LONG ISLAND AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Ten Minutes Above Fire Island: Parasailing Out of Ocean Bay Park
A 10-minute parasailing flight over Fire Island operated from Ocean Bay Park — this guide explains the logistics, durations, and what to bring for the trip.
Ten Minutes Above Fire Island: Parasailing Out of Ocean Bay Park.
Soar above the spit of sand and surf that is Fire Island on a short, high-adrenaline parasail: a 10-minute flying experience that pairs panoramic ocean vistas with the steady hand of an experienced crew, offering a compact airborne window onto Long Island’s southern shore.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Breathtaking coastal panoramas
The flight gives uninterrupted views over the Atlantic coastline and Fire Island’s barrier beaches — the core draw of the experience.
Guided by a seasoned team
A small, attentive crew runs the operation, guiding flyers through launch, flight, and landing to keep the experience smooth and memorable.
Island access and logistics
The main Ocean Bay Park departure requires island transit; plan for shore access and the short sea-leg that precedes the flight.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
You board for a roughly hour-long boat leg, depending on passenger load, and then spend a concentrated ten minutes airborne — a compact, exhilarating vantage point that combines the thrill of flight with wide ocean views and the reassurance of a professional crew.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack sunscreen, a towel, bottled water, and your ferry ticket; these items are recommended for comfort and required transit.
The airborne portion is a 10-minute parasail ride; the boat ride to the launch is approximately one hour depending on the number of flyers.
All participants meet at Flynn's Restaurant before boarding or ferry transit to the operator’s launch area.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the parasail flight?
The flying experience is approximately 10 minutes.
How long is the boat ride to the launch?
The boat ride to the launch is approximately one hour, depending on the number of flyers.
Where do we meet before the outing?
The meeting location is Flynn's Restaurant.
What should I bring?
Bring sunscreen, a towel, bottled water, and your ferry ticket.
How much does it cost and can observers upgrade?
A parasail ride is $95 per person; an observer ticket is $25 and can be upgraded to a flyer at any time.