NEW SHOREHAM PARASAIL FIELD GUIDE
Hundreds of Feet Above Block Island: Parasailing with Block Island Parasail
A focused, 1.5-hour parasailing flight over the clear coastal waters of Block Island—use this guide to plan a family-friendly airborne outing with an operator that emphasizes safety and decades of experience.
Hundreds of Feet Above Block Island: Parasailing with Block Island Parasail.
Board a highly specialized parasail boat in New Shoreham and soar hundreds of feet above the Atlantic, taking in the island’s coastline while captains with more than 30 years of parasailing experience manage every detail; no prior experience is required for participants.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Coastal panoramas from hundreds of feet
The core draw is the aerial vantage: riders glide hundreds of feet behind the parasail boat, with broad views of Block Island’s shoreline and open water—a brief, high-elevation perspective of the coast.
Decades of experience and an emphasis on safety
Block Island Parasail runs the operation with captains who collectively bring over 30 years of parasailing experience; the company highlights top‑notch safety gear and regular boat maintenance as core priorities.
Family-friendly flights, no prior experience required
The activity is positioned as approachable—participants can be as young as five years old, and no previous parasailing experience is needed—making it a broadly accessible coastal adventure.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
In a single 1.5‑hour outing you’ll check in, get fitted with safety gear, and be towed aloft behind a purpose-built parasail boat—then glide hundreds of feet above the water, return to the boat, and disembark. The operator frames the ride as a thrilling yet safe coastal flight managed by veteran captains.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is best for—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Runs mid‑June through mid‑September with daily departures beginning at 9 a.m.; the standard outing duration is 1.5 hours.
The operator provides safety gear and emphasizes regular boat maintenance; come dressed for a boat ride and bring sun protection and a change of clothes if you plan to get wet.
Block Island Parasail runs the activity with captains who have over 30 years of parasailing experience; no prior experience is required for participants.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the parasailing outing?
The standard outing is 1.5 hours long.
What ages can participate?
Participants can be as young as 5 years old.
Do I need prior parasailing experience?
No prior experience is necessary; the operator states rides are suitable for first‑time flyers.
When does the season run and what time do outings start?
The operator runs daily from mid‑June through mid‑September, with activities beginning at 9 a.m.
Who operates the parasailing trips and what about safety?
Block Island Parasail operates the trips; captains have more than 30 years of parasailing experience and the company emphasizes top‑notch safety gear and regular boat maintenance.
Are other water rides offered?
Yes—the operator also runs banana boat rides in addition to parasailing.