Parasailing in Hurghada: trip overview
Parasailing gives you the best view in Hurghada: turquoise water, the reefs below and the Giftun Islands on the horizon. You take off and land on the boat, so you stay dry unless you ask the captain for a quick dip.
Fly alone or tandem with a partner or child. The flight lasts around 10–15 minutes — longer than it sounds when you are floating in total silence above the sea.
Highlights
- Take off and land on the boat
- Solo or tandem flights
- Panoramic views of the coast and islands
- Short activity that fits any day
Your day, as it feels
You're clipped into your harness on the back of the boat, the speedboat accelerates, and suddenly you're lifting — higher and higher — until the noise disappears and there's only the wind, the turquoise sea and the islands on the horizon.
Fly solo or tandem, and land gently back on the boat. It's short, safe and exhilarating.
Why guests choose this trip with Hurghada Day Trips
Dry take-off and landing
You start and finish on the boat.
Solo or tandem
Fly together with a partner or child.
Quick to fit in
About an hour in total.
Honest flight time
Around 10–15 minutes in the air.
Itinerary, hour by hour
- Flexible
Meet at the water-sports centre
Pickup can be arranged from nearby hotels.
- +15 min
Safety briefing
Harness fitting.
- +30 min
Flight
About 10–15 minutes in the air.
- +1h
Return
Back to the beach.
Times are approximate and confirmed with your booking. Pickup times vary by hotel area — you receive yours the evening before.
What's included
- Boat and crew
- Parasail flight
- Safety equipment
Not included
- Photos and videos
- Hotel transfer (on request)
Optional extras — told to you before you book
| Optional extra | Cost |
|---|---|
| Photos and videos | optional |
| Hotel transfer | on request |
Your safety on this trip
- Harness and life jacket for every flyer
- Flights only in suitable wind
- Weight limits for tandem flights
What other travellers complain about — and what we do instead
We read public reviews of Hurghada excursions so you don't have to learn the hard way. Here is what goes wrong on some trips of this kind, and the standard we hold ourselves to.
Is this trip right for you?
Perfect for
- Teenagers
- Couples
- First-time thrill seekers
Maybe not for you if…
- Guests with severe fear of heights
Insider tips from our team
- Secure sunglasses with a strap.
- Keep your phone in a pouch attached to you, or leave it with the crew.
What to bring
- Sunglasses with a strap
- Phone in a secure pouch
Good to know
- Flights are cancelled in strong wind for safety.
- Weight limits apply for tandem flights.
Hotel pickup areas
Pickup and drop-off are arranged from hotels in central Hurghada and from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga. Read our pickup areas guide for typical transfer times.
Parasailing in Hurghada: questions & answers
Can children parasail?
Yes, usually from around 8 years in tandem with an adult.
Is it scary?
Most people find it surprisingly calm once airborne.
