Paradise Parasail Inc.
Paradise Parasail Inc.
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Capture the astonishing views of Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island from 1200 feet and take pleasure in a variety of free fall dips! We guarantee the best parasailing ride anywhere, so make sure it's Paradise Parasail! A family fun attraction since 1982, we fly from ages 5-105. Experienced USCG captains give the safest and most adventurous parasailing flight on Coast Guard inspected vessels that speed along miles of coastline. When looking for thrilling vacation things to do, Paradise Parasail is a watersports company you don't want to miss!
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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Greg C
Cincinnati, OH2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
We had a great experience with Paradise Parasail. All of the staff that we encountered were extremely friendly and courteous. The reservation and check in process was very simple and streamlined.
I did a lot of research on other companies in the area for parasailing and this one gave you the most bang for your buck.
Make sure you mention the coupon on the website for some cost savings.
Be cautious of the gratuity at the end. If you're not thinking, like I wasn't, you may spend more than you intend on the gratuity because it's based on a percentage of the total cost. We ended up spending an extra $100 for the 5 of us just on gratuity. So, take that into consideration when you are budgeting. There is also an option to specify a particular amount instead of a percentage of the total. I would recommend going that route and wish I would have myself.
All and all, it was a great time and a very cool experience. I recommend going in the morning hours before it gets too hot and before the afternoon storms that typically pop up this time of year (July). Plus marine life is best to see earlier in the morning/day.
I did a lot of research on other companies in the area for parasailing and this one gave you the most bang for your buck.
Make sure you mention the coupon on the website for some cost savings.
Be cautious of the gratuity at the end. If you're not thinking, like I wasn't, you may spend more than you intend on the gratuity because it's based on a percentage of the total cost. We ended up spending an extra $100 for the 5 of us just on gratuity. So, take that into consideration when you are budgeting. There is also an option to specify a particular amount instead of a percentage of the total. I would recommend going that route and wish I would have myself.
All and all, it was a great time and a very cool experience. I recommend going in the morning hours before it gets too hot and before the afternoon storms that typically pop up this time of year (July). Plus marine life is best to see earlier in the morning/day.
Written July 14, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Need2TravelMuchMore
Cincinnati, OH137 contributions
Jul 2021
Their brand is the smiling parachute, and they lived up to it! Absolutely loved our adventure with Paradise Parasailing. We’d been talking about doing this for years and finally got a day where the weather, our schedule and availability all lined up. My kids are 10 and they loved it as much as I did. The views are unbelievable and the crew – from the reservation/check-in stand, to the shore to boat transport, to the tow/boat crew itself were super friendly, great with kids and went out of their way to make sure we had a good time.
If, like me, you worry about the safety of any vendor operating exclusively out of a stand on the beach… don’t sweat it. All the folks involved made absolutely sure we understood safety procedures. Our harnesses were checked and rechecked and everyone we encountered made sure we had fun but stayed safe doing it.
It is absolutely worth the extra $30 for your group to pay for the photo package. When you do, the first mate on the tow boat documents your adventure via a professional-level camera. When you’re done he gives you the memory card from the camera and all photos are yours to keep (no selecting just one or two and paying extra for them to print). Also, every photo package includes a “dip” – which is not advertised, but the captain does it anyway because he wants to make sure you get great photos. We just got our photos converted from the memory card to a memory stick at Walgreens and they did not disappoint.
It was a great experience. My one piece of advice is to call early in your trip because they book solid. We did our flight late morning on a Friday and their phone was ringing off the hook and they were booked out at least three days.
If, like me, you worry about the safety of any vendor operating exclusively out of a stand on the beach… don’t sweat it. All the folks involved made absolutely sure we understood safety procedures. Our harnesses were checked and rechecked and everyone we encountered made sure we had fun but stayed safe doing it.
It is absolutely worth the extra $30 for your group to pay for the photo package. When you do, the first mate on the tow boat documents your adventure via a professional-level camera. When you’re done he gives you the memory card from the camera and all photos are yours to keep (no selecting just one or two and paying extra for them to print). Also, every photo package includes a “dip” – which is not advertised, but the captain does it anyway because he wants to make sure you get great photos. We just got our photos converted from the memory card to a memory stick at Walgreens and they did not disappoint.
It was a great experience. My one piece of advice is to call early in your trip because they book solid. We did our flight late morning on a Friday and their phone was ringing off the hook and they were booked out at least three days.
Written August 6, 2021
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Thank you for taking time to provide such a detailed account of your time with Paradise. We love our guests and ensuring they have a fun and safe time. Your review will be so helpful to our future guests!
Written November 5, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sally B
1 contribution
May 2020
Two women and 4 children ages 13, 11, 8, and 5 had a great experience on our first parasail adventure. Everyone was so nice and helpful. My 5 year old grandson and I actually went as observers but I was told I could change my mind on the boat. I decided to give it a go and it really was so very smooth and not scary at all. Definitely recommend this fun activity to get a bird's eye view of Ft. Myers Beach and the surrounding areas.
Written June 1, 2020
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Thank you for the fantastic 5 star rating! We love that you faced your fears and got to enjoy the bird's eye view. We appreciate you flying with us.
Written June 5, 2020
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Janet B
7 contributions
Feb 2021
Our family had so much fun parasailing! We went as doubles - one adult and kids ages 11, 14, and 16. Everyone loved it!! The staff was so friendly and accommodating. The day we were supposed to go ended up being too windy and they were able to get us in at a time that worked for us the next day. It was a great experience!!
Written March 6, 2021
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Thank you for letting us be a part of your family vacation memories. We love hearing feedback from our guests and appreciate your patience as we waited on the weather to cooperate.
