Jet Skiing · Heraklion
How to choose
Both options launch from Ammoudara Beach with H2O Watersports, so the real question is: how long do you want to be on the water? The 50 € rental gives you a flexible window of 10 min to 1.5h on your own terms, no guide, no route, pure throttle control. The 150 € Safari locks you into a 1h guided ride that takes you along a set course with an instructor leading the pack, which matters if you've never handled a jet ski before. That 100 € gap buys structured coaching and a planned itinerary versus raw freedom. Both are rated 5.0/5 across 5 reviews and list "Everybody welcome" as the physical level, so fitness is never the deciding factor. Pick the rental if you're confident. Pick the Safari if you want a route.
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Jet Ski Rental from Ammoudara Beach near Heraklion
At 50 €, the rental option gives you up to 1.5h of unsupervised riding on the open water off Ammoudara Beach, making it the highest intensity-per-euro pick.
Guided Jet Ski Safari from Ammoudara Beach near Heraklion
The 1h guided Safari at 150 € pairs a structured route with a live instructor, ideal for first-timers who want the adrenaline without figuring out the machine alone.
Frequently asked questions
How fast do jet skis actually go on these sessions?
The operator doesn't publish a specific top speed for these sessions. Recreational jet skis typically reach significant speeds on open water, but instructors on the Safari regulate pace depending on conditions and group experience.
What's the most intense moment of the Jet Ski Safari?
Riders consistently report the open-water stretches away from the shoreline as the peak rush, where the guide opens up the throttle and the Cretan sea gives you full exposure.
Do I need prior experience to book either option?
No. Both tours are listed as "Everybody welcome" by H2O Watersports. The Safari is the safer first-timer choice since a guide leads the session. The rental assumes you can handle the machine independently.
Can two people ride on one jet ski?
Jet skis at H2O Watersports can accommodate a passenger behind the driver. Confirm exact tandem availability directly with the operator at the time of booking.
What's the best time of year to ride at Ammoudara Beach?
The season runs June through September. July and August deliver the warmest sea temperatures and the calmest morning conditions on the Gulf of Heraklion, which makes for the smoothest high-speed runs.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 50.6 mm | Good |
| February | 12.4°C | 57.2 mm | Good |
| March | 14°C | 54.5 mm | Good |
| April | 17°C | 14.8 mm | Peak |
| May | 21°C | 6.3 mm | Peak |
| June | 25.2°C | 2.4 mm | Peak |
| July | 27.5°C | 2.6 mm | Peak |
| August | 27.3°C | 2.3 mm | Peak |
| September | 24.4°C | 5.7 mm | Peak |
| October | 20.3°C | 34.2 mm | Peak |
| November | 16.6°C | 40.3 mm | Peak |
| December | 12.4°C | 82.9 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear a swimsuit and bring a dry change of clothes since you will get wet, especially at higher speeds. Both sessions are open to all physical levels, so no special gear is required, but sunscreen and sunglasses with a secure strap are essential under the Heraklion summer sun.
Getting there
Head directly to H2O Watersports at 1-3 Linoperamata, Ammoudara, 715 00, roughly 5 km west of Heraklion city center and accessible by car or taxi from Heraklion International Airport in under 15 minutes.
See also
Jet Skiing elsewhere
Other activities in Heraklion
Updated March 2026