Parasailing Travel Insurance
Specialist cover for high-risk sports and adventure travel.
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Cover for specialist sports equipment
Up to £2500 for lost or stolen luggage
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28 years Industry experience
Parasailing is a recreational watersport where you are towed behind a speedboat while securely attached to a parachute-style canopy, allowing you to rise into the air and enjoy aerial views of the coastline. It is typically a gentle, controlled experience and is very different from activities such as paragliding or paramotoring, which involve free flight, wind conditions and pilot control. Parasailing is almost always run by professional operators and is popular with travellers taking part at an amateur level while on holiday.
ActivitySure can cover parasailing when you are taking part abroad on an amateur, non-professional basis and in line with the policy conditions. As the activity involves being lifted to height and towed at speed over water, having suitable travel insurance in place is important even when the experience itself is designed to be accessible and supervised.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Parasailing Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Parasailing Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to go parasailing?
Parasailing is commonly offered in coastal resort destinations where calm sea conditions and regulated operators are the norm. Popular locations include Greece, Thailand and across the Caribbean, where parasailing is often available as part of organised beach activities.
Many travellers choose parasailing in destinations known for clear waters and scenic coastlines, combining the experience with relaxed beach holidays and other low-impact watersports.
Here's why parasailing travel insurance matters:
Although parasailing is generally considered a low-risk aerial activity, there is still the potential for injury. Take-off and landing, changes in speed, or unexpected movement of the canopy can result in strains, impact injuries or harness-related issues. If something goes wrong while you are abroad, travel insurance can help provide financial protection and access to medical care.
Helpful travel tips
- Always follow instructions from the parasailing operator and crew, and do not take part if weather or sea conditions are unsuitable
- Maintain clear communication with the crew and use agreed hand signals so instructions can be followed while airborne.
- Keep a stable, seated posture during ascent, flight and descent to reduce strain on the harness and attachment points.
- Avoid twisting, swinging or making sudden movements while in the air, as this can affect balance and stability
- Wear appropriate safety equipment provided by the organiser, including a correctly fitted harness and life jacket
Frequently asked questions
Yes, parasailing needs to be selected as an activity when arranging your ActivitySure policy. It must be shown on your Policy Certificate for cover to apply.
Yes. Parasailing is expected to take place as a supervised activity, usually operated by a licensed provider. Following the instructions of the operator and local safety rules is important for cover to apply.
Yes, you’re covered for emergency medical expenses when you add an activity to your policy. Injuries that occur during normal participation, including take-off and landing, can be covered.
You can be covered if parasailing is the main reason for your trip, not just a one-off activity.
The key is to make sure parasailing is selected and included on your ActivitySure policy before you travel, so your cover reflects what you’ll actually be doing.
Although sounding similar, the activities are vastly different in nature and risk. Parasailing involves being towed behind a boat in a controlled environment, while paragliding is a free-flight activity with more risk variables.
They’re treated as separate activities on ActivitySure policies and must be selected individually.