When parasailing, you ride under a parachute that is being towed by a speedboat. There is very little physical effort involved – you mostly need to enjoy the incredible views from up to 800 feet in the air! Both the launch and landing are done from the back of the specialized parasailing boat, so there’s no need to take a swim (though you may get a little wet from the spray)!

The minimum age for parasailing is 6 years old, and there is no maximum age assuming one is healthy enough for light exertion. The minimum and maximum weights for a single rider are 50 and 250 lbs, respectively. Common sense should be applied as to whether being suspended from a parachute high above the Pacific Ocean is an appropriate activity for the potential rider.

Is parasailing dangerous?

Hundreds of thousands of parasailing flights are done all around the country every year safely. The biggest risks come from operating in unsafe weather or sea conditions combined with poorly maintained equipment. Like all parasailing operators, we monitor weather and sea conditions hourly by both the Internet and radar and have strict rules about when to suspend operations, and all of our equipment is fully inspected and logged at the start of each day. Chris, our captain, has 5 years and over 75,000 parasailing flights under his belt without a single injury.

Parasailing on Doheny State Beach - Dana Point, CA

Quick Details

Duration: 1 hour
Ages: Ages 5+
Tour Type: Event

Parasailer: $105

Observer: $40

Want to Parasail off Doheny State Beach?

We offer parasailing in Dana Point Harbor and are located right off the 5 freeway and Pacific Coast Highway.

Beautiful views of the coastline
Knowledgeable, experienced captain and staff
Safe and fun

Restrictions: Weight Limitations

Tandem Flight

Minimum Combined Weight: 180 lbs
Maximum Combined Weight: 450 lbs

Solo Flight

Minimum Weight: 125 lbs
Maximum Weight: 300 lbs

All weight restrictions are subject to change due to weather, and our captain will make the final decision at the time of trip departure.

Parasailing FAQs

When parasailing, you ride under a parachute that is being towed by a speedboat. There is very little physical effort involved – you mostly need to enjoy the incredible views from up to 800 feet in the air! Both the launch and landing are done from the back of the specialized parasailing boat, so there’s no need to take a swim (though you may get a little wet from the spray)!
The minimum age for parasailing is 6 years old, and there is no maximum age assuming one is healthy enough for light exertion. The minimum and maximum weights for a single rider are 50 and 250 lbs, respectively. Common sense should be applied as to whether being suspended from a parachute high above the Pacific Ocean is an appropriate activity for the potential rider.
Hundreds of thousands of parasailing flights are done all around the country every year safely. The biggest risks come from operating in unsafe weather or sea conditions combined with poorly maintained equipment. Like all parasailing operators, we monitor weather and sea conditions hourly by both the Internet and radar and have strict rules about when to suspend operations, and all of our equipment is fully inspected and logged at the start of each day. Chris, our captain, has 5 years and over 75,000 parasailing flights under his belt without a single injury.