Parasailing Oahu: Fly 500 feet over Waikiki

Soar 500 feet above turquoise water, harness-launched straight from the boat

Parasailing in Oahu lifts you 500 feet above Waikiki on a tandem or triple flight with a live English-speaking guide, using a harness method for smooth dry takeoff and landing from the boat. All equipment is included. Children 15 and under must fly with a parent or guardian. Combined weight for any flight cannot exceed 450 lbs. The activity lasts about an hour from boat to return.

The experience

The boat leaves Waikiki and motors out past Diamond Head while you get suited into the harness. Unlike tow-behind methods, you stay dry on takeoff and landing: the captain positions the boat so you lift straight up from the deck. You'll climb to 500 feet over the turquoise water, with Waikiki Beach and Honolulu's coastline spread below. On the ride out, watch for dolphins or whales. The captain adjusts the flight to the day's wind and weight conditions, so a triple flight is possible but not guaranteed.

You choose between a tandem flight (you and one other person) or a triple if the captain approves it based on wind and combined weight. The harness keeps you secure and lets you stay completely dry or dip into the water on the way down, your call. The whole experience runs about an hour from when you board until you're back on the boat. All necessary equipment and the fuel surcharge are included. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen and closed-toed shoes.

Children 15 and under must have a parent or guardian fly with them on the same flight. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver and be on the boat. The maximum combined weight for any flight is 450 lbs, so you'll need to declare all passenger weights at booking. The company has been running this since 1977, so the captain knows how to read the conditions and keep the day safe.

What’s included

• Parasailing adventure with all necessary equipment.
• fuel surcharge.
• live English-speaking guide.
• smooth harness takeoff and landing from the boat.
• choice of tandem or triple flight depending on wind and weight conditions.

Options for this experience

3 options

Observer / boat riderGuide in English · 20 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:30Boat rider only, non-flying

800-foot lineGuide in English · 20 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:30Duration: one hour, covering a boat ride lasting an hour.

1000-foot lineGuide in English · 20 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:30

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

Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day, 20 start times, from US$ 50 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 13 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30 and 17:30Tuesday: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00Thursday: 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30 and 17:30

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (5 to 70 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Hawaiian Parasail Inc

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fly without the usual tow-behind setup. The harness method means you launch and land dry from the boat itself, which is faster and smoother than other parasailing methods. The 500-foot altitude and position over Waikiki give you Diamond Head and the whole coastline in one view, and the captain adjusts the flight to the day's conditions, so you get the experience that's actually safe and possible, not a forced one.

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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.

Can I choose to stay dry or dip in the water during parasailing in Oahu?

Yes. The harness method lets you decide on the way down. You can stay completely dry or request a water dip if you want it, and the captain will adjust the landing to your preference.

What's the difference between tandem and triple parasailing flights?

Tandem is two people on one flight. Triple is three people. Triple flights depend on wind conditions and the combined weight of all passengers, so the captain decides whether it's possible on the day you book.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to parasail in Waikiki?

You don't need to be a strong swimmer because you stay harnessed and in contact with the boat the whole time. You're lifted from the boat and landed back on it, so the water is never a factor in the flight itself.

Can my child parasail with me in Oahu?

Children 15 and under must fly tandem with a parent or guardian on the same harness. Children under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver and accompany them on the boat. Minimum age to participate or ride the boat is 5 years old.

What happens if the wind is too strong for a triple flight?

The captain decides whether a triple flight is safe based on wind and passenger weight on the day. If conditions don't allow it, you'll fly tandem instead with the same views and experience.

How long does the whole parasailing activity take?

The activity runs about an hour total, from boarding the boat through takeoff, flight, landing and return to the dock in Waikiki.