Two tours, one operator, a price gap of 115 €: the choice is straightforward. AWL - Air Water Loisirs offers flexible jet ski excursions from 95 € (30 min to 3h) for riders of all levels, the right pick if you want to feel the throttle on La Rochelle's open Atlantic waters without a fixed agenda. The 210 € Fort Boyard excursion is a 2h ride targeting Fort Boyard, the 19th-century sea fortress rising from the Pertuis d'Antioche strait. It demands slightly more physical engagement and locks you into a specific route and duration. If the destination itself is the draw, pay the premium. If you just want maximum throttle time for the budget, start at 95 €.
Best rush for the budget
Jet ski excursions in La Rochelle
From 95 €, the flexible 30 min to 3h format with AWL - Air Water Loisirs lets you calibrate exactly how much Atlantic throttle time you want.
Best destination-driven ride
Jet ski excursion to Fort Boyard from La Rochelle
The 210 € Fort Boyard excursion delivers a 2h open-water crossing to one of France's most iconic sea fortresses, straight from Port des Minimes.
Season
June – September
Coordinates
46.1446°N, -1.1723°EEquipment
Wear a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts under the wetsuit provided on-site. For the 2h Fort Boyard route, bring UV-protective sunscreen rated 50+ as open Atlantic water gives you no shade, and secure any glasses with a strap before you hit the throttle.
Getting there
Both tours depart from La Rochelle's Port des Minimes area: the flexible excursion meets at 8 rue du Tourmentin, Plateau Nautique des Minimes, while the Fort Boyard ride launches from Ponton 19, Quai du Lazaret.
Updated on 3 March 2026