Canet-Plage: Parasailing Over Collioure & Paulilles with Champagne

Summary

Parasailing high over Canet-Plage with champagne, laughter and wild sea air

You’ll feel your heart race as you lift off from Canet-Plage for a parasailing ride over Collioure and Paulilles — champagne glass in hand and salty wind in your hair. With a local guide handling every detail and all safety gear included, expect laughter, wild views, and that floating feeling you’ll remember long after landing.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed wasn’t the height — it was the way the salt stuck to my lips before we even left the boat. Our guide, Adrien, handed out harnesses and grinned like he’d seen a thousand nervous faces before. I tried to act cool but my hands were already clammy. The boat rocked under us as we clipped in, and someone behind me made a joke about not dropping the champagne mid-air (I laughed too loud — nerves, probably).

Takeoff was so quick I barely had time to realize we were rising above Canet-Plage. Suddenly everything below looked toy-sized: umbrellas like confetti, little kids waving at us from the shore. The wind got louder up there — not scary exactly, just… bigger than I expected. Adrien’s voice crackled through the radio, checking if we were okay. He sounded casual but you could tell he was watching every detail. We floated towards Collioure and Paulilles, glasses in hand (yes, real champagne — it tasted better than it should’ve). My friend tried to toast but almost lost her grip; honestly, that made us laugh harder than anything.

I kept thinking how strange it felt to be so quiet above all that noise below. The cable hummed against the wind and for a second I forgot about everything except the sun on my face and that weirdly sweet smell of sea spray mixed with bubbles from our drinks. When we finally came down — legs wobbly, hair everywhere — Adrien gave us this half-smile like he knew what just happened up there would stick with us for a while. It still does.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Parasailing adventure in Canet-Plage

• Equip on the back of the boat
• Safety check by monitor
• Take off for parasailing flight
• Glide 50 meters above the beach
• Enjoy views of Pyrénées-Orientales
• Relax and have fun above water

Top questions

How high do you go during parasailing at Canet-Plage?

You can reach up to 50 meters above the water during the flight.

Is champagne really served during the parasailing flight?

Yes, champagne is served while you’re in flight over Collioure and Paulilles.

How many people can fly together?

A maximum of 4 people can parasail together at once.

Is there a guide or instructor present?

Yes, a monitor supervises your equipment and flight for safety.

Are safety harnesses provided?

Yes, vest and harness are included for each participant.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to Canet-Plage.

Are there any health restrictions for this activity?

This activity isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

What’s included

Your day includes all safety equipment like vest and harness plus supervision by an experienced local guide throughout your parasailing adventure over Canet-Plage — with champagne served in flight as you drift above Collioure and Paulilles before returning safely to shore.