Skyrider Parasailing Tour with Panoramic View of Cancun
4.5
Skyrider Parasailing Tour with Panoramic View of Cancun
By AquaWorld
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Ages 5-65, max of 16 per group
Duration: 40m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
- 10 minute Skyrider flight
- Mandatory lifejacket
- Safety briefing
What's not included- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Photos and videos
- Docking fee: $20usd per person (payable upon check-in)
- Start:
- Aquaworld, Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5248P19- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5248P19
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HarperEmmamom
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States6 contributions
Feb 2020
My friend & I did this on our recent trip to Cancun. We were both a bit nervous to be that far above the water, but wow, what an amazing experience!! The WaveRunner brought us out to the boat. We had pictures taken & purchased the disk of our experience. The process of getting up was so smooth, it barely seemed like we were moving. What an amazing view. Of course, it could be a longer ride up above the ocean, but we absolutely received our money's worth! It is not scary, in fact, it is so calm with the 360 degree view. I recommend this over any other parasailing out there on the beach!
Written February 23, 2020
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Hi HarperEmmamom!
We're beyond thrilled you had such a great time with us! Our number one goal is to always provide THE BEST water fun experience, so we're very proud to have achieved that with you. We hope to see you again sometime soon. Best regards
Written February 25, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alya
6 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We did parasailing on Sunday, October 11 in Cancun. Absolute amazing experience!!! Special thanks to George, water motorcycle driver. He was driving my husband and me to the boat on the water motorcycle. Sea was rough but he is so skilled that during the drive we did not feel any painful jumps. Transfer from motorcycle to boat was very organized, save and so easy! I am very impressed and highly recommend to get to the boat and back with him!
Written October 14, 2020
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We appreciate your review, thank you! Parasailing in Cancun is a must-do and it's good to know we're doing it right! We'll let George know you enjoyed his service, thanks!
Written October 23, 2020
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Antonio Aspra
Pearland, TX12 contributions
Nov 2022
Went with my daughters and nieces (teens between 10 - 15 yo). The crew and team were professional and very friendly. The jet ski ride to take us to the glider was thrilling and once up there, the views were just marvelous.
Here are the Pros and Cons. Will start with the cons, so that the pros have their spotlight:
Cons:
In reality only one. We were told they offered a picture and video package just before riding. At that point I had no payment means, and buying the package meant going back to the hotel far away. Otherwise, I would have bought it, as the package would have been really worth it. They had a pro camera and a drone that could follow up. If you are offered the picture & video package, take it, you will not regret it.
Pros:
As per the description, you are not tied up in a harness, but in a very comfortable and very safe seat. The views from up there are simply amazing. The sea, viewed from above is imposing, and you can also have a bird's eye of the whole beach (Playa Marlin).
The crew is super friendly and show pride on their job, so you really feel welcomed. The boat is clean and safe. The ladies enjoyed the ride, and definitely is an activity we would like to try again in the future
Thank you to the whole AquaWorld crew for the hard work in creating these memories!
Here are the Pros and Cons. Will start with the cons, so that the pros have their spotlight:
Cons:
In reality only one. We were told they offered a picture and video package just before riding. At that point I had no payment means, and buying the package meant going back to the hotel far away. Otherwise, I would have bought it, as the package would have been really worth it. They had a pro camera and a drone that could follow up. If you are offered the picture & video package, take it, you will not regret it.
Pros:
As per the description, you are not tied up in a harness, but in a very comfortable and very safe seat. The views from up there are simply amazing. The sea, viewed from above is imposing, and you can also have a bird's eye of the whole beach (Playa Marlin).
The crew is super friendly and show pride on their job, so you really feel welcomed. The boat is clean and safe. The ladies enjoyed the ride, and definitely is an activity we would like to try again in the future
Thank you to the whole AquaWorld crew for the hard work in creating these memories!