Written March 9, 2021
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dweigand
Long Island, NY9 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Spent two days at the end of December at the beach in Fort Meyers. My three kids (21,19 and 16) have always wanted to go parasailing. They had a wonderful time. Girls (Jules in particular was very helpful) on the beach where we booked were great. Kids said the guys on the boat were really nice and very funny. My kids felt very comfortable around them. They had a wonderful time and loved the two dips. So happy that I paid for the photo pkg. The pictures are more for me than them and in the pictures you can tell they loved the experience. Thank you again. I highly recommend this company and will use them again the next time we visit.
Written January 5, 2021
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Thank you for the detailed feedback! We love hearing about guests' adventures and appreciate the kind words. Your recommendation to our future guests is the best compliment we can receive.
Written February 1, 2021
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Hedwig
Minneapolis, MN19 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
My daughter and her friend parasailed in fort myers- a first for both. They had an absolute blast! We hung out on the beach to wait their turn. Check in was easy. They staff is amazing- so friendly and so good at their job. My friend and I joined them on the boat and saw how attentive the captain and his helper were. They followed all safety guidelines and the take off and landing were so smooth my friends 80 year old parents are wanting to experience this. The girls were able to do up together which made both feel braver! We chose the longer time frame with the toe dip in the water. I highly recommend this to anyone!
Written March 22, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to share about your adventure. We love helping guests check off their bucket list. and we appreciate your recommendation to our future guests.
Written June 5, 2020
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Corey2013
Madison21 contributions
Mar 2020
all the people involved were very professional and we had no safety qualms whatsoever, despite the water being very choppy the day we went up. The ride in the air felt kind of short, but it was still enjoyable. I would add that having 3 people on the rig was a bit uncomfortable only because you are crammed shoulder to shoulder.
Written March 16, 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to share about our adventure. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lot of fun. Our team takes pride in our level of safety and always appreciate when our guests recognize the efforts.
Written March 18, 2020
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Karen N
2 contributions
Feb 2020
The people who run Paradise Parasailing are fantastic, from booking an appointment to getting out on the boat. My husband is blind and our friend is visually impaired and the attention they received getting both on and off the boat was awesome. This was our 3 rd time and I know we will be back again. Thanks.
Written February 18, 2020
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We are so thankful for you choosing the Paradise Parasail Team. We love what we do and love even more when our guests recognize our efforts. Thank you for the fantastic 5 star rating. We look forward to flying you again soon.
Written March 1, 2020
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Candice C
Port Charlotte, FL22 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
Three of us took the ride, one was afraid of heights and isn’t fond of water but was reassured by the ticket person that the ride wasn’t bumpy. It was smooth and she was the first to spot a bonnet head shark swimming below us. The colors of the gulf were fantastic. We dipped our feet twice and had the picture package so we can revisit our ride in the future.
Written June 6, 2020
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We love to hear back from our adventure seeking guests. Thank you for taking the time to tell about your parasailing experience. We hope to see you again next time you are near Fort Myers Beach.
Written June 14, 2020
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Kimberly H
Fremont, OH64 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We purchased a package for over daughters and had a $5 off coupon so they upgraded us to the next package for the same price. Everyone was courteous and professional. The girls felt very secure in their harnesses and they had a wonderful time. They described a very calm, quiet gliding experience while parasailing and they were dipped in the gulf before returning to the boat. We will definitely use this company again. Our grandsons want to take the next ride up in the smiling parachute.
Written March 8, 2021
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We are thrilled to hear about your amazing experience at Paradise! Thank you for taking the time to share and we look forward to flying your grandsons soon.
Written March 9, 2021
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Thank you for your interest in parasailing. Our pricing is based on location. There is a pricing tab if you visit our website that lists all current flight options and any specials we have available. We hope to see you soon.
Written October 2, 2019
How long is the ride for 1 mile and 2 mile? How long are you in the air vs. being on the boat. Thank you!
Written July 23, 2019
5-10 minute boat ride out, transfer boat from shore to the main boat. The in air time is 10-15 minutes. Then another 10+ minutes for the second group on the boat.
Written July 24, 2019
How many people can ride on the boat? If I’m just watching and not flying, can I just ride on the boat?
Written October 2, 2018
Good day. We had 5 people in the boat and there was room for more...probably 8 people in total. I rode in the boat and did not go up in the para-sail. They did not charge me. They were very accommodating and let me take as many pictures as I wanted. I hope this helps.
gck
Written October 2, 2018
Great question Marcia. Yes, your 11 year old can parasail with us. We love being a part of family vacation memories. We have lots of frequently asked questions and answers available on our website too.
Written April 1, 2018
Any one from 2 to 102 can fly. Although participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their liability waiver prior to boarding the vessel. Minimum weight required to parasail alone is roughly 90 pounds. If the flyer is less than 90 pounds, they will simply fly tandem with someone not to exceed roughly 500 pounds combined weight. Our licensed captains use their expertise and knowledge based solely on the wind conditions to make the final decisions. Safety is number one. Captain Neil
Written April 3, 2017
All Pricing is Per Person. Prices range from $51 to $80 per person (in Florida) and $60 to $83 per person (in Missouri). We offer a variety of flights, and pricing is subject to locations. Ask us about our special group rates… just call us for your custom quote today!
Written April 3, 2017
We have two locations on Fort Myers Beach:
1028 Ester Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(Behind Sunset Beach Tropical Grill, next to the Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier)
1160 Ester Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(Behind The Pierview Hotel and Salty Crab Bar and Grill)
Written March 11, 2017
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