Parasailing from Albufeira Marina by Boat
4.5
Parasailing from Albufeira Marina by Boat
By AlgarExperience
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Ages 2-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Portuguese, English
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- Professional crew
- Safety equipment
- Tour escort/host
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:
- R. Marina de Albufeira 3B, 8201-918 Albufeira, PortugalGo to the AlgarExperience check-in desk and present your ticket to the operator. Meet at AlgarExperience office at Albufeira Marina, in the restaurant area, near Belize Café. The check-in is 30 minutes before departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28622P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Minimum Height allowed is 110 cm
- Most travelers can participate
- The experience and/or the itinerary might change according with the weather and/or sea conditions.
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Is there a weight limit for the Parasailing from Albufeira Marina tour?
- Yes, 120kgAnswered Aug 2023
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- 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: 28622P4
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- BoardingPass918190 contributionsOutstandingEverything about this experience was first class. From the welcoming crew, to the immaculate brand new catamaran. The captain went above and beyond at the caves for the best experience. The return trip featured delicious fruit and snacks, as well as a liquor tasting.what a great time. Eddy.Written November 22, 2024
- Connector455110613600 contributionsA lot of fun!The tour was wonderful! The staff were friendly and kind from the moment we checked in to the boat ride itself. This is not a tour for getting a lot of information but rather a little bit of information, a lot of good humor, and amazing and beautiful sights. We saw dolphins, went inside 2 caves including Benagil, and saw the beautiful rock formations. Definitely worth it!Written November 18, 2024
- Sam M0 contributionsAmazing experience!Impressive to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. Also, visiting the caves and Algarve coastline is definitely worth the ride. Totally recommend.Written November 13, 2024
- llamarche19510 contributionsTerrible experienceMy brother and I had a terrible experience! I rained most of the way so we couldn’t see anything. Don’t they check the weather before leaving? Guess not since it would be too costly!!! Felt we definitely got taken in. Plus we were approached to upgrade our ticket for extra euros of course. No offer of a compensation at all. Definitely not acceptable!! Would not recommendWritten October 26, 2024
- nixsav0 contributionsGreat morning onboardHave to say this was an amazing boat trip. Weather was a bit blustery but I suppose it added to the excitement. We paid an extra €8 ea to stay on top deck. Well worth the money as at end noticed the passengers on bottom deck were totally soaked with sick bags ahuoy !!! Heard one passenger say it was the barf level. The captain was both humerous & knowledgeable about the coastline history. Disappointed that we didn’t go into any of the bigger caves but due to the choppy conditions was safer we watched from the deck.Written October 24, 2024
- Tijs M0 contributionsBeautiful and funnyNice experience and the staff was really helpful! The guy who told everything was really funny and kind too. We saw beautiful thing along the coastline!Written October 20, 2024
- KathrynWin0 contributionsMust do in AlbufeiraIt was worth the trip - the views were amazing however, it was just a shame that there was a bit of swell so we could not get out of the boat to the cave. The skipper did an amazing job navigating into the cave though!!Written October 19, 2024
- John M0 contributionsSuperb, personable experienceThe rib boat was a great way to experience the caves. You were close to the water, and close-up views of the coastline. There were multiple caves and taverns to see, including fisherman’s cave & the island rock called the yellow submarine.Written October 10, 2024
- lindsayg775110 contributionsGreat views, good staffViews were great, nice boat, bar was handy, staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Opportunity to swim was fab, helped warm everything up and got people talking. Pleasant trip.Written October 8, 2024
- Jerseybabe0 contributionsSunset surpriseBirthday celebration cruise, excellent value, superb entertainment on the beach, amazing BBQ, very professional in all areas. Sangria wasn’t great but overall would highly recommend as a trip.Written October 7, 2024
