Know Before You Go
Everything you need to prepare for your Jet Adventures experience, from information on how to find us to what to expect on the water.
Arrival Information
- For Scroby Sands Seal Watching, Coastal Sightseeing, Jet Boat Experience and any other seagoing trip, please arrive 30 minutes before departure to allow time for check in, safety briefing, and fitting of waterproof clothing and life jackets.
- For Historic Harbour Tour, Murder On Mincarlo and any other river / inland going trip, please arrive 15 minutes before departure to allow time for check in, safety briefing, and fitting of life jackets.
For all trips, meet us by our Jet Adventures trailer on the South Pier opposite the RNLI Lowestoft Shop.
You can find the exact meeting point on Google Maps and Apple Maps
Heritage Quay, South Pier, Royal Plain, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AE. What3Words: ///dragon.surely.fries
If you cannot find us, or you are going to be late, please call us on 0800 118 4126
Parking Recommendations
There is no public vehicular access directly to our meeting point. Please park in a nearby car park and walk to the meeting point.
The closest parking is at Royal Green, NR33 0QL. Alternative parking is at Belvedere Road, NR33 0PH. Both are pay and display via the RingGo app.
If you need to drop someone off directly at the meeting point due to reduced mobility, please call us on 0800 118 4126
Public Transport
The nearest railway station is Lowestoft. The nearest bus stop is East Point Pavilion. Both are a short walk to us.
Toilets
There are no toilets on our boat or at the meeting point. The closest public toilets are in East Point Pavilion which you will likely pass when walking to meet us.
What To Bring ✅
Weather appropriate clothing
Please dress for all weather conditions and expect to get very wet. It can feel much colder on the water than on land and conditions can change quickly. Warm, waterproof clothing is strongly recommended and waterproofs are available to borrow if required.
For our sea trips, you should expect to get wet unless conditions are exceptionally calm. Harbour and river tours are generally drier, although spray and rain are still possible.
Sun Glasses / Sun Screen
Sunscreen and sun glasses are strongly recommended in all conditions due to increased exposure and reflection from the water.
Medication if required
Please ensure you bring any essential medication you may require during the trip, including inhalers, EpiPens or travel sickness medication. Any medical conditions that may affect your safety on board should be made known to the crew before departure.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding medical conditions, injuries or medications, please contact us before booking so we can advise on suitability and safety for the trip.
Spare change of clothes
You are likely to get wet on our sea-going trips. A change of clothes is advised.
Waterproof Phone Pouch
We strongly recommend bringing a waterproof phone pouch to help protect phones and valuables from spray and wet conditions. We do have a very limited number available to borrow, but these cannot be guaranteed.
Avoid Bringing ❌
Kilts / Dresses / Skirts
Please avoid kilts, dresses or skirts as lifejackets include a safety strap that must fit securely between the legs. Shorts or trousers are strongly recommended.
Loose Hats / Clothing
Please don’t bring any items of clothing such as hats that you cannot secure to yourself or could become loose at high speeds.
Large bags / luggage / bulky items
Large bags, suitcases, and bulky items cannot be brought onboard due to limited space on the vessel. Small bags may be carried at your own risk if they can be safely secured during the trip. We also have a small amount of storage space available in our trailer for bags and personal belongings while you are out on the water.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas are not permitted onboard due to safety reasons and the high winds experienced during trips. We recommend bringing a waterproof coat or suitable weather appropriate clothing instead.
What We Provide
✅ Waterproofs
✅ Lifejackets
✅ Safety briefing
✅ Experienced and qualified skipper and crew
✅ The boat
Not Included
❌ Food & Drink
❌ Toilet Facilities
❌ Towels / spare clothing
❌ Transport to / from meeting point
What to Expect
Before Departure:
Check in with our friendly crew at the meeting point
Fitting of waterproofs and lifejackets
Safety briefing
On The Water:
Seagoing Trips
- Initial transit out of Harbour
- High speed journey along the coastline which may be bumpy and/or sudden turns depending on conditions
- Wave spray and wind
- Wildlife spotting
- Coastal views
River / Harbour Trips
- Slow cruise through the harbour
- Sightseeing via a guide commentary
- Wildlife spotting
Important Expectations
You may get very wet and cold
Conditions can vary significantly and can change whilst at sea
All trips are weather dependant
The ride can be physically intense at times
Sea Sickness
Seasickness can affect anyone, even if you have never experienced it before. If you are concerned about being seasick, we recommend doing your own research and considering a suitable seasickness medication before the trip, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Some medications can cause drowsiness, so make sure you check that they are suitable for you.
If you are particularly worried about seasickness, please contact us before your trip and we will be happy to discuss it with you. Our crew can help and support you if you become seasick, but we cannot prevent or cure it once it starts.
Safety Information
All passengers must be able to sit in their own seat, unaided and able to hold on with two hands. We don’t permit those aged 4 and under due to this.
Seagoing Trips Only – We cannot take anyone with significant back problems or pregnant woman
If you have a medical condition and you are unsure if you can do this trip, first speak to your Doctor. Then, speak to us.
If weather / sea conditions become unsuitable we may have to return to port.
We reserve the right to refuse boarding or remove any passenger who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or whose behaviour is considered unsafe or likely to put themselves, other passengers, or crew at risk. This is in line with the skipper’s legal responsibility for the safety of the vessel and all persons onboard.
Weather / Cancellations
If we have to cancel this trip due to weather or other reasons you will be offered the choice of re-booking a new date or a full refund.
It is not financially viable for us to operate with fewer than 4 passengers – if we don’t have this number on your trip we will get in touch to see if we can move you to a different time or offer your a refund. We appreciate your understanding with this.
Photos and Social Media
Feel free to take photos and videos and share these online, be sure to tag us!
When taking photos / videos with phones, cameras, GoPros etc, please ensure your device is secured to you and it is protected from the elements (salt water can be very corrosive if left).
Please consider the privacy of your fellow passengers when taking photos and videos.
Safety Briefing
Get ahead of the game by watching our safety briefing before you arrive. You’ll hear the same briefing from our crew just before boarding, so why not familiarise yourself with it in advance?
