Flyboard

• Price: a 30-minute flight costs about $130 to $169 at the operators we list. Packages for two and longer sessions cost more. Prices checked Oct 2026.
• Trip length: about 30 minutes, often a few minutes of instruction and the rest in the air.
• Best season: it depends on the park and the weather, so check the schedule before you go.
• Who it's for: teens and adults who don't mind falling into the water. Age limits vary by operator, often 12 and up or 16 and up with parental consent.

What flying feels like

A flyboard is a pair of boots on a small platform, connected by a long hose to a personal watercraft. The watercraft pumps water through the hose and out of jets under your feet, which pushes you up out of the water. An instructor sits on the watercraft and controls the power while you learn to balance.

Your first few tries usually end with a splash. Once you find your balance, you rise a few feet above the water and hover. Some water jetpacks can lift you up to 30 feet. Most people spend the first part of the session falling in and the last part flying.

Where to fly

• Wing Flight Flyboard: Lake Fairview Park in Orlando, Florida.
• 2 The Sky Flyboard: the Intracoastal Waterway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It also offers hoverboard and jet pack sessions.
• Aquafly: Crosswater Yacht Club in Lakeway, Texas, near Austin.
• Jet Pack Water Adventures: Lakeview RV Park in Lancaster, Ohio, about 15 minutes from Hocking County.
• Jetpack America: water jetpack rentals in San Diego, California, by reservation.

Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm the latest on each operator's Seeking Adrenaline page, linked from its name, or on each operator's website.

How pricing works

Prices checked Oct 2026.

• 30-minute flight: about $130 to $169.
• Longer sessions and packages: 1-hour flights and packages for two or three people cost more.
• What's included: some packages include pre-flight training, a wetsuit, a helmet, a life jacket and photos of your flight. Ask what's included before you book.

For more on costs, see How much does flyboarding cost?.

What to wear and bring

Wear a swimsuit or clothes you can get soaked in. Some operators provide a wetsuit, helmet and life jacket, so ask what's included. For details, see What to wear flyboarding and What to bring flyboarding.

Who it's right for

Flyboarding suits teens and adults who like a challenge, don't mind repeated falls into the water and want something that looks as dramatic as it feels. If you're unsure, read Can anyone flyboard? and Is flyboarding hard?.

Not the right fit if...

You're under the operator's minimum age, or you're uncomfortable going underwater. You'll fall in many times. Read Do you need to swim to flyboard?. If you'd rather drive than fly, a jet ski might suit you better; see Flyboard vs hoverboard vs jet ski.

FAQ

How much does flyboarding cost?

A 30-minute flight costs about $130 to $169 at the operators we list. Prices checked Oct 2026.

How long is a flyboard session?

About 30 minutes, usually a few minutes of instruction and the rest in the air.

How old do you have to be to flyboard?

It depends on the operator. Some take ages 12 and up, and some take 16 and up with parental consent.

Is flyboarding hard?

Most people fall a lot at first, then find their balance. See Is flyboarding hard? and What flyboarding feels like.

What's the difference between a flyboard and a hoverboard?

A flyboard has jets under your feet and you stand upright. A hoverboard is a wider board you ride more like a wakeboard. Hoverboards can have higher age and weight limits. See Flyboard vs hoverboard.