(This is not a 1st person review as I only handled the logistics for my kids who are the ones who…read moreactually did the parasailing. Why not me? No need to chum the ocean with my vomit once I get airborne. Thanks but no thanks.) The key to the whole experience with OC Parasail is easy with one small exception. The setup is you go to their site (www.oceancityparasail.com), find a date and time, choose something and then all pricing is laid out clearly. After payment you get a confirmation email or two explaining everything from where to go to what you can/can't bring with you and when they want you to show up. Check in was fast and easy with a small waiver needing to be filled out. After that it was time to wait until the captain was ready. Note that they do offer some type of photo package add on but it's on the expensive side. The staff was quite happy when we declined since none of the people on the ride were getting photos so I assume the needed equipment didn't have to come on the boat. The kids said the experience was fun. The captain had the radio blaring and was poorly-humorously "singing" along to some of his favorites. Two of the other patrons from the mid-west who had never seen/been on the ocean before apparently hurled over the side once things started rocking around a bit. I guess they had a good time even if they were still turning colors when everyone got back on solid ground after the ride. Here's the one tiny issue: Parking. Bay Avenue is all condos/homes on one side of the street with a single row of parking and a solid mix of condos and commercial business on the other with no parking. The business has a small pad next to their check in hut but it's not really somewhere designed for long-term parking. More of a drop and go point. Past that it's good luck on the street. The restaurant next door (Dockside Kitchen) has their own lot but I'm not sure if it's useable or not by for non-patrons if they are open. In the end everyone was happy with the experience and everything ran on time and was as expected. I mean sure it's pricey, but that's to be expected commensurate to the activity. No problem bringing them back for another round in the future if they want it.

Loved our time parasailing and the kids pirate ship! Such a great memory! Thank you! Will be back!!read more

Joe (of Sandbar Joe's) was knowledgeable, fun, and the perfect host with our personalized…read moreanniversary floating food your. Highly recommend!

Let me start this review by saying that I have spent many summers renting wave runners in Ocean…read moreCity and was not worried about my ability to use the watercraft on the water. With that said, if I was a novice, I would have been terrified to get on the water. The inept group of high schoolers and college students that helped us get out were not confidence inspiring. The woman who checked us in told us to "be careful" multiple times and insisted that we watch the safety video. However, not five seconds after we had moved to the area where you watch the video did she tell us to go outside and get a life vest. I was shocked at the speed with which were were out on the water. Once at the end of the dock, the kid that checked us in explained no less than 3 times that "this is really dangerous" without any words of guidance or advice. I got the sense that they were just waiting for something bad to happen. Once we were out there, things were fine, although the definitely had too many people out there. We spent lots of time worrying about other riders coming up behind us or stopping short in front of us while the "staff" sat and talked on or near the path where customers are supposed to ride. Worst of all this was about $150/hour. If you are itching to use a wave runner on the bay, this place is probably your best bet. But for my money, I would drive to Marmora and rent some wave runners on the bay. I would love to give a local small business 5 stars but I just cannot in good conscious given the flippant manner in which our safety was treated.

It was amazing..the guide and captain made you feel safe. I was a bit scared at first I'm 55 years…read moreago but they made you feel so welcomed. You could tell they were very experienced which added to the safety factor. Now as for the experience once you're up there just enjoy the ride it so peaceful and exhilarating at the same time. My landing was smooth easy breezy. I would recommend them ten times over.

Me and my best friend had a great experience parasailing here! This was my fourth time and her…read morefirst. We both had so much fun! There were 3 employees on the boat that made the process so much fun and easy. If you are worried about trying parasailing, don't be! Atlantic Parasail was the best. I would say we got at least 15 minutes in the air which was great. You can also decide if you want to be dipped in the ocean on your way back in to the boat. Do it! It is so fun! While everyone else goes, you get to enjoy a really nice time on a boat. They play fun music and everyone got to be friends by the end of the experience. We added the photo package for an extra $29. It was definitely worth the extra fee because we got such amazing pictures of us parasailing! If you are looking to capture the moment, definitely add the photo package. I will most certainly be back to Atlantic Parasail the next time I want to parasail! It was such a fun experience!

Dillion was a great captain and made everyone feel at ease. We had a great time and enjoyed the…read moreflight!

This was an amazing adventure for my son and I! Booking was easy, captain and crew were awesome-…read morethey certainly have it down to a science! Highly recommend!

We saw literally hundreds of dolphins. We use this company every year. Each year the captain gets…read morea little bit crankier but hey, the guy knows his dolphins...

Went on the thunder cat on July 17th 2025. Absolutely amazing experience! Got to see so many pods…read moreof dolphins. Lainey and captain Al were absolutely wonderful and knowledgeable! Checkmark off the bucket list getting to see ocean life at its finest! Highly recommend this place! If anyone gets the opportunity to go...DO IT!

Great place first time jet skiing the staff was great will definitely come back thanksread more

LITERALLY BEST STAFF IN THE WORLD!!!!! 10/10 I was soooo nervous coming here but it all went away…read moreonce I met their team. They are super safe cautious and just amazing people! SHOUTOUT TO GEORGE FOR BEING SO COOL!!!

Had a great time going out. Great team for first timers. The guys were great with the fog and…read morewaited a bit before taking us out to make sure we had a great view.

We had a great morning w/Sea Isle Parasail, even us "Observers"! The crew was great- highly…read morerecommend

What a great time! My husband and I went this morning - they played rap music for us, anddddd the…read moreco captain looked exactly like Mac Miller. These guys were super cool and had full control even though the water was really choppy! This was my first time parasailing and if I could go every single day, I would!

We did parasail and it was awesome! The guys who ran the boat and did the sail were very fun and…read moresolid. It was really safe and fun.

We have been going to East Coast Water Sports for several years now to rent jet skis and went again…read moretoday. The people running it are extremely nice and it is a well organized operation. The jet skis are new, the instructors are friendly and thorough and they even found my daughter's iphone after she dropped it in the water. It was a miracle! They also offer a loyalty discount with the loyalty card. There's a reason we keep coming back. Can't recommend them enough!! Thanks again!!

The crew on our boat was wonderful. I was seasick from the boat ride and when it was our turn to go…read moreup parasailing I asked them if they would get me down if I didn't like it. They said sure no problem. And thankfully when I gave them the signal they got us down. Was a lot of fun tho. Everyone had a great time