Parasailing in Goa Beach | Goa Tour and Travel Guide

PARASAILING – Spreading your wings in Goa

The most thrilling adventure sport in Goa

What are the things that come to your mind when you say Goa? Beach, shacks, parties and adventure water sports, right? In the recent years, Goa has developed itself as one of the most popular vacation destinations in India. One of the reasons for that is the exclusive water adventure sports one can enjoy in Goa. Goa has now become a hub for all water adventure sports like windsurfing, parasailing, scuba-diving, kite surfing and what not. In fact, parasailing is one of the most popular things to do in Goa. The thrill of gliding in the air with a parachute at the back is one of the most mesmerizing experiences one can have.

What is parasailing?

Parasailing, also known as para-kiting, is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a motor boat or a land vehicle) while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that resembles a parachute, known as parasail wing. The harness attaches the pilot to the parasail which is connected to the boat or vehicle by the tow rope. The vehicle then drives off carrying the parascender and person into the air. The parascender has little or no control over the parachute. One can feel the rush with the sea breeze whipping through your hair, with the vast blue ocean below and the sky above. Any special skills or expertise is not required to enjoy parasailing.

Must visit places for parasailing in Goa

While almost all the beaches in Goa offer a variety of water adventure sports, one can find local trainers and instructors who will offer you the parasailing experience by renting you the right equipment. The Calangute beach in Goa is one of the top destinations in Goa for parasailing. Here are some of the popular places for parasailing in Goa:

Explore Watersports Goa

Located at Baga-Anjuna road, this is your location to rent just the right equipment for parasailing.

Atlantis Water Sports

This institute is situated in the heart of Baga, and is one of the popular places for water sports in Goa. They have a team of experienced instructors to guide you through the process.

Apart from these, one can also find local instructors on the beaches of Baga, Anjuna,Candolim, Morjim and Calangute, etc. to enjoy parasailing in Goa.

Prices for parasailing in Goa

Parasailing is a thrilling adventure activity, and can be enjoyed by people of all age groups. There are different instructors with their own institutes offering the parasailing experience to the tourists on different beaches in Goa, and while most of them charge approximately the same amount of money, the prices may differ depending upon the popularity of the beach, or the timing of your visit (a price hike is usually observed during the peak season in Goa.)

Most of the institutes charge between Rs. 850 to Rs. 1100 for a one-time parasailing ride.
Although parasailing activities are observed to be done throughout the day, a few institutes have dedicated slots throughout the day.
The charges are inclusive of rental equipment viz. helmet, arm and knee guard, and safety jackets, and last but not the least an instructor along with you.
A parasailing ride usually lasts up to 2 to 3 minutes.
An occasional variant in the parasailing ride includes a dip in the water, depending upon the customer’s consent.

Making the plans

Before you make plans for a thrilling adventure in Goa like parasailing, it is advisable to note a few points in advance:

Though all precautions are taken by clubs and institutes, it is better to take all safety measures. Make sure to inform your instructors beforehand if you do not know swimming.
Make sure to check all equipment and to use them with utmost care. If you feel that your harness has not been tightly fit, do let the instructor know or you can always ask him to check it once more.
Take care of all your belongings and do not take anything with you during your time of parasailing.
Do not indulge in drinking during or before the parasailing sessions.

While parasailing is considered to be an adventure water sport for the thrill seekers, it is a completely safe sport and everyone should enjoy doing it at least once while in Goa. Parasailing offers are available in Goa throughout the year, but we suggest that the ideal time to experience parasailing is after monsoon, so that the skies are clear and one can enjoy this exhilarating experience without any disturbance.