Wind and Water Sports
Wind and Water Sports
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Parasailing & ParaglidingWaterskiing & JetskiingWater SportsDolphin & Whale Watching
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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About
Fort Myers Beach's premier watersports attraction. One stop fun shop for Parasailing, Jetski Rentals, Dolphin Tours, Banana Boat Rides and beach chair rentals. Since 1987, we are the areas most visited watersports facility.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Travelers' Choice
2024
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Riverview, FL39 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Very pleased with the folks from Wind and Water Sports! We did the jet ski dolphin tour and parasailing combo. We got there 30 minutes prior which allowed time to get settled and paperwork completed. Be aware though that the limited parking at the hotel they are located at fills up quick and it's $10 to park. We did the 11 am jet ski tour and once the 9 am tour got back we jumped on and were out for about 1:45. We saw 3 pods of dolphins, watched a dolphin play in the wake of the tour guide's jet ski and just missed seeing a manatee. It was a great time. Then we came back and did the upgraded parasailing. What a great experience. The entire staff was great and easy to work with and talk to. Highly recommend this trip!
Written July 31, 2021
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aholtz1
1 contribution
Dec 2020 • Family
I took my sun parasailing on Christmas Eve. Due to some wind advisory we were made aware of, the crew accommodated us to an earlier time so we would not miss out on the fun. Everyone was very helpful and polite. We were so glad to have done this. The facial expression on my sons face , sailing 75 feet up above the gulf was priceless. That was a my highlight of this trip.
Written January 3, 2021
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penny585
Greenfield, IN110 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
Wind and Water Sports is located in front of the Lani Kai hotel. My sister and I Parasailed with them, she did a banana boat ride, and we rented chairs and umbrellas. All of the people including from those in the kiosk to the boat and tour operators were very friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We felt completely safe. I have a huge fear of heights, so the parasail ride was “okay” for me, but very enjoyable for my sister. I did have a great time in the boat and watching others. It was totally worth it. Due to our room location, we had opportunity to observe them setting up and tearing down several times. I was extremely impressed by the organization, efficiency, and hard work of these people. It appeared they work 12 plus hour days setting up chairs and umbrellas and moving waver runners into and out of the water. The wave runners were rinsed down every evening and chairs stored. They have many John Deer tractors to help with all of the moving of chairs and wave runners. I feel like they care about maintaining their equipment which I think equates to quality and safety.
There was only one issue I had, and it could be that my nerves were in the way. I knew to stand when you come back in, but did not expect the bar to be in front of me......do you grab it, go under it, etc? I ended up standing and then sat down, which was not correct. All was good though, they just told me to stand back up. I would definitely trust them again.
There was only one issue I had, and it could be that my nerves were in the way. I knew to stand when you come back in, but did not expect the bar to be in front of me......do you grab it, go under it, etc? I ended up standing and then sat down, which was not correct. All was good though, they just told me to stand back up. I would definitely trust them again.
Written June 1, 2021
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Josh J
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Couples
This place has the WORST business practices I've ever experienced. They played a charred of their boat "having a sensor issue" and wouldn't give my wife a ride for parasailing. They took our group back into shore and immediately brought another group back out to their only parasailing boat. After we received our refund, we asked why they brought another group out after telling us they had an issue. They told us it was because my wife was over weight, which is ridiculous considering two other people in our group were more than her and I combined. What they did was blatant discrimination and the fact that they faked the boat having issues shows the depth of their integrity and how much of a scam their business is. Pathetic.
Written July 9, 2021
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Josh, I'm sorry you became so upset about your wife not being able to Parasail. We have certain safety standards and best practices in place solely for our customers safety. We are proud to have a 100 percent safety record going over 20 years because of our strict safety policy.
Some people have certain physical limitations including their size which conflicts with the sport of Parasailing and the physics related to the activity.
You mentioned we flew 2 people in your party of which weighed more than this person combined. That is true, and while I don’t expect any customers to be an expert in our industry, I do expect our guests to respect the safety decisions made by a U.S.C.G federally licensed master captain with over 2 decades of experience.
What you refused to hear was that your wife exceeded our individual weight limit and could not safely parasail. This is due to 3 very important reasons. First her weight exceeded the manufacturers limit listed on the harness. Second, her body type would not fit safely into a parasail harness. Third, no one on our staff could offer any assistance to this person in the event of an emergency due to her size. The captain decided not to allow her to parasail for safety reasons.
