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Catalina Xtreme Parasail

4.9 (71 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Caro F.

Took my family out with Catalina Coastal Tours over Memorial Day weekend and had an absolute blast! From start to finish, it was such a fun experience. The whole crew made the day easy and enjoyable, but Emily and Ulyces really stood out -- both were friendly, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great time. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and it shows. If you're heading to Catalina, do yourself a favor and book with these guys. Highly recommend!

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Shayla S.

Decent prices! Fun! And I think it should be 10 minutes instead of 8 minutes for everyone, thank you for having me it was my first time out there in Catalina will be back soon!

Felicia K.

Fantastic time parasailing in Catalina with Frankie & Justin. Thank you! Both first timers and very fun. They were helpful and efficient.

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Susan K.

My daughter and I had a fantastic experience with this company. Both of the guys had great sense of humor and made everyone feel comfortable prior to each launch. They were right there to assist with your balance and guide you safely before and after your flight.

Azurine C.

Such an amazing experience! This was my first time parasailing so I didn't have any expectations. I ordered the early bird deal which was $50 for the first time slot of the day at 800'. The boat ride was a bit bumpy, but as someone who gets nauseous easily, I didn't feel anything. My friend and I were the last ones of the group to go up and the staff was great at helping us out. You're able to request for dipping your toes in the water, which we ended up doing, and it was a great experience! I do wish the ride itself was a bit longer, but other than that, this was such a fun and memorable experience, would 100% do it again.

04-28-2025 my very first parasailing experience
Sue D.

04-28-2025 This experience exceeded my expectations. Not scary at all. Must do, spectacular views! Closest to having your own wings to fly lol. David and Jackson were the crew that took care of us. If you want to dip your feet in the water, be sure to mention to them. It's optional, dipping or no dipping. I chose not to dip. In hindsight, probably would have enjoyed it even more if I were to dip lol. Note: -You can save $30. Ask your fellow parasailers to take your photos and offer to do the same for them. Great trade off. -For those who are from the cruise, booking via the ship staff is much more expensive. Buy your parasailing excursion through this place, only $59/person. Plus birthday person (free), inquire within. -Can be a little cold (depending on the weather and the time of day), be sure to dress accordingly. Loved, loved, loved my experience, glad I did it!

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Melanie O.

I had never gone parasailing before, this was my first time and let me tell you...It was amazing !!!! The guys on the boat do checks before going into the open water which I loved & they let you know some things that could happen if the boat was to multifunction. They also make sure you are prepared before going up in the parachute and they ask you if you would like to dip your toes in the water. There's also an option where you could pay 30 dollars extra to get professional photos taken and I think it's super worth it ! The guys we got were super nice and I felt super safe & comfortable, will definitely come back with them.

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Mark P.

The BEST parasailing operation on Catalina Island. The company is owned and run by locals. They are very professional and safe. We never felt rushed, and there was no sales pitch. Emily booked us and answered all our questions, which put us at ease. Talking to a real person who had actually gone parasailing was assuring. And it was such a great experience. I couldn't believe how easy it was to get up there and fly around like a kite. I would definitely do it again, and highly recommend it. Also recommend using their waterproof phone case & capturing video while you're up there.

Sammy L.

I highly recommend this parasail company! They are easy, simple and so friendly to deal with when booking your activity. My seven year old said it was his favorite thing on Catalina! You can also be an observer if you are not going to go up in the sky if they have room on the boat, I believe it was $26.00, good deal for a 45-60 min boat ride! We booked a late afternoon time slot because the fog/gloom tends to burn off after 3pm giving you blue skies! They are very safe and efficient, once you get on. They have an option where you can get dipped in the water, it's gentle and minimal wetness but fun! Also the option of not getting wet at all and dry landing. If you want professional photos, they have a package for that as well which would be worth it! Definitely call this place up and book your parasailing adventure!

My first flight with a dip in the crystal blue waters
Kalani C.

These folks are awesome!! The captain and deckhand are top notch! You can tell they love what they do and that gets passed down to your experience. This was a first trip for myself and my family. We were nervous at first but the crew made it easy! Highly recommended this team, can't speak for the other companies but I can tell you for certain, this one is top notch! I look forward to flying with them again on my next trip to Catalina!!

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Jack and Matt were great tour guides in the parasailing!! My husband and I had an amazing time and experience!! We really recommend them!

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Thank you Catalina Xtreme Parasail for an amazing day! We had an absolute blast and look forward to coming back again!

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Easy peasy so relaxing no need to be nervous. Just chill. They will take it from here.

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Amazing stuff, very professional, thank you !!! We had amazing time today!!! Very safe and very fun!!

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Great experience! Fun, fast, super convenient and easy to schedule. Definitely get the photo package- very worth it.

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Really fun experience and crew was awesome really recommend this spot , Jackson and David were nice

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It was amazing and the boat operators were amazing. They have surprises that I don't want to spoil but I highly recommend.

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We had a great time with 7 of us and Andrew as our guide !…read more From the start he let us know what we should expect and how bumpy and dusty it was going to be too ! He made sure we were all ok with heights and bumps and lots of great views . We were in awe of the things we saw and the endless pictures we were able to take . I highly recommend asking for Andrew to be your guide . It was 2 hours of pure fun and no regrets !!

I'll be honest, I was a little nervous at first. The group before us came back and a woman jumped…read moreoff the hummer looking totally frazzled, yelling "WARN THEM!!" which....yeah, not exactly comforting. So if you're on the fence or feeling anxious, this review is for you. We had Andrew as our guide and he was awesome. Before we even got on the open air hummer, he was very upfront that the ride would be bumpy and gave solid advice on where to sit if heights make you uneasy. That actually made me more nervous at first, but it turned out to be totally fine. The hummer never gets that close to the cliff edge, and it always felt controlled and safe. The views are unreal!!!!!! seriously breathtaking. We were lucky enough to see 2 bison, 2 Catalina foxes, 2 does, and a young buck. The tour before us saw zero bison, so we were thrilled. We even got to see them up close, which was incredible. As for the ride itself, I didn't find it nearly as bumpy as people make it sound. There were a few spots where the height felt a little sketchy, but in a "whoa" way, not a "nope, I regret everything" way. All in all, I'd absolutely recommend this tour. Don't let dramatic exit speeches scare you off, you'll be glad you did it. There's blankets available on the hummer in case you get chilly. Tips: - bring cash. TIP YOUR DRIVER!!!! - secure your hat and hair, so hat doesn't go flying off

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My kids love aquariums...and they love boats....so this seemed like a win-win, and it sooooo was!…read more We met the boat at the end of a small pier. The boat had an enclosed bench-seating area with all seats facing the center of the boat, which was made of glass and several feet below where we all sat. I was amazed by how clear the water was-even right next to shore. As we moved, our guide shared some local history and information about the marine life below us. We paused at several fish sanctuary locations, and the guide threw fish food into the water to attract more fish than we could count. The tour, which lasted an hour, was a delight for the whole family. All of the kids and kids at heart were thrilled by the many types of fish we saw. We were even fortunate enough to see a diving cormorant! The waves were not too bad on the day I went...even though my stomach usually gets queasy on smaller boats, this one didn't bother me. Maybe I was too entranced by the fish to notice. If I ever visit Catalina again and have time to do it, I'll be more than happy to go on this tour again. It was just long enough, and you never know what you'll see down there! Note--there is a public restroom at the beginning of the pier, but much of it was out of order, leading to some pretty long lines. Make sure you go before you get on the boat-no restrooms on board.

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