(This is not a 1st person review as I only handled the logistics for my kids who are the ones who actually did the parasailing. Why not me? No need to chum the ocean with my vomit once I get airborne. Thanks but no thanks.) The key to the whole experience with OC Parasail is easy with one small exception. The setup is you go to their site (www.oceancityparasail.com), find a date and time, choose something and then all pricing is laid out clearly. After payment you get a confirmation email or two explaining everything from where to go to what you can/can't bring with you and when they want you to show up. Check in was fast and easy with a small waiver needing to be filled out. After that it was time to wait until the captain was ready. Note that they do offer some type of photo package add on but it's on the expensive side. The staff was quite happy when we declined since none of the people on the ride were getting photos so I assume the needed equipment didn't have to come on the boat. The kids said the experience was fun. The captain had the radio blaring and was poorly-humorously "singing" along to some of his favorites. Two of the other patrons from the mid-west who had never seen/been on the ocean before apparently hurled over the side once things started rocking around a bit. I guess they had a good time even if they were still turning colors when everyone got back on solid ground after the ride. Here's the one tiny issue: Parking. Bay Avenue is all condos/homes on one side of the street with a single row of parking and a solid mix of condos and commercial business on the other with no parking. The business has a small pad next to their check in hut but it's not really somewhere designed for long-term parking. More of a drop and go point. Past that it's good luck on the street. The restaurant next door (Dockside Kitchen) has their own lot but I'm not sure if it's useable or not by for non-patrons if they are open. In the end everyone was happy with the experience and everything ran on time and was as expected. I mean sure it's pricey, but that's to be expected commensurate to the activity. No problem bringing them back for another round in the future if they want it. read more

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Loved our time parasailing and the kids pirate ship! Such a great memory! Thank you! Will be back!!

This is probably our 4th visit to these folks and they've never disappointed. Their boats and equipment is top notch. We always feel safe when we go out with these guys. Lots of fun, the crew accommodates, taking pictures with your phone even if you don't buy their photo package. Their service is worth a tip. read more

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So much fun! I've been parasailing before, but the guys that run this one are amazing. The captain was great at getting us up there and explained the rigging process quickly and the first mate helped us into place and took awesome pictures when we were up in the air. We got over 100 shots! All the equipment was new looking and everything was clean, there was nothing else they could've done better in my opinion - they even had little watertight boxes to put anything in your pockets in to make sure you don't lose them. Great time, great people, great memories, and all for a great price too! Definitely recommend them! read more

Mike and Logan were awesome ... fun ... engaged ... skillful ... and able to put the more nervous members of my party at ease. I wholeheartedly recommend Ocean City Parasail for an experience you won't soon forget! read more

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I could not have had a more perfect first experience! You have to give this company a try. We made a Sunday afternoon appointment and were lucky enough to be the only two for that time slot. We had a great time zipping out to our location with captain Joel and his helper, Vinny. They were fantastic, thorough, and super fun. I was nervous for sure, but they actually made me excited to be shot into the sky strapped to a parachute! I highly recommend their additional photo package - Vinny got some amazing shots of us. I would absolutely return any time!! read more

We had a fantastic experience! The crew was soooo very nice and accommodating. There were three us of; ages 12, 15 and 45. Even though we were first timers, we were made to feel completely at ease. We were up for about 20 minutes. The rest of time was spent enjoying the boat ride as our fellow passengers went sailing. About 90minute trip, all told. read more

We used them for our first time parasailing and they couldn't have been more helpful. Everything was explained clearly as far as what to expect and how it would work. Once on the water the crew was great and made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. Cannot wait to do this again, will definitely be coming back to this crew! read more

I live on the Atlantic City side and had a friend from Richmond,Va. visiting. Our goal this summer was to go parasailing. Now we can check that off of our bucket list. It was a joyful experience with a welcoming business that has a fun and personable staff. We will treasure the views, pictures, and the entire experience forever. Thanks a lot OC Parasailing!!!! * My friend used a Samsung 360 camera for the circular, manipulated images that we post on here. read more

