Parasailing San Andrés: 15-min flight over sea of colors

Parachute over island, dip in water, and climb back up for thrilling views.

Parasailing in San Andrés is a 2-hour activity where you board a speedboat at the dock, get harnessed into a parachute, and rise over 90 meters above the island's white sand beaches and sea of seven colors. The flight lasts 15 minutes. Expert instructors handle the safety briefing and equipment setup. A daring option lets you descend to touch the water mid-flight before rising again.

The experience

The activity starts at the dock with a safety talk from instructors, then you board a speedboat that crosses the clear waters toward the flight zone. Once offshore, the crew secures you into a special harness attached to the parachute. As the boat accelerates, the parachute catches the wind and lifts you smoothly into the air. Within seconds you're floating at over 90 meters, looking down at the island's white sand beaches, coral reef and the distinctive turquoise and deep blue bands of water that give the sea of seven colors its name.

The 15-minute flight is the core of the experience. You hang suspended behind the moving boat, feeling the wind and watching the island shrink below. For those who want more than the view, there's an option to signal the crew and descend gradually until you touch the water's surface, then rise again as the boat continues. It's a choice you make during the flight itself, not something you commit to beforehand.

The whole outing runs about 2 hours from dock to return. Transport by speedboat, the parachute equipment, the harness and the guide are all included. You just need to show up ready to fly. The activity is not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular conditions that would make rapid altitude changes risky, and you should have at least moderate fitness to handle the physical demands of boarding the boat and the harness setup.

What’s included

• Safety induction from expert instructors.
• 15-minute parasailing flight.
• speedboat transport to and from the flight zone.
• parasail equipment and harness.
• guide throughout the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by vuelamax actividades y tours

Is this one for you?The speedboat departs from the dock in San Andrés, so you don't need a car or advance knowledge of where to go. Just show up at the meeting point and the crew handles the rest. Pick the water-dip option mid-flight if you want a moment in the sea without cutting the flight short.

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Top questions

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.

How high do you actually go during the parasailing flight?

The parachute lifts you to over 90 meters above sea level, high enough to see the whole island's coastline and the different color bands of the water below.

What happens if I want to touch the water during the flight?

You can signal the crew to lower you gradually until you dip into the sea, then they'll raise you back up as the boat keeps moving. It's optional and you decide during the flight.

Do I need to know how to swim or have any special skills?

You don't need to swim. The harness keeps you secure and you're towed behind the boat the whole time. You do need moderate physical fitness to board the speedboat and handle the harness setup.

How long is the actual parasailing flight?

The flight itself lasts 15 minutes. The full activity, including the safety briefing, speedboat ride out and back, takes about 2 hours.

Where does the parasailing start and how do I get there?

The activity begins at the dock in San Andrés. The speedboat transport is included, so you just need to arrive at the meeting point. The crew takes you offshore from there.

What's included in the price and what do I need to bring?

The price covers the safety induction, the 15-minute flight, speedboat transport, parasail equipment and harness, and a guide. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen and a towel. The crew will have you wear a life jacket as well.