Parasailing Sharm El Sheikh: 5-7 minutes airborne, private pickup

Five to seven minutes suspended above the Red Sea, then back to solid ground

Parasailing in Sharm El Sheikh is a 1.5-hour activity that lifts you 5-7 minutes into the air above the Red Sea on a wire towed by speedboat, with private round-trip hotel pickup, a 30-45 minute boat tour, life jacket, and beach access included. Solo or tandem flight available up to 330 pounds combined weight; children from age 2 welcome.

The Experience

The speedboat picks you up from your hotel and heads out into the Red Sea with a platform and operating wire rigged for takeoff. You spend 30 to 45 minutes on the water before the actual flight, which gives the crew time to fit you into the harness and check the setup. The backdrop is the Sinai mountains meeting the coastline—you see it from the boat and then from much higher up.

When it's time, the wire lifts you smoothly into the air for 5 to 7 minutes. You're towed behind the boat at height, looking down at the water and the shore. The flight is short enough that it stays manageable for most people, long enough that it registers as real. Bring a partner if you want—as long as your combined weight stays under 330 pounds, you can fly tandem. Solo is an option too.

The boat brings you back down onto the platform the same way you went up. After landing, you have free access to the beach for the rest of the time before the return trip to your hotel. The whole outing runs about 90 minutes from pickup to dropoff, and the crew handles the logistics—you show up, get fitted, and fly.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and dropoff in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• 30-45 minute boat tour on the Red Sea.
• 5-7 minute parasailing flight.
• life jacket.
• beach access.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Parasailing tour

Is this one for you?Most parasailing in Sharm El Sheikh means meeting at a beach club or marina and arranging your own way there. This one picks you up at your hotel and drops you back, so the morning doesn't start with navigation or a taxi negotiation—you're on the water when the crew is ready.

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Top questions

How long is the actual parasailing flight?

The parasailing ride itself lasts 5 to 7 minutes. You spend an additional 30 to 45 minutes on the boat before takeoff, so the total time on the water is closer to an hour.

Can I bring someone with me on the parasail?

Yes, tandem flights are available as long as your combined weight doesn't exceed 330 pounds (150 kg). Solo flights work too if you prefer to fly alone.

What's included in the price?

Private round-trip hotel pickup, the 30-45 minute boat tour, the parasailing flight, life jacket, beach access, all fees and taxes, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

Is this suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 2 onward. They can participate in the activity or come along on the boat and beach portion depending on their comfort level and weight.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide is available in English, Italian, Arabic, and Russian.