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Joel and John took us out aboard the Slip Knot. It was a wonderful adventure! 12 passengers total on the boat. They took them up 2 at a time for approx 10 mins each. Great music playing the whole ride and lots of laughs and happy faces all around!! Would go back again!! read more

We went as a group of 7 and we had a BLAST. The captain was very kind and funny. Marty took INCREDIBLE pictures of all of us. The family working the merchandise trailer were sweet as well. I thought the price was well worth it! Two pieces of advice: 1) do this and 2) tip the workers! read more

I guess I should have known my stomach was in trouble when I was already feeling seasick just walking on the dock to the boat. Let me just say that being in the air was awesome but unfortunately I am someone easily affected by motion and that kind of ruined it for me. We had 5 groups on our boat and my daughter and I were last to go up. I had been apprehensive the whole time about going up, mainly that I would feel queasy up there but that was not the case at all. Actually being in the air was a welcome relief from the motion of that boat. It's just that by the time it was our turn I was feeling unbelievably nauseous so that I could hardly enjoy it up there. In fact, I was trying to throw up in the air but just had dry heaves. I should have gotten my hands on Dramamine but I thought I had gotten better ... I used to be worse when i was younger. (Note to self: I haven't) I was really going to give this review 4 stars - Capt. Mike and Bobby were very good, equipment felt secure, boat was clean, and just because everyone else had stomachs of steel and I don't doesn't mean it's not a good time. The thing I was annoyed about is I read reviews on another site praising the photo package so we got it only to spend $30 for a good deal of blurry photos. $75 is a lot of money for 10 minutes in the air (luckily we had a groupon) and $30 is a a bit excessive for pictures for something so far away only to find many of them blurry. You also get another set of generic photos of scenes on the beach and boardwalk but as a New Jersey native, who cares? In 57 years I have taken my share of beach and boardwalk photos. And do I really need a photo of someone's toes while she is in the parasail??? On top of that, there is a sign suggesting you tip them! All in all, it's a fun experience and something you can check off your list but if you are prone to seasickness in the slightest bit, I highly suggest you take something for it and try and go first or second. At least you can enjoy your time in the air more before the seasickness really kicks in. read more

Worth five stars. Worth every penny. Polite professional staff. That includes the owner, her staff in the office booth and the two dudes that took us out on the boat. Owner is a wealth of information. Great 74th birthday present for my dad. You won't be disappointed. read more

I went parasailing here and it was just amazing. The captain and mate were fantastic and I have to say this is the only place I will ever go parasailing. read more

Excellent trip with OC Parasail. Captain Metal Mike and first mate Clay were great. Can't give them credit for weather but even that couldn't possibly be better. Recommend the 8:00 am ride, less crowded, quiet water. read more

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I paid for 2 11 year olds and 2 13 year olds to parasail and paid $40 for the picture packet. I handed my picture card to the 2 male crew then waited excitedly to see the pictures for all 4 kids. The crew decided to take pictures of the 2 pretty 11 year old girls and conveniently forgot the pictures of the boys. Those are memories that I will never get back and now have no pictures of. I received an "oh sorry" from the crew and a $20 refund for half the photos. How about the memories what are they worth. This is the first time my kids did this and my son was so upset his sister got pictures and he didnt. Thanks OC Parasail for making parasailing a lasting memory of disappointment by 2 boys and the parents. read more

Awesome new boat with a great crew. Mike and Dave were fun and professional. They had a killer playlist of heavy metal that my kids couldn't understand :) Say hi to Jamie at the counter as she was flexible with scheduling the trip. It's a great view live it up. read more

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PIRATE BOAT (SEA DRAGON) IS A TOTAL TOURIST TRAP. I'm a camp counselor, and I went here with my campers on a field trip recently. We got there, and they wouldn't give life jackets to the young campers unless their parents asked in advance, even though many of my campers requested them at the site. The bathroom is inside their "gift shop," which is filled with toys the cashier said the kids weren't allowed to touch. To be honest, the kids playing with the toys was the best she could have hoped for because they were way overpriced. ($5 for a felt hat!) When we got on the boat, there were signs saying to tip the crew (which I didn't, because they were terrible actors). Though many of my campers enjoyed the boat, some of my campers, at age 6, were bored, seasick, and knew all the show's tricks. Overall experience was frustrating, would not recommend. read more

