Parasailing in Catalina Island: 800 ft above Avalon Bay

Launch from the boat and climb 800 feet above the island in minutes

Parasailing in Catalina Island is a tandem or triple flight 800 feet above Avalon Bay, lasting 8–10 minutes in the air with takeoff and landing from the boat. No experience is needed. You fly with a USCG-licensed crew, life jacket and harness included. Choose to dip your toes in the water on descent or stay dry, and observers can purchase seats on the boat to watch.

The experience

You arrive at the boat and get suited into a harness and life jacket. The crew handles the setup, no skill required, and you board with one or two other passengers if you're booked as a tandem or triple flight. The boat motors out into Avalon Bay, and when the crew is ready, you're towed behind it on the parasail line, climbing steadily to 800 feet. The whole flight lasts 8–10 minutes in the air. Takeoff and landing both happen from the back of the boat, so there's no jumping from a platform or swimming out.

On the way down, you decide whether to dip your toes in the water or stay completely dry. The crew can arrange either one. If someone in your group wants to come along but not fly, observer seats are available on the boat for purchase. The activity runs about an hour total, and all ages can participate. Children as young as six are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. A digital photo package is available if you want shots of yourself in the air.

Catalina Xtreme Parasail partners with the Susan G. Komen foundation and donates a percentage of flight fees to breast cancer research and awareness. Life jackets, harnesses, the 800-foot flight option and a USCG-licensed crew are all included in the price. Harbor use tax is covered as well.

What’s included

• Life jackets and harnesses.
• USCG-licensed crew.
• 800-foot flight altitude.
• 8–10 minutes in the air.
• takeoff and landing from the boat.
• choice to dip in the water or stay dry.
• harbor use tax.

Options for this experience

2 options

Early Bird SpecialGuide in English · Available from 25 Oct 2027Early Bird Special

Soar above the stunning coastline with parasailing in Catalina IslandGuide in English · 7 departure times: the first at 10:15, the last at 16:45

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:15, the last at 16:45

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (19 to 50 years) · Child (6 to 18 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Catalina Xtreme Parasail

Is this one for you?Book the Early Bird Special if you want to fly in the morning before the afternoon crowds. The standard option works better if you prefer a midday or afternoon departure. Either way, tandem and triple flights mean you're never flying alone, and the boat-based launch and landing keep the whole experience contained, no swimming required.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 18 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

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.

Can I parasail if I've never done it before?

No experience is needed. The USCG-licensed crew handles all the setup, and you fly tandem or with two other passengers, so you're never alone in the air.

What happens if I don't want to get wet?

You can stay completely dry. The crew can arrange a descent that keeps you out of the water, or you can choose to dip your toes in on the way down. It's your call.

Can my family watch from the boat if they don't want to fly?

Yes. Observer seats on the boat are available for purchase, so family members can watch the flight and be there when you land.

How high do you go and how long are you in the air?

You climb to 800 feet and stay aloft for 8–10 minutes. Takeoff and landing both happen from the back of the boat, so the whole activity takes about an hour.

What's included in the price?

Life jackets, harnesses, the 800-foot flight, USCG-licensed crew and harbor use tax are all included. A digital photo package is available for separate purchase.

Are there weight or age limits?

Flyers must weigh at least 180 pounds. Combined weight for tandem or triple flights cannot exceed 450 pounds. Children as young as six can fly. Infants must sit on an adult's lap.