For a 70th birthday adventure I wanted to try parasailing. It was great, especially with Lobo Del Mar. The boat is specially designed for parasailing. The equipment looks brand new. The staff is very expert. I felt very sate. You do not have to get wet at all (I did choose to do a toe-dip!). The view from the bay (much shallower, not the gulf) was glorious -- you could see all of South Padre and see the bay and gulf at the same time. You take off sitting down, and land back on the boat standing up -- all easy and not scary in the least. When you are up in the air it felt like sitting in a swing! I felt in very good hands the entire time! Recommend highly! Oh, and be sure to stay longer for a drink or lunch at their beautiful bar with fantastic views right on the bay!