Soar up to 400 feet with a 10–12 minute parasail flight and ocean views
30–45 mins
Life jackets, Banana boat shuttle
Ride a banana boat shuttle offshore and soar above the Grand Strand. Enjoy a 10–12 minute parasail flight within a 30–45 minute excursion.
Participants must be at least 42 inches tall. Weight limit per flight is approximately 450 lbs; actual limits vary with conditions. All participants must be sober; minors require a parent or guardian to sign a waiver.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before start. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged in full.
Participants must be at least 42 inches tall. Weight limits vary by conditions and the captain will determine safe groupings.
Yes, but you must purchase a full-priced ticket as space is limited.
Up to 6 people per trip; parasail flights can accommodate 1, 2, or 3 people in the air at a time.
2985 S Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, United States
Parasailing at this Myrtle Beach spot draws consistently strong praise, especially for the boat crew. Staff members like Alex and Christian get called out by name for being professional, attentive, and genuinely focused on making guests feel comfortable and safe. First-timers in particular seem to appreciate how the team explains everything clearly before heading out, and the views along the coastline sound hard to beat. That said, the experience can vary depending on which activity you book and who's running it. Parasailing reviews lean heavily positive, while banana boat and jet ski outings have drawn some frustration around ride quality and staff attitude. A few reviewers flagged issues with front desk staff being unwelcoming, which is worth keeping in mind. Online booking is smooth and straightforward, which makes getting started easy. If parasailing is your goal, this operation has a solid track record and most guests leave happy. Just go in with clear expectations about what's included, communicate your preferences upfront with whoever's running your activity, and you'll likely have a great time on the water.
Had a great time parasailing with the Downwind Sails location near the state park. Easily made our reservations online and the check-in process was simple. Alex and Christian were wonderful on the boat and we felt safe the entire time. Ride was smooth and it lasted longer than we expected.
Gregory Torok
May 18, 2026
Had a great time parasailing with the Downwind Sails location near the state park. Easily made our reservations online and the check-in process was simple. Alex and Christian were wonderful on the boat and we felt safe the entire time. Ride was smooth and it lasted longer than we expected.
Gregory Torok
May 18, 2026