- debraannew20240 contributionsA day out on holidayBeautiful beach and high class place to visit for a day . Restaurant bars and plenty to see. Loads of boats We had a great day out .Written October 7, 2024
- 565bh0 contributionsGreat day on the waterGreat day on the boat. Marta and Laura were wonderful, full of advice and information. If you can, sit at the front of the boat so you get a good view of the inside of the Benagil Cave. The people near the middle to back of boat did not get a good view. The water was beautifully calm so no tummy issues. The dolphins out on quite a show for us. Everyone got great pictures of them.Written October 7, 2024
- neilsH6009OI0 contributionsCruise and beach bbqWould love to be completely critical with my review but the staff and the trip itself were amazing. - Staff were friendly and entertaining. Helpful on the beach for the bbq part of the trip - Boat was clean and easily accessible - Beach was clean and you could see the staff took pride in the trip as they were cleaning the beach up of any errant rubbish - Caves were great to see and the staff knew the coastline well This is a great trip for young and old, families, couples and singles We’re already planning on doing the sunset version of this and we’ve just got off the boatWritten October 4, 2024
- Steve S0 contributionsWonderful boat tripWe took my 80 year old mother in law and her sister. The whole trip was amazing and we all really enjoyed the experience. Staff on board were helpful and friendly. Can't recommend it enough 5xxxxxWritten October 4, 2024
- jerseyshore05190 contributionsBeautiful Coastline TourGreat 3 hour tour to see the caves. Beautiful views and the crew was terrific. Just the right amount of time to explore the Algarve coastline. Highly recommend.Written October 1, 2024
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Jul 2024 • Couples
Booked this activity with the impression we would be out for a significant amount of time, especially with how much we paid for it (came to be ~£90 for two adults).
We arrived and checked in, and shortly after were taken to the boat.
On this occasion, there were only 3 people in the group (including myself and my partner).
We knew this would mean the activity would be shorter, however it only ended up lasting around 20 minutes, spending around 5 minutes (if that) actually in the air.
We also got the impression that because it was the last trip of the day, the staff taking us wanted to make it quick and clock off, which is disappointing.
Being on the boat and in the air was great fun, but for the price we paid we were highly let down by the quality and duration of our trip. Maybe better to book earlier in the day.
Also photos at the end were €20, a bit of a kick in the teeth after paying nearly £100 for a lacklustre activity. Photos were not that good either.
We arrived and checked in, and shortly after were taken to the boat.
On this occasion, there were only 3 people in the group (including myself and my partner).
We knew this would mean the activity would be shorter, however it only ended up lasting around 20 minutes, spending around 5 minutes (if that) actually in the air.
We also got the impression that because it was the last trip of the day, the staff taking us wanted to make it quick and clock off, which is disappointing.
Being on the boat and in the air was great fun, but for the price we paid we were highly let down by the quality and duration of our trip. Maybe better to book earlier in the day.
Also photos at the end were €20, a bit of a kick in the teeth after paying nearly £100 for a lacklustre activity. Photos were not that good either.
Written July 6, 2024
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YolaineSergio
Brussels, Belgium
Oct 2023 • Couples
On Thursday Oct. 5th at 11h00 we have done a parasailing experience for the first time in our life.
This was a wonderful and great experience!!
Of course we did have very experienced crew who managed to give every participant an excellent experience and also bring them safe back to the boat.
Thank to both of you
Yolaine & Sergio
This was a wonderful and great experience!!
Of course we did have very experienced crew who managed to give every participant an excellent experience and also bring them safe back to the boat.
Thank to both of you
Yolaine & Sergio
Written October 7, 2023
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Dear Customer Yolaine & Sergio,
We are delighted to receive your 5-star review! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the overall ambience. Creating a wonderful environment for our clients is important to us, and your comments encourage us to continue our efforts in this direction.
Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for more memorable experiences
Best regards
Algarexperience Team
Written October 8, 2023
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BEP
Beveren, Belgium
Jul 2024 • Family
Correct and smooth organization. With a small group in a feisty boat each take turns (in pairs) in the air. Guidance was provided by two friendly professional guys. Very much enjoyed the beautiful view of the ocean. Although the price for the flight itself is correct, the optional photos to be taken are very expensive. The guides take a series of photos during the trip that you can have delivered for 20 euros per WeTransfer. This is very expensive for something that has almost no cost and is disproportionate to the price of the flight. Furthermore, however, very fine and definitely recommended. - - -
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Written July 8, 2024
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Sehr geehrter Kunde,
Vielen Dank für Ihr detailliertes und positives Feedback zu Ihrer Parasailing-Erfahrung. Wir freuen uns zu hören, dass Sie die reibungslose Organisation der Tour genossen haben sowie die Gelegenheit, die schöne Aussicht auf das Meer zu genießen. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei zukünftigen Erlebnissen begrüßen zu dürfen, und bedanken uns für Ihre Empfehlung.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Das Algarexperience Team
Written July 9, 2024
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Folasade A
Edinburgh, UK
Jul 2023 • Family
We were running late but the guys were nice enough to wait for us. I was there with my sister and nieces and we were very excited bit nervous at the same time as 2 of us were scared of height and unable to swim.
The two guys were so professional and makes you feel completely at ease. The instruction were easy and straight forward and music on board.
The views at the top was amazing! It was so peaceful up there. Everyone thorough enjoyed it, my 6yrs old niece said she would go 8 times.
I must say, it was the best experience we had out there. The other family on the boat was nice enough to take a video of us as the 5 of us all had to go together which was brilliant.
Please do not hesitate if interested you surely won't regret it. A big thanks to the two guys for making it an enjoyable experience.
The two guys were so professional and makes you feel completely at ease. The instruction were easy and straight forward and music on board.
The views at the top was amazing! It was so peaceful up there. Everyone thorough enjoyed it, my 6yrs old niece said she would go 8 times.
I must say, it was the best experience we had out there. The other family on the boat was nice enough to take a video of us as the 5 of us all had to go together which was brilliant.
Please do not hesitate if interested you surely won't regret it. A big thanks to the two guys for making it an enjoyable experience.
Written July 27, 2023
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Dear Customer,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us.
We're thrilled to know that despite feeling a bit nervous, you and your group felt completely at ease with our professional team. Making sure our guests feel safe and comfortable is our priority, and we're glad we could create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for everyone on board.
It's heartwarming to hear that everyone thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and your 6-year-old niece's excitement speaks volumes about the fun and thrill of the adventure.
Thank you for recommending us to others. We truly appreciate your kind words and the time you took to share your positive experience. Your satisfaction and enjoyment are our biggest rewards.
Best regards,
AlgarExperience Team
Written July 29, 2023
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Oct 2023 • Family
This was one of the highlights of our holiday. The crew run such a professional, safe, expertly executed experience, but it's a fun filled action packed adventure. Party music started playing leaving the marina, which set the tone for fun and thrills. The guys handled the boat brilliantly, giving us all a surprise splash here and there, causing squeals galore! The actual parasailing was incredible. The view and feeling of floating above everything was wonderful. We loved it! The landing back on the boat was perfectly executed every time. Would recommend to anyone. The trip and the photos package is good value for money.
Written November 26, 2023
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Dear Customer,
Glad to hear our parasailing adventure was a holiday highlight for you! Our crew aims for a safe yet thrilling experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the incredible view while floating above. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Best regards,
Algarexperience Team
Written December 5, 2023
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Jeremy R
Broadstone, UK
Sep 2023 • Couples
I have to be honest and say that as my wife and I are both in our mid sixties, we were wondering if we had been a little reckless in booking this trip. But the Captain and his assistant were first class, reassured us all of the way and made sure that we had wonderfully smooth take offs and landings. I can highly recommend this company for there organisation, professionalism and attention to safety, we thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Thank you!
Written September 15, 2023
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Dear Jeremyr,
We are delighted to receive your 5-star review! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
It's great to hear that our team was friendly and attentive during your visit. Providing excellent customer service is a top priority for us and we are delighted that our team made you feel welcome and comfortable.
We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the overall ambience. Creating a wonderful environment for our guests is important to us, and your comments encourage us to continue our efforts in this direction.
Thank you for your kind words and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future for more memorable experiences!