Written November 30, 2022
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Xiaowei W
1 contribution
Jan 2020
Worst experience ever as a traveler. My wife and I fell into the sea on their motorboat for the activity "skyrider" and my wife lost her phone and eyeglasses. We were never told about the potential danger for this activity (i.e., very very bumpy motorboat ride) by the moment we booked it at a hotel representative. No safety mechanisms (e.g., seat belts) exist on the motorboat. The driver maneuvered the boat ridiculously fast with no reason. After the accident, they refused to pay for any lost of us. They said we signed a "disclaimer". But we were asked to "write down our information", and were not told that was signing a formal document. This is absolutely cheating. More ridiculously, one booking representative even refused to refund for the activity charge at first, even though we just spent less than one minute on their boat before falling! Totally rude, irresponsible, and dishonest people. I feel the only thing they care about is how to get your money fast. We had to cancel the itinerary for the rest of our vacation. Only once in a year we go on a vacation; shouldn't have wasted our time and money on this crap company. We probably will never go back to anywhere in Mexico for a vacation. They ruined the efforts of many other hardworking and friendly people there; shame on this rubbish company.
Written January 1, 2020
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Dear Xiaowei,
We regret not having made a good impression on you, but there's no need to generalize and avoid a whole country from one bad experience. I have investigated your situation and we're very sorry for the experience you had. Since you fell off the jetski on the way to the Skyrider boat, you were refunded at that moment. It should be noted that before boarding, you were advised to hold on tight since jet skis don't have seat belts and you have explained the risks of carrying your belongings, but you still decided to take them. There are also various regulations signs and warnings at different points, which we will work to make more noticeable in order to prevent this from happening again, after all, this is water activity.
Written January 8, 2020
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S H
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Family
My mom and I booked this excursion and felt very unsafe. When we got on the boat, the driver told us that it was too windy and was adamant that we would need 3 people to go up in the parasail. We did not have a third person because no one had told us that when we paid and we were in the middle of the ocean at this point. When he realized we did not have a third person, he said actually it would be fine for just 2 people to go. This felt very unsafe since he seemed pretty sure before that we needed 3 people. The parasail has NO seatbelt, lap bar or anything to hold you in place, it is just a chair. We did not make it up very far b/c it was moving all over the place and with nothing to secure us in the chair it felt very unsafe. Then, when we were taken back to shore, the boat almost tipped over and the driver jumped off leaving my mom alone on a boat that was about to capsize.. would NOT recommend this tour or company.
Written January 10, 2024
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We're very sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We can assure you this isn't our standard quality. Thanks for your valuable feedback, we assure you that we take these reviews seriously and always use our client's comments to improve our service. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you feel. Kind regards.
Written January 12, 2024
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Nav
Massachusetts3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
I booked a parasailing and jet ski tour through their website and specifically requested a beachside experience. However, when we arrived, it was actually on the lagoon side, and the receptionist was rude when we tried to clarify the booking. Despite this, the kids decided to go ahead with the tour.
The tour operators themselves were great, but the overall service at the facility was disappointing. After parasailing, we were told there would be a 45-minute wait for the jet skis, which we weren't informed about beforehand. Additionally, to store your bag in their rusty lockers, they require you to leave your passport as collateral for the keys!
One of the jet skis in our group had issues with throttling and didn't perform as well as the others.
The tour operators themselves were great, but the overall service at the facility was disappointing. After parasailing, we were told there would be a 45-minute wait for the jet skis, which we weren't informed about beforehand. Additionally, to store your bag in their rusty lockers, they require you to leave your passport as collateral for the keys!
One of the jet skis in our group had issues with throttling and didn't perform as well as the others.
Written September 14, 2024
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Thank you for your comment! We are sorry to hear that the experience was not what you expected. We value all feedback and will take your observations about the tour into consideration. We look forward to serving you again and providing you with a better experience in the future
Written October 10, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Panamatraveler79
Cordova, TN11 contributions
We arrived at the tent where you give the staff your reservation and then we’re taken via a smaller boat to the skyrider boat. Everything went as planned until a new couple joined us to ride the skyrider. Soon after they arrived the staff were told the couple had to return ASAP to make a checkout time for their hotel. Soon after the boat that gave us a ride from the beach was going to take us back. I was the last person to board and while I was boarding the boat driver started to move away from the skyrider vessel. Luckily I was able to sit down before we left to go back. But the most concerning part of the return ride was the driver rushing to get us back so the couple would check out on time. The boat driver proceeded to go at a high speed over rough seas causing the bow of the boat to rise and drop quickly. My self and a lady in my party we’re sitting up front while our bodies started to lift off and slam back down on our seats. I had to tell the driver to stop so that we could move back away from the bow and I told the driver to slow down because the seas were so rough. This boat driver sacrificed our safety to get the couple to the dock quickly. This was a total disregard for our safety to make up time. I will never use Aquaworld again for any water activities.
