Aqua Safari
Jet Ski Adventures
For Clearwater visitors · 30–40 minutes north
Clearwater Jet Ski Adventures
Visiting Clearwater? Make one day an island adventure. Guided jet ski tours leave from the Anclote River launch — a short, scenic drive north of Clearwater Beach — for Gulf islands most beach rentals never reach.
30–40 min
Scenic drive from Clearwater Beach
Guided
A local leads the way
1–4 hrs
Tours that fit a vacation day
Beginners
Full safety briefing first
Why make the drive
Go beyond Clearwater Beach
Many visitors search for a Clearwater jet ski rental and end up riding circles off a crowded beach. Aqua Safari offers something different: a true guided island adventure.
It’s worth the short trip north if you want to see the real Florida. From the Anclote launch you’re minutes from open Gulf water, pristine barrier islands and sandbars that typical rentals can’t reach — with a local guide who knows the wildlife and the water.
Guided tours to Three Rooker Island and Anclote Key
Local guides who know the wildlife and sandbars
Premium jet skis and all required safety gear
Beginner-friendly tours with a full safety briefing
Getting here from Clearwater
An easy trip north
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Drive north
Allow about 30–40 minutes from Clearwater Beach to the Anclote River launch, just north of Tarpon Springs.
02
Meet at the ramp
Anclote Boat Ramp, 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691. Arrive 30 minutes early; a parking fee of up to $10 may apply.
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Ride into the Gulf
Get your life vest and safety briefing, then follow your guide out to the islands.
Where you can ride
Islands & sandbars near Clearwater
Every Aqua Safari tour launches from the Anclote area. Here’s where the rides go.
Three Rooker Island
A water-access-only barrier island and bird sanctuary with white sand and shallow turquoise water.
Three Rooker tour →Anclote Key
A state park preserve with natural beaches, clear water and a lighthouse that has stood for more than a century.
Anclote Key tour →Caladesi Island
The barrier island just north of Clearwater Beach — one of three islands on the 4-hour Barrier Island Tour.
Barrier Island Tour →Gulf sandbars
The lively Anclote Sandbar and the hidden No Name Sandbar, known for sand dollars, on the Sandbar Hoppers Tour.
Sandbar Hoppers →Pick your ride
Tours for Clearwater visitors
From a quick one-hour ride to a half day on the islands. Every tour is guided and leaves from the Anclote River launch — live availability and rates appear when you book.
1 hour
Splash Tour
For riders who don’t need all day to make it legendary — a quick, guided taste of the Gulf.
2 hrs · Beginner-friendly
Junior Island Hopping
Anclote Island, Three Rooker Island and the Anclote Sandbar in one easygoing ride.
3 hrs · Beginner-friendly
Sandbar Hoppers
Swim, shell and float at multiple sandbars, including the Anclote Sandbar and No Name Sandbar.
4 hrs · Beginner–intermediate
Barrier Island Tour
Anclote, Three Rooker and Caladesi islands plus hidden beaches known mostly to locals.
Want a full day?
The John’s Pass Tour is a long coastal cruise past Clearwater, Indian Rocks Beach and Treasure Island to John’s Pass Village for food and shopping. Recommended for intermediate riders.
Good to know
Clearwater visitor questions
Planning a ride during your Clearwater trip? Here’s what guests ask most.
How far is Aqua Safari from Clearwater Beach?
About a 30–40 minute scenic drive north. Tours leave from the Anclote Boat Ramp at 1119 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691, just north of Tarpon Springs.
Do tours leave from Clearwater Beach?
No. Every tour launches from the Anclote River area, which puts you minutes from open Gulf water, Three Rooker Island and Anclote Key.
Is this a rental or a guided tour?
A guided tour. You drive your own jet ski and follow a local guide to the islands. Operators must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license — or 14 to 17 with an adult or guardian riding along as a passenger — and Florida boating safety certification is required.
Which tour is best for first-timers?
The 2-hour Junior Island Hopping Tour and the 3-hour Sandbar Hoppers Tour are both rated beginner-friendly, and every tour starts with a full safety briefing.
What if the weather turns bad?
Aqua Safari watches the local weather closely and may cancel if conditions are unsafe. If that happens, your tour will be rescheduled or refunded.
Ready to ride?
Make it the best day of your Clearwater trip
Skip the crowded beach. Book a guided jet ski adventure to the Gulf islands, a short drive north of Clearwater.
Locally owned by Sean Spencer · Full safety briefing · Life vests & safety gear included