Parasailing Cancun: 260 ft. above the Caribbean plus jet ski

Soar 260 feet, then speed across the sea

Parasailing in Cancun combines two water activities at Playa Tortugas: you ascend 260 feet above the Caribbean for views of the Hotel Zone and Isla Mujeres, then ride a jet ski for 30 minutes across the turquoise bay. The package runs 40 minutes total and includes bottled water. A guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Parasailing and Jet Ski adventure

• Parasail 260 ft above Caribbean Sea
• Enjoy panoramic views of Cancun and Isla Mujeres
• Ride Jet Ski for 30 minutes

The experience

You start at Playa Tortugas, where the boat crew fits you with a parasail harness and tows you behind a speedboat. The ascent is gradual. You rise 260 feet above the water, high enough to see across Cancun's Hotel Zone and out toward Isla Mujeres. The Caribbean spreads below in shades of turquoise and blue. You stay aloft for several minutes before the crew brings you back down to the boat, landing safely on deck.

Once you're back aboard, you move straight to the jet ski portion. You ride one of the operator's watercrafts for 30 minutes, steering across the same turquoise waters you just saw from above. The speed and control shift the sensation entirely, where parasailing is suspended and panoramic, the jet ski is immediate and tactile. Bottled water is provided throughout.

The whole sequence takes 40 minutes from start to finish. A guide in English or Spanish is with the group. Children as young as 6 can participate. Public transportation reaches Playa Tortugas, so you don't need a rental car to get there. The activity suits couples, friends and families equally, since both parasailing and jet skiing work for mixed groups with no special training required.

What’s included

Bottled water is provided during the activity.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared combo: parasailing plus jet skiGuide in English or Spanish · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30Shared jet ski

Jet ski and parasailingGuide in English or Spanish · 12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30Solo jet ski

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 40m, runs every day, 12 start times, from US$ 139 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:30

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30 · max 4 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 15

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Total Snorkel Cancun

Is this one for you?The 40-minute format packs both parasailing and jet skiing into a single outing, so you get two different sensations (suspended views from above, then the speed and control of riding the water) without committing a full day to water sports.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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 go when parasailing in Cancun?

You ascend to 260 feet above the Caribbean Sea, high enough to see Cancun's Hotel Zone and Isla Mujeres across the water.

What happens after you come down from the parasail?

You board a jet ski and ride for 30 minutes across Cancun Bay, steering the watercraft yourself across the turquoise water.

Is there a guide with the group?

Yes, a live guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group throughout both activities.

How do I get to Playa Tortugas?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You don't need a rental car to reach the beach where the activity starts.