Written February 7, 2023
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Hello Dear Aquaworld Customer,
Please feel free to communicate directly with us at booking@aquaworld.com.mx or at our phone number +52 55 4166 3092 for us to do a follow up on this situation. We take our customers feedback very seriously and are always looking to improve our services' quality.
Written February 14, 2023
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Pmr32715
Bingley, UK204 contributions
My husband and I booked this via the pool at Dream Sands hotel.
The staff were a good laugh and liked a joke.
The whole experience takes around an hour including getting the small boat to the main boat and back.
(Tip: the small boat does have a ladder so you don’t need to roll onto it like a beach whale like I did!)
Take a waterproof holder for your camera phone as the views are spectacular, do expect a bumpy ride as you touch back down onto the boat!
There is the option to pay for photos and videos of you during the experience and it’s worth the $45 for the amount you get. They also give you the pics at the end of the experience via an SD card.
All in all a great laugh and definitely worth doing!
The staff were a good laugh and liked a joke.
The whole experience takes around an hour including getting the small boat to the main boat and back.
(Tip: the small boat does have a ladder so you don’t need to roll onto it like a beach whale like I did!)
Take a waterproof holder for your camera phone as the views are spectacular, do expect a bumpy ride as you touch back down onto the boat!
There is the option to pay for photos and videos of you during the experience and it’s worth the $45 for the amount you get. They also give you the pics at the end of the experience via an SD card.
All in all a great laugh and definitely worth doing!
Written February 13, 2022
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Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your activities and that our crew was part of your positive experience. Please let us know when you come back to Cancun as we have so much more fun activities to offer.
Written February 22, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rapman59
6 contributions
Dec 2021
We booked this ride with Rene at the Excellence Playa Mujeres on Christmas Eve and he was very, very helpful. The guys were ready to go on the beach when our reservation time came up (rare in many tourist towns) and the ride was great. Everyone involved was very friendly and professional. I would recommend this ride to anyone looking for fun -- not at all scary and the view is amazing!
Written December 24, 2021
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Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your activities and that our crew was part of your positive experience. Please let us know when you come back to Cancun as we have so much more fun activities to offer.
Written March 8, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
C Y
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Family
My 2 kids and I had the worst experience. Without any warning about the longer than usual wait, they dropped us off onto a packed speedboat where we ended up waiting 90 minutes, baking in the sun, with 8-10 people waiting ahead of us and no way to leave/come back later. Two other parties left bc they were getting seasick from waiting. My kids were SO excited for this experience but it ended up ruining our entire day.
Written December 23, 2020
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We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with this activity. We will follow up with the staff involved and use the information you kindly provided to improve the service. For Aquaworld the most important thing is the safety and enjoyment of our visitors, so we will look into the details of what happened.
In the meantime, we thank you for your comments that make us improve and we hope that in the future you will allow us to improve your experience. Good day to you.
Written March 23, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Getaway360101
Lodi, California
My daughter and I paid to parasail yesterday morning, 6/9/22, in front of Dream Sands Resort. We paid the guy on the boat $50 for the pictures and he said they would email them to us by 11 am today, 6/10. We have not received them. What do we need to do???
Kathleen and Annabelle Goodwin
209-242-3140
Written June 10, 2022
Anjie S
Marietta, Georgia
My husband is 300 lbs and I'm 175. Will it be SAFE for us to experience this boat adventure?
Written October 18, 2020
I did this yesterday 2/9/19 and there wasnt any mention at all ref weight. My wife and two daughters all went together then me and my boy together
Written September 3, 2019
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