Fly Addiction Parasail — Soar 500 Feet Above Orient Bay
Tandem and single parasailing flights up to 500 feet above Orient Bay's turquoise waters, with beach take-off and landing.
Why Go
Fly Addiction Parasail lifts you 500 feet above Orient Bay — high enough to see the full crescent of the beach, the offshore islands, the lagoon behind Mont Vernon, and the green interior of St. Martin spreading toward the horizon. The 8-10 minute flight includes a smooth beach take-off and landing, with the entire Caribbean laid out below you.
The Experience
Parasailing is the activity that delivers the view you cannot get any other way. From 500 feet above Orient Bay, the scale of the island becomes clear: the thin strip of land between the Caribbean and the Atlantic, the reef systems visible as darker patches in the turquoise water, the boats moving along the coast like toys, and the beach clubs that dominate your ground-level view reduced to colorful dots on the sand. The flight is gentle — this is not extreme sports. The parachute lifts you smoothly using a boat tow system, and the ascent is gradual enough that even passengers with mild height anxiety usually relax once they are airborne. The wind at altitude is cooler than on the beach, and the quiet up there — just the wind in the canopy and the vast Caribbean view — is surprisingly meditative for what appears to be an adrenaline activity. Tandem flights let couples share the experience side-by-side. Single flights suit solo travelers and those who want the full panoramic view without a companion blocking part of it. The experienced captains manage the safety systems, equipment maintenance, and flight conditions, canceling when winds exceed safe limits. The 7-day operation means you can schedule around weather windows.
What to Try
Book a tandem flight with your partner for shared panoramic views and in-flight photos. Try a single flight for the most immersive experience. Bring a waterproof phone case and film the flight — the video from 500 feet is spectacular. Time the flight for late morning when the light is bright and the water color is at its most vivid turquoise.
Insider Tip
The highest point of the flight — 500 feet — lasts about 2-3 minutes before the gradual descent begins. Use this time to look east toward Tintamarre and the open Atlantic, then rotate to look west over the island. The panoramic view from this altitude is the single best way to understand the island's geography.
The Practical Stuff
Located on Orient Bay Beach, French side (97150). Hours: daily 9 AM - 5 PM. Activities: parasailing (tandem and single). Flight altitude: up to 500 feet. Duration: approximately 8-10 minutes. Beach take-off and landing. Experienced captains. Safety-focused. Suitable for adults and teens (younger with adult accompaniment). Price range: premium ($$$).
Pair It With
- Bikini Beach Guide — Beach club on Orient Bay for drinks after landing from your flight
- Peter Mc Cool — Orient Bay restaurant near the parasailing operation for a meal with a view