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Mackinac Island Parasailing 12 min
TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10
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10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Mackinaw City
- 12 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Soar above Lake Huron on a 12-minute Mackinac Island parasailing flight with views of the Mackinac Bridge and island.
About this tour
Rise above the Straits and take in Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge, and the blue expanse of Lake Huron from the air. This 12-minute Mackinac Island parasailing flight offers a striking new perspective on the region’s best-known landmarks.
You’ll be towed behind a boat while secured in a harness beneath a parachute-like canopy. As the boat moves, you lift into the sky and glide above the water. No special skills or training are required; staff provide the necessary equipment and instruction. The experience includes a 600-foot parasail flight, with wind and water conditions potentially affecting weight limits at the captain’s discretion.
Meet beside Mackinac Island Ferry Company, on the right-hand side of its building. Book your Mackinac Island parasailing flight for an unforgettable view of the island and its surrounding waters.
Highlights
- Soar above Lake Huron for a bird’s-eye view
- Admire the Mackinac Bridge from the air
- See Mackinac Island from a fresh perspective
What's included
Included
- A 600-foot parasail flight
Not included
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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4.60 / 5 · 10 reviews
Important information
- Minimum weight is 125 lb; tandem flights have a combined maximum of 450 lb
- Wind and water conditions may affect weight limits at the captain’s discretion
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant
- Service animals are allowed
- Located next to Mackinac Island Ferry Company, on the right-hand side of its building
Frequently asked questions
How long is the parasail flight?
The parasail flight lasts 12 minutes.
Is there a minimum or maximum weight?
Participants must weigh at least 125 lb. Tandem flights have a combined maximum of 450 lb, though conditions may affect these limits at the captain’s discretion.
Who should not participate?
The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant.
Are special skills or training required?
No special skills or training are needed. Staff provide equipment and instruction.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point is next to Mackinac Island Ferry Company, on the right-hand side of its building.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.60 from 10 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Mackinaw City
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.
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