Parasailing over Palm Beach is one of the quickest thrills in Aruba: a few minutes of floating high above the turquoise water, with views from the high-rise strip all the way to the California Lighthouse. Most rides launch from the boats and piers along Palm Beach, you take off and land on the boat, and you do not need to swim or have any experience. Here is what it costs, what to expect and which operators get the best reviews.
- Where
- Palm Beach, from the boats and piers along the hotel strip
- Price
- About $70-$115 per person
- Flight time
- A short flight, usually a matter of minutes; ask the operator
- Experience
- None needed; you take off and land on the boat
- Best time
- Morning, before the wind picks up
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h on most bookings
Top-rated Aruba parasailing
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Check hotel ratesThe most-booked parasailing in Aruba
- Aruba Parasailing with Unparalleled Views (about $70, 4.8 stars from more than 530 reviews). The most-reviewed parasail on the island.
- Aruba Parasailing Experience from Noord (about $70, 4.8 stars, 320+ reviews). Leaves from the Palm Beach area in Noord.
- Parasailing in Palm Beach (about $70, 4.7 stars, 120+ reviews). Another well-rated option along the strip.
- Aruba Parasailing with Photography (about $115, 5 stars). Includes photos of your flight, so you can leave your phone on the boat.
Prices and ratings are what the tours were listing at the time of writing; the live price is on each tour card above.
What a parasailing trip is like
- Check in at the pier or the operator’s spot on Palm Beach and sign a waiver.
- Boat out a short distance offshore with a small group.
- Harness up on the back of the boat. Solo, tandem and sometimes triple flights are possible, depending on combined weight and the wind.
- Take off from the deck as the boat speeds up, float for a few minutes over Palm Beach, and get reeled back in to land on the boat.
Before you book
- Weight and age rules: operators set minimum ages and weight limits, and flights depend on the wind. Check the listing, especially for children.
- Go in the morning. Aruba’s trade winds build through the day; early flights are smoother and less likely to be cancelled.
- Bring a waterproof phone pouch or book a package with photos.
- Swimwear and sunscreen: you may get splashed, and you will be in the sun on the boat.
- Weather cancellations happen when the wind is too strong. Book early in your trip so you have a backup day.
Pair it with
Parasailing takes an hour at most, so pair it with something else on Palm Beach: a jet ski or other water sports from the same piers, a catamaran snorkel sail, or lunch at one of the beach bars.
Quick answers
How much is parasailing in Aruba?
Most parasailing in Aruba costs about $70 per person, and packages with photos run about $115.
Where can you parasail in Aruba?
On Palm Beach. Operators work from the boats and piers along the high-rise hotel strip in Noord.
Is parasailing in Aruba safe?
Parasailing runs daily on Palm Beach in normal weather, and operators cancel flights when the wind is too strong. Follow the crew’s instructions and check age and weight rules before booking.
Do you need to know how to swim to parasail?
No experience is needed, and you take off and land on the boat. You will wear a life jacket.
Can kids go parasailing in Aruba?
Often yes, with an adult in a tandem flight, but minimum ages and weights vary by operator. Check the listing before booking.
