Parasailing Mackinaw City: 600-ft Flight Over Straits

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

Parasailing in Mackinaw City is a 10- to 12-minute flight towed behind a boat in the Straits of Mackinac, where you're lifted by a parachute-like canopy while suspended in a harness. The boat's flight deck lets you take off and land dry, with no prior experience needed. Trained staff provide all equipment and instruction. Weight must be at least 125 pounds, and combined weight for tandem flights cannot exceed 450 pounds.

The experience

A boat tows you behind it while you're harnessed to a parachute canopy, lifting you into the air as the vessel moves through the Straits. The custom-built flight deck lets you take off and land directly from the boat without getting wet, and the whole flight runs 10 to 12 minutes. You'll see the Mackinac Bridge up close, view Mackinac Island from a distance, and get a bird's-eye perspective of Lake Huron that you can't reach from the shore.

No special skills or training are required to parasail. Trained staff handle the setup, fit you into the harness, and walk you through what to expect before the boat starts moving. They provide all the equipment you need, so you show up ready to go.

What’s included

• A 600-foot parasail flight.
• all parasailing equipment including harness and parachute canopy.
• trained staff supervision and instruction.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 22 May 2027

Book up toStart time

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 8 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 just 10 to 12 minutes, so it fits easily into a day visiting Mackinac Island or exploring the Straits without blocking out hours for a single activity.

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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.

What's the minimum weight to parasail in Mackinaw City?

You must weigh at least 125 pounds to fly solo. For tandem flights, the combined weight of both passengers cannot exceed 450 pounds.

How long does the actual parasailing flight last?

Each flight lasts 10 to 12 minutes from takeoff to landing.

Do I need experience or training to parasail?

No experience is necessary. Trained staff supervise the entire activity, provide all equipment, and give you instruction before you fly.

Will I get wet during takeoff and landing?

The boat's custom flight deck lets you take off and land directly from the deck, so you stay dry throughout the flight.

What can I see while parasailing in the Straits?

From 600 feet up, you'll see the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island in the distance, and a bird's-eye view of Lake Huron.