What to wear for a Tenerife jet ski tour: practical clothing guide
Arrive in swimwear or clothes that can get wet, bring SPF 50 and pack dry clothes. A life jacket is required; wetsuits, towels and lockers depend on the selected operator.
Quick answer: arrive in swimwear or clothes that can get wet, apply water-resistant SPF 50 and pack a dry layer. A certified life jacket is required and supplied by the activity. Wetsuits, water shoes, towels, showers and lockers depend on the operator: some include them and others rent them or do not advertise them. Protect your phone and secure your sunglasses; do not carry loose items on the jet ski.
- Wear swimwear or comfortable clothes that can get wet.
- Pack SPF 50, water, a towel and dry clothes.
- Use fitted water shoes and a floating glasses strap if needed.
- Ask about wetsuits, lockers, showers and camera rules before departure.
What to wear under a wetsuit
Swimwear, a sports bikini or fitted board shorts work well as a base layer. Avoid loose pockets, uncomfortable zips and clothing that shifts when you sit down. If the operator supplies a wetsuit, try it over the layer you will wear and say if it is too tight.
Atlantic water and wind feel different throughout the year. On a warm calm day, swimwear and a life jacket may be comfortable; a windy day or longer trip may make a wetsuit useful. Let the centre and the day’s conditions decide rather than relying on a fixed summer-versus-winter rule.
Life jackets and wetsuits: what is required?
Royal Decree 259/2002 requires every jet ski user, including passengers, to wear an approved life jacket; its safety provisions specify 100 N minimum buoyancy in the relevant modes and set specific exceptions for circuits and protected waters. The operator supplies the appropriate equipment and explains the fit.
A wetsuit helps with wind and comfort but does not replace the life jacket. Do not buy professional kit before checking what your booking includes and which sizes the centre has.
Footwear: bare feet or fitted water shoes
Flip-flops and open sandals can come off in wind, spray or while boarding. Do not wear them during the ride. Depending on the activity, you may be asked to go barefoot; fitted flexible water shoes can be useful on a hot or rough marina pontoon. Follow the model and circuit rules in the briefing.
Sunglasses, phones and GoPros
Glare on the sea can be strong, but loose sunglasses can disappear in the water. Use a sports retainer or floating strap and avoid loose frames. A strap is not a substitute for safe driving: remove anything that interferes with the helmet, jacket or view.
Keep your phone in a genuinely sealed waterproof case or locker, never in your hand while driving. Some operators allow a GoPro only on a chest or head mount; others prohibit personal cameras. Ask before attaching anything and accept the guide’s decision.
Where to store dry clothes and valuables
Lockers are not a universal marina service. Los Gigantes Blue lists a locker, towel and showers in its safari, while other activities may provide different facilities. Confirm the exact centre, whether the locker is free, how the key works and when it must be returned.
Bring only what you need to check in. The operator may require an original ID at registration and then tell you how it is stored. Never leave keys, phones or cameras in the jet ski compartments.
What to pack for different days
- Warm weather: swimwear, SPF 50, glasses strap, water and dry clothes.
- Wind or cooler weather: add a light layer for after the tour and confirm wetsuit sizes.
- Families: approved medication, a bag for wet clothes and extra time for children to change.
- Always: ID, booking details and a payment method for extras not listed as included.
What to ask before booking
Ask what equipment is included, which jacket and wetsuit sizes are available, whether lockers and showers are free, whether GoPro is permitted and what happens to flip-flops and phones. Keep the answer with your voucher.
Compare the available tours and the booking and safety FAQ, but treat the selected activity page as final. Good preparation means arriving comfortable and knowing what is not included.
Frequently asked questions about jet ski clothing and equipment
It depends. Los Gigantes Blue lists a wetsuit as included, while Jet Ski Island Tenerife explains that one can be rented. Check the exact activity rather than assuming every operator provides it free.
They can come off during boarding and on the water. Ask whether the operator wants bare feet or fitted water shoes, and follow the guide’s instruction.
Some operators allow it only on a chest or head mount after checking it. Never hold a camera while driving and follow the activity’s own restriction.
Some centres provide lockers, but the service is not universal. Confirm whether it is free and keep loose objects off the jet ski.
Bring one unless your activity confirms it is included. Los Gigantes Blue lists towels and showers in its safari; that does not apply to every product.
Sources checked
We checked the rules and published operator conditions on 29 September 2026. Inclusions vary by activity, so the selected voucher and briefing remain authoritative.