frequently asked questions

Picture a careful blend of adventurous jet boating, nature based tourism and unscripted educational / historical / comedic narrated entertainment. No other jet boat tours compare to the lower Rogue River’s variety of scenery, Pacific Coastal estuary, abundant wildlife, and pristine wilderness.

Yes, meals are provided on The Mail Route, Express Whitewater, and Wilderness Whitewater tours. 

You’ll be treated to a BBQ plate that includes Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, muffin, baked beans, and coleslaw  (Vegetarian options upon request at lodge).

Alcoholic beverages and additional food items can be purchased separately. 

(2HR Bay Cruise does not include a meal)

HWY 126 Eugene, OR to Florence OR

HWY 42 Roseburg, OR to Bandon OR

HWY 199 Grants Pass, OR to Crescent City, CA

HWY 299 Redding, CA to McKinleyville, CA (Scenic & Curvy)

HWY 20 Williams, CA to North of Ukiah, CA

**DO NOT RELY ON MAPQUEST AND OTHER GPS TRAVEL DEVICES**

**DO NOT TAKE ROADS: BLM 34-8-36, NF-23 or NF-33**

It is highly recommended. Make reservations as soon as you know when you would like to take one of our tours. If you’re trying to stay flexible during your vacation we recommend 2-3 days minimum. Walk-ins are always welcomed at your own risk. For more information call 1(800) 451-3645, email jerrys@roguejets.com or BOOK NOW

Please inform us of any changes as soon as possible, so we may have a chance to rebook those seats. 24 hour notice of cancellation is required for full reimbursement of your deposit (Reducing your party’s size is considered a cancellation). Cancellations inside 24 hours forfeit entire ticket value.

Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and grumpy people.

No restrooms on board. The longest you will be on the boat without a rest stop is just over 2 hours. 

All seats are window seats. Our boats are designed with a slight tier for great viewing. Seats are cushioned on both the bottom and back for your comfort. On the whitewater tours it will be bumpier towards the front, smoother towards the rear, and wet all over!

No reserved seating. Our pilots will load their boats to insure comfort and safety.

On our whitewater trips expect to get wet, but remember, the weather up river is beautiful. On the ‘Historic Mail Route’ it will depend on the day. Colder days our pilots will do their best to keep you dry and warm.

All our vessels are equipped with life jackets for all passengers. They are required to be worn by all passengers during the whitewater portion of the whitewater tours and throughout the tour for passengers 12 years of age or younger. Please speak with our office staff to request smaller lifejackets for your children prior to boarding.

Except in extreme cases, sea sickness and motion sickness do not occur. This is a river trip and does not have the motion of the ocean, which causes sea sickness.

Rainy weather is rare during our operating season, but in case of severe weather reservations can be cancelled without penalty. Foggy mornings may be common, and do not constitute poor weather, fog usually only travels 3-5 miles inland. We require a minimum of 15 passengers to run a tour.

There are no odd questions. If you have any special needs or concerns i.e., walking up hill, bad back, wheelchairs, motion sickness, worried about the trip or whatever the question might be, please ask.

Jerry’s has tours suitable for any age, young to the young at heart. There are no special requirements. We advise older, frailer passengers to consider the Bay Cruise or Historic Mail Route. This is also recommended for people with bad backs or pregnant.

Pets are not allowed on board. There are a few options available for pet boarding in Gold Beach:

Happy Hills Kennel (541) 425-5222

Arrangements need to be made prior to your trip date. If you have a service animal that assists with sight, sound or mobility please call our office 1 (800) 451-3645 or email jerrys@roguejets.com to discuss your options.

Just so you know! A few of our pilots bring their dogs along. These ‘pilot dogs’ are specially trained to spot wildlife, save swimmers, provide pilot comfort and clean up left over food in the boat.

Safety of our passengers and other river users is our main concern. There are inherent risks and dangers involved in whitewater power boating on the Rogue River. These risks may include equipment failure, adverse weather conditions, hazardous whitewater rapids, rough water, abrupt boat handling and 360 degree spins. RogueJets, Inc, Mail Boat Upriver Service, Inc., Rogue Mail Boat Service, Inc., their employees, directors, and officers are not responsible for liability resulting from personal injury and property damage during this tour. Jerry’s Rogue Jets safely introduces 30,000 travelers annually to the Rogue River.

The pace of the trip, departure schedule, vessel, and meal break are the four main reasons these trips are able to operate on the same schedule. The Whitewater Tour uses our smaller whitewater vessels and moves quicker upriver. The Historic Mail Route uses our bigger 65 passenger vessels and has a more subdued ‘scenic’ emphasis. 

We deliver the mail! We’ve been delivering mail to Agness Oregon since 1895 and continue to do it 6 days a week throughout the year. Every morning on the ‘Historic Mail Route’ passengers watch as mail is dropped and then picked up and brought back to Gold Beach. While passengers enjoy a meal stop in Agness the post office is busy sorting mail and preparing outgoing mail for the return trip.