Parasailing in Tenerife: 40-min jet ski and 10-min flight

Forty minutes on a jet ski, then ten minutes airborne over the coast

Parasailing in Tenerife combines a 40-minute guided jet ski safari along the southern coast with 10 minutes of parasailing from a boat, all in one activity. You start with a safety briefing and life jacket, ride out by boat to meet your instructor and jet ski, then after the safari transfer to the parasailing boat where a harness and safety belt connect you to the parachute. An instructor controls your ascent and descent so you can relax and take in the views. The activity runs at 13:00 or 15:00 and lasts around an hour total. Arrive 20 minutes early for the briefing.

The experience

The jet ski part takes you along Tenerife's southern coast, usually toward Playa San Juan, though the route shifts to Los Cristianos depending on sea conditions. You'll be on the water with an instructor leading the group, learning how to operate the jet ski before you head out. The ride itself is the core of the morning or afternoon, and it sets up everything that follows.

Once the jet ski safari ends, you transfer directly to the parasailing boat. A crew member fits you with a harness and safety belt in a seated position, then connects the parachute. The personal expert controlling the line elevates you slowly, holds you steady to take in the coastline, then brings you back down at the same measured pace. There's no fighting the equipment or managing your own descent. The operator handles all of it so you can focus on the view.

Arrive 20 minutes before your booked time (13:00 or 15:00) for a safety briefing and to collect your life jacket. The whole package (jet ski, parasailing, guide, and all safety gear) is included in the price per person. Souvenir photos are available to purchase after you land.

What’s included

• All taxes, fees and handling charges.
• safety briefing and life jacket.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• jet ski instruction and 40 minutes on the water.
• parasailing harness, safety belt and 10 minutes airborne.
• transfer by boat between activities.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 to 55 years) · Youth (16 to 17 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Maritim Sports of Tenerife

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both jet ski and parasailing in a single outing: 40 minutes riding the southern coast with an instructor, then 10 minutes parasailing from the boat while harnessed and seated.

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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: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if the sea conditions are rough on the day I book?

The jet ski route adjusts based on conditions. You'll typically head toward Playa San Juan, but if the sea is choppy, your instructor may take the group to Los Cristianos instead. Either way, the activity runs as scheduled.

Do I need to know how to jet ski before I arrive?

No. Your instructor provides all the necessary instructions once you reach the jet ski in the water. The briefing on shore covers safety and life jackets, and the guide walks you through operation before the ride begins.

What does the parasailing part actually feel like?

You sit in a harness connected to a parachute towed behind the boat. The expert controlling the line raises you slowly into the air, holds you steady so you can look around, then lowers you back down at the same gradual pace. You're not steering or managing anything. Just suspended and taking in the coast.

Is there a minimum age for this activity?

Yes, participants must be at least 16 years old. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, back problems, heart complaints, or other serious medical conditions, and is not allowed for pregnant women.