Staff Answer
Jun 21, 2026 - 09:01 AM
It is a very common concern, but in reality it almost never happens. By the time you are high in the air, most people have already realized the experience is much calmer than they expected. You are sitting comfortably in a secure harness with very little movement, and there is really nothing you need to do except enjoy the view. If you do start to feel anxious, the best thing you can do is take a slow breath, look out toward the horizon instead of straight down, and remind yourself that the captain and crew are in complete control of the flight. They are watching you the entire time from the boat and can bring you back down whenever they need to. You are never up there by yourself. One thing that surprises first time flyers is how peaceful it becomes once the boat gets a little farther away. The engine noise fades, the breeze is gentle, and it almost feels like you are floating in place. That calm environment actually helps many nervous guests relax after the first few moments. In all the years I have watched people parasail in Destin, Truth is, parasailing is one of the safest water activity you can do. I have seen far more guests laugh about how worried they were beforehand than people who wanted to come down early. If you know you are afraid of heights, tell the crew before your flight. They are great at talking people through the process and helping nervous guests feel comfortable.
