Parasailing on Catalina Island: First Trip Discount

Fly 800 feet above Avalon Bay with views of cliffs and coastline

Parasail above Catalina Island from the Green Pleasure Pier in Avalon, flying solo, tandem or triple up to 800 feet while viewing the coastline and town below. The first trip of the day includes a discount. Takeoffs and landings happen directly from the boat with no experience needed. Photo packages and observer tickets are available for purchase onsite.

The experience

You take off from the Green Pleasure Pier in Avalon and fly up to 800 feet above the water, tethered to a parachute behind the boat. The setup is straightforward: no experience is required, and whether you go solo, tandem or triple, the takeoff and landing both happen directly from the boat, so there's no swimming involved. The one-hour trip gives you time in the air to see the rugged cliffs, the charming town of Avalon, and the clear water below, with the boat crew handling all the technical work while you focus on the view.

The first trip of the day comes with a major discount, which is the main reason to book this particular departure. If you want photos of your flight, a photo package is available for $25 per group, collected onsite. An observer ticket for $25 per person also lets a friend or family member ride along on the boat to watch, subject to availability.

Safety equipment is included, and the English-speaking guide walks you through everything before you leave the pier. Service animals are allowed on the boat.

What’s included

• Safety equipment.
• parasail flight.
• one-hour boat trip from the Green Pleasure Pier in Avalon.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 11:00

Book up to1h before

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

GroupUp to 15

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. 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 problems

Operated by Island Water Charters

Is this one for you?Book the first trip of the day if you want the steepest discount and prefer a quieter departure. The tandem or triple option works well for families or friends who want to share the experience in the air together.

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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.

Do I need any experience to parasail on Catalina Island?

No experience is necessary. The crew handles the technical setup, and takeoffs and landings happen directly from the boat for a smooth, comfortable experience whether you fly solo, tandem or triple.

What happens during the one-hour trip?

You board at the Green Pleasure Pier in Avalon, take off behind the boat, fly up to 800 feet while viewing the coastline and town, then land back on the boat. The crew manages the parachute and boat handling throughout.

Can someone come along to watch if they don't want to parasail?

Yes, a Ride Along Ticket for $25 per person lets an observer ride the boat and watch, though it's subject to availability and must be purchased onsite.

Are photos included, or do I have to buy them?

Photos are not included in the base price. A photo package is available for $25 per group and is paid onsite when you book it.

What's included in the parasailing price?

Safety equipment, the parasail flight, and the one-hour boat trip are included. The first trip of the day also comes with a major discount compared to later departures.