Key West With Teenagers: Parasailing With Fury Water Adventures

When our kids were younger traveling was easier but boring. Easier because they were so easily entertained, boring because they were so easily entertained! Now that they’re older we’re finally able to participate in activities that parents with younger kids may pass on. A couple of weeks ago we were in Key West and we decided to try parasailing for the first time. When the kids were younger we would never have thought of doing this.

I had partnered with the folks at Florida Keys And Key West for a visit and they hooked us up with some VIP passes which allowed us to book the parasailing session. We reached out to Fury Water Adventures after reading about their stellar service and how much fun people had had on their excursions. Fury has been in operation for almost 30 years and offers something for everyone, from sunset cruises, morning and afternoon snorkeling trips, glass bottom boat rides, dolphin watching, kayaking and even an all-day-on-the-water Ultimate Adventure.

When we got to the boat I didn’t know what to expect. Yes I’ve seen people doing it but that was all with my feet firmly planted on the ground. When we got to the boat we were met by Chris and Guiseppe. What I really liked about these two guys was how engaging they were with the guests on the boat. They were very informative and made us laugh the whole time, which I’m sure comes in handy with the first-timers. We were definitely put at ease (a little)!

Giuseppe and Chris

Guests on these parasailing trips usually fly two or three at a time. First up were my daughter and I. Chris strapped us in, Giuseppe gunned the engine and before you knew it we were soaring high above the ocean. On a clear day you can see up to 14 miles away. It wasn’t that clear but still the views were breathtaking.

About to take off!

They sent us up a few hundred feet above the water. What really surprised me was how smooth and quiet it was up there, actually the boat ride was a much rougher and noisier ride. If you’re nervous about parasailing my advice is to just go for it! I did get a little anxious as we were going up but once we were in the sky it was actually relaxing. We were up there for about 15 minutes, but the time just flew by.

High above the ocean off of Key West

My wife and son went next. I was a little worried about him because he has a fear of heights. I remember when he was younger he used to be so unhappy when we went over bridges but when they came back he was ecstatic. He absolutely enjoyed himself!

My wife and son coming back from their flight

If you’re ever in Key West, or anywhere else for that matter, and you get the opportunity to go parasailing you should definitely seize the opportunity, I’m sure the views would be stunning and the experience itself would be very memorable.

To find out more about Fury Water Adventures you can head over to their website or check them out on Twitter, Facebook, or, Instagram.

Disclaimer: This parasailing trip was a sponsored one but all views expressed are my own,