Every day, we must make decisions in terms of public safety. Unfortunately, some of these decisions hurt peoples feelings, but we do not have a choice. People’s safety comes first, and I would never ask a professional in a particular industry to break their rules and put myself, their business, or someone’s career on the line for my personal enjoyment.
I was happy to hear from the others in your group that they respected our decision and enjoyed their ride
Written July 27, 2021
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kristinasy2021
1 contribution
May 2021
We had a small group just 2 jet ski and the guide. It was perfect because have too large of a group probably only delays how far you can go. The jet ski are scarier to ride and I wouldn’t recommend this for everyone in the family. If you want to enjoy your experience do a small group! We got to see wild dolphins and go through some neat areas! 100% recommended! Our tour guide was your out of the movies surfer vibe guy. Great energy and really wanted to show us the cool sites! He loved the ocean and it showed!
Written June 1, 2021
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Brandon W
Ontario, Canada7 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
Did the dolphin tour with Noah. He was was amazing, took extra time to share about dolphins and how to use the equipment. The amount of dolphins we saw was close to 30 and he even made them jump so we can see them jump out of water. Took the 9am tour would recommend best value for your price. Jet skis are very well kept best I saw on the beach.
Written November 18, 2021
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Joel H
1 contribution
May 2020 • Couples
Highly recommend. Friendly and fun staff. Brody was our guide and he was fantastic. If you’re able to request him you should! We got a 2 hour dolphin tour /jet ski ride. Enjoyed seeing a lot of variety of Florida water. Watched dolphin playing and saw a giant sea turtle. Best part was opening up the jet skis on the flat backwater and playing around with the waves on the way back. We’re locals and grew up on the water here but you can’t beat the price to get out on the water and have some fun on the beach. This is a definite do over.
Written May 22, 2020
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Nicole S
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Duff and Ryan were great hosts for parasailing. It shows that Captain Duff truly enjoys helping people have the ultimate parasailing adventure and Ryan’s enthusiasm was great! Not only was the day of the trip great leading up to the event was amazing- I was able to text all my questions to have quick responses and let the staff know that I was going to only be on time and not with the check-in margin- was communicated easily. We also rent our chairs, umbrella, and table from wind and water sports to make our beach trip easy. Lani Kai has bar service and food available for purchase with service on the beach!!!!
Written August 5, 2023
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springbolin
Ellettsville, IN1 contribution
Jun 2021
We loved it!!! We started to book with a different company but they closed early and I’m so glad they did…WWR was simply amazing from start to finish. Captain Duff & Justin are so awesome & helpful. From start to finish they eased our minds and made it so much fun while out! Played awesome music, were super friendly, just an overall amazing experience! We will definitely be back on our next trip!!
Written June 30, 2021
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Samuel W
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Parasailing with Wind and Water Sports was an unforgettable adventure that exceeded all my expectations! From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly welcoming and professional, ensuring we felt comfortable and well-informed about the safety procedures. The equipment was top-notch, and you could tell they really prioritized our safety and comfort.
Taking off was a thrill, and once airborne, the views were absolutely breathtaking. Gliding above the crystal-clear waters, I felt a sense of peace and exhilaration all at once. The serene quiet, broken only by the gentle sound of the wind, was a stark contrast to the adrenaline rush of soaring at such heights.
Our guide was exceptionally skilled, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. The landing was smooth, and I found myself wishing we could go up again. For anyone sitting on the fence about trying parasailing, I can't recommend Wind and Water Sports enough. It's a perfect blend of thrill and serenity, and the professionalism of the team makes you feel in safe hands throughout. Definitely a highlight of our trip and a memory I'll cherish forever!
Taking off was a thrill, and once airborne, the views were absolutely breathtaking. Gliding above the crystal-clear waters, I felt a sense of peace and exhilaration all at once. The serene quiet, broken only by the gentle sound of the wind, was a stark contrast to the adrenaline rush of soaring at such heights.
Our guide was exceptionally skilled, making the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. The landing was smooth, and I found myself wishing we could go up again. For anyone sitting on the fence about trying parasailing, I can't recommend Wind and Water Sports enough. It's a perfect blend of thrill and serenity, and the professionalism of the team makes you feel in safe hands throughout. Definitely a highlight of our trip and a memory I'll cherish forever!
Written March 16, 2024
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I have been trying to contact you by phone but I keep getting sent to a voicemail that says the mailbox is full. Is there a different number or how can I contact you via phone?
Written February 19, 2015
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