Top 10 Three-Seater Jet Skis 2027

Direct Answer

The Best Overall three-seater jet ski for 2027 is the Sea-Doo GTX 300, starting around $18,499, which pairs a 300-hp Rotax 1630 ACE supercharged engine, a stable 3-passenger touring hull, and standard iBR braking with the best seat, storage, and rider-weight capacity in the class.

The Best Value pick is the Yamaha VX Deluxe, starting near $12,499, which seats three riders, carries an 18.5-gallon tank, and adds cruise assist and RiDE braking for thousands less than the supercharged flagships. This list is built for families, couples, and touring riders who want true three-up seating, generous weight capacity, and all-day comfort — whether the budget sits near $12,000 or stretches toward a loaded $20,000 luxury tourer.

Every pick below uses real 2026–2027 model-year specs and MSRPs and carries a genuine 3-passenger rating.

How We Ranked the Top 10

We weighted each three-seat personal watercraft against what touring and family buyers tell dealers they prioritize: seating comfort, rider-weight capacity, stability, and range over outright sprint speed. We leaned on published data from Watercraft Journal, Personal Watercraft (PWC) magazine, BoatTEST, boats.com, Discover Boating, and manufacturer pages from Sea-Doo, Yamaha, and Kawasaki.

The weighting:

• Seating comfort & 3-up capacity — 25%
• On-water stability & touring ride — 20%
• Value & price — 15%
• Range, storage & weight capacity — 15%
• Features & tech (display, brakes, modes) — 15%
• Resale — 10%

A ski that's quick but cramps a third rider or runs dry fast drops down. The winners carry three people comfortably, all day, in confidence.

1. Sea-Doo GTX 300 🏆 BEST OVERALL

Starting MSRP: $18,499 | Best for: Families and couples who want the most comfortable three-up tourer

The 2027 Sea-Doo GTX 300 is the most complete three-seat touring ski you can buy. Its Rotax 1630 ACE supercharged engine makes 300 hp, pushing a dry weight near 800 lb to a top speed around 67 mph. The wide ST3 touring hull seats three riders with a 600 lb rider-weight capacity, carries a 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and comes standard with iBR braking and reverse, the 7.8-inch color touchscreen display, a LinQ accessory system, and a deep front bin among 44 gallons of storage.

The plush touring seat and planted hull make three-up cruising effortless.

Pros:

• Most comfortable three-up touring seat in the class
• Standard iBR braking plus a 7.8-inch touchscreen display
• Huge storage and 18.5-gallon tank for all-day range
• Strong 600-lb rider-weight capacity for three adults

Cons:

• Premium price near $18,499
• Heavy to load and right solo

Verdict: The GTX 300 wins on three-up comfort, capacity, and tech — the most complete touring ski with no weak spot.

2. Yamaha VX Deluxe 💎 BEST VALUE

Starting MSRP: $12,499 | Best for: Families who want true three-seat comfort for the least money

The 2027 Yamaha VX Deluxe is the smartest three-up value play. The TR-1 1,049cc engine makes about 100 hp, moving a dry weight near 720 lb to a top speed around 53 mph. The full-size NanoXcel2 hull seats three riders with a roomy reboarding step, carries an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and adds cruise assist, a connected multifunction display, and RiDE dual-throttle braking and reverse.

It delivers the stability and range families want for thousands less than the supercharged tourers.

Pros:

• Lowest price of any pick here at $12,499
• Stable three-seat hull with an 18.5-gallon tank
• RiDE braking and cruise assist standard
• Reliable naturally aspirated 100-hp TR-1 engine

Cons:

• Modest 100 hp trails supercharged rivals
• No touchscreen or premium touring seat

Verdict: The value champion — genuine three-up comfort, range, and braking for the lowest price in the group.

