Staff Answer
Jun 29, 2026 - 12:34 PM
If the water looks rough at the dock, it does not always mean parasailing will be canceled, because the dock area can look choppy for reasons that do not tell the whole story. Sometimes you are seeing boat wakes, marina traffic, or wind bouncing around a protected area, and once the captain gets out to the flying zone, conditions may actually be smoother and more consistent. What matters more is steady wind, safe takeoff room, and whether the crew can bring you up and back down in a controlled way. With that said, rough water is still something they take seriously, especially if the chop is coming with gusty winds or storms nearby. If it is just a little bumpy, they may still run the trip but adjust where they go, wait a few minutes for traffic to clear, or keep the ride more conservative. If the wind is shifting hard or the boat cannot stay steady enough for safe takeoffs and landings, they will delay or cancel instead of trying to force it.
