Is it safe to swim at Batumi Beach, and how can you avoid jet skis?

In early September, the water along the promenade near the Ali and Nino sculpture was reported to contain visible debris. Travelers advised skipping swimming that day, although dolphins were seen from the beach.

The main risk for swimmers venturing farther out is jet skis, which may pass close to bathers. Stay relatively near shore and keep watching for watercraft.

Travelers report that Batumi Beach does not always have buoys or separate lanes for jet skis, so do not rely on a physical barrier between swimmers and watercraft.

When police boats were patrolling near shore, jet-ski behavior was reported to improve noticeably. If watercraft are moving actively among swimmers, change beach sections or postpone your swim.

One traveler spent nine days in Batumi without incidents, but specifically warned swimmers farther from the shoreline to be careful around jet skis.