Gettin’ Salty Watersports Inc. is a Port Aransas, Texas jet ski rental company, giving guests an easy way to explore one of Texas’s favorite and closest beach getaways. The business offers Sea-Doo Spark jet skis, SUPs, and single, double, and kid-size kayaks, with anyone from infants to any age welcome to ride.
Riders can explore Port Aransas Bay’s wide beaches, numerous bird species, marine life, and wetlands, including the uninhabited St. Jo’s Island for fishing, beachcombing, surfing, and swimming. Dolphin Watch rides let guests catch waves aboard 2- or 3-seater Sea-Doos while watching resident dolphins play, alongside sightings of the endangered coastal whooping crane. Sightseeing trips explore the famous Seashell Island, Pirate Island, and Pelican Bay, where guests can find alphabet cones, zig-zag scallops, giant horse conchs, lightning whelks, coral, and sand dollars.
The fleet includes three 3-seater and two 2-seater 90-horsepower Sea-Doo Sparks, five with intelligent brake and reverse (IBR), closed-loop cooling systems to prevent saltwater corrosion, wet-grip footboards, and Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) technology. A guided 90-Minute Jet Ski Tour (4:30-6:30pm) includes a stop at Seashell Island for swimming and shell hunting, with Salty guides sharing genuine local knowledge and enthusiasm no other Port Aransas company offers, and a real chance to spot dolphins or sea turtles along the way.
Anyone required by Texas law to complete a Boater’s Education Course must do so before renting; a link to the required course is provided directly on the business’s site.
Guest testimonials describe genuinely phenomenal customer service, well-maintained equipment, and a simple, efficient, safety-focused rental process.
For families and groups near Port Aransas, Texas looking for a well-equipped jet ski, SUP, or kayak rental — including a genuinely knowledgeable guided island tour — Gettin’ Salty Watersports offers a well-reviewed operation.
