I have to be to operate a Wave Runner?
You must be at least 18 years old to operate a Wave Runner.
What identification or payment is required?
A valid driver’s license and a credit card for a deposit are required to participate as an operator.
Are there any physical requirements?
Operators must be able to lift their own body weight to re-board a Wave Runner if they fall off.
What happens if staff suspect I am under the influence?
If staff suspect an operator is under the influence of any substance, they may cancel the tour and no refund will be available.