Lift off from Bahia Mar Marina and fly up to 400 feet over Fort Lauderdale’s Gold Coast. This 90-minute outing pairs a canal cruise with an 8–12 minute parasail flight—perfect for first-timers and families.
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The harness tightens and the boat eases away from the dock; the Gold Coast shrinks into a string of sunlit rooftops as you lift, wind filling the chute. At 400 feet the city’s grid becomes geometric, Port Everglades’ cranes tilt like industrial metronomes, and the Atlantic stretches a steel-blue horizon that dares you to look down.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—must be able to board a small boat and remain seated during brief flights and cruise portions.
Wildlife
History
Fort Lauderdale grew from 20th-century resort development and the strategic Port Everglades; today its marinas host both commercial shipping and high-volume leisure boating.
Conservation
Operators encourage reef-safe sunscreen and follow USCG safety rules; avoid littering and respect marine life sightings to reduce wildlife disturbance.
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Arrive early for check-in
Plan to be at A-Dock 30 minutes before departure to complete waivers and the safety briefing; boats depart on schedule.
Secure valuables
Leave jewelry and loose items onshore or use a waterproof case—there are no on-board lockers and you may get splashed.
Protect your skin
Apply broad-spectrum, reef-safe sunscreen and reapply after the cruise portion; the sun reflects strongly off the water.
Know weight limits
Solo flights require minimums and combined maximums apply to tandem/triple flights—confirm weights when booking to avoid last-minute changes.
Waterproof phone case or dry pouch
Keeps your phone and small valuables dry while you board, cruise, and optionally dip in the ocean.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin from reflected UV exposure during flight and on deck.
summer
Polarized sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare for better views and photos; strap prevents loss if splashed.
summer
Light windbreaker or long-sleeve shirt
Blocks chill at altitude and during cooler mornings or winter days.
winter