Parasailing Excursion in South Padre Island
Overview
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30 minutes
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Book with Team Barefoot for a 5-star parasailing adventure! As a family-owned and operated business, we guarantee a personal, fun, and safe experience you won’t forget!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Max combined weight may vary due to wind conditions and/or Captains discretion 300lb-500lb
Max individual weight of 270lb
What To Expect
Enjoy a thrilling parasailing adventure over the Gulf, soaring high with breathtaking views of South Padre Island, all while staying safe with our expert crew!
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Parasailing Excursion in South Padre Island
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Ride Along
If you wish to bring an alcoholic beverage on the parasail boat just let your bartender know not to put your drink in a glass.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
No need to go anywhere else!
jeromepS8184GZ,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great owners - very professional - felt completely safe - would do it again.
Parasailing made Fun!
Scott G,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of fun! What a view! Our captain was very professional and took good care of us. Bear got us all geared up and made it all seem simple. Would definitely do it again!
Amazing experience
Susu A,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun! Went with my 9 and 11 year old girls and we were able to go up together. The crew was super friendly, and we all felt really safe. They took great pics and video, too! Breathtaking...would definitely recommend!!
Family fun time
Debi W,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guides we do great & friendly! I felt super safe & secure! This c was the most fun I've had! Not scary at all! Super smooth!!!
Enjoyed crossing this of my bucket list
tracypE6612RR,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Would have liked it to be a little longer but it was windy.
Awesome experience!
H8869VPsandrah,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely awesome experience for the teenagers! Captain and crew were super nice and competent. We will definitely recommend to others.
Amazing Crew, Incredible Experience
Amy H,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible parasailing experience! The captain and “crew” were fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel safe the entire time. It was an unforgettable experience for all of us. Highly recommend!
The only parasailing company to go to in South Padre!!!
Quest43268701374,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great people felt completely safe, very professional. The only ones I'd ever use in South Padre.
Very professional; had a blast!
barbmV2812GN,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the most professionally run activity. They really do a good job helping you get in the harnesses and with your lifejacket and getting in and out of the boat, etc. They also take pictures and video that they will AirDrop to your phone. My son and I had a complete blast!
PSA: must come 30 mins early
Ravi K,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pleasant experience - father and son(s) operate the boat. We booked the morning of as the weather wasn’t conducive the days prior and we got a phone call to come an hour earlier than scheduled as they couldn’t guarantee if we’d still be able to parasail given the inclement weather. So we appreciated their effort to squeeze us in and we’re glad we’re able to make it. You’ll enjoy it too given the right expectation before you book: 1. The actual time you’re going to be up in the air is about 5-7 minutes, the total time mentioned in the booking is including the amount of time to board the boat, prep the gear, get you to and from the pier - middle of Laguna Madre. 2. Make sure to come 15-30 mins ahead of the booked time as they are strict. Once you arrived, you need to make a short walk down the pier and sign the waiver before boarding the boat. The way they explained it is with the analogy of flights, which is kinda fit since you’re sorta flying for a bit :) So the time you booked with them is your “flight” aka up in the air time - their argument is if your flight is at 10AM, then you wouldn’t show up right at 10AM but ahead of 10AM. There’re people who booked and got left behind because they showed up 6 minutes late. As we understood it, those people wouldn’t get refunded and wouldn’t get rescheduled to a later availability either. We read previous reviews that said the same. 3. If you’re looking for a mild and gentle ascending experience being lifted up to the air and enjoy a quiet view of the area from 500 feet above, then this is for you - no sudden rollercoaster-like lift/drop - they’ve had 3 years old and 87 years old parasailed. The best I can describe it is that it felt like taking an open air elevator while sitting down. 4. They can take pictures/videos for an additional $40(?) for you, but in our case, one of us took the video while the other took the turn. If you’re specific whether you want to parasail on your own or in tandem, then you should call ahead to ask whether it’s possible to do so given the weights and wind condition. The fact that we had $50 off promo from signing up and booking with TripAdvisor made this experience a great deal!
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