Staff Answer
Jun 21, 2026 - 08:30 AM
It's almost always the boat ride, not the parasailing itself. When you're up in the air, you're actually gliding really smoothly. Most first time flyers are surprised by how peaceful it is. There's no sudden dropping feeling like a roller coaster.The part that can bother people is sitting on the boat while everyone else takes their turns. Depending on the size of your group, you could be out there for close to an hour, and if the Gulf has a little swell that day, the boat will rock while it's waiting for people to take off and land. That's usually when someone who gets motion sickness starts to feel it. If you know you're prone to seasickness, I'd recommend taking motion sickness medication about an hour before your trip, eating a light meal instead of a heavy one, and staying hydrated. It also helps to keep your eyes on the horizon instead of looking down at your phone while you're waiting. The good news is that parasailing trips are relatively short (60-90 minutes) compared to fishing charters or dolphin cruises, so even people who get a little queasy often do just fine. In fact, I've had plenty of guests tell me they were worried about getting seasick, but once they were up in the air, they completely forgot about it. If seasickness is your biggest concern, I wouldn't let that stop you from trying parasailing. It's probably one of the smoother experiences you'll have out on the water.
