Parasailing Key West w/ Fury Water Adventures
Last weekend I shared my 30 Before 30 and I randomly put an activity on there that I never thought I would do: parasailing. Well, not only did I do it but I did parasailing Key West style.
I’m writing this from the Vancouver airport, as I wait for my final connector to go home from an amazing trip with a fabulous group of travel writers in the Florida Keys. One of those talented writers is my friend, Stacey Martin, from This Lil Piglet.
Stacey and I are both afraid of heights, yet be booked the parasailing key west trip with Fury Water Adventures. Call us crazy, although I feel as though we were brave. The fact that we were going parasailing didn’t really hit me until we saw the boat pull in. I got a little nervous at that point, but after seeing the couple before us go and how smooth it was – I felt more comfortable.
Our guides were a lot of fun and were open to people doing what they want (water or dry take off). We chose dry take off and land because I had my phone and I wanted to film some footage for you guys.
Fury Water Adventures also offered us a SD card with over 130 photos plus 1 video of take off. It cost us $40 (we split it), but the memory was worth the money (plus you get to keep the SD card).
As for price point, it sounds like Fury offers some great deals. I went on their site and saw Parasailing for $49 and the people from the Carnival Cruise ship had a special of parasailing, snorkeling and jet skiing for $120. That’s an awesome price. We were also told that if we come back, we get a welcome back discount as repeated customers.
The only part that startled me a bit while parasailing was when they shook the cord. I think they did this to get our attention for photos. Other than that, I found parasailing oddly relaxing. It was quiet up there and the view was so incredible. Plus the harness makes you feel cradled. You’re up there for roughly 10 minutes, it goes by fast! If you’re nervous: just do it. There were many people who were afraid of heights on board and they all were so glad they did it and agreed it wasn’t scary at all.
Best of all I got to spend time with one of my favorite people. It was a wonderful hour spent and I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Parasailing Key West Video
Way to go Randa and Stacey. I love the video, it looks like you had a lot of fun. There are so many fun things to do in Key West!
Parasailing looks like so much fun! I would love to do this and see what the experience feels like. Key West is a great place to take a vacation!
I’m in love with Key West. I have been there twice now and have had great experiences. Parasailing was a lot of fun.
I have always wanted to try this but have not had a chance yet. It really looks like fun!
Susan, I had such a great time!
The Keys are on my bucket list, not to sure about parasailing!
I wasn’t sure either, but I’m so glad I did it! I highly recommend Fury – they were so much fun.
We a month in Key West last February and had such a great time! What a beautiful place — so much more than Duval Street (though that’s pretty awesome too!). Didn’t parasail but did do a jet ski tour and of course, ate some amazing food. Love your post!
I’ve been twice this year, and never spent time on Duval street. Maybe next time! I did a jet ski tour too and it was so much fun! I’ll be writing about that too 🙂 Thanks for swinging by!