15 Parasailing Flights in the Dominican Republic Worth Leaving the Resort For

1.Punta Cana Combo Tour: Snorkeling, Catamaran Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend an afternoon on a double-decker catamaran, snorkel in shallow water, relax at a natural pool, and try parasailing off Cortesito Beach. The tour includes hotel transportation from some locations, national drinks, fruit, and snacks. Crew members such as Derly are often praised for keeping the mood friendly, but parasailing depends on weather and the day can run longer than planned.

“Derely and his crew were awesome. Very attentive to our needs and made this a wonderful experience. We had no issues”

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2.Punta Cana Parasailing & Snorkeling Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · from $139

Start with a parasail flight above Bávaro Beach, then board a double-decker catamaran for snorkeling, tropical fruit, an open bar and a stop at a natural swimming pool. Guides such as Derly, Luis and Katson are named by the crew’s customers, though your guide may differ. Transport and snorkel gear are included.

“Trip was amazing snorkeling just was not for me but we had great time. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves to the fullest”

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3.Parasailing, Snorkel Cruise & Virgen Beach from Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $159Top rated

This 4.5-hour Punta Cana outing pairs a parasail flight over the Bávaro coast with a snorkel stop, drinks and a visit to Virgen Beach. Hotel transport and gear are included. The boat may also make a shark and stingray stop, though activities and timing can vary with weather and operations. Start at 2:30 pm; guides such as Derly and Kitson have been singled out for keeping the boat lively.

“Derly and his crew are wonderful! Always making sure you’re having a good time. The first activity you do is go parasailing, the personal moves very quickly but efficiently. After that you go on the boat, have a great time while enjoying unlimited drinks and bomb music. Then you get to snorkel, have a great time using the slide and dive in the water while doing cool tricks. You’re then off to the shark and stingray encounter to where you get to swim over the sharks and stingrays for about 10 minutes (Someone is always with you). You actually get to touch and feel with your back a stingray’s skin.…”

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4.Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $125

Join Power Adventures Punta Cana for an afternoon catamaran outing that pairs snorkeling and parasailing with a party cruise to the Natural Pool near Saona Island. Hotel pickup and drop-off, snorkeling gear, parasailing equipment, fruit, snacks, and unlimited drinks are included. The tour starts at 2:30 pm and lasts about four hours.

“Loved the experience. Boat party was fun didn’t get to parasail due to weather but was accommodated. Will definitely be doing this again.”

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5.PACKAGE DEAL Catamaran- Snorkeling – Hooka Diving – Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · from $140

From a 2:00 pm start, this Punta Cana outing combines a catamaran party cruise with snorkeling, a Hooka underwater activity, and parasailing along the Bávaro coast. You get hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, a professional guide, and an open bar. The parasailing flight lasts about eight minutes, and the group can reach 60 people.

“Driver’s arrival was late. We started the tour at least an hour after it was supposed to start. Didn’t fully experience parasailing because when we went up, they decided to swap passengers to another boat. Then they railed us down. We Read more”

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6.Parasailing Yacht Experience in Punta Cana

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 85 reviews · from $65Best value

Power Adventures takes you from your hotel to the coast near Playa El Cortecito, then by boat to the parasailing vessel. Expect a brief flight over the Caribbean, a group of up to 12, and a possible wait while others take their turns. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; photos cost extra.

“It was an incredible experience to try for the first time. Very safe and comfortable. We might even go again before we leave.”

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7.Punta Cana Party Cruise with Snorkeling, Hooka Diving and Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · from $140

Spend about four hours on a Punta Cana party cruise with snorkeling, a Hooka underwater breathing activity and parasailing. Hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, a guide and unlimited drinks are included. Expect boat transfers between some activities, time on a catamaran, and a lively stop with music and drinks. Morning and afternoon departures are offered; the listed start is 2:00 pm.

