Parasailing in Cabo San Lucas: 600 feet above the Arch

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Duration1h 30m

GroupUp to 6

LanguagesEN · ES

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Glide effortlessly over Medano Beach and Lovers’ Beach with a smooth, dry landing.

Parasailing in Cabo San Lucas lifts you to 600 feet above the bay on a single 10-minute flight, with a certified guide fitting your harness and all safety equipment provided. The boat departs from Cabo harbor, and you can fly solo or with a friend as long as your combined weight stays between 120 and 550 pounds. After your flight, you descend gently to the boat's landing platform, or opt for a refreshing skim across the water before the next flyer takes their turn.

The Experience

The harness goes on at the boat before you leave the harbor, and within minutes you're rising into Cabo's clear sky. The boat does the work—you sit back and watch the Arch, Lovers' Beach, and the entire shoreline drop away beneath you. Ten minutes at altitude is the standard flight, long enough to steady your breathing and take in the view, short enough that the rush doesn't fade. Wind and water conditions set your exact height, but 600 feet is the target, and on a calm day that's what you'll reach.

The operator has run parasailing here for 20 years, so the crew knows the timing and the water. When your flight ends, you're brought down gently to the boat's platform—dry and comfortable if you choose that route, or skimming the surface of the bay if you want one more moment in the air. While you're up, the rest of the group watches from the boat and takes their own turn. The whole outing runs about 90 minutes from departure to return, though if the boat leaves with fewer passengers, the time on the water shortens while your flight stays the full 10 minutes.

Children as young as 7 can fly, and you don't need any special fitness level—the boat and the harness do the physical work. A certified guide runs the activity in English or Spanish, and all the safety equipment is included. Bring a camera or phone in a waterproof case if you want to capture the moment; the operator also offers souvenir photos and a DVD of your flight for purchase.

What’s included

Certified guide in English or Spanish.
all safety equipment and harness.
10-minute flight up to 600 feet.
choice of dry landing or water skim on return to the boat.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cabo Expeditions

Is this one for you?The boat handles all the work—you're fitted, lifted, and brought back down without paddling or climbing. This suits anyone who wants the view and the rush without the physical effort of getting airborne yourself.