First time parasailing and I can't recommend them enough! The staff were extraordinary, giving kind and fun instructions peppered with jokes. I never felt unsafe and I trusted everyone from the ticket sellers to the crew. Highly recommend!! Don't miss out on this great org!! read more

Outstanding experience on the water. Boat was great caption was great and so was all the other staff. If your looking for a place to do sail this is the place to try. They even run specials sometimes to bring the cost down. read more

I'm so glad I did this! This is one of the best ideas I've ever had for something new to try. The staff was great, the price was reasonable, and the experience was unbeatable. I really hope I get an opportunity to do this again someday! Random thoughts: 1) Very helpful and friendly staff. We were signed up for 4p, but they moved us up to 2p when we got there early. Super easy to work with. 2) Aside from the parasailing, just the boat ride itself was relaxing and fun. 3) The price of this is quite reasonable, especially if they have an online discount (which they did for us). 4) The photo package was pretty awesome. They got some great pics of my friend and I. I'm not normally one to pay for pictures like that, but I'm glad I did. You don't have to wait for the pics either. They give you an SD card to keep with your pictures on it before you even leave the boat. Great system and you can re-use the SD card for other things. 5) I'm terrified of heights, but for some reason this didn't trigger that fear at all. I was comfortable the entire time and really enjoyed the experience. Overall, this was a great company to work with and an amazing experience. I HIGHLY recommend this! read more

A great time was had by all! The kids and adults really enjoyed their first time parasailing.

We went parasailing on a whim. We were enjoying the beach in Ocean City and saw the parasailors going by. Read the phone number off of the parachute and gave them a call. The woman who answered was very friendly and informative. They had several openings that day. We chose the 5:30pm slot (we called at 2pm). Friendly staff at the counter when we arrived. The captain and first mate were super friendly, funny, and professional. The captain really knew his stuff and was in perfect control of the boat and parasail. The first mate handled the harnesses, rigging, and safety gear. Felt very safe. This was our first time parasailing. The crew gave us full confidence. The boat ride out to the ocean was fun, but nothing beats the peaceful experience of being so high above the ocean's surface. We highly recommend Ocean City Parasail. read more

AWESOME!!! First time parasailing and it was fun!! Capt. Joel and 1st Mate Vinnie were great!! Very knowledgeable, explained everything and made it a safe and very enjoyable experience. We were the 2nd trip of the day. They told us it was too rough to be off shore and that we will be in the bay. I think it was a smart decision. The idea of us to be able to dump all the pics off the SD card onto our IPhone was just a brilliant idea. Our was 8 and it was over 600 pics. Even better they let us dump them onto 2 phones also. We are going to make this annual event. Of course got t-shirts and sweatshirts. They had a wide variety. Since it's the end of the season not too many XXL but sill got some. Of your a first time parasailing please check them out and ask for Capt. Joel. read more

Had a great time! I was scared to death before getting on, but Mike and John were excellent. Definitely instilled confidence with an air of fun. I was there with 6 teenagers (14 to 19). They all had a blast! Me too, of course. Hard rocking soundtrack was an added plus. This was on my bucket list, and now I might make it an annual event. read more

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My wife had always talked about going parasailing so I surprised her by booking with Ocean City Parasail. We were a little nervous at first (especially bringing our 7-year old) but it turned out to be a very good experience. The crew (Mike and Bobby) were great, obviously knew their stuff, and the equipment was in good working order. It was very peaceful sailing up high and that's coming from someone generally not into heights. We'd recommend OC Parasail in a heartbeat. No reason to fear! read more

I took my 10 year old daughter today and I think her words said it best..... "That.Was.Amazing. It was so beautiful my brain is super happy." Haha. We had a great time and definitely a mother/ daughter day neither of us will forget. The guys were awesome and it may be a new end of summer tradition for us! read more

This was the best!! Immaculately clean boat, friendly crew, great music, and an experience of a lifetime!!! Would recommend this to anyone!!!! It was the best! read more

For almost 200.00 you would expect more then 10 minutes in the air. We did this last year with their competitor just down the block. Same price longer time in the air. Extremely disappointed!! read more

