UFO Parasail (Kona)
Kailua-Kona, Kona
Parasailing From Kailua-Kona With No Swimming Skills Needed
UFO Parasail Kona (UFO Parasail & Adventures; 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona) checks guests in at its office inside the lobby of the Courtyard Marriott King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, next to the Atlantis Submarines desk; one-day parking validation is $10. Its site lists a 1,200-foot flight (about 9 minutes in the air) at $136 and an 800-foot flight (about 6 minutes) at $116, with a non-flying observer at $75; the whole outing is 40 to 60 minutes on the boat, and a 15% early-bird discount appears on the page. Whether tax is extra is not stated.
Minimum age is 5, a solo flyer must weigh at least 160 lb, tandem and triple flights are limited by the captain to roughly 450 to 550 lb, and pregnant women may not fly or ride along. The FAQ says swimming skills are not required (life vests are worn), that parasailing is available year-round in Kona, and that early morning slots starting at 8:00 or 9:00 AM are best. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund; if the captain cancels for unsafe conditions you can reschedule or get a full refund. Start times sit in a booking calendar that could not be read; call or text 808-661-7836.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A short, easy thrill over Kailua Bay that needs no swimming ability.
Best for: couples and friends, first-timers, anyone who wants an aerial view without a long tour.
Insider tip: book an early slot for calmer water, and note that a solo flight needs a rider weight of at least 160 lb.
- Hazards / conditions:
- Parasailing from a boat; life vests are worn and swimming skills are not required.
- Safety notes:
- Start times and operating days are in a booking calendar that could not be read; the Kona location is year-round per the FAQ. Pregnant women may not fly or ride along.
- Weather sensitivity:
- The captain can cancel for unsafe conditions; guests reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Best arrival time:
- Early morning (8:00 or 9:00 AM)
- Price tier:
- $$
- Cost:
- The 800-foot flight is $116 and the 1,200-foot flight is $136; a non-flying observer is $75. A 15% early-bird discount is shown. Tax is not stated. (checked October 2026)
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Local tips
- •1,200-ft flight $136 (about 9 minutes airtime)
- •800-ft flight $116 (about 6 minutes)
- •observer $75.
- •Check-in at the office inside the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel lobby
- •$10 parking validation.
- •Ages 5+
- •solo flyers 160 lb minimum
- •no swimming skills needed.
- •Cancel 24+ hours ahead for a full refund
- •the captain reschedules or refunds for unsafe conditions.
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