Parasailing in Aruba with Photography: 15-20 Photos Included
Rise 400 to 600 feet and get the photos to prove it
Parasailing in Aruba pairs 8 minutes aloft with a photographer stationed on the boat to capture your flight. You'll receive 15 to 20 edited photos by 7pm the day you book. The full experience (boat ride, setup, flight and return) takes 45 minutes, and all safety equipment is provided.
What’s included
- All necessary safety equipment.
- professional photographer on board.
- 15–20 edited photos delivered by 7pm the day of your booking.
- boat ride to and from the parasailing zone.
- crew assistance with harness setup and landing.
Times
- Every day 10:00 11:00
Before you book
Operated by Skyview Watersports Aruba
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The experience
The boat takes you out to Aruba's parasailing zone, where the crew fits you into a harness (single, tandem or triple depending on weight and wind). You sit on the platform at the stern, the captain maneuvers you into the sky, and for about 8 minutes you're suspended between 400 and 600 feet above the water. A photographer on deck frames the moment in color while you take it in: the reef, the coastline, the arc of the parachute above you. The captain brings you back down to the platform, the crew unhooks you, and you ride back to shore.
The photos arrive by email no later than 7pm the same day: 15 to 20 good-quality shots of you airborne. Guides speak English, Spanish and Dutch, and kids from age 5 can go up (those under 12 travel with an adult). You need to weigh between 180 and 400 pounds to parasail. Weight limits may shift slightly with wind conditions on the day.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want proof of the moment: the photos make it real in a way memory alone won't. Tandem and triple harnesses mean friends or family can fly together, and the short 45-minute window fits easily into a beach day without eating up your whole afternoon.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What does the parasailing flight itself feel like, and how long am I actually in the air?
You're aloft for about 8 minutes total, suspended between 400 and 600 feet. Most people describe it as serene rather than thrilling. You're towed behind a moving boat, so there's no sensation of falling, and the view of Aruba's coast and reef opens up as you rise.
When will I get the photos, and how many do I actually receive?
The photographer on the boat captures you throughout the flight. You'll get 15 to 20 edited photos by email no later than 7pm on the day of your booking: keepsakes ready before you leave the island.
What's the weight requirement, and does it change depending on conditions?
You must weigh between 180 and 400 pounds to parasail. The crew assigns you to a single, tandem or triple harness based on your weight and the wind conditions that day, which may shift the limits slightly.
How much time should I plan for the whole experience, and what's included in that?
The entire experience takes 45 minutes: boat ride out, harness setup, your 8-minute flight, and the ride back to shore. All necessary safety equipment is provided.
Parasailing in Aruba with Photography: 15-20 Photos Included
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from US$ 115 per person
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