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    Dana Point Parasail

    4.9 (194 reviews)
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    Up, up and away! So peaceful and quiet up there
    Niecie L.

    Great spot for parasailing! Parking is pretty easy to find. There are a couple restaurants to hang out by while you wait or to hit after parasailing. Gorgeous views of the coastline, Catalina and the ocean. Our crew of 2 guys on the boat were great. Quite young, which is typical, but responsible and skilled at operating the boat and the whole rig.

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    It's was my first experience, drove almost 2 hrs with traffic but totally worth it. I was scared but so excited and when i met the guy forgot to ask his name the one who checked us in and helped us through everything was so knowledgeable, experienced and friendly and when he explained there's nothing to be afraid of i was totally relaxed and ready. It was really fun and exciting and i will definitely go again!

    Mary L.

    fun, beautiful, and definitely worth doing! Don't put this off! The gentleman that we're running those were helpful, fun, and kind.

    You get pretty high!
    Chris O.

    Really fun experience. The boat ride was almost as much fun as the parasailing. Take off and landing from the boat were very easy. Parking can be an issue so allow plenty of time to find a spot.

    Vivian T.

    One of the top excursions I have ever done! I'm a wimp when it comes to heights but these guys make it so simple. Finding the location wasn't hard as they are in front of Turks. You sign your waiver, take a quick boat ride, put on your gear and you're off for amazing views! If you want some pictures and videos they offer a $40 set, however, we had some nice people on the boat to take pictures of us. I brought one of those waterproof lanyards that I took with me up in the sky and it was fine. Everything else was left on the boat and was stowed in the compartments underneath your seats. Initially I was hesitant to go, however, the actual parasailing was smoother than the boat ride. The views are astonishing and so worth it! Never got to see the ocean from that angle either. It was a 10/10 experience and I would highly suggest if you are looking for an activity in Dana Point.

    easy to find check in, just like their directions
    Van D.

    I have wanted to parasail for years now, and this is my third attempt, and FINALLY successful! Yay! Maybe the stars are aligning :) I initially called Dana Point Parasail just to inquire about their availability. Chris, I believe their owner, answered the call and he was so informative and helpful, I just felt so reassured that I booked it... before clearing it with the person I wanted to go with. Oops. Oh well, he said yes after so it all worked out. I also want to commend that I accidentally called after hours, and I didn't realize it until afterwards, so I appreciate that Chris was so nice and took the time to help me off hours. Dana Point Parasail sent me an email confirmation with very thorough details and hyperlinks to help us prepare and be able to find them on the day of the adventure. We were able to easily find them at Dock 2, per their thorough directions. We initially booked their 2-3pm so that we wouldn't have to rush our morning plans. It turned out we were running a bit early. Around 12:40pm we walked over just to inquire if they had room for us to go on their 1-2pm trip instead. Julia was at the check-in table while the others finished with the previous group. Julia was super friendly and positive. Love her vibes. She was like of course! At this time you are able to pay for your trip or apply it to the card you had on file for the reservation. Just as a common sense pro tip, use the restroom before you get on the boat. If you think about it, you might be off land for an hour, so it's best to empty out... just in case! My date and I hung out at a nearby bench as the crew offboarded their 12-1pm group. Everyone looked so happy and excited coming off their trip. Great foreshadowing of the good times to come. Luck continues to be on our side because we ended up being THE ONLY GROUP for the 1-2pm time slot. Private parasailing adventure. Yayyyyy! Justin was our Captain for the outing and Koby helped with set up and photography. Yes I said it, PHOTOS!! You can add on a photo package to capture your memories, without endangering your own devices. And here's some more common sense, but I recommend removing anything that is precious and leaving it on their boat. I took off my flip flops and left my phone in my purse. My date left his keys, phone, wallet and everything in my purse too. He was really stuck with me for the day. As Justin drove us out to an area without other boats and things, Koby got us into our harnesses and life jackets. He was very professional and efficient. Then when we got to a good spot in the water, they got us hooked up onto the parasail. Great directions and cues to help us safely enjoy our experience. Just sit back and enjoy. The parasailing experience is really peaceful. My date has been parasailing prior in Hawaii and actually mentioned this one goes up higher, at 800 feet. The views were stunning. But most importantly, THE PHOTOS, Koby took a great amount of photos. He got some in right before take off, as we took off, and some right before coming back down. Koby is the BEST WING MAN EVER cause he was cueing us for poses on the way back. He told my date to kiss me, and I was thinking ohh gosh *blushies* ahha... That kissie pic was harder to achieve than it looks. Multiple attempts made and at the time just hoping one of them looks good on camera. The WOW effect continues as we get back on the boat. The crew tells us we can have the photos within 15 minutes of leaving. Anything within 24 hours would be most appreciated but 15 minutes is AMAZING!! Within under 10 minutes I received a link to my cell phone and my email with 75 photos! Obviously they captured as many moments as possible for us to choose our favorites as needed. The crew is so thoughtful and professional to guarantee you a great experience. Please remember to tip! Thank you so much to the Dana Point Parasail team for making this outing absolutely incredible and well documented. Truly PRICELESS. We had such a great time. I will definitely refer any friends, family, colleagues, visitors, acquaintances here for any parasailing needs. And of course, when I would like to parasail again :) Until next time!

    I just went parasailing here today !! it was so much fun we had the option to dip our feet which we asked to be dipped ! i would 100% recommend and would definitely do again! My group was amazing everyone was so sweet one of the ladies paid for us to get our personal pictures taken i was so thankful she was really sweet! come here ! (:

    Roblyn B.

    Such a fantastic time on the water (and in the air) today! Chris and crew provide a fantastic experience parasailing over Dana Point. We already want to go back and take more friends. Such an experience!

    Awesome time on the water beautiful day even more beautiful being suspended above the blue ocean even saw a pod of whales while up there! The crew was more than professional felt very comfortable would love to do it again!

    Malcolm S.

    We had a wonderful time. The crew was friendly and professional. I felt safe the whole time.

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    Kristy M.

    Christopher and Brock were Amazing!!! We had so much fun!!! Great music and vibes, good times! Dunked me and the hubby LOL He actually came to Newport to help his friend at Newport/Balboa Parasail and we were glad he did!

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    Dan D.

    Great experience! 1st time flyers. Easy check in at Dana Point Harbor. Super friendly staff. Great time, super easy. Highly recommend!

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    Amazing experience my daughters had a great time. The captains of the boat were great teachers.

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    They are amazing. I would definitely do it again. Chris and his assistant were so nice. They are awesome. Great experience

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    Ask the Community - Dana Point Parasail

    Do you have tandem parasailing?

    Yes, all of our flights are tandem and triple flights.

    What is the cost of the parasailing and how far does each person goes up in the air?

    $95 per person and we do 800 foot flights

    Do you have to pay for parking?

    No we have a free 4 hour parking lot located at our location.

    Wuld it be scary for someone with height issues? do you feel like "floating" up very fast? i've tried hot air balloon and that was like being on an elevator, very calm, maybe even calmer.

    The experience would be similar to that of the air balloon but even quieter and you would be in the sitting position rather than standing. It is a floating feeling going up taken at a safe and enjoyable speed so everyone can enjoy the views.

    How long are you actually up, parasailing for?

    Each flight is between 8-10 min & total trip time on the water is between 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on how many passengers are on that trip.

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    Chris and Jacob were so kind, easy going and Knowledgeable, making our experience safe, comfortable and fun!

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