The Sea-Doo Spark and the Sea-Doo GTI are the two most popular entry points into ownership, and the choice comes down to weight and playfulness versus size and versatility. The Spark (from €11,750 for the two-seater) is light, chuckable and cheap to run; the GTI (from €15,195) is bigger, more stable and far better equipped for passengers, storage and tow sports.
Both are brilliant first Sea-Doos. We sell plenty of each from our showrooms at Portals Nous and Port Adriano, and the right answer depends entirely on how you'll actually use it. Here's the honest breakdown, with verified 2026 prices.
Spark vs GTI at a glance (2026 models)
| Model | Tier | 2026 price (inc IVA) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark for 2 | Rec Lite | from €11,750 | First-timers, couples, easy towing |
| Spark Trixx for 1 | Rec Lite | from €11,595 | Solo riders who want to play |
| Spark Trixx for 3 | Rec Lite | from €12,395 | Trick riding with room for friends |
| GTI 130 | Recreation | from €15,195 | All-round family versatility |
| GTI SE 170 | Recreation | from €17,750 | Families who want comfort and extras |
The case for the Spark
The Spark is designed to maximise your summer fun on the water - Sea-Doo's own words, and fair ones. It's the lightest, most playful machine in the range, easy to tow with most sedans and the cheapest way into new-Sea-Doo ownership. Light weight means it feels lively with the standard engine, it sips fuel, and it's simple to launch, recover and store.
The Spark Trixx variants push the playfulness further, with features that make pulling off tricks so easy you'll never want the day to end. The Trixx for 1 (€11,595) is the pure solo toy; the Trixx for 3 (€12,395) keeps the attitude but adds space to bring friends along.
What the Spark gives up is heft. It's a small platform - less storage, a more compact ride position, and in choppy afternoon sea breeze off Palma Bay it will move around more than a bigger hull. That's part of its charm for playful riders and a genuine drawback for cruising couples.
The case for the GTI
The GTI platform is the definition of versatile: spirited riding, tow sports, fishing or just cruising, on a hull that's noticeably more stable and grown-up than the Spark's. There's proper storage for a day out, more room for two adults to sit comfortably, and enough capability that you won't outgrow it in a season.
The GTI 130 (€15,195) is the sensible sweet spot - the full-size platform at the lowest price. The GTI SE 170 (€17,750) is where family fun gets amplified: more power, plus standard boarding step, touring seat and variable trim, with optional 100 W Bluetooth audio. If you'll ride two-up regularly, tow the kids on inflatables, or venture beyond the bay, the SE's extras earn their keep quickly.
How to choose
- Ride mostly solo, want maximum grins per euro? Spark Trixx for 1.
- A couple's first jet ski, towed behind the car? Spark for 2.
- Family machine, passengers, tow sports, longer days out? GTI SE 170 - it's the one we'd pick for most Mallorca families, and the €2,555 step up from the GTI 130 buys comfort you'll feel every single outing.
- Want the big platform on the tightest budget? GTI 130.
Our recommendation
If budget decides, the Spark is a genuinely great machine and nobody regrets one. But for most buyers on Mallorca - where the sea state builds most afternoons and days on the water tend to be long - the GTI SE 170 at €17,750 is the better all-rounder and the model we recommend most often. Try before you decide: our rental fleet needs no licence, and there's no substitute for feeling both hulls under you.
Worth knowing either way: financing via Santander is available, and dealer-checked pre-owned Sea-Doos rotate through stock if the new prices stretch the budget.
Common questions
Is the Spark too small for two adults?
The Spark for 2 carries two adults fine for playful short rides. For regular two-up cruising or longer coastal runs, the GTI's bigger hull and touring seat are markedly more comfortable.
Can the GTI tow a wakeboard or inflatable?
Yes - tow sports are exactly what the GTI platform is built to handle alongside cruising. Dedicated tow-sports riders should also look at the Wake Pro 230 in our full line-up.
Do I need a licence to own one in Spain?
Owning and driving your own watercraft in Spain requires a nautical qualification - requirements depend on the craft and where you ride. Ask us and we'll point you to local course providers. Renting from our fleet needs no licence at all.