I used Ocean City Parasailing for the first time last week. First time for my 3 daughters so I was excited. On a whim, I decided to take my 82 year old mom for her first time ever. She has never really done anything adventurous and I wanted to share this moment with her. I lost my dad in December and am trying enjoy these moments with my mom while I have her here with me. I paid for the picture package because I obviously wanted to remember this adventure forever for my girls and obviously for me and my mom. We went and we did it! And they all loved it especially my mom! Then I was told they had an issue with my pictures and they weren't able to see them. They said they'd try again when we got back to the pier. They said there were pictures on there but couldn't see them on the camera. Back at the dock, same thing -NOTHING! There is nothing on the disc. They were not apologetic at all honestly. I was told hopefully I could take it somewhere and someone rose could find them. But the thing that irritated me the most was being told by one employee "Oh, well - make it a present for her 83rd birthday!" Really? Having lost my dad 8 months ago that's a bit harsh of a statement to make to anyone but particularly to someone in my position. You aren't guaranteed anything in life. I called back and was basically told it is not their fault and they would give me back the money for picture package. But if I wanted to taker her up again that would be great but I would need to pay for it again. Ugh. Thanks. Not an easy feat with an 82 year old woman who isn't steady on her feet. Needless to say I will not be using this company again. Their lack of compassion and apology was overwhelming. read more

We have been flying with ocean city parasail for over 10 years. They are the best. Safest and friendliest to go with. Wether it's small children or adults it is a great time. Mike keeps his boats updated and clean and the music is great. Sets a great time for the trip. Clay who was his deck hand was great as well. The pictures were great and the memories made over the years only get better read more

I have no review as of yet:) Except one the two young ladies who answered my calls and questions very sweet helpful:)Im so excited!!!!! Been wanting to do this for year now. Last year we did wave runners for first time, this summer I said parasailing. And I read reviews on here and if I'm going to be 500 ft in the air safety seems to be main priority And the reviews seem very promising and I'll feel safe:) Anyway my boyfriend and I go at 2:00 pm I'll ck back let everyone know how it went:)Can't wait now I won't be the one sitting on the beach saying I want to do that I'll be the one in the sky saying I'm doing it :):):) happy parasailing all today:) Great price too 65.00 per person on wknds:) hr and hlf on boat 10 to 12 mins in the air and I'm going to request two dips:) Ok I just returned from my parasailing trip it was amazing!!!!! Matt and Hunter we're great captains:)!!!! Great friendly guys took us out around where the weather was cleared up so we got great choice of music clean fast fun boat:)!!!!! If there was 10 stars I give them and the company 10!!!!! Highly highly recommend For vacationers or all year people like myself :) thank you Ocean City parasailing was awesome experience saw some huge sting rays as well:) and it amazed my boyfriend and I how peaceful and serene it was up there :) my favorite was the dip at the end read more

Clean, efficient, fun, informative. Easy to set up a time and friendly people working at the desk and on the boat (Bob and Johnny)! The boat was clean and appeared new, as well as all of the equipment. Don't waste your time looking around for other vendors! read more

My family called to reserve 5 spots at 11:38 pm on a Wednesday night. We figured that no one would pick up but they did! Awesome customer service! We then showed up and wanted to add a person to our group. They were super flexible and found a way to accommodate us! Jamie is the best! read more

Clay and mike were great. Boat was clean, equipment felt secure. They gave great instructions and we had an awesome ride. Saw lots of ocean wildlife in the shallows and sandbars when we were sailing. It was an awesome trip. My 9 y o was so scared and absolutely loved it. She Felt very secure and strapped in. It was expensive (75 per rider) but sooooo worth it. Fun boat ride too!! read more

Great time with OC Parasailing. Clay and Joel were 100% professional and capable in managing the boat, the parasail, and the passengers. They were also fun & entertaining. The boat, parasail, ropes, & harnesses were in new and in great shape. My 14 year old and her friend had a blast. I had a great time riding along in the boat. Parasailing is pricey, but totally worth it as a special event. Be sure to make reservations in advance - we called in the morning and we were able to get afternoon reservations. read more