Parasailing at Playa Tortugas, Cancún — Open-Time Ticket
Parasail Cancun's ticket without transport: turn up at its desk in Marina Adventure Bay, Km 6.5, any time between 10:30 and 17:30, ride the water taxi out to the parasail boat and take off from its deck. The flight lasts about 10 minutes while the boat covers three miles, up to 260 ft over the Hotel Zone. $75 per person; the operator publishes no other charge on its price page.
Cancún, Mexico · 10min · $75 per person for an open-time flight of about 10 min, no transfer · EN
Amazing experience. All five of our family enjoyed the parasailing experience. We parasailed in two groups, one with two people and a second with three people. My wife is apprehensive about these types of activites but loved every minute. Awesome views and amazing and funny staff. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We splurged for the pictures as well. They did a great job in capturing the memories. Pancho and Juan did an amazing job in making us feel at ease and have a great time. We were located at the Hard Rock Cancun hotel.
What is this tour like?
Parasail Cancun's ticket without transport: turn up at its desk in Marina Adventure Bay, Km 6.5, any time between 10:30 and 17:30, ride the water taxi out to the parasail boat and take off from its deck. The flight lasts about 10 minutes while the boat covers three miles, up to 260 ft over the Hotel Zone. $75 per person; the operator publishes no other charge on its price page.
The operator says it has been flying guests for 35 years and describes what you see from up there as the Hotel Zone, the Nichupté Lagoon, Isla Mujeres and the sandbars below — with sea turtles, dolphins and manta rays in the water, in its own words. Its boats are 30-footers built for parasailing, with a hydraulic winch and a 9 × 9 ft platform at the back, so you are clipped in and reeled back in on deck. The weight limit is 180 kg for the whole flight, whether one person flies or three, and children fly from the age of ten with an adult.
What are the highlights?
- Open time: show up at the desk any time from 10:30 to 17:30, no fixed slot to hit
- Take-off and landing on the boat's deck — no swimming and no experience needed
- Up to 260 ft over the Hotel Zone, with the Nichupté Lagoon and Isla Mujeres in view
- One, two or three people fly together, up to 180 kg in total — the captain decides on the day
- Radio contact with the crew throughout: you say how high to go, or ask to come down early
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 10:30–17:30Check in at Marina Adventure Bay
Come to the front desk at Blvd. Kukulcan Km 6.5, Playa Tortugas, whenever suits you within opening hours. Sign the waiver — for anyone under 18, an adult signs.
- —Water taxi out to the boat
A small water taxi takes you from the dock to the parasail boat waiting offshore. The operator says you may get slightly wet on this ride.
- —Life jacket and harness on board
The crew fits the mandatory life jacket and the harness. If you want your feet to touch the sea at the end of the flight, ask for a splash now, before take-off.
- —Take-off from the platform
The parachute fills behind the boat and the hydraulic winch lets you out from the 9 × 9 ft deck at the stern — you lift off sitting down.
- ≈10 minAbout ten minutes over the Hotel Zone
The boat runs three miles while you fly at up to 260 ft; the time varies with the wind. You stay on the radio with the crew and decide how high to go.
- —Landing back on deck
The winch reels you in to a soft landing on the same platform, feet dry unless you asked for the splash.
- —Back to the marina
While the others in your boat take their turn, you watch from the deck; then the water taxi brings you back to the dock at Playa Tortugas.
What's included in the price?
- A parasail flight of about 10 minutes, the boat running three miles
- Water taxi from the dock to the parasail boat and back
- Safety equipment and a life jacket
- Passenger insurance
- Radio contact with the crew during the flight
- Open date and open time within opening hours
What's not included?
- Check-in at the Playa Tortugas location, where the waiver is signed
- Transport from the hotel — this ticket is for arriving on your own
- Photo and video package — an optional add-on at booking
- Tips for the crew — the operator calls them optional
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Marina Adventure Bay, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 6.5, Playa Tortugas, Hotel Zone, Cancun — Parasail Cancun's front desk. Open daily 10:30–17:30 for this ticket., toll-free from the USA and Canada 1 800 247 1641.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
How much will a couple pay in total?
How long am I actually in the air?
Is there a weight limit?
Can children fly?
How many people fly at once?
Do I need to swim, and will I get wet?
What if the weather is bad?
Can I cancel or change the date?
How do I get there without the transfer?
Can I take my own camera?
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What do guests say?
“Amazing experience. All five of our family enjoyed the parasailing experience. We parasailed in two groups, one with two people and a second with three people. My wife is apprehensive about these types of activites but loved every minute. Awesome views and amazing and funny staff. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We splurged for the pictures as well. They did a great job in capturing the memories. Pancho and Juan did an amazing job in making us feel at ease and have a great time. We were located at the Hard Rock Cancun hotel.”
“Beautiful experience. At no point did I feel unsafe. You take a water taxi out to the boat that has the parasail. If there's another party already parasailing you may have a little bit of a wait. But it's a beautiful and relaxing wait. The ride can be a little discomforting on the tush while in the air, but it's well worth it. You're up for about 10 mins until they reel you in for a soft landing. I docked two star because we purchased a photo/video package that we were supposed to receive the following morning and it's been a few days now and still nothing.”
“I really liked this activity; you stay up there for about 20 minutes, which is more than enough. Personally I loved the experience, it's well worth it, you can take in the beautiful view of all of Cancún. For 2 people it came to around $3,000 Mexican pesos. The only bad point is that the crew that takes you out to board the boat gets annoyed if you don't tip them; I understand it's their job, but I don't think it's mandatory, since the tour is not cheap at all. Anyway, everything else was excellent.”
“An excellent adventure with incredible views. If you're someone who gets seasick, take Dramamine beforehand, because the trip can be a bit bumpy. Worth every peso/dollar spent.”
“Very good experience, you can see lots of little creatures in the water from above, mainly rays and turtles.”
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