Parasailing in Cozumel from San Francisco Beach
Jet Ski Cozumel takes its parasail boat about 1.5 miles off the west coast and lifts you off its back platform for 15 minutes of flight, alone or with one other person. $75 per person, $150 for a tandem of two. Every flyer also gets a free day pass to San Francisco Beach Club, where the operator is based, and you reserve with a 20% deposit.
Cozumel, Mexico · 30min · $75 per person for a 15-min flight; a tandem for two is $150 · EN
My first time at the age of 70. Quite nervous but it was well worth it. Id do it again in a heartbeat. Thought we might get wet but nothing. The landing is probably the hardest but you can do it.
What is this tour like?
Jet Ski Cozumel takes its parasail boat about 1.5 miles off the west coast and lifts you off its back platform for 15 minutes of flight, alone or with one other person. $75 per person, $150 for a tandem of two. Every flyer also gets a free day pass to San Francisco Beach Club, where the operator is based, and you reserve with a 20% deposit.
The operator is a family business that says it has been running parasail flights since 1999, and it pitches this flight at cruise passengers short on time: the whole excursion takes about 30 minutes, with 15 of them in the air, and there is no long briefing and no need to change. You sit on the back platform in a harness, the boat accelerates, and you rise over the reefs and the cruise ships; at the end you come down softly onto the same platform. The flight is booked for one or two people: the operator writes that Cozumel rules limit it to tandem flights, with a combined maximum of 450 lb. After landing you have the beach club for the rest of the day.
What are the highlights?
- Seated take-off from the boat's back platform and a soft landing on your feet on the same platform — you can stay completely dry
- Solo or tandem: $75 per person either way, $150 for two flying together
- A free day pass to San Francisco Beach Club for every flyer — loungers, pool, showers and lockers
- Children from five years old, minimum 70 lb (32 kg)
- Reserve with a 20% deposit, cancel up to your booked time, full refund if your ship does not dock
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- StartCheck in on the beach
Come to the operator's check-in tent on the sand in front of San Francisco Beach Club and pay the balance after your deposit — in dollars, pesos or by card.
- —Boarding the parasail boat
You board with the other flyers of your time slot; the operator limits the number of flights per day, so the slot is fixed at booking.
- —Harness on, 1.5 miles out
The boat runs about 1.5 miles offshore while the instructor fits your harness and the US Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
- —Seated lift-off from the platform
You sit comfortably on the back platform; as the boat speeds up, the parachute lifts you off gently.
- 15 minFifteen minutes over the west coast
The operator describes it as quiet and calm up there, with a bird's-eye view of the reefs and the cruise ships; the descent starts so slowly you hardly notice it.
- —Soft landing and back to the beach
You land on your feet on the same platform — no dip unless you ask for one — and watch the others fly before the boat heads back.
What's included in the price?
- 15 minutes of flight
- Safety harness and a US Coast Guard-approved life jacket
- A free day pass to San Francisco Beach Club for each flyer: loungers, pool, water toys, restrooms and showers
- Locker
What's not included?
- Taxi from the cruise pier or your hotel
- Beach club passes for guests who do not fly — sold separately at booking
- Food and drinks at the beach club
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
The check-in tent on the beach in front of San Francisco Beach Club, Carretera Costera Sur km 14.5, Cozumel — next door to Chula's, Carlos n' Charlie's and Paradise Beach. By taxi about 12 minutes from the International Pier, 14 from Puerta Maya, 16 from Punta Langosta and 17 from downtown, by the operator's timings. (Spanish and English).
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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What do guests say?
“My first time at the age of 70. Quite nervous but it was well worth it. Id do it again in a heartbeat. Thought we might get wet but nothing. The landing is probably the hardest but you can do it.”
“Booked a 30- minute jet ski rental and parasailing in cozumel Mexico for my family. We did them both at he same time. My daughter loves their parasailing tour. Great prices and friendly staff. I recommend them for sure!”
“I booked parasailing a few months before my cruise. The reservation was easy, required a small deposit, and offered cancellation/refund up until the last minute. The day I got to Cozumel I was not feeling well. I emailed them at approximately 1:00pm to cancel my 3:00pm reservation. I received confirmation around 3:15pm that they canceled and refunded my deposit. I then realized the card I had used to make the reservation had been compromised and replaced. I replied to let them know this and I would understand if they couldn’t process the refund. I received a reply thank me for my understanding and explain that many banks due process returns despite a card being cancelled. Fortunately the refund showed in my account later that night. Email communication was great. Any issue of time delays were related to my lack of cell/wifi while in Cozumel. They honored their cancellation policy and their communication was clear and helpful.”
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