This was our first time parasailing and it was super fun! I was definitely nervous, but the harness and life vest makes you feel very secure. The view from above is breathtaking. Guides are very friendly, got great pictures and video of us. We went with water shoes on but you can go barefoot. Not sure why I didn't think of it lol but I almost lost my shoe a few times when we landed in the water. There was only one other couple with us and life vests are sanitized between use so as far as COVID, we felt safe.