Parasailing over the Red Sea
A parasailing flight above the Red Sea off Sharm El Sheikh for $26 a solo flight — you are winched up from the boat, fly over the water and come back down without getting your hair wet unless you ask to.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt · $26 per solo parasailing flight, one person · EN
Parasailing in Sharm El Sheikh was truly one of the best experiences ever! 🪂☀️🌊 Flying above the sea with this incredible view felt like freedom, excitement, and happiness all at the same time.
What is this tour like?
Horizon Water Sports sells the parasailing flight on its own, as a single item: $26 for a solo flight over the Red Sea, $29 for a double and $35 for a triple. It is the shortest way to see the Sharm coastline from above without booking a full-day excursion — the boat tows the canopy, you go up on the winch, and the whole thing is over quickly enough to fit around a beach day. The operator holds 4.9 on Google from 167 reviews.
The price covers the flight, the safety gear and full-day access to the operator's VIP beach; hotel pickup is not included but can be arranged on request over WhatsApp. You fly up to 50 metres above the water, the total weight per flight — solo, double or triple — must not exceed 150 kg, and children from 6 fly with a parent on a double or triple. Flights run 10:00–16:00 without fixed slots; the operator puts the typical wait at 15–20 minutes. The team works in English.
What are the highlights?
- $26 solo, $29 double, $35 triple — the flight sold on its own, no full-day excursion needed
- Winch launch and landing from the boat deck
- View of the Sharm coastline and the reef line from the air
- No swimming or experience needed — you are strapped into a harness
- 4.9 on Google from 167 reviews
How does the day go, hour by hour?
What's included in the price?
- Parasailing flight over the Red Sea
- Full-day access to the operator's VIP beach
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup (arranged on request over WhatsApp)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Horizon Water Sports, Sharm El Sheikh Old Market / marina area — coordinates 27.861587, 34.2894053. The operator's address is Sharm El Maya; flights run 10:00–16:00 with no fixed slots, so you can arrive at any time in those hours.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“Parasailing in Sharm El Sheikh was truly one of the best experiences ever! 🪂☀️🌊 Flying above the sea with this incredible view felt like freedom, excitement, and happiness all at the same time.”
“An awesome experience this was. Captain Mahmud was so patient, fun and had an awesome attitude. The parasailing experience was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend Horizon Water Sports...customer service was excellent too.”
“The activities were excellent and very affordable. My guide Ahmod a tall Middle Eastern gentleman was welcoming, friendly and extremely professional. He made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.”
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