One of the highlights of our Girl's Trip was definitely parasailing with Downwind Sails…read moreWatersports! We arrived at around 1:45pm hoping to be able to book for a 2pm slot and thankfully, they were super accommodating. Once we signed our waivers, we paid the parasailing fee ($98pp after tax) and the additional photo fee which was $30. After we dropped off all of our belongings at the Reservation Area, we were directed to the beach to grab our life vests. With it being Mid June, the sand was very hot but once we got to the water, we were fine. What we were unaware of was the banana boat that we had to take to get to the parasailing boat. It was definitely a pleasant surprise but a fun experience nonetheless. Once we arrived to the parasailing boat, the guys were extremely helpful and informative. They hooked us up to the harnesses and gave us a quick rundown of the rules. Parasailing was, by far, one of the most breathtaking and invigorating experiences I've ever had! I absolutely loved it and it was quite peaceful. Unfortunately, my friend did get queasy after a while so we had to cut our ride a bit short but the guys were very nice and made sure to give my friend some water until the other couple finished their ride. The rides lasted maybe 8-10 mins. If you're planning to visit Myrtle Beach or even live in the area, definitely check out Downwind Sails Watersports. There are height and weight restrictions so definitely check out their site for all the details but the staff were wonderful and the parasailing was amazing!

The guy on the jet ski took off before I was seated. no instructions or anything. They made sure me…read moreand my daughter went by ourselves. He took off extremely fast it almost threw us off. I was thrown off my seat twice. I kept yelling for the driver to slow down but he didn't. He did this intentionally. Horrible experience. Black people please take caution

Friendly staff and a great day on the water with their pontoon boat. my only suggestion would be to…read morepack light because parking is across st. and you have to carry it all. That being said I'll be back.

We had an absolutely amazing experience with Express Water Sports on our scuba diving trip! Our…read morecrew--Piper, Ryan, Dan, and Katie--was exceptional from start to finish. I really appreciated how they took the time to clearly set expectations and go over all the rules and safety information before we even got into the water. It made us feel prepared, comfortable, and confident throughout the trip. Every member of the crew was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and was happy to share their expertise with us. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic time and had an experience we'll remember. A huge thank you to Piper, Ryan, Dan, and Katie for making our scuba trip so enjoyable! You have an amazing crew, and we would absolutely recommend Express Water Sports to anyone looking for a great diving experience!

This is an amazing adventure. Would definitely do again. The team was excellent. Very efficient…read moreoperation with a good amount of time in the air.

My husband and son (13) had an exceptional experience parasailing. The staff was fun and…read moreexperienced. They both felt safe and had a great time. They got about 30 photos back that were all keepers! Will absolutely be back when the rest of the kiddos are older.

We scheduled a guided jet ski tour on the ICW. The place was easy to find, the website was…read moreaccurate, and the guide was knowledgeable. Our guide, Zack, recognized that I was unfamiliar with jet skis, so he took the time to fully explain how they work. He checked on me throughout the tour, providing tips and demonstrations when necessary. My husband and daughter were on another jet ski. When they flipped, the guide immediately turned around and jumped in the water to assist them. The whole experience was organized and professional. I highly recommend this experience for beginners and for intermediate riders.

absolutely love these guys. we have been renting wave runners from them since 2020 and they are…read morevery knowledgeable and we feel really safe with their guides. especially Zack. he has been our guide every year. I would trust our girls without us with him. he makes us all feel safe in the water.

We had so much fun parasailing and banana boating. It was the highlight of our trip. My kids LOVED…read moreit! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Captain Richard even calmed their nerves before going parasailing! It seems like most of the complaints on here are based on people trying to sit/swim in the area of the beach that's designated with signs for them to load and unload people onto the boats for parasailing and banana boating. This is a safety issue as you could get hit by a sea doo while they pick up and drop off. Kind of seems like common sense. Not sure why people are upset about their kids not being allowed to swim/play in this area, as it would be very dangerous. If you're in the area, you should definitely give this place a call. You won't regret it!

