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Aruba Parasailing Experience from Noord
★ #2 of 8 in our Parasailing and water sports list Picked from the 24 water sports listings on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
You parasail over Palm Beach with Aruba Watersports Center for $70 per person. The trip takes 30 to 45 minutes with about 10 to 12 minutes in the air. You check in between the Hilton and Barceló at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m., or at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. daily. Takeoff time depends on the wind. You take off and land dry on the boat without needing to swim.
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Aruba Parasailing Experience from Noord at a glance
| Activity | Parasailing, alone or together at the captain's discretion |
| Duration | About 10 to 12 minutes airborne; 30 to 45 minutes with the boat ride |
| Price is per | Person: $70 |
| Check in | 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. or 3 p.m., daily |
| Meeting point | Brown beachfront building between the Hilton and Barceló on Palm Beach; no pickup |
| Minimum age | 5; child ticket for ages 7 to 11; adult required on each booking |
| Weight | 180 to 400 lb alone or combined; limits dependent on wind |
| Swimming | No swimming experience required; dry takeoff and landing on the boat |
| Main trade-off | Takeoff time dependent on wind after your booked check in time |
| In the price | safety instructions and guidance from our crew, parasailing equipment and Life jacket, up to 10–12 minutes of flight time, boat ride to and from the parasailing location, optional Water Dip + No Swimming Required |
| Not in the price | transportation to/from Aruba Watersports Center, food and drinks, gratuities |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Safety instructions and guidance from our crew
- Parasailing equipment and Life jacket
- Up to 10–12 minutes of flight time
- Boat ride to and from the parasailing location
- Optional Water Dip + No Swimming Required
What's not included
- Transportation to/from Aruba Watersports Center
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Price by option
Which option to book
The single Come Fly With Us Tandem option costs $70 per person. You get the boat ride and about 10 to 12 minutes in the air.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Fly Tandem- 2ppl | $70 per adult · $70 child 7 to 11 | 5 start times from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Fly Single- 1p | $70 per adult · $70 child 7 to 11 | 5 start times from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
The catch: You book a time to check in, and takeoff depends on wind. The boat ride and flight take 30 to 45 minutes.
The session
How does the day work?
You take the boat from Palm Beach and fly for about 10 to 12 minutes before the return ride.
- 1
Check in
You check in at the brown beachfront building between the Hilton and Barceló. Arrive a few minutes early if you need to complete the waiver.
- 2
Boat ride
The boat takes you from Palm Beach to the parasailing area.
- 3
Flight preparation
The crew gives you safety instructions and a life jacket. Your flight grouping depends on weight and wind.
- 4
Parasailing
You take off dry from the boat. The flight lasts about 10 to 12 minutes and reaches about 200 to 400 ft.
- 5
Landing and return
You land on the boat. The return ride takes you back to the beachfront meeting point.
You spend about 10 to 12 minutes in the air. The whole trip takes 30 to 45 minutes with the boat ride and ends at Aruba Watersports Center.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: You meet at Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach between the Hilton and Barceló. The brown beachfront building faces the ocean.
- Landmarks: The Bread Basket and Dazzling Turtle share the building. You arrange your own transport because pickup is not included.
- Timing: You check in at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m., or at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. Takeoff depends on wind.
- Waiver: Arrive a few minutes early if you still need to complete the waiver.
From the desk
- If the question is when you'll take off, I'd keep the hour after your booked time free. Your booking sets the time to check in, and the wind decides takeoff.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Aruba Watersports Center suits you if you want parasailing with dry takeoff and landing. You do not need swimming experience. The price is $70 per person for about 10 to 12 minutes in the air. You need a flexible schedule because your booking sets only the time to check in.
You can choose Frank's Place for hourly departures at $70 per adult, with flight groups set by weight and wind. If you bring a child aged 4, Fun 4 Every 1 costs $70 per adult and allows at most 2 people per booking.
Who it's not for
- Children under 5 cannot join, and the child ticket on Viator starts at age 7.
- Skip this if you need a guaranteed takeoff time. Your booking only sets the time to check in.
- The tour is not recommended if you are pregnant or have a spinal injury.
- You should skip it if you have poor cardiovascular health.
Good to know
Know before you go
The minimum age is 5, but the child ticket on Viator covers ages 7 to 11. Solo or combined flight weight must be 180 to 400 lb. The limits depend on wind conditions.
The activity is not recommended if you are pregnant or have a spinal injury. You should skip it with poor cardiovascular health.
Your booked time is the time to check in. Takeoff depends on the wind. Arrive a few minutes early if you still need to complete the online waiver.
You get a life jacket and parasailing equipment. The price also covers the boat ride. Food and drinks are excluded.
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellations inside 24 hours receive no refund.
Your ticket is mobile. You can book 1 to 8 people at a time. Each booking must include an adult.
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People also ask
- How much is parasailing with Aruba Watersports Center?
You pay $70 per person. The price covers the boat ride and parasailing gear, including a life jacket.
- How long does the Aruba Watersports Center parasailing trip take?
The whole trip takes about 30 to 45 minutes with the boat ride. You spend about 10 to 12 minutes in the air.
- Do I need to swim for Aruba Watersports Center parasailing?
You do not need swimming experience. Takeoff and landing are dry from the boat, and a life jacket is included. The flight lasts about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Can children fly together with adults at Aruba Watersports Center?
The captain decides whether children and adults fly together based on weight and wind. The minimum age is 5, and the child ticket on Viator covers ages 7 to 11. The weight range is 180 to 400 lb alone or combined.
- Where do I meet Aruba Watersports Center for parasailing?
You meet at the brown beachfront building between the Hilton and Barceló on Palm Beach. The first time to check in is 10 a.m. You arrange your own transportation.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.