Best regards
Algarexperience Team
Written September 17, 2023
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gramochroi
County Dublin, Ireland
Aug 2024 • Family
We were initially scheduled for Tues but gladly moved to Wed when offered it due to adverse sea and wind conditions, so don’t be disappointed by only booking for the last day of your holiday…allow for the weather to cause changes. We all absolutely loved it. Very professionally run, lovely boat and super fun in the sky. There were 4 of us…adult and 3 kids so the clever lads put two of the kids up with me and again with the older teen…so the younger kids got to go twice! Absolutely made their day. Thanks Algarexperience see you next year.
Written August 14, 2024
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had a fantastic time and that the flexibility with the schedule worked out well despite the weather conditions. It’s great to know that the experience was professionally run and enjoyable for everyone, especially with the clever arrangement that allowed the kids to go up twice.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you back next year for more exciting adventures. Thank you for choosing Algarexperience!
Best regards,
Algarexperience Team
Written August 17, 2024
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Oct 2023 • Family
Fantastic stuff. The guys were really friendly and gave us a great experience. Not just in the parasailing but also the boat ride. It is incredibly good value for money, and since a young fella was going solo, they wanted someone to go up with him. Meaning it was even better value for money for me. Brilliant and highly recommend.
Written November 1, 2023
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Dear Client,
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience, both with parasailing and the boat ride.
Our team takes pride in being friendly and ensuring that our customers have a memorable time. It's wonderful to know that you found the experience to be incredibly good value for money, and that the inclusive nature of the activity made it even more enjoyable for you.
Your high recommendation is deeply appreciated, and we look forward to providing more brilliant adventures for you in the future. Thank you for choosing us and for your kind words!
Warm regards,
AlgarExperience Team
Written November 2, 2023
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Jurgita Bernotaite
Aberdeen, UK
May 2023 • Couples
We were parasailing in the morning and weather was just perfect. Captain Sergio and his assistant took time to explain safety instructions that were easy to understand. We got a bit wet but ot was definitely worth it. 100% must do.
Written May 4, 2023
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Dear Customer ,
Thank you for your review.
Glad you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to see you again.
Kind Regards
AlgarExperience Team
Written May 24, 2023
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Sep 2024 • Friends
Monday September 3, 2024 2 girlfriends and moo went parasailing with this agency we went up and the rope broke while we were at a height of 80 meters their equipment is not reliable! STATE OF SHOCK I advise you against it worst experience of our life we are traumatized and the only thing they offered was a glass of alcohol WTF?????
Written September 3, 2024
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Dear customer,
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we are deeply sorry to hear about the distressing experience you had with us. Your safety and wellbeing are of utmost importance to us, and we sincerely regret that you had to go through such a frightening situation.
As part of our commitment to customer safety, we promptly requested a refund for your parasailing experience through Viator. We understand that you were directed to the hospital for a check-up, and we also reached out the following day to ensure you were feeling better. Please know that your health and safety remain our top priority, and we truly apologize for any distress this incident may have caused.
We want to reassure you that we are thoroughly reviewing our safety procedures to ensure that such an incident does not happen again. Our goal is always to provide the highest standards of service and safety, and your feedback plays an important role in helping us achieve this.
Once again, we apologize for the unsettling experience, and we hope that you are recovering well. Should you have any further concerns or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Kind regards,
AlgarExperience Team
Written November 27, 2024
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What time are the tickets booked for? There is no timing. I want to get a ticket for 19th of July but I am landing in the country at 14:10 local time.
Written June 14, 2022
_edonaldscotty
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
There is a couple of trips per day. One at 11am and the second one in the early afternoon
Written June 15, 2022
Innes Flett
Quarteira, Portugal
There are two options when booking tickets, "single flight" and "2022" what does each one mean?
Written June 12, 2022
Bonjour, j'aimerais avoir une information importante, est ce que je peux accompagner mon mari sur le bateau enceinte qui lui fera l'activité ? Ou le bateau à trop de secousse ? Merci cordialement
Written August 22, 2020
Malina S
Dabrowka, Poland
What happens if the weather does not permit flying? Can you reschedule?
Is it possible to fly in tandem?
Written May 17, 2019
sarahjayne123063
Scarborough, United Kingdom
Any availability for today? 8th may please?
Written May 8, 2019
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