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The best parasailing in Miami
A parasail trip with lunch, a parasail boat off South Beach, parasail-and-jet-ski combos and a parasail-and-ATV day: here is how to pick, with honest advice on the price you pay on the day, safety and weather rules, and booking problems and refunds.
See our 4 picks
The best parasailing in Miami for most people is the parasail boat trip off South Beach. It costs from about €71 and is rated 4.8 on GetYourGuide. The tour page lists no fee at check-in, but taxes are included only on some options. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.
Our 4 picks for parasailing in Miami
All four have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Each card says what you pay at check-in on top of the online price.
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from €71 per person Our top pick 10 minutes 4.8 (218) reviews on GetYourGuide
Parasail boat trip off South Beach
A boat trip from Alton Road in Miami Beach and a flight up to 350 feet on an 800-foot line. Safety gear and life vests are included. Taxes are included only on some options, so check before you book.
Best for Most visitors, and South Beach stays
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from €70 per person 1.5 hours 4.5 (352) reviews on GetYourGuide
Parasail flight with lunch
A parasail flight on Biscayne Bay with a captain, instructors and lunch if you pick that option. At check-in you pay $60 plus tax per rider. Photos ($49) and a spectator seat ($75) are extra.
Best for Visitors who want lunch too
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from €44 per person 2.5 hours 4.0 (14) reviews on GetYourGuide
Parasail and jet ski combo
A parasail flight and a jet ski ride in about 2.5 hours. At check-in you pay $80 a person for the parasail and $80 for a 1-seat jet ski ($120 for 2 seats). Add a $150 card deposit per ski and a $14 boating exam if you were born in 1988 or later.
Best for Thrill seekers who want both
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from €161 per person 1–2 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide
Parasail and ATV day
Two rides in one day: one hour of parasailing, then one hour on an ATV (a four-wheel quad bike), with guides and safety gear. Not for children under 14. A boating license and a signed waiver are not included. One review so far.
Best for Teens and adults who want a full day of thrills
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Parasailing in Miami compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parasail boat trip off South Beach | €71 per person | 10 minutes | Most visitors, and South Beach stays | Rated 4.8 from 218 reviews, with no check-in fee listed. |
| Parasail flight with lunch | €70 per person | 1.5 hours | Visitors who want lunch too | The most reviewed parasail here: 4.5 from 352 reviews. |
| Parasail and jet ski combo | €44 per person | 2.5 hours | Thrill seekers who want both | Two activities in one trip; rated 4.0 from 14 reviews. |
| Parasail and ATV day | €161 per person | 1–2 hours | Teens and adults who want a full day of thrills | The only parasail with an ATV ride. |
Parasail boat trip off South Beach
€71 per person10 minutes 4.8 (218)
Details
- Who it suits
- Most visitors, and South Beach stays
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8 from 218 reviews, with no check-in fee listed.
€70 per person1.5 hours 4.5 (352)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want lunch too
- Why we picked it
- The most reviewed parasail here: 4.5 from 352 reviews.
€44 per person2.5 hours 4.0 (14)
Details
- Who it suits
- Thrill seekers who want both
- Why we picked it
- Two activities in one trip; rated 4.0 from 14 reviews.
€161 per person1–2 hours 5.0 (1)
Details
- Who it suits
- Teens and adults who want a full day of thrills
- Why we picked it
- The only parasail with an ATV ride.
Group size is stated for 2 tours only: Parasail boat trip off South Beach, up to 13; Parasail and ATV day, up to 8. None of the 4 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site. All 4 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 23 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
How much is parasailing in Miami? Prices compared
Parasailing in Miami costs from about €44 to €71 online on our list, plus fees at check-in on two trips. The parasail and ATV day costs more.
Here is what each trip adds on the day:
- Boat trip off South Beach: from €71; no check-in fee listed. Taxes are included only on some options.
- Flight with lunch: from €70 online. At check-in, add $60 plus tax per rider.
- Parasail and jet ski: from €44 online. At check-in, add $80 per person for the parasail and $80 to $120 for the jet ski.
- Parasail and ATV ride: from about €160; no check-in fee listed.
Parasailing off Miami Beach and South Beach
The South Beach parasail leaves from 390 Alton Rd in Miami Beach. From up high you see South Beach, Miami Beach and the city skyline.
The other three trips leave from 3400 Pan American Drive, on Biscayne Bay.
If someone in your group would rather stay on the boat, a Biscayne Bay boat tour shows the same views from the water.
Is parasailing safe? Florida's rules
Florida has strict rules for parasail companies, and they apply on every trip. Four weather limits stop a flight.
No flight with: steady wind over 20 mph, or gusts over 25 mph. Gusts 15 mph or more above the steady wind. Rain or fog that cuts sight to under half a mile. Lightning within 7 miles.
What the companies must have
Each company must carry $1 million in insurance for each accident and a US Coast Guard licensed captain on board. You may ask for the insurer's details.
They must log the weather on every trip and carry a radio and a weather device.
What is included and what is not?
Every trip includes safety gear and the boat. The rest varies.
- South Beach boat trip: life vests, boat trip and crew. Food and drinks are not included.
- Flight with lunch: captain, instructors and lunch on that option. Photos, spectators and a phone case cost extra.
- Parasail and jet ski: gear, instructors and parking. Fees are paid at check-in.
- Parasail and ATV: guides and gear for both. A boating license and a waiver are not included.
Tips before you book parasailing in Miami
Add the check-in fee
Two trips charge more at check-in. Add it to the online price before you compare.
Expect weather delays
By law, flights stop in strong wind, rain or lightning. One company gives a voucher to rebook if the weather stops your flight.
Cancel for free
All four trips let you cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.
Ask about photos first
Photos cost extra on some trips. Decide before you go, so you are not sold them on the boat.
Parasailing in Miami: questions and answers
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Facts checked on 23 October 2026 against: Florida Statutes 327.375: commercial parasailing.
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Written by the Best Things to Do in Miami editorial team.