Parasailing
Location | North |
Location | East |
Minimum Age | 6 |
Operating Hours | 08:30 - 16:00 |
Operating Days | All Days |
Duration | Flexible |
Activity Time | Flexible |
Transportation | Offered as Supplement |
Comment | Weight Restriction: up to 80-90kg |
Between Sea & Sky: Parasailing in Mauritius - Overview
Soaring above with nothing but blue skies above and the clear waters below is something most can only dream of. For those looking for the exciting thrill of being in between air and sea, Parasailing is just what you need!
Parasailing in Mauritius offers you the chance to experience the island from a different perspective. Safely harnessed and strapped in, you can float away in the air and watch the tropical scenery unfold before your eyes, completely unobstructed. This is definitely one of the must-do activities during your holiday in Mauritius.
Highlights of this activity:
- Experience a Thrilling Parasailing Sensation Activity with an added boat trip
- Choose to parasail in the best spots of the island - North or East Coast
- Get unobstructed panoramic views of the coast and the lagoon
- Optional "touch and go" during the parasailing activity for a refreshing dip in the waters
- Choose to ride solo or share the experience with someone - Single or Double Parasailing options are offered
Parasailing in Mauritius - Inclusions
- Choice between North or East Coast for Parasailing activity
- Speed boat trip
- Up to 5-12 minutes of parasailing in the air (depending on the chosen location)
- Safety measures including briefing and secured harness to the parasail
- Life jacket
Transport is available for an additional supplement and will include pick up and drop off from any hotel / place of accommodation in Mauritius.
You can choose from a selection of vehicles types:
All drivers speak fluent English and French (Upon special request we can organize drivers who speak additional languages). The drivers, citizens of Mauritius, will be happy to provide you with information about Mauritius and each of its sights.
All drivers are very professional, time efficient and friendly. There is high emphasis on being always on time and providing reliable devoted service to customers.
North: Pointe aux Piments or La Cuvette, Grand Baie
East: Belle Mare or Ile Aux Cerfs
Parasailing in the North & Ile Aux Cerfs: | Everyday |
Parasailing at Belle Mare: | Everyday |
Activity Time: | 09:00 - 16:00/ 17:00 |
Total Duration: | 25 - 30 minutes |
Parasailing Mauritius: A Must-Try Aerial Experience
Parasailing, also known as parascending, is an activity where a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail. The boat then drives off, carrying the parascender into the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two or three people can parasail behind it at the same time.
The parasailing begins with a short safety briefing. Then you will be taken by boat to the launch pad where you will later take off and start the parasailing activity. Be sure to enjoy the boat trip where you can take in the clear tropical breeze, and watch the waves and the golden shoreline from the boat.
Once you’ve reached the launch zone, you’ll be strapped in. Only after the ground assistants check the rig and the flight harness will they signal the boat driver to start the engine and gradually accelerate the boat. You will slowly take off from the launch pad for a flight above the beautiful lagoon.
As you drift up in the air, no steering is necessary as the sail follows the course of the boat. So, you can take in all the amazing views and enjoy the feeling of weightlessness without any worries.
Optionally, you can do a "touch and go", which means that on the way down, instead of just reeling back onto the boat, you will fly for a while above the ocean and then be lowered down for a dip in the sea before going up again while enjoying a very refreshing plunge.
Parasailing Locations in Mauritius
You can choose to experience parasailing in any of the following locations:
North Coast
- Pointe aux Piments or
- Grand Baie
East Coast:
- Belle Mare or
- Trou D’eau Douce or
- Ile aux Cerfs *
*Note: The Parasailing activity is done at Ile Aux Cerfs Island and to get access to the Island, a 2-way boat transfer is required. We can also arrange for your boat transfer to the Island at an additional cost.
Duration
The total duration of this excursion is of about 25-30 minutes, including a parasail flight of up to 12 minutes, where you will reach a height of about 60 metres.
- North (Pointe aux Piments or Grand Baie): 7-12 mins
- Belle Mare: 5-6 mins
- Trou d'Eau Douce / Ile aux Cerfs Island: 5-7 mins
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Spare clothes
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Towels
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Swimsuits
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Sunscreen
- Age Restriction: As from 6-8 years old (accompanied); 11+ years on their own.
- Maximum Weight Restriction: 90kg (80kg at Pointe aux Piments)
- This activity is weather dependent.
- Swimming skills are not mandatory.
Parasailing | |
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Pointe Aux Piments | 48 Euros |
Grand Bay | 48 Euros |
Belle Mare - Single Parasailing | 42 Euros |
Belle Mare - Double Parasailing | 56 Euros |
Trou d'Eau Douce / Ile aux Cerfs Island | 54 Euros |
The staff were incredible, especially because whe had to move the parasailing because of strong wind on the day of booking. Even offered us additional activities. They were constantly in contact and we got to enjoy an amazing parasailing the next day.