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    Dana Point Parasail

    4.9 (199 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    It was an amazing experience. Thank you to the 2 guys in the boat assisting us . You are an excellent tour guide , very professional and very accommodating. My daughter was so happy to do it again. I recommended you to all of my colleagues and friends to try doing Parasailing at Dana Point. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.

    This was a Christmas present for my son from 2025. We had a blast and loved the pictures that they took... well worth the money for the sail and pictures. The crew was fun too.

    This was a wonderful experience. Six of our adult children went parasailing and four of us so we ended up having the whole boat for ourselves. They offered the photo package, which was great. They were super flexible on the Fourth of July to change our time last minute. The boat driver and his partner were hilarious and good entertainment as well. We all created lots of memories. It was definitely worth it.

    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.

    Realtor Z.

    My son and I had so much fun. The captain, Christopher and Elliot was so nice and made me comfortable and had fun. We wish we could stay longer at the top. It was amazing!

    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.

    Getting ready for parasailing

    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!

    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.

    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.

    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!

    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!

    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 ! (:

    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!

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    Super fun experience and the staff was great. I highly recommend trying it! We did a tandem but three could also go up at once too.

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    Chris the owner is amazing! My wife was nervous and he made her feel safe and she loved it. Would recommend them to anyone!

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    What a wonderful experience. So fun . We even had dolphins swimming with the boat.

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    I highly recommend these people. they made the time so fun and exciting for our kids. ask to get dunked.

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    These guys were great at their job and great company! The kids had a blast and what a view! Thank you!

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    Fantastic definitely would recommend it to anyone! Staff are awesome and we had a great time and would do it again!!

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    This was a thrill. I didn't think 800ft would be as high as it was. Definitely recommend

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    Wonderful experience. Saw dolphins and Whale along with parasailing on a beautiful day with super experienced crew. Loved it !

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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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