What a Total watersport experience. We started with a Sailboat Ride the first day. Captain Jake…read morewas an experienced sailor and made the ride really fun and wet. He was a pleasure to talk with and had a lot of great recommendations for other activities at Downwind Sails as well as other Myrtle Beach locations. We decided to parasail on day two. I have parasailed in a lot of other destinations, but this is the most professional and safety conscious crew that still know how to make it FUN. Not to mention, you get a free banana boat ride to and from the Parasail boat. Will definitely be back for more.

One of the highlights of our Girl's Trip was definitely parasailing with Downwind Sails…read moreWatersports! We arrived at around 1:45pm hoping to be able to book for a 2pm slot and thankfully, they were super accommodating. Once we signed our waivers, we paid the parasailing fee ($98pp after tax) and the additional photo fee which was $30. After we dropped off all of our belongings at the Reservation Area, we were directed to the beach to grab our life vests. With it being Mid June, the sand was very hot but once we got to the water, we were fine. What we were unaware of was the banana boat that we had to take to get to the parasailing boat. It was definitely a pleasant surprise but a fun experience nonetheless. Once we arrived to the parasailing boat, the guys were extremely helpful and informative. They hooked us up to the harnesses and gave us a quick rundown of the rules. Parasailing was, by far, one of the most breathtaking and invigorating experiences I've ever had! I absolutely loved it and it was quite peaceful. Unfortunately, my friend did get queasy after a while so we had to cut our ride a bit short but the guys were very nice and made sure to give my friend some water until the other couple finished their ride. The rides lasted maybe 8-10 mins. If you're planning to visit Myrtle Beach or even live in the area, definitely check out Downwind Sails Watersports. There are height and weight restrictions so definitely check out their site for all the details but the staff were wonderful and the parasailing was amazing!

We took the sunset sailing cruise in September. I was annoyed at first that departure was delayed…read morefor rain, but it was totally the right call. It turned into a beautiful evening. I also appreciated the text messages with updates. Captain Rocko was easy to understand on the sound speaker and very personable. Sandra had an amazing ability to pour rum punch on a rocking boat. The captain was able to take us out into the ocean a little, which isn't always possible. It was great fun.

I would strongly recommend getting the price in writing before booking with Express Water Sports in…read moreMurrells Inlet. On August 24, 2026, I called to get pricing for September 5-6. The representative I spoke with told me they were running an end-of-season special for $79 per person. I specifically understood that price to apply throughout the day, regardless of the time we selected. On August 25, I called back ready to lock in our seats. The representative initially acknowledged the $79 per-person price and then asked what time I wanted. When I said around 12 or 1 PM, she suddenly told me the afternoon price was $89 per person. So I switched and asked for a morning time instead. Somehow, that was $89 per person too. That was enough for me to walk away from the reservation. When a customer calls one day, receives a specific advertised/special price, and calls back the very next day ready to book, the pricing shouldn't suddenly change depending on which representative answers the phone. Whether this was poor communication between employees or misleading pricing, it left a very bad impression. Be careful, confirm the total price before giving any payment information, and get the quoted price in writing if possible. I won't be booking with them. Good luck.

This is an amazing adventure. Would definitely do again. The team was excellent. Very efficient…read moreoperation with a good amount of time in the air.

My husband and son (13) had an exceptional experience parasailing. The staff was fun and…read moreexperienced. They both felt safe and had a great time. They got about 30 photos back that were all keepers! Will absolutely be back when the rest of the kiddos are older.

This outfit is top notch. Everyone is nice and very helpful. Jet skis were first class. Had a blast…read morewith a party of 8.

Owner was wonderful. So kind and helpful. Ryan was also very helpful. We so enjoyed our time here…read moreeven though we didn't get to ride when we were scheduled, the staff made up for it.

We had reservations for parasailing on 7/27. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate -…read moretorrential rain storms blew in about an hour before our appointment. Shoreline had my refund processed that day, even before our scheduled parasailing time. They told everyone they were very sorry they couldn't serve us. I know it may seem strange to see a great review when service was not received. But in my mind, the service in this case was refunding our money quickly when the weather cancelled our adventure. I can't wait until next year - we will definitely schedule with Shoreline again. And I hope Mother Nature will cooperate.

