Gold Coast Parasailing & Jet Boat Combo: 400ft Tandem Flight

Fly tandem 400 feet up, then grip the rails as the jet boat hits 75kph

This combo activity pairs tandem parasailing 400 feet above Gold Coast's Broadwater with a 30-minute jet boat ride through the same waters, departing from Marina Mirage. You're harnessed in full safety gear for around 8 minutes of flight, then board a purpose-built jet boat for high-speed runs, 360-degree spins, high-speed slides and fishtailing. The full experience runs about 3 hours. A guide in English or Japanese is included, and all gear (life jacket, harness, valuables storage) is provided.

The experience

If you've got a free morning on the Gold Coast and want to move fast between two completely different rushes, this is the setup: parasailing and jet boating back-to-back from the same base. You show up at Marina Mirage 30 minutes before your session, hand over your valuables for storage, and get fitted into a harness and life jacket. The parasail boat tows you up to 400 feet above the Broadwater (the sheltered water between the coast and the barrier islands), and you stay airborne for around 8 minutes while your partner or friend flies alongside. The height gives you the whole Gold Coast spread out below: Surfers Paradise, the beaches, the inland suburbs. Then you come down, step straight onto the jet boat, and the pace changes entirely.

The jet boat does a 45-kilometer round trip through the same Broadwater at speeds up to 75kph, which is fast enough that the driver can throw in 360-degree spins, high-speed slides and fishtailing without running out of room. It's 30 minutes of that, so you're not sitting still long enough to get bored but not so long that your shoulders give out from gripping. The whole thing (suiting up, flying, the boat ride, getting back to the dock) takes about 3 hours. You need to be at least 8 years old and 100 centimeters tall to fly, and the weight range is 65 to 200 kilograms per person. A guide speaks English or Japanese throughout.

What’s included

• Tandem parasailing experience at 400 feet for around 8 minutes.
• 30-minute jet boat ride through the Broadwater at speeds up to 75kph with 360-degree spins and high-speed maneuvers.
• all safety equipment including life jacket and harness.
• valuables storage while you're on the water.
• English or Japanese-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (8 to 88 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GC Jet Boat & Parasail

Is this one for you?Book this if you want two completely different water activities in one morning and don't want to coordinate separate bookings or travel between different departure points: the parasail and jet boat both leave from Marina Mirage, so the logistics stay simple.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

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.

Can I do the parasailing and jet boat on the same day without booking them separately?

Yes, this is a single combo booking that includes both activities back-to-back from Marina Mirage, so you don't arrange them as separate experiences.

How high do you go on the parasail, and how long are you actually in the air?

The parasail reaches 400 feet above the Broadwater, and the flight time is around 8 minutes per person.

What happens on the jet boat ride? Is it just speed, or does the driver do tricks?

The jet boat covers 45 kilometers at speeds up to 75kph and includes 360-degree spins, high-speed slides and fishtailing, so it's built around the maneuvers, not just straight-line speed.

Do I need to bring anything, or is all the gear provided?

All safety gear is provided: life jacket, harness, and parasail equipment. Bring a valid photo ID for every participant, and arrive 30 minutes before your session time.

What's the age or size requirement for the parasailing part?

You must be at least 8 years old, at least 100 centimeters tall, and weigh between 65 and 200 kilograms to parasail.

What if the weather is bad on the day I'm booked?

Wind and weather restrictions may apply, and the operator can reschedule or cancel for safety reasons. If that happens, you'll be offered a new date.