Parasailing in the Gulf of Palermo

Parasail above the Gulf of Palermo on a 15–20-minute solo flight, with a coastal boat ride and swim stop in a 2-hour outing.

Getting started

Begin your experience at Pontile Adorno & Giacalone in La Cala Harbor, Palermo, where you check in for your shared boat. Board for the approximately 2-hour outing, then listen as the crew outlines how takeoff and landing on the boat will work. Departure times and the exact sequence of flights depend on the day's wind and sea conditions.

What to expect

Gulf of Palermo parasailing flight

This experience centers on a 15–20-minute solo parasailing flight above the Gulf of Palermo, with takeoff and landing directly on the boat. Your ticket includes one parasailing flight, while the rest of your time is spent relaxing on board.

Features

• A 15–20-minute solo parasailing flight lifts you above the Gulf of Palermo for panoramic views of the city and its coastline as you glide behind the boat.
• Takeoff and landing happen on the boat, with the crew guiding you through each step so you can focus on the changing perspective over Palermo and the water below.
• Your ticket includes a seat on the shared boat and one parasailing flight; between flights, you stay on board while other guests take their turns in the air.

Palermo coastline boat ride

For the full duration of the experience, the boat navigates along the Palermo coastline, departing from and returning to La Cala Harbor. You travel across the Gulf of Palermo while flights rotate, giving you continuous time on the water.

Features

• A boat ride along the Palermo coastline lets you watch the city's shoreline from the water as you move across the Gulf of Palermo between La Cala Harbor and the flight area.
• The outing follows a shared-boat format, so you can enjoy the coastal scenery from the deck while others parasail, without needing to disembark between flights.

Grotta della Regina Maria Vittoria swim stop

When weather and sea conditions allow, the final part of the outing includes time in front of the Grotta della Regina Maria Vittoria. This cave along the coast becomes the backdrop for your last stop.

Features

• A swim stop at Grotta della Regina Maria Vittoria, weather permitting, lets you enter the water near this well-known coastal cave before the boat returns to Pontile Adorno & Giacalone.
• This final pause at Grotta della Regina Maria Vittoria follows the parasailing rotations, rounding off the experience with time to swim or remain on board according to your preference.

Wrapping up

Back at Pontile Adorno & Giacalone in La Cala Harbor, you disembark the shared boat and can continue your day in Palermo from the harbor area. A panoramic 360° video of your parasailing flight, recorded with an Insta360 camera, is available at the dock for an additional fee if you choose to purchase it.