parasail virgin islands

What parasail virgin islands does

Parasail Virgin Islands (legal entity VI Parasail LLC) operates a single-activity parasailing excursion business serving tourists in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Founded and owned by Captain Mike Keller, who arrived in the USVI in 2007 and subsequently acquired the operation, the company runs two purpose-built Ocean Pro 35-foot parasail vessels, each US Coast Guard Certified for 15 passengers and equipped with a hydraulic winch system that enables dry takeoff and landing directly from the boat deck. The fleet operates from four pickup locations across St. Thomas (Havensight/cruise dock and Sapphire Marina), St. John (Cruz Bay National Park Dock), and St. Croix (Christiansted via Caribbean Sea Adventures), reaching altitudes of approximately 400-500 feet using an 800-foot towline under FAA regulation.

The company's product surface is centered on per-person parasailing tickets priced at $115-$130 by location, with ancillary revenue from photo and GoPro video packages ($40 each, $70 combo), observer seats ($70), and premium private boat charters for up to 12 guests at $1,092-$1,265 per hour including gratuity. Reservations are managed through the FareHarbor online booking platform and direct phone lines, with a non-refundable $60 per-person deposit and $650 deposit for private boats. The customer base is 100% direct-to-consumer, split primarily between cruise passengers (served from the Havensight location near the cruise dock) and island vacationers, with secondary demand from special-occasion groups seeking private charter experiences.

The business is operated as a privately held LLC with no external institutional investors, no parent entity, and a small staff of USCG-licensed Masters captains. Marketing is executed through the company website, TripAdvisor reviews, cruise port welcome center referrals, and word-of-mouth, with recent Meta Pixel integration for retargeting. The company cross-promotes five affiliate partners (VI Jet Boat, Caribbean Sea Adventures, Reef Surfari, Blue Dream Charters, and See & Ski Powerboat Charter) on a More Island Fun page to capture broader tourist spend without owning those operations.

Name

parasail virgin islands

Legal name

VI Parasail LLC

Website

https://parasailvirginislands.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Parasail Virgin Islands operates parasailing excursions from four pickup locations across St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix using two USCG-certified 35-foot Ocean Pro vessels, serving primarily cruise passengers and island vacationers through direct-to-consumer bookings and private charters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parasailing Excursions

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures (THAJABAK)

Keywords

• Parasailing excursions
• Water sports tourism
• Cruise shore excursions
• Private boat charters
• Island adventure activities

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Parasailing Excursions: Per-person fees for parasailing experiences at 3 different island locations. Pricing varies by location (St. Thomas $120, St. John $130, St. Croix $115). Revenue generated per flight based on number of participants.
2. Observer Tickets: Non-participating guests can accompany parties for $70 per person when space permits. Lower revenue per unit than parasailing.
3. Photo and Video Packages: Photo packages ($40), GoPro video ($40), and combo packages ($70) offered on-board. Mate captures 20+ photos per group on a 16GB SD card.
4. Private Charters: Private boat charters for groups up to 10 parasailers (12 guests total) for one hour. Includes 15% gratuity. Rates: $1,150 St. Thomas, $1,265 St. John, $1,092.50 St. Croix.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Parasail Virgin Islands operates commercial parasailing excursions from four pickup locations across the U.S. Virgin Islands (Havensight and Sapphire Marina in St. Thomas, Cruz Bay in St. John, and Christiansted in St. Croix) using two USCG-certified 35-foot Ocean Pro vessels with hydraulic winch systems. Services include standard tandem and triple parasailing flights, observer ride-along tickets, photo and GoPro video packages, and private boat charters accommodating up to 12 guests for celebrations, proposals, and group events.

Product overview

Parasail Virgin Islands operates a single-service parasailing adventure business with two 35-foot Ocean Pro boats purpose-built for parasailing, offering flights from four locations across the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix). The core product is the parasailing experience at $115-$130 per person, supplemented by add-on photo/video packages, observer spots, and premium private charters for up to 12 guests. The company also cross-promotes five partner water sports operators (VI Jet Boat, Caribbean Sea Adventures, Reef Surfari, Blue Dream Charters, and See & Ski) through its More Island Fun page, but these are separate businesses, not integrated product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parasailing Excursions

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% safety record claimed by company
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• VI Jet Boat (Screamin' Eagle)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner featured in 'More Island Fun' section. High-speed jet boat adventure offering 180-degree spins and harbor tours. Co-marketed to Parasail VI customers seeking additional island activities.
• Caribbean Sea AdventuresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner on St. Croix providing pickup location for Parasail VI operations. Offers public/private charters, sunset sails, snorkeling, scuba diving, and Buck Island weddings.
• Ocean Surfari (Reef Surfari)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner for snorkeling adventures. Features 47-foot Reef Surfari power catamaran accommodating 49 passengers. Referenced for best snorkeling in Virgin Islands.
• Blue Dream ChartersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner featuring 54-foot monohull sailing yacht. Largest day sail charter in USVI offering private beaches, snorkeling, gourmet lunch, and premium open bar.
• See & Ski Powerboat CharterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partner and longest-running powerboat charter company in St. Thomas/St. John since 1983. Known for fuel-efficient catamarans and personalized service.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Island Routes Caribbean: Caribbean-wide portfolio of excursions and shore excursions marketed to cruise passengers via partnerships with major cruise lines. Functions as both an indirect competitor and a potential distribution channel for Parasail VI in driving cruise passenger bookings.

Direct peers

• Ocean Surfari / Reef Surfari: St. Thomas-based power catamaran snorkeling excursion (47ft Reef Surfari, 49-passenger). Partner of Parasail VI and a direct competitor for cruise and resort guest activity share in USVI.
• Caribbean Watersports & Tours (CYOA / Island Sol): St. Thomas-based multi-activity water-sports and charter operator. Directly competes with Parasail VI for cruise-passenger bookings at the same cruise docks and offers overlapping aerial/sailing/combo excursions.
• See & Ski Powerboat Charter: Longest-running powerboat charter company in St. Thomas/St. John (since 1983), offering personalized itineraries. Operates in the same excursion market as Parasail VI and is also a cross-promotion affiliate.
• Caribbean Sea Adventures: St. Croix-based water-sports operator offering charters, sunset sails, snorkeling, scuba, and weddings. Functions both as Parasail VI's pickup partner on St. Croix and as a directly comparable competing tour operator in the USVI market.
• Blue Dream Charters: 54-foot monohull sailing yacht offering day sails, snorkeling, and premium open-bar experiences in USVI. Affiliate partner of Parasail VI competing for the same luxury day-cruise segment.
• VI Jet Boat (Screamin' Eagle): St. Thomas/St. John jet boat excursion operator running the Screamin' Eagle harbor tour. Affiliates with Parasail VI through the 'More Island Fun' page and competes for the same cruise-passenger excursion dollar.

Regional players

• Key West Parasail: Established Key West parasailing operator running multiple vessels. Not a direct USVI competitor but operates the same core activity (parasailing excursions) with similar pricing and customer profile (cruise/tourist), making it a useful operational and pricing benchmark.
• Maui Parasailing: Hawaiian parasailing operation with similar business model (per-person flights, photo packages, USCG-certified vessels, tandem options). Useful peer for unit economics and operational benchmarking in a different tropical tourism market.

Emerging players

• A1A Parasail: Florida-based parasailing operator with multiple vessels serving a similar cruise/tourist demographic. Comparable in core activity (parasailing) but serves a different geography, making it a category-comparable rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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