3. Sea-Doo GTI SE 170

Starting MSRP: $13,049 | Best for: Buyers who want a stable three-seater with easy braking

The 2027 Sea-Doo GTI SE 170 brings the stable ST3 hull to a friendlier price. Its Rotax 1630 ACE engine makes 170 hp, pushing a dry weight near 520 lb to a top speed around 56 mph. It seats three riders with a 600 lb-ish rider capacity, carries a 15.9-gallon fuel tank, and includes standard iBR braking and reverse, cruise control with Sport mode, a touring seat, and a 4.5-inch digital display.

The wide hull and selectable power modes make it a forgiving, comfortable three-up cruiser.

Pros:

• Standard iBR braking and selectable power modes
• Stable, planted ST3 three-seat hull
• Comfortable touring seat and 15.9-gallon tank
• Strong value for a feature-rich Sea-Doo

Cons:

• Smaller tank than the full-size tourers
• 170 hp lags the supercharged flagships

Verdict: A stable, easy-to-stop three-up cruiser — great value when you want iBR braking and comfort without the supercharger.

4. Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO

Starting MSRP: $19,499 | Best for: Touring riders who want luxury and supercharged power for three

The 2027 Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO is Yamaha's flagship three-up tourer. Its 1,812cc supercharged engine makes about 250 hp, pushing a dry weight near 838 lb to a top speed around 67 mph. The big NanoXcel2 hull seats three riders in a plush cruiser saddle, carries an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and adds the Connext 4.3-inch touchscreen, RiDE braking, electric trim, and a no-wake mode.

Its stable hull and deep storage make it one of the most refined long-distance three-up skis available.

Pros:

• Plush three-up cruiser seat for long-distance touring
• Connext touchscreen with electric trim and tow modes
• RiDE braking and reverse standard
• Stable, smooth-riding full-size hull

Cons:

• Premium price near $19,499
• Heavy to trailer and right alone

Verdict: A refined luxury three-up tourer — buy it for touchscreen tech, comfort, and supercharged ease over long miles.

5. Kawasaki Ultra 160LX

Starting MSRP: $16,199 | Best for: Riders who want the biggest hull and most fuel range for three

The 2027 Kawasaki Ultra 160LX rides on the largest hull in the class. Its 1,498cc four-cylinder engine makes about 160 hp, pushing a dry weight near 1,047 lb to a top speed around 62 mph. The deep-V Ultra hull seats three riders and carries a class-leading 20.6-gallon fuel tank for serious range.

It includes a multifunction display, deep storage, and a planted ride that shrugs off chop. Note Kawasaki offers reverse but no electronic brake, so it suits confident touring riders.

Pros:

• Largest hull and 20.6-gallon tank for maximum range
• Exceptionally stable, chop-shrugging ride
• Strong value for a full-size three-up tourer
• Comfortable three-person touring seat

Cons:

• No electronic brake (reverse only)
• Heaviest ski here to load and right

Verdict: The range-and-stability pick — buy it when you want the biggest hull and most fuel for three-up touring.

6. Sea-Doo Wake Pro 230

Starting MSRP: $17,799 | Best for: Three-up families who tow wakeboarders and skiers

The 2027 Sea-Doo Wake Pro 230 turns the stable ST3 hull into a watersports platform. Its Rotax 1630 ACE supercharged engine makes 230 hp, pushing a dry weight near 769 lb to a top speed around 64 mph. It seats three riders, carries an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and adds a retractable ski pylon, Ski Mode launch control, a board rack, standard iBR braking, and the 7.8-inch touchscreen.

It blends genuine three-up touring comfort with the gear to pull a wakeboarder all day.

Pros:

• Retractable ski pylon and Ski Mode launch control
• Standard iBR braking and 7.8-inch touchscreen
• Stable three-seat hull with 18.5-gallon tank
• 230-hp supercharged power for strong tow pulls

Cons:

• Watersports kit adds to the price
• Heavy to load solo

Verdict: The watersports three-up pick — buy it when three-seat comfort and pulling boarders both matter.

