Parasailing South Padre Island: 600 ft High Over Laguna Madre Bay

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Duration1h
GroupUp to 12
Live guideEN · ES · JA

Rise 600 feet over the bay, fly solo or tandem, then touch down in clear water

Parasailing in South Padre Island launches from a 31-foot ocean boat towing you 600 feet above Laguna Madre Bay for a 7–10 minute flight with views across the entire island. Check in 30 minutes before your chosen departure time at SPI Excursions, located next to Lobo Del Mar Cafe. The full outing takes about an hour including the boat ride. You can fly as a single, double (tandem) or triple, and a live guide in English, Spanish or Japanese is on board.

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The experience

The boat ride out to the parasailing zone takes roughly 30 minutes depending on group size, giving you time to settle in and watch the water change color as you move into deeper bay. Once you're positioned, the crew attaches you to the 600-foot line and you lift off the back of the boat. The flight itself runs 7–10 minutes, long enough to see the whole curve of South Padre Island below you and the clarity of Laguna Madre Bay stretching out in all directions. The water is clear enough that you'll see it, not just feel the height.

You can fly alone, with one other person (tandem), or as a group of three. The crew handles all the rigging and the boat does the work. You're strapped in and the line does the rest. A live guide in English, Spanish or Japanese is with you the whole time, so any questions about what you're seeing or how the setup works get answered on the spot. All taxes, fees and handling charges are included in the price.

What’s included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • a live guide in English, Spanish or Japanese.
  • the 31-foot ocean boat and crew.
  • the 600-foot parasail line and rigging.

Options for this experience

9 options
9:30amGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 09:30Check-in at 9:15 am
12:30 pmGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 12:30Check-in at 12:15 pm
9:00 amGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 9 Dec · 09:00Check-in at 8:45 am
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10:30 amGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 9 Dec · 10:30Check-in at 10:15 am
12:00 pmGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 18 Nov · 12:00Check-in at 11:45 am
3:00 pmGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 15:00Check-in at 2:45 pm
4:30 pmGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 16:30Check-in at 4:15 pm
6:00 pmGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · Available from 14 Nov · 18:00Check-in at 5:45 pm
11:00 amGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 11:00Check-in at 10:45 am

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00
AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked
GroupUp to 12
Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese
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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SPI Excursions

Is this one for you?Soar 600 feet above Laguna Madre Bay and see all of South Padre Island from the air while our crew handles everything: fly solo, tandem, or triple.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

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 high do you actually go on the parasail?

The parasail line extends 600 feet, which is the height you reach above the water during your flight.

How long is the parasailing flight itself?

Your flight time is approximately 7–10 minutes once you lift off the back of the boat.

Can I parasail with someone else, or do I have to go alone?

You can fly as a single, a double (tandem with one other person), or as a triple, so you have the option to share the experience.

What time should I arrive for my parasailing adventure?

Check in is 30 minutes before your departure time at SPI Excursions, which is located next to Lobo Del Mar Cafe.

How long does the whole outing take from start to finish?

The total time is approximately 60 minutes, which includes the boat ride out, your flight, and the return to the dock.

Parasailing South Padre Island: 600 ft High Over Laguna Madre Bay

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