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Maunalua Bay Higher Flyer Parasailing Adventure
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H2O Sports Hawaii takes you on a tandem parasail flight over Maunalua Bay from Hawaii Kai. The 1-hour outing includes a 6-minute flight. It costs from $94.24 per person. You meet at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center for weekday Standard departures at 12:30 or 1:30 p.m. A transfer takes you to the launch boat and no more than six guests share the boat including observers.
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Maunalua Bay Higher Flyer Parasailing Adventure at a glance
| Activity | Tandem parasailing over Maunalua Bay |
| Duration | 1 hour overall, 6-minute flight |
| Price | from $94.24 per person |
| Standard starts | Monday to Friday, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. HST |
| Higher Flyer | Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. HST |
| Meeting point | Hawaii Kai Shopping Center, transfer to launch boat |
| Group | Six guests maximum aboard, including observers |
| Combined weight | 450 lb maximum in normal wind conditions |
| Main trade-off | Weekday departures only |
| Guide languages | English, Japanese |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 30, 2026. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on .
What's included
- Professional guide
- Transfer from Hawaii Kai Shopping Center to parasail launch spot (rides depart every 30 minutes)
- 6 minute tandem parasailing flight
- Boat cruise
- Safety briefing and introduction
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Photos and videos (available for purchase)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Options
Which option to book
Standard and Higher Flyer differ in towline length. Higher Flyer also gives you an 8:30 a.m. weekday option.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Standard Ride | 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., Mon to Fri |
| Parasailing - HIGHER FLYER | 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., Mon to Fri |
The catch: Flights run on weekdays only, and flyers must be at least 7 and weigh 60 lb or more.
The day
How does the day work?
Office check-in in Hawaii Kai leads to a transfer across Maunalua Bay and a tandem flight from the parasail boat.
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Office and transfer
After office check-in you wait for the shuttle to the activity platform. Staff assign your group there before you transfer to the parasail boat.
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Boat preparation
The crew gives the safety briefing before your launch. You'll change boats on the way from the shopping center to the parasailing activity.
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Tandem flight
You take off from the boat for views of the Hawaii Kai coast and Koko Head. The tandem flight lasts 6 minutes.
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Landing and return shuttle
A water dip can come before landing aboard the boat. You then take the shuttle back to the office where photos and videos are available.
The parasailing activity has a 1-hour slot with 6 minutes in the air. Transfers and waiting also need room in your plans. The return shuttle ends at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center.
Pickup and meeting point
- Office location: The office is at 377 Keahole Street in Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. That's where you meet before heading out to Maunalua Bay.
- Reservation time: Arrive at the office for your booked time, which is the check-in time. The team schedules your transfer after office check-in.
- Parking and hotel ride: Parking at the office is free. You arrange the journey from your hotel, since this parasailing booking includes the launch transfer without a hotel pickup.
- Before boarding: Wear swimwear and apply sunscreen before leaving the dock. Spray sunscreen can't be applied aboard any boat, so this needs doing before the transfer.
Before you book
- Flyers need to be at least 7 years old and weigh 60 lb or more. Apply sunscreen at the dock, since sprays aren't allowed aboard.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The six-guest boat suits couples who can fit a weekday flight into a visit to Hawaii Kai. Your Standard ride includes 6 minutes in tandem. Observers count toward the same boat limit. Children can fly from age 7 if they weigh at least 60 lb.
Hawaiian Parasail suits families with children aged 5 to 15 flying beside a parent, from $89 per person. For a weekend or later start near Waikiki, Go Hawaii Watersports has departures through 6 p.m., from $80 per person.
Who it's not for
- Pregnant travelers
- Parties needing more than six places on the parasail boat
- Children under 7 or under 60 lb
- Travelers unable to manage the boat-to-boat transfer
Good to know
Know before you go
Flyers must be at least 7 years old and weigh 60 lb or more. Both limits apply to every child, and an adult must be part of the booking.
The parachute's combined ceiling is 450 lb in normal wind. Your pair's total matters for the tandem ride. Conditions can affect participation, and pregnant travelers can't join this activity under its rules.
Your reservation time is the office check-in time at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. Transfers follow after that. Parking there is free, but the booking doesn't include the journey from your Waikiki hotel.
A swimsuit and towel belong in your bag. Bring drinking water for the transfers and boat time. Sunscreen needs applying at the dock because sprays aren't allowed aboard the boats.
You change boats between the office shuttle and parasailing activity. The launch boat holds six guests including observers. The booking form's larger allowance doesn't mean a larger party can all share that boat.
Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure qualifies for a full refund under this booking. Later cancellation doesn't. Your ticket is mobile only, and the online waiver needs completing before the activity.
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Alternatives
Which tour to choose instead
Fly with a younger child
Hawaiian Parasail, Since 1977Hawaiian Parasail takes flyers from age 5. Children through age 15 need a parent or guardian in the parachute, from $89 per person with fuel included.
★ 4.8 · 1,407 reviews · from $89 per person
Use an evening departure near Waikiki
Parasailing in Waikiki from Oahu HawaiiGo Hawaii Watersports flies daily through 6 p.m. Your flight costs from $80 per person, with separate boat-only tickets for companions who won't fly.
★ 4.7 · 242 reviews · from $80 per person
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Questions
People also ask
- How much is H2O Sports parasailing in Maunalua Bay?
Parasailing starts from $94.24 per person for the Standard Ride. The price includes the launch transfer and a 6-minute tandem flight. Photos and videos cost extra, with hotel transport outside this booking.
- How many people share H2O Sports' parasail boat?
No more than six guests share the launch boat, including observers. Flights take two people at a time. Your companion's observer place therefore uses part of the same capacity even without a turn in the parachute.
- Where is H2O Sports parasailing check-in?
H2O's office uses 377 Keahole Street in Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. That's where your reservation begins. The Standard times are 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on weekdays, with the boat transfer afterward.
- How long is H2O Sports' Maunalua Bay parasailing trip?
The activity occupies a 1-hour slot with 6 minutes of flight time. Office processing and transfers need space around that. You shouldn't use the flight duration alone to plan your arrival back at the shopping center.
- Can a seven-year-old parasail with H2O Sports?
Yes, the booking page takes flyers from age 7. Your child also needs to weigh at least 60 lb, and every flight is in tandem.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 30, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Booking happens on the booking page, at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.