Parasailing Cancun and Jet Ski: 260 Feet Above the Caribbean

You rise 260 feet above the sea, then drop back down to race it at full speed.

Parasail 260 feet above Cancun's Hotel Zone and Isla Mujeres in a 90-minute activity that pairs aerial views with a 30-minute jet ski ride across the Caribbean. You'll soar over the Nichupte Lagoon and turquoise waters, then take the controls of a powerful jet ski for the second half of your adventure. Bottled water and fuel surcharge are included.

The experience

Cancun's parasailing starts from the dock with a tow boat that pulls you up to 260 feet above the water. From that height you see the Hotel Zone, the Nichupte Lagoon, and Isla Mujeres all at once: the whole curve of the coast spreads out below. The boat stays in radio contact the whole time, and the setup is built so you can control how much of the ride you want to spend in the air versus skimming the water on the way back down.

After you're back on the boat, you move straight into the jet ski portion. You get 30 minutes on one of the operation's powerful watercrafts, riding at full speed across the Caribbean. This is not a guided tour of the coastline. You're operating the machine yourself, so the pace and the route are yours to decide within the water zone they use. Bottled water is provided, and the fuel surcharge is already factored into the price.

The whole activity runs about 90 minutes from start to finish. A live guide speaks English or Spanish throughout, and the operation is set up for couples, friends, or families. Public transportation options are available near the dock if you're coming from elsewhere in Cancun.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• fuel surcharge.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shared parasailing and jet ski comboGuide in English or Spanish · 14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30Shared jet ski

Parasailing and jet ski (single)Guide in English or Spanish · 14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30Single-rider jet ski

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

Before you book

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 14 start times, from US$ 130 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

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

Paid on siteUS$ 15

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Total Snorkel Cancun

Is this one for you?Pick the single parasail if you want your own parachute, or the shared version if you're willing to tandem with another guest.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 parasail 260 feet (80 meters) above the Caribbean Sea, giving you views across Cancun's Hotel Zone, the Nichupte Lagoon, and Isla Mujeres.

Can you control the parasail on the way down, or does the boat do it?

You have control over how much time you spend at altitude versus skimming the water during your descent. The boat operator keeps radio contact with you throughout.

How long is the jet ski portion of this activity?

The jet ski ride lasts 30 minutes, and you operate the watercraft yourself at full speed across the turquoise Caribbean waters.

What's included in the price for parasailing and jet ski in Cancun?

Bottled water and the fuel surcharge are included. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the activity from start to finish.

Is this activity suitable if I have a medical condition?

Parasailing and jet skiing in Cancun are not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. The activity is suitable for all other fitness levels.