From $179 • 15 mins on water • Ages 6+ • Downtown Queenstown check-in
Hydro Attack is the first tour operator in the world to provide the incredible Seabreacher X watercraft. Try our exciting new adventure, a boat excursion and shark ride for small parties that departs from our pier in downtown Queenstown.
We will take you on an adrenaline-packed trip on the breathtaking Lake Wakatipu. In the state-of-the-art cockpit of our semi-submersible shark, prepare to feel the g-forces as one of our skilled pilots provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Looking through the F-16 fighter-grade glass, the sky will vanish when your pilot dives underwater for 5 to 15 seconds and then releases the whole 18-foot shark into the air.
We are capable of rolling on a 90-degree angle, doing tight doughnut spins, and much more. With peak speeds of 80 kilometres per hour on water and 40 kilometres per hour underwater, this ride is sure to have your pulse racing.
Individual trips allow you to test your boundaries flying above or below the crystal blue seas.
Experience enormous jumps, dives, side rolls, and tight g-force spins with the assistance of our experienced drivers. The sharks leave from our Queenstown lakeside pier.
Just $179 for 15 adrenaline-packed minutes on the water.
Essential decision information:
The Bare Facts:
Duration:
At least 15 minutes on the water per shark rider.
1- 2 passengers (2 sharks) – Please allow up to 30 minutes from check-in for the whole experience.
3-4 passengers (2 sharks) – Please allow up to 45 minutes from check-in for the whole experience
Price: $179 per person
Departure Times: Regular departures *9:10 through to 5:10 pm
Duration: 15 minutes approx.
Now is the moment to scream into the shark machine. From our downtown Queenstown pier, We will take you on an exhilarating trip on the breathtaking Lake Wakatipu.
As if you were in a stunt aircraft on the water, relax in the cockpit and prepare to feel the g-forces as our skilled pilot delivers you an unforgettable experience.
Looking through the F-16 fighter quality glass of the semi-submersible shark, the sky will vanish as the pilot falls into a deep dive beneath the sea, only to eventually burst the surface and unleash the whole 6-meter shark into the air.
We can roll on a 90? Angle, do tight doughnut spins, and attain peak speeds of 80 kph on water and 40 kph when diving underwater.
Each shark accommodates a single person, so journeys are private with our pilot. Thus, just one question remains. Undoubtedly, riding in a Hydro Attack shark raises the pulse rate.
HOW WILD OR MILD DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Nothing – literally nothing – has prepared you for this adventure.
And if that wasn’t enough, Queenstown’s the only place in the world you can try it out.
You get around 15 minutes on the water. With check-in, briefing and loading, allow 35–45 minutes total.
At the Queenstown lakefront kiosk (Lapsley Butson Wharf, Earnslaw Park)—right in town. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your slot.
Minimum age is 6. Due to the snug cockpit, there’s a recommended max height ~195 cm and weight ~105–110 kg. If you’re close to the limit, staff can assess comfort at the berth.
Yes—your pilot tunes the ride from mild to wild. Tell them your comfort level at check-in.
Comfortable clothing, sunglasses optional. Life jackets and earmuffs are provided. Photo/video packages may be available after the ride.
Trips are weather dependent. If lake conditions aren’t suitable, the team will reschedule you to the next available time.