Here is our company policy regarding safety

Licensing:

Only parasail with established business operators as we are one who are insured by a state licensed agency. Many unlicensed operators often require cash-only sales.

Established How Long:

30 years experience , we were the first company ever parasailing in the Algarve and are still ranked as the Number One Parasailing in Faro Vilamoura Algarve .

Boat Captain Qualifications & Boat Inspection:

All our captains are licensed by the local Government Bodies. Our Parasailing boats have to undergo annual inspections by the Portuguese Coast Guards and as we are a very big Algarve tour operator we have two full time marine engineers making sure the vessels are fully maintained at all times . Be careful of one man band operations . Our captain are fully trained to operate the parasailing boat with paying clients . Our custom built Cherokee Parasailing Boats are fully licensed and insured and maintain the highest levels of occupational, health and safety standards.

Equipment Inspection:

Safety equipment is inspected on a daily basis prior to all parasailing trips. We always issue our clients with a European standard life jacket, and all our equipment comes from the number one manufacturers in the world and all parachutes and Harnesses are made in the UK.

Safety Briefings:

At Algarve Xcite Parasailing Faro Vilamoura Algarve Marina we make sure our boat captains conduct a safety briefing before your trip. You will learn what to expect on the flight . It is also important that you and the captain have clear hand signals to communicate.

Age & Weight Restrictions:

We have no age or weight restrictions. Young children under a certain height will need to be accompanied in flight with an adult.

Disability Restrictions:

We pride ourselves on being able to accomodate all disabilities.

The Vilamoura Parasailing Algarve Boat Trips comfortably seat 12 passengers and are completely safe and secure. Algarve Xcite has an impeccable safety record, we have flown clients from 2 years to 90 years old all different shapes and sizes. Anyone can parasail at Algarve Xcite once its your turn you will slowly rise into the air above and behind the boat, the silence is breathtaking and the views inspiring.