7. Yamaha VX Cruiser HO

Starting MSRP: $14,799 | Best for: Families who want more power with three-up touring comfort

The 2027 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO adds muscle to the popular VX line. Its 1,812cc High Output engine makes about 180 hp, pushing a dry weight near 750 lb to a top speed around 60 mph. The full-size hull seats three riders in a tiered cruiser seat, carries an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and includes cruise assist, a multifunction display, and RiDE braking.

It hits a sweet spot between the gentle VX Deluxe and the supercharged flagships for three-up family duty.

Pros:

• 180-hp HO engine balances power and economy
• Tiered three-up cruiser seat for comfort
• 18.5-gallon tank and RiDE braking standard
• Stable, refined full-size touring hull

Cons:

• Not as quick as supercharged rivals
• No touchscreen at this trim

Verdict: A well-balanced three-up tourer — the sweet spot of power, comfort, and price in Yamaha's VX line.

8. Yamaha FX HO

Starting MSRP: $17,299 | Best for: Touring riders who want full-size comfort without a supercharger

The 2027 Yamaha FX HO delivers flagship comfort with naturally strong power. Its 1,812cc High Output engine makes about 180 hp, pushing a dry weight near 819 lb to a top speed around 60 mph. The large NanoXcel2 hull seats three riders, carries an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, and includes the Connext 4.3-inch touchscreen, RiDE braking, electric trim, and deep storage.

It offers the FX platform's stability and tech with lower running costs than the supercharged SVHO.

Pros:

• Connext touchscreen and electric trim standard
• Stable full-size three-up touring hull
• 180-hp HO engine with lower running costs than SVHO
• RiDE braking and reverse standard

Cons:

• Less top-end punch than supercharged FX
• Premium price for a non-supercharged ski

Verdict: A refined, efficient three-up tourer — flagship comfort and tech without supercharger upkeep.

9. Kawasaki Ultra 310LX

Starting MSRP: $19,799 | Best for: Power-hungry touring riders who want the most muscle for three

The 2027 Kawasaki Ultra 310LX is the most powerful three-up ski here. Its 1,498cc supercharged four-cylinder engine makes about 310 hp, pushing a dry weight near 1,069 lb to a top speed around 67 mph. The huge Ultra hull seats three riders, carries a class-leading 20.6-gallon fuel tank, and adds a premium display, electronic cruise, sound system, and deep storage.

It pairs flagship power with the biggest hull and most fuel range, though it uses reverse without an electronic brake.

Pros:

• Most powerful engine here at about 310 hp
• Largest 20.6-gallon tank and biggest hull
• Loaded with display, cruise, and sound system
• Exceptionally stable three-up touring ride

Cons:

• No electronic brake (reverse only)
• Heaviest and priciest ski in the group

Verdict: The power-and-range flagship — buy it for maximum muscle and fuel range in a three-up tourer.

10. Sea-Doo GTR 230

Starting MSRP: $14,799 | Best for: Buyers who want sporty three-up performance at a sharp price

The 2027 Sea-Doo GTR 230 blends three-seat practicality with sporty supercharged power. Its Rotax 1630 ACE supercharged engine makes 230 hp, pushing a dry weight near 776 lb to a top speed around 64 mph. The GTI-based hull seats three riders, carries a 15.9-gallon fuel tank, and includes standard iBR braking and reverse, Sport mode, and a 4.5-inch digital display.

It delivers near-flagship power and a three-up seat for thousands less than the touring GTX.

Pros:

• 230-hp supercharged power at a sharp price
• Standard iBR braking and Sport mode
• Stable three-seat hull from the GTI platform
• Best performance-per-dollar of the supercharged picks

Cons:

• Smaller 15.9-gallon tank than the full tourers
• Firmer sport seat than dedicated cruisers

Verdict: The performance-value three-up pick — supercharged power and three seats for far less than a flagship GTX.

