Parasailing Miami Beach: 8-10 minutes in the air

Rise 350 feet above turquoise water and see the whole coast at once.

Parasailing in Miami Beach is an 8-10 minute flight 350 feet above the Atlantic, departing from Historic Miami Beach Marina with safety equipment and a boat ride included. The full trip takes up to 90 minutes depending on how many other passengers board (maximum 13 per boat). You get a live English-speaking guide and views of the Venetian Islands, Fisher Island, Downtown Miami, Brickell and Key Biscayne from the air.

The experience

The boat departs from Historic Miami Beach Marina, less than five minutes from the beaches and Ocean Drive. You'll ride out with up to 12 other passengers on a state-of-the-art parasailing vessel, then get strapped in with full safety equipment. Takeoff and landing happen directly from the boat: no separate platform, no wading in. The flight itself runs 8-10 minutes, long enough to see across the water to the Venetian Islands, Star Island, Hibiscus Island, Fisher Island, and all the way to Downtown Miami and Key Biscayne.

The whole outing takes up to 90 minutes from start to finish if the boat is full. That timing includes the ride out, your flight, and the ride back. Bottled water is provided. The crew handles the technical side. All you do is sit back once you're airborne and take in the view from 350 feet up. This is Miami Beach's only parasail operator working out of the marina, so the setup is streamlined and the equipment is current.

What’s included

• Safety equipment.
• bottled water.
• boat ride from Historic Miami Beach Marina.
• live English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 16:30

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

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 2 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Mizner's Dream Yacht Charter & Sightseeing Cruise

Is this one for you?The 90-minute window works if you have a morning or afternoon free but not a full day. The flight itself is brief, so you're back on land with the rest of your day ahead.

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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 long am I actually in the air parasailing?

Your flight time is 8-10 minutes. The full trip from departure to return takes up to 90 minutes, depending on how many passengers are on the boat that day.

What do I see while I'm parasailing over Miami Beach?

From 350 feet up, you see the Venetian Islands, Star Island, Hibiscus Island, Fisher Island, Downtown Miami, Brickell, and Key Biscayne spread across the water and coastline.

Where does the boat leave from?

The boat departs from Historic Miami Beach Marina, the oldest and largest marina in Miami Beach, less than five minutes from the beaches and Ocean Drive.

What's included in the parasailing trip?

Safety equipment, the boat ride, and bottled water are all included. A live English-speaking guide is with you throughout.

Can I parasail if I have a medical condition?

Parasailing is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.