Tenerife Parasailing: 10-Minute Flight & Swim from Puerto Colón

Ten minutes airborne off Tenerife's southern edge, then the choice to drop into the Atlantic

You arrive at Puerto Colón twenty minutes early, get suited up in a life jacket and harness, then board a boat for a ten-minute parasailing flight along Tenerife's south coast. At the end, you can swim in the Atlantic before returning to the boat. The fixed departure time and small group size (up to four) mean no delays or crowding. You're in and out in under an hour total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Parasailing flight and swim in Tenerife

• Confirm reservation and set flight time
• Arrive 20 minutes early at pontoon 4
• Board boat and equip life jackets
• Take off for 10-minute parasailing flight
• Admire south coast views
• Optional swim in Atlantic waters
• Return and settle at back of boat

The experience

The boat leaves at a fixed time, which means if you're not at pontoon 4 in Puerto Colón twenty minutes early, you're watching it go without you. That's the first thing to know about parasailing in Tenerife. It's not flexible, and that's exactly what makes it work. You arrive, get fitted with a life jacket and harness, and then you're seated at the back of the boat while the crew attaches you to the parachute. No long safety lecture, no endless waiting around. Just the practical stuff: they show you what to do, you do it, and then the boat accelerates.

The flight itself runs ten minutes, and you're high enough to see the whole south coast of Tenerife unroll below you: the beaches, the rocky edges, the water color shifting from turquoise to deeper blue. It's the kind of view you don't get from land, and you're not fighting for it. The parachute does the work. Families do this all the time, and so do solo travelers. The boat takes groups up to four people at once, so you can go alone or bring friends. If you're nervous about height, the professionals running it have done this enough times that they move through the routine like it's nothing, which somehow makes it feel safer.

At the end of the flight, you have the option to drop into the clear Atlantic water for a quick swim before the boat brings you back and settles you gently at the stern. It's not mandatory, some people skip it, but if you want that moment of floating in the sea after being airborne, it's there. The whole activity includes professional instruction, the boat ride from Puerto Colón Marina, and a security briefing. They photograph you during the flight, and you can buy those images if you want proof of the thing you just did. Parking near the marina can be tight, so plan for that, and public transport runs nearby if you don't have a car.

What’s included

• Your parasailing experience includes professional instruction, the ten-minute flight with life jacket and harness, the boat ride from Puerto Colón Marina, and a security briefing.
• If you choose to swim after your flight, that's included too.
• Photos taken during the activity are available for purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (2 to 6 years)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Marina Puerto Colon, pontoon 4. Opposite Café Victoria”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Parascending Tenerife

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a straightforward, no-fuss activity that works for mixed-age groups and doesn't require advance fitness or experience: the fixed schedule and small boat size mean you're not waiting around or fighting crowds, and the ten-minute flight is long enough to feel real without being overwhelming.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (2 to 6 years).

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 24h before the start.

What's the age requirement for parasailing in Tenerife?

Children and seniors can participate. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the boat ride.

Do I need to be fit to parasail?

No, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The parachute does the work. You're just strapped in.

What happens if I'm late to Puerto Colón?

The boat leaves at a fixed time. If you're delayed, there's no refund or rescheduling, so arriving twenty minutes early is essential.

Can I go parasailing alone?

Yes, flights can be done solo or with up to three other people in your group.

Is the swimming part mandatory?

No, it's optional. You can choose to swim in the Atlantic after your flight or skip it and return directly to the boat.

How long does the whole activity take?

The flight itself is ten minutes. Plan for under an hour total, including boat ride and setup.

Are photos included?

Yes, the crew photographs you during the flight. You can purchase the images if you want them.

Is parking available at Puerto Colón?

Parking can be difficult near the marina. Public transportation options are available nearby as an alternative.