“Other than our transfer driver being 30 minutes late and non-personable, this excursion was GREAT! Once on board the catamaran, we were served refreshments juice, soda, water. We tried the hooka diving which I thoroughly enjoyed...great Read more”

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8.Sharks & Stingrays Snorkeling in Punta Cana with Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 57 reviews · from $169

From SeaPro Divers in Punta Cana, join a roughly 2.5-hour outing with a catamaran cruise, guided snorkeling, nurse sharks, stingrays, and parasailing. Hotel pickup is offered at designated points. You’ll get equipment, a safety briefing, life jackets, and drinks; bring extra money if you want photos, since cameras are not allowed during the animal interaction.

“There were 6 of us on this experience and we really enjoyed the whole afternoon. The crew on Sunpro Sun boat ensured that everyone had a great time and could participate in the shark and stingray encounter in the marine enclosures, including non-swimmers. It was a pity the photos were so dear.”

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9.Parasailing Experience with Round-Trip Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 10 min · from $120

This Punta Cana parasailing trip pairs round-trip hotel transport with a boat ride and a 10-minute flight above the Caribbean. You can fly solo or share the parachute with two or three people. A Spanish- or English-speaking guide is available, though no individual guide is named. Confirm your pickup time and meeting point by WhatsApp before the tour.

“Le promoteur a sans cesse repoussé le moment de la prise en charge, évitant de nous mentionner l’heure et le lieu exact de rencontre. L’activité n’a jamais eu lieu! Et j’ai tout de même déboursé le coût!”

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10.Parasailing Experience Over the Punta Cana Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · from $74

Take a speedboat from Bávaro Beach to the parasailing boat, then rise about 500 feet above the coast in a secure harness. The roughly 2.5-hour outing includes hotel transport and a stop at a Dominican goods shop. You’ll get a safety briefing, and a photographer is available, though photos cost extra.

“Thomstours is AMAZING. I booked the Two Great Adventures excursion but had some other friends that booked the Four Great Adventures that included the shark and stingray encounter for the same day. On arrival, they let me switch mRead more”

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11.Buggy Tour and Parasailing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

This five-hour Punta Cana outing combines an off-road buggy tour with parasailing about 60 meters above the Caribbean. Pickup is included, and guides speak Spanish, English, or French. Expect a morning start, possible wind-related waits, and stops that may include a coffee visit, a cave, and the beach.

“I didn't think it would be that good, but they completely exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend it.”

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12.Adventure Combo: Party Boat Cruise & Parasailing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $169

In Punta Cana, SeaPro Divers combines an eight-minute parasail flight about 200 feet above the coast with a catamaran cruise, a 30-minute snorkel stop, and a swim at the Natural Pool. Expect music, entertainment, light snacks, and an open bar. Pickup is offered at selected hotels; the group can reach 55 people.

“An unforgettable experience, I recommend that you do it, it is safe and a lot of adrenaline. Thank you Seapro”

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13.Punta Cana Area: Party Cruise with Parasailing and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Join Power Adventures for a three-hour Punta Cana cruise with parasailing, snorkeling, swimming in a natural pool offshore, and an open bar serving rum, Presidente beer, soft drinks, water, and cocktails. Hotel pickup is included from select locations. The tour is offered in English and Spanish.

“Unfortunately the trip had to be cancelled due to weather however the operators were very easy to work with and very communicative keeping us updated on the current situation.”

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14.Punta Cana Parasailing Experience Over the Stunning Coastline

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $80

Join Somos Viaje Punta Cana for an approximately one-hour parasailing outing over the Bávaro and Punta Cana coast. Hotel transport is included, and up to three people can share a flight. Look for the coral reef and shifting shades of clear Caribbean water from above. Weather can affect the schedule, and towels and photos are not included.

“Had some issues with our booking which had to be rescheduled due to the weather. Our taxi boat arrived almost 45 minutes late but once we were up in the air, it was well worth the wait. The views were breathtaking”

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15.Parasailing in Punta Cana with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $150

This Punta Cana parasailing trip pairs round-trip transportation with a flight about 200 feet above the coast. Expect roughly 10 minutes in the air, though the operator describes flights of about 15 minutes. The team has more than 16 years of flight experience. A $150 ticket includes equipment and staff, but not photos or tips.

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