For travelers headed to Hawaii, there are plenty of activities and options to choose from regarding entertainment. But for those looking for adventure, parasailing is one of the best options. Parasailing allows tourists to see the island, the ocean, and everything in between with a new set of eyes. Being up above the ocean, flying, seeing the island from high above, is an unforgettable experience for anyone.

What To Expect When Parasailing In Waikiki

Since a large number of tourists who go to Waikiki have never parasailed before, this is a new, strange experience, and even terrifying to some people. But tourists should not be scared, as parasailing is a very fun and exciting adventure to do while in Waikiki. Parasailing can have tourists up to 1,000 feet up in the air along the coastline.

When going to parasail, the guide will board visitors onto a boat to start heading along the shoreline out to prepare for parasailing. They will ask visitors to put on a life jacket and give a small safety talk. After that, visitors will be loaded onto the parasail boat and clipped in before the boat takes off and visitors go flying into the air. The actual parasailing ride takes about 10 minutes, depending on the company visitors book with.

Best Time To Book A Parasailing Trip

While it may seem like there is perfect weather year-round in Hawaii, there are always better times to schedule. With that being said, the summer tends to be one of the most popular times to book. While the weather is hotter during the summer, there is a lot more time in the day and visitors will get the best views. There are several slots during the day for summer which makes it a lot more fun. The main downside is waiting in the summer heat for the boat or getting hot while being ferried out to the parasailing boat.

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Cost Of Parasailing

Even for visitors on long vacations, it seems like they can’t do everything. Planning ahead and booking online is the only way to guarantee that visitors are accomplishing everything they want, and this also helps avoid long lines! Parasailing is one of the things that visitors want to make sure to book online and get the details out of the way so they can concentrate on having fun and learning something new!

  • Cost: From $40+
  • Time: Hour to hour and a half

The cost depends on which company tourists go with, along with how high they will go, so they should be sure to do their research before booking. Visitors should be prepared to carve out at least an hour for this adventure because they have a boat ride and then the actual parasailing is included in the cost. They should also be sure to get there at least 10-15 minutes early in case there are any delays or extra requirements.

While there are several companies that do parasailing, there are a few that are more popular than others. This could be for several reasons, such as having been in the location for a long time, going up higher, or just tour guides that were more entertaining to some people. But some of these more popular parasailing companies include:

  • Hawaiian Parasail
  • Xtreme Parasail
  • Paradise Water Sports
  • Parasailing Adventure

While all of these companies are reputable companies, some are more popular than others, or perhaps offer things that other companies do not. Some companies will only offer two-person parasailing, while some may offer three. With kids, there are different policies based on each company. Visitors should be sure to research before booking with just any company.

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What You Should Bring With You

While there are not many requirements for parasailing, there are a few. Luckily most of these requirements are dependent on the company and the situation. Each company has different ones, but some of the more general requirements include:

  • Bringing a swimsuit
  • Kids being tandem with adults
  • Weight requirements
  • Lifejacket (provided)
  • Special weather conditions

Most of these requirements are outlined in the contract or online forms that visitors have to fill out, but some will be discussed on the day of the adventure. Visitors should be sure to do their research and be willing to work with the company whenever special circumstances such as bad weather coming up. Most of these companies will tell visitors that the captain of the ship controlling the parasailing will have the final say.

Even for the visitors that are a little scared of heights and sports, this is a great option for things to do in Waikiki. With so many things to do, it is easy to forget to add enjoying new adventures to the itinerary, so visitors should be sure to go ahead and book. This is such a popular sport since it is so safe and is very fun for everyone involved. Whether visitors are the observer taking pictures or the ones in the air, there is something to enjoy for everyone. Safe travels!

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