Buyer Decision Tree — Which One's Right for You?

What to Look For When Buying a Three-Seater Jet Ski

• Genuine 3-passenger capacity — Confirm the rated rider-weight capacity (often 500–600 lb); a deck rated for three adults rides very differently with three aboard than a two-up hull.
• Hull size and stability — Full-size touring hulls (GTX, FX, Ultra, VX) sit far more planted with three riders and in chop than compact performance hulls.
• Fuel capacity and range — A 15.9 to 20.6-gallon tank decides how far three riders can roam; the Kawasaki Ultra leads at 20.6 gallons.
• Braking and reverse — Sea-Doo iBR and Yamaha RiDE add lever-actuated braking and reverse that make heavy three-up skis far easier to dock; Kawasaki offers reverse but no electronic brake.
• Touring comfort kit — Look for a tiered or cruiser seat, reboarding step, cruise assist, and a usable display; these matter more than headline horsepower on a family ski.
• Storage — Three-up touring means gear; deep front and glovebox storage (the GTX offers roughly 44 gallons) keeps a full crew's kit dry.

What matters less than marketing implies: peak horsepower and top speed. A loaded three-up ski rarely runs flat out; seat comfort, stability, range, and braking decide how good a family day on the water actually is.

FAQ

What is the best three-seater jet ski for 2027? The Sea-Doo GTX 300 earns our top spot, pairing a 300-hp supercharged engine, the most comfortable three-up touring seat, standard iBR braking, a 7.8-inch touchscreen, and a strong 600-lb rider capacity.

What is the best value three-seater jet ski? The Yamaha VX Deluxe starting near $12,499 is the value leader, offering a stable three-seat hull, an 18.5-gallon tank, cruise assist, and RiDE braking for the lowest price in the group.

How much weight can a three-seater jet ski carry? Most three-up skis are rated for roughly 500 to 600 lb of riders and gear; the Sea-Doo GTX 300 carries about 600 lb, enough for three average adults plus a cooler.

Which three-seater jet ski has the most range? The Kawasaki Ultra 160LX and Ultra 310LX lead with a 20.6-gallon fuel tank, the largest in the class, giving three riders the longest time between fill-ups.

Do three-seater jet skis have brakes? Sea-Doo models use iBR and Yamaha models use RiDE, both of which add lever-actuated braking and reverse. Kawasaki's Ultra skis offer reverse but no electronic brake, so factor that into docking with three aboard.

Which three-seater is best for towing wakeboarders? The Sea-Doo Wake Pro 230 is purpose-built for it, with a retractable ski pylon, Ski Mode launch control, a board rack, and 230-hp supercharged power, all on a stable three-seat hull.

Bottom Line

For 2027, the Sea-Doo GTX 300 is our Best Overall three-seater jet ski — starting around $18,499, it wins on three-up comfort, a strong 600-lb rider capacity, standard iBR braking, and a 7.8-inch touchscreen. The Yamaha VX Deluxe, from about $12,499, is our Best Value, delivering genuine three-seat stability, range, and RiDE braking for the lowest price here.

If you want maximum power and range, watersports kit, or balanced mid-tier touring, use the decision tree above to route yourself to the Ultra 310LX, Wake Pro 230, or VX Cruiser HO instead. Buy on seating comfort, capacity, and stability — not top speed — and three-up days will be the best part of your summer.

Sources

• Watercraft Journal — three-up touring PWC reviews
• Personal Watercraft (PWC) magazine — touring buyer guides
• BoatTEST — personal watercraft tests and specs
• boats.com — PWC reviews and pricing
• Discover Boating — personal watercraft buying guide
• Sea-Doo — 2027 GTX, Wake Pro, GTR specs and pricing
• Yamaha WaveRunners — FX and VX specs
• Kawasaki — Jet Ski Ultra 160LX and 310LX specs
• Boating Magazine — PWC reviews

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