Jet Ski, Parasailing or the Combo in Nassau: What Each Actually Gets You
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Four of Nassau’s water sports listings come from the same operator, My Own Water Sports, all with hotel and cruise-port pickup; three of them name Cabbage Beach as the location. The parasail and the package are priced per person; for the jet skis, check how the price is charged before you compare, and that is where people get caught.
For most people the answer is parasailing over Cabbage Beach: 4.5 stars from 168 reviews, about six minutes in the air, €108.87 per person. Two people who would rather drive something? The half-hour jet ski costs €108.87; two people can share one jet ski, so check on the booking page whether that price is per rider or per jet ski. Want everything in one morning? The jet ski, parasail and banana boat package takes two hours. Nassau has 10 water sports offers on GetYourGuide, from €45.36.
Four options, and how they are priced
| Option | Duration | Price | Rating | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parasail over Cabbage Beach | 6 minutes | €108.87 per person | 4.5 (168 reviews) | Families and first-timers who want one big thing |
| Half-hour jet ski | 30 minutes | €108.87 (check: per rider or per jet ski) | 4.3 (119 reviews) | Couples or solo riders who want to drive |
| One-hour jet ski adventure | 1 hour | €199.60 (check: per rider or per jet ski) | 4.4 (191 reviews) | Anyone who wants more than a quick spin |
| Jet ski, parasail and banana boat | 2 hours | €217.74 per person | 4.1 (131 reviews) | A full activity morning |
Read the price column twice. The parasail and the package are priced per person. On both jet skis two people can sit on one machine, so check on the booking page whether the price is per rider or per jet ski before you compare it with the others.
What you get
Parasailing. You wear a harness under a parachute and are pulled behind a motorboat; the listing puts you at roughly 500 feet and in the air for about five to seven minutes. Pickup from the listed hotels or the cruise port is included, and the itinerary lists a 15-minute van ride each way, so the six minutes sit inside a longer outing. The listing says the activity is family friendly.
The jet skis. All three listings describe a two-seater wave runner, you can ride alone or with a partner, and a water sport instructor explains the controls before you go. Rides are offered daily, with time slots every half hour. One reviewer of the one-hour trip says they “got far more than an hour”; another tells you to bring photo ID.
The package. A 30-minute jet ski ride, six minutes of parasailing, and a banana boat ride of about 3.5 miles, plus a beach stop. Booked separately, the parasail costs €108.87 and the half-hour jet ski €108.87; the package at €217.74 per person adds the banana boat and a beach stop. If you want all three, the package is the tidy way to do it.
Who should not book
The operator’s wording is blunt and the same across all four:
- Not suitable for pregnant women, people with back problems, people with heart problems and people with mobility impairments.
- Not allowed: alcohol and drugs, and unaccompanied minors. The booking pages add that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring: a passport or ID card (a copy is accepted).
If anyone in your group has a bad back, this is not a trip to talk yourself into. Ask your doctor, not a blog.
Weather, cruise ships and the refund clause
The jet ski and parasail pages both state that the activity depends on favourable weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions you get an alternative date or a full refund. The same pages say refunds are not issued if you miss the activity because your cruise ship or flight arrives late or not at all. If you are on a ship, leave a buffer: what actually fits into a port day is worked out separately.
Is it worth the money?
Parasailing, rated 4.5 stars, is the shortest of the four. It is also €108.87 for about six minutes, which is a lot per minute and entirely the point: you are paying for the view and the sensation. The jet ski is the other way round: the hour costs €199.60 against €108.87 for the half hour, so the half hour is the safer choice for a first ride, and the hour only if you know you will use it.
The package, rated 4.1 stars, is the one most likely to leave you wishing you had skipped a segment. If you want only one thing, take the parasail or the jet ski. If you want to spend the sea day on the water instead, the boat tours start at €27.22 and give you hours rather than minutes.
Our recommendation
For most people: parasailing over Cabbage Beach, €108.87 per person, 4.5 stars from 168 reviews — family friendly according to the operator, and pickup is included.
Check prices and availability for parasailing over Cabbage Beach
Two people who want to drive: the half-hour jet ski, €108.87; two can share one jet ski, but check whether the price is per rider or per jet ski. Not worth it unless you want everything: the package, at €217.74 per person.
See dates for the half-hour jet ski
More options: the 10 water sports trips from €45.36.
