THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Launch from a flight deck and rise 600 feet above the Straits of Mackinac for 10–12 minutes of aerial views of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island and Lake Huron. This easy, supervised parasail offers spectacular perspective with minimal experience required.
Launch from a flight deck and rise 600 feet above the Straits of Mackinac for 10–12 minutes of aerial views of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island and Lake Huron. This easy, supervised parasail offers spectacular perspective with minimal experience required.
Book with Mackinaw Parasailing
Book directly with Mackinaw Parasailing for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Mackinaw Parasailing · St. Ignace, Michigan
You step onto a low-profile flight deck, the boat humming as clean Great Lakes air pushes off Lake Huron. The canopy fills like a giant wing and, within minutes, the shoreline drops away. From 600 feet up the Mackinac Bridge pins the horizon, Mackinac Island shrinks to a rocky silhouette and the Straits ripples beneath you — a sharp, open view that only a parasail offers.
easy.
1 hour (10–12 minute flight).
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to climb a short ladder and stand for brief periods required
Each flight typically lasts 10–12 minutes; the entire experience including briefing and gearing usually fits into a 60-minute booking.
Yes — trained crew manage harnessing, takeoff and landing from the boat’s flight deck; however, it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with certain medical conditions.
Operators cancel for wind, storms or poor visibility; this operator’s policy allows full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure or for weather-related cancellations.
Policies vary by operator; some allow infants to ride seated on an adult’s lap, but you must disclose ages at booking and follow staff guidance.
The Straits were long-used by Anishinaabe peoples and later became a critical Great Lakes shipping corridor; the Mackinac Bridge completed a major transportation link in 1957.
Operators are urged to follow wildlife distance guidelines and pack out all gear and trash; avoid disturbing nesting birds near shore during spring.
Mackinaw Parasailing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Mackinaw Parasailing
Book directly with Mackinaw Parasailing for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now