Can't rate the actual parasailing because we never got to do it. Hustled onto a banana boat like we…read morewere boarding a moving train. Went out to meet the actual boat, saw the previous group still in the sky. Turned around and went back to shore. Turned around and started heading back out. Suddenly told the mate on the boat was sick so we would not be going up. Staff acted as if this was somehow amusing, shrugged and laughed. Asked for a refund and left. An hour later, we see the same company up and running. Called and asked why we were not given the chance to wait and go up with new crew. Just plain rude response from person on phone. Told I could talk to the manager "later". When the manager called me back much later, his rudeness was even worse. I asked why my refund was only partial. He finally agreed he would refund the "nonrefundable" portion as I pointed out THEY were the ones who cancelled our trip. Then hung up on me. So much wrong with this scenario, almost all of which could have been fixed with a SIMPLE, SINCERE APOLOGY. Good customer service is important! I never write negative reviews and always believe in giving a business a chance to make things right. Epic fail here. Do better!

Beautiful views along the water. There's a lot of parking along highway 17, some paid lots, and…read morefree lots of you're eating at that restaurant. Holiday time the restaurants are decked out in colorful lights with a holiday tree set up at the end of the dock. Can book a sunset cruise boat ride or pirate ship ride. Flat, paved or deck - wheelchair and stroller accessible.

The space is much written about. It amounts to a boardwalk into the marsh and along the water's…read moreedge, along which various boat launches and restaurants are evident. The marsh is characteristically majestic. The businesses aren't much. It's always nice to get a bit of that fresh sea air, but compared to, say, the similar Shem Creek boardwalk in the Charleston suburbs, this one is nothing to write home about. Parking was a tad confusing but out on the street appeared to be free. I'm sure that eating on the water is nice, but food options are better elsewhere in my experience.

Banana boat ride and parasailing were incredible. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the…read morereservation procedure. 9:30 was more like a suggestion since a group showed up at 9:25 and went out ahead of us. We waited on the beach for roughly 30-40 minutes before going out. Small inconvenience however my kids were jacked up to get in the air and the extra waiting cost us some beach time later in the day.

Great experience parasailing that can't be had here in Atlanta! 100% recommend going early & using…read morethis company.

STAY AWAY!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! We purchased a Groupon only to learn upon arrival that the…read moreGroupon could only be used before noon. This was not conveyed over the phone at when I called at 11am or on the Groupon website. Just remember if a Groupon seems to good to be true it is. The staff was very rude, unprofessional, and clueless. Assuming this business relies on tourism and word of mouth the staff is in need of major retraining in order to remain in business. If I could give ZERO stars I would Fortunately there was enough time left in the day, so that we were able to leave and head to Crazy Sister Marina. The extra $400 we spent was well worth it. The staff was awesome and they will see us and the rest of the family tomorrow morning for the dolphin tour.

Went to Myrtle Beach for a vacation and tried parasailing and the banana boat. Chose this location…read morebased on the convenience to our resort. The first day we did parasailing. Wasn't sure what to expect as this was our first experience. The entire experience was AWESOME! You take a banana boat ride to the boat that you parasail off. The crew had an infectious fun spirit! The second visit we did the banana boat ride. Another AWESOME experience!! Thank you to Captains Mark and Nick and the crews for creating lasting memories. FYI-the banana boat ride is high adventure. Gave it 4 stars because it was a bit unorganized, plus there's always room for improvement.

A little misleading, if you do the hour Jet ski rental you can only ride in a somewhat small area…read moreup and down the river despite their website saying they offer the "largest riding area" and "ocean riding" I was under the assumption that me and my wife would be able to ride up to the inlet and hit the ocean but when I arrived they told me that was only for the 2 hour dolphin tour (he also said they went out that morning and there were no dolphins). The staff were nice seemed like mostly younger kids. Overall I just wish I had known I would be limited to such a small riding area. We made the best of it and still had a fun time but after about 30 minutes of going back and forth it left a little more to be desired.

HORRIBLE they held up my card and said if you hit a wave with the Jetski you pay 600 and it was…read morestorming and there was thunder and they said not it wasn't i paid 200 for an 1hour and I had to pay 200 for 30 minutes