Parasailing in Mackinaw City: 600-foot flight over the Straits

Rise 600 feet above the Straits and see Mackinac Bridge from the air

Parasailing in Mackinaw City is a water sport where you're towed behind a boat while suspended from a parachute canopy, lifted 600 feet into the air for a 10- to 12-minute flight. The activity requires no prior skills or training. Trained staff provide all equipment and instruction. Minimum weight is 125 pounds. Tandem flights cannot exceed 450 pounds combined. Wind and water conditions may affect the flight on the day.

The experience

A 10- to 12-minute flight lifts you behind the boat while the parachute canopy opens and carries you into the air. The custom boat is built so single or double parasailers can take off and land directly from the flight deck: no swimming, no wading, just a smooth and dry launch. From that height you see the Mackinac Bridge spanning the water, Mackinac Island in the distance, and the full expanse of Lake Huron spread below.

You don't need any special skills or training to parasail. Trained staff will fit you with the harness, explain what to expect, and manage the boat's speed and angle so the flight stays safe and controlled. The weight requirement is a minimum of 125 pounds. If you're flying tandem with another person, your combined weight cannot exceed 450 pounds. Wind and water conditions on the day may shift the timing or details, so the captain will confirm what's possible when you arrive.

What’s included

• 600-foot parasail flight.
• all necessary equipment and harness.
• instruction and supervision from trained staff.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 May 2027

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AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

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.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Mackinaw Parasailing

Is this one for you?The flight lasts 10 to 12 minutes and requires no prior experience: trained staff handle the entire setup, launch and landing, so you focus on the view instead of the mechanics.

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Top questions

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 much does parasailing in Mackinaw City cost?

Pricing is not listed in the available information. Contact the operator directly for current rates and any package options.

Can I fly tandem, or do I parasail alone?

Parasailing in Mackinaw City offers both single and double flights. Tandem parasailers must have a combined weight no more than 450 pounds, and each person must weigh at least 125 pounds.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my flight?

Wind and water conditions may cause the captain to adjust or change the flight details on the day. The operator will confirm what's possible when you arrive based on current conditions.

Do I need to know how to swim to parasail?

Swimming ability is not mentioned as a requirement. The custom boat allows you to take off and land directly from the flight deck, so you stay dry throughout the experience.

Are there any health conditions that would prevent me from parasailing?

Parasailing is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Discuss any health concerns with the operator before booking.