Oahu Parasailing Tours: the 7 Best Flights

1.Parasailing Experience in Waikiki, HI

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,692 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Xtreme Parasail takes you from Kewalo Basin Harbor above Waikiki’s south shore, with tandem or triple flights on lines up to 1,000 feet. Expect about an hour on a shared boat, though the actual flight lasts up to eight minutes. Crew members such as Marty, Kyle, and Sundance handle nervous first-timers with care. Photos and GoPro footage cost extra.

“It was so amazing! We’ve never parasailed before, Lieutenant Dan and Kyle made it a fun experience with the jokes to go along with it.”

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2.Hawaiian Parasail Since 1977

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,366 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Hawaiian Parasail takes you from Ala Wai Boat Harbor to 500 feet above Waikiki for a five to eight minute tandem flight. You will share the boat with no more than 10 other people, choose from two line lengths, and watch for turtles, dolphins, flying fish, and winter whales. Crew members may include Captain James, Luke, Jason, Davi, Russell, Diego, or Jamey.

“Professional crew made us feel safe and laugh. It was a good time for all. I was shocked at how peaceful it was up in the air. A smooth, quiet ride in the air. So glad we did this.”

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3.Waikiki: Parasailing in Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Take a roughly one-hour parasailing trip from 1025 Ala Moana Blvd and fly above Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the Pacific. The crew provides the boat, chute, harness, life jacket, and safety briefing. Flights are available at several heights, including 600 and 1,000 feet, with groups limited to 12 people. The $7 fuel surcharge is extra.

“This experience is fun but the whole thing only takes 34 mins. To be honest it’s shorter than I thought, but everything else is fine, love it.”

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4.Maunalua Bay Higher Flyer Parasailing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $94

Meet H2O Sports Hawaii at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center for a safety briefing, boat ride, and six-minute tandem flight over Maunalua Bay. Choose 500 or 700 feet, enjoy views of Koko Head and the Ko’olau Range, and purchase digital photos or GoPro video afterward. The crew includes Brandon and Scott on some departures.

“We had a great time, they were very professional and fun. They took great pictures of us. Would recommend when you’re in Hawaii.”

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5.Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Best value

Fly above Waikiki on a one-hour shared boat trip with Xtreme Parasail. You choose a line length up to 1,000 feet, then ride tandem or triple in a comfortable harness. Expect views of Diamond Head, the Honolulu skyline, and Oahu’s south shore, with lively crew members such as Kyle, Sundance, Marty, and Lieutenant Dan helping first-timers feel at ease.

“The best. Guys made sure all had a great time. Small group. Fun. Will definitely recommend and probably do this again on next vacation here.”

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6.Parasailing in Waikiki from Oahu Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Fly above Waikiki with Go Hawaii Watersports on a roughly one-hour boat-and-parasail outing from Kewalo Basin. Choose a 600, 800, or 1,000-foot flight, go solo or tandem, and ask for the optional splash. Captains and crew members such as Daniel, Whitney, and Nick are known for calm safety guidance and a friendly approach.

“I think that the “flight time” should be longer than it is. I understand that there are several people at a time on the boat.”

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7.Parasailing on Maunalua Bay- Oahu’s off Waikiki Playground

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet H2O Sports Hawaii at 377 Keahole Street for a roughly 90-minute Maunalua Bay outing. After a safety briefing and boat ride, you will take a tandem parasailing flight lasting 6 to 8 minutes, with a gentle water dip possible. Photos and GoPro video cost extra. Groups on the parasail boat are kept small, though the full activity can reach 12 people.

“The coast was definitely beautiful. However the parasailing was way too short and not as diverse the way it was 20 years ago. The company basically sends you up in the air, dips you in the water, and then has you hover above the boat for the 6 minutes allotted time before having you land back in the boat. It makes for beautiful photos but lacks the total adventure.”

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