Ride a waverunner in Laguna Madre Bay with a guide to the designated ride area
One Hour
Fuel, Life Jacket, Instructions
Ride a single or double waverunner in the lower Laguna Madre Bay. Your guide escorts your group to the designated ride area and back after your hour on the water.
Bring valid identification and the credit card used for the booking. Anyone born after Sept. 1, 1993 must have a boater safety certificate under Texas law. Max combined weight is 400 lbs.
Cancel 48+ hours before for a refund minus a 15% cancellation fee. Cancel within 48 hours for a 50% cancellation fee. No-shows are charged the full price. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
Bring a valid form of identification and the credit card used for the booking. Anyone operating the jet ski rental must have both with them.
Yes, if you were born after Sept. 1, 1993, you must have a boater safety certificate under Texas law. No refunds are given if you are ineligible.
No. Due to shallow waters in Laguna Madre Bay, you can only use the rental in the designated ride area and must keep at least 300 feet of separation from each other and all other watercraft.
South Padre Island, Texas
Most visitors rave about the friendly, safety-conscious crew who excel at putting nervous first-timers at ease. Families especially appreciate how the staff interacts with kids, with one reviewer highlighting Beto's "grandpa energy" during the shuttle ride. The deckhands get consistent praise for clear instructions and making launches and landings smooth, even for anxious parasailers. Several people mention the option to bring family members along as observers for a small fee, which is a nice touch that keeps everyone together. The main hiccup to be aware of: occasional overbooking can lead to long waits in the heat, with one group reporting a 2.5-hour delay with no refreshments offered. There's also been at least one frustrating booking mix-up where a confirmed online reservation didn't match their actual schedule, followed by unprofessional communication from management. These seem like operational growing pains rather than the norm, but it's worth confirming your reservation and maybe bringing water just in case. When things go smoothly though, the actual parasailing experience consistently delivers, with captains working skillfully even in challenging wind conditions.
Had a blast and the staff was great!!
Dawn L. Stacey
July 11, 2023
Had a blast and the staff was great!!
Dawn L. Stacey
July 11, 2023