We had so much fun parasailing and banana boating. It was the highlight of our trip. My kids LOVED…read moreit! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Captain Richard even calmed their nerves before going parasailing! It seems like most of the complaints on here are based on people trying to sit/swim in the area of the beach that's designated with signs for them to load and unload people onto the boats for parasailing and banana boating. This is a safety issue as you could get hit by a sea doo while they pick up and drop off. Kind of seems like common sense. Not sure why people are upset about their kids not being allowed to swim/play in this area, as it would be very dangerous. If you're in the area, you should definitely give this place a call. You won't regret it!

Beautiful views along the water. There's a lot of parking along highway 17, some paid lots, and…read morefree lots of you're eating at that restaurant. Holiday time the restaurants are decked out in colorful lights with a holiday tree set up at the end of the dock. Can book a sunset cruise boat ride or pirate ship ride. Flat, paved or deck - wheelchair and stroller accessible.

The space is much written about. It amounts to a boardwalk into the marsh and along the water's…read moreedge, along which various boat launches and restaurants are evident. The marsh is characteristically majestic. The businesses aren't much. It's always nice to get a bit of that fresh sea air, but compared to, say, the similar Shem Creek boardwalk in the Charleston suburbs, this one is nothing to write home about. Parking was a tad confusing but out on the street appeared to be free. I'm sure that eating on the water is nice, but food options are better elsewhere in my experience.

Banana boat ride and parasailing were incredible. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the…read morereservation procedure. 9:30 was more like a suggestion since a group showed up at 9:25 and went out ahead of us. We waited on the beach for roughly 30-40 minutes before going out. Small inconvenience however my kids were jacked up to get in the air and the extra waiting cost us some beach time later in the day.

Great experience parasailing that can't be had here in Atlanta! 100% recommend going early & using…read morethis company.

STAY AWAY!! DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! We purchased a Groupon only to learn upon arrival that the…read moreGroupon could only be used before noon. This was not conveyed over the phone at when I called at 11am or on the Groupon website. Just remember if a Groupon seems to good to be true it is. The staff was very rude, unprofessional, and clueless. Assuming this business relies on tourism and word of mouth the staff is in need of major retraining in order to remain in business. If I could give ZERO stars I would Fortunately there was enough time left in the day, so that we were able to leave and head to Crazy Sister Marina. The extra $400 we spent was well worth it. The staff was awesome and they will see us and the rest of the family tomorrow morning for the dolphin tour.

Went to Myrtle Beach for a vacation and tried parasailing and the banana boat. Chose this location…read morebased on the convenience to our resort. The first day we did parasailing. Wasn't sure what to expect as this was our first experience. The entire experience was AWESOME! You take a banana boat ride to the boat that you parasail off. The crew had an infectious fun spirit! The second visit we did the banana boat ride. Another AWESOME experience!! Thank you to Captains Mark and Nick and the crews for creating lasting memories. FYI-the banana boat ride is high adventure. Gave it 4 stars because it was a bit unorganized, plus there's always room for improvement.

We did the 2 hr dolphin tour. Arrived 1/2 early as instructed, we had already did the check-In…read moreonline before we arrived. That's such much better than filling it out there. Every single person was SO nice. So happy, knowledgeable, efficient.. can't ask for more . Our guide Forrest , also awesome . Kept track of the group, no problems. Offered to take pictures. But like I said, super friendly, so I wasn't surprised he offered! I would def do this again if I was down on MB. Going out into the ocean was so much better than the bay up north .

A little misleading, if you do the hour Jet ski rental you can only ride in a somewhat small area…read moreup and down the river despite their website saying they offer the "largest riding area" and "ocean riding" I was under the assumption that me and my wife would be able to ride up to the inlet and hit the ocean but when I arrived they told me that was only for the 2 hour dolphin tour (he also said they went out that morning and there were no dolphins). The staff were nice seemed like mostly younger kids. Overall I just wish I had known I would be limited to such a small riding area. We made the best of it and still had a fun time but after about 30 minutes of going back and forth it left a little more to be desired.