Two beach stands on Perdido Key Dr, plus the docks at Flora-Bama Marina and across from Perdido Beach Resort.
Perdido Key Parasail
Books on FareHarbor White booth on the beach at 13825 Perdido Key Dr. Park in its paved lot and walk onto the beach.
- Per flyer (up to 800 ft) $85 · ride-along observer $39.99
- Photo package: $40 on one of its pages, $35 on another. Ask which applies
- Credit cards carry a 3.5% processing fee
As listed on its booking page; no dates were open to book online when we checked on Oct 6, 2026.
The trip: About 30 minutes start to finish. A banana boat takes you from the beach to the parasail boat; you take off from and land on the back of the boat. 800 ft of rope, up to 10 minutes in the air, 2 or 3 people per flight.
Included / extra: The banana boat ride (it doubles as the shuttle) and a Coast Guard approved vest. Photos are extra.
Their rules: Ages 3 and up (35 lb minimum); the weight limit depends on the wind that day. Flights of 2 or 3 only. Observers only if there is room and they are on your reservation. No pregnant flyers or riders. You will get wet: no shoes or bags on the boat (only a body-strapped GoPro); a small bag can stay at the booth. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead or pay in full (its FAQ says 4 hours; ask). It says it will call if weather is a problem.
Run by Top Tier Watersports, which also sells as Chute 'Em Up, Blue Sky and Southern Rose. Its booking page calls this stand Blue Sky Parasail and Watersports.
Yellow kiosk on the beach just east of the Flora-Bama's beachside dining, 17401 Perdido Key Dr. Park free in a Flora-Bama lot (its booking page says the marina lot across the street) and walk through the bar to the beach.
- Flyer (ages 5+) $89.99 · ride-along observer $39.99 (1 per party)
- Photo package: sold on the boat, price not published
Online price for Oct 7 and Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees.
The trip: About 1 hour. A banana boat runs you between the beach and the boat; you take off and land seated on the back deck. About 800 ft of line (roughly 400 ft up) and about 8–10 minutes in the air. Singles, tandems or triples; dipping is optional ("a leg dip, not a dunk or drag").
Included / extra: Banana-boat taxi to and from the beach. Photo packages are extra (the deckhand takes 50–60 pictures). It says a 15–20% tip is the industry standard.
Their rules: Flyers 5 and up; kids under 13 need a ride-along 16 or older (who pays the observer fee). Up to 3 flyers and 450 lb combined; it suggests about 185–200 lb combined as a minimum. No pregnant flyers and no one under the influence. No phones or cameras on board. Full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice, or if Ike's cancels for weather; no-shows and last-minute seasickness opt-outs pay in full.
If the banana boat doesn't appeal, Ike's says to call about its dock location, which it calls "much more suitable to disabled guests." Its office is closed November through February.
Ike's Parasail at Flora-Bama Marina
Books on FareHarbor The small yellow dock store at Flora-Bama Marina, 29603 Perdido Beach Blvd, next to the boats and just west of the old river bar. Free parking.
- Flyer (ages 5+) $89.99 · ride-along observer $39.99 (1 per party)
- Photo package: sold on the boat, price not published
Online price for Oct 10, 2026, before tax and fees.
The trip: About 1 hour (its booking slots are 2 hours). You board at the dock, no banana boat, and take off and land seated on the back deck. About 800 ft of line (roughly 400 ft up) and about 8–10 minutes in the air. Singles, tandems or triples; dipping is optional ("a leg dip, not a dunk or drag").
Included / extra: Photo packages are extra (the deckhand takes 50–60 pictures). It says a 15–20% tip is the industry standard.
Their rules: Flyers 5 and up; kids under 13 need a ride-along 16 or older (who pays the observer fee). Up to 3 flyers and 450 lb combined; it suggests about 185–200 lb combined as a minimum. No pregnant flyers and no one under the influence. No phones or cameras on board. Full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice, or if Ike's cancels for weather; no-shows and last-minute seasickness opt-outs pay in full.
Flora-Bama Marina does not sell parasailing itself; this dock is Ike's. Ike's says its dock is "much more suitable to disabled guests."
Parasail Sky Surfer
Books on FareHarbor Its dock across the street from Perdido Beach Resort: 27101 Perdido Beach Blvd on its site, 27075 on its booking page.
- Flyer (ages 4+) $86.99 · observer $42
- Private charter, up to 12 people: $1,174.85
- A 20% gratuity is added for groups of 8 or more
- Photo and photo/video packages: price not published
As listed on its booking page; no dates were open to book online when we checked on Oct 6, 2026.
The trip: About 1 hour on the Sky Surfer, a 35 ft parasail boat. You're seated on the padded back deck, secured to the chute and lifted off from there; dipping is optional. Doubles or triples. Line length and time in the air aren't published.
Included / extra: Cushioned seats and harness; shoe covers (it is a no-shoe boat). Photos are extra.
Their rules: Flyers 4 and up. Online bookings need at least 2 flyers (call to book fewer). No weight limits published. Photo ID for every passenger, no spray sunscreen, arrive 30 minutes early. No animals (service animals need 48 hours' notice). The captain decides on weather; full refund with 24 hours' notice or if it cancels; no-shows pay in full.
Same company and booking account as Sail Wild Hearts and Perdido Beach Service (rentals line (251) 981-6700). Its site says the boat carries 15; its booking page says 12.