Reviews for Balboa Parasail
Newport Beach, California
30 Reviews for Balboa Parasail
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Most stressful experience
Review by Krissy on 7/18/24, 3:47 AM
First off...RUN from this place NEVER BUY this on Groupon! THIS ISNT ANY KIND OF DEAL You'll spend more in gas and time than the whole 10 mins you get in the air and who knows if you'll EVER receive your photos thar you have to pay $40 for!!! I reserved weeks in advance because this was supposed to be a Suprise for my Sister's Birthday! I reserved at the Long Beach location closest to me! In the late morning the DAY of our reservation I was sent a text that our reservation was canceled for technical difficulties, I explained how important this was for her special day so excepted a transfer of location all the way in Newport Beach. After driving almost 3 hours in heavy traffic and literally right after we paid for parking I received a call from Newport Beach location saying the where ALSO canceling my reservation! I should have just got my money back from Groupon at this point but figured I would try one last time and accepted a reservation for 2 days later again at Newport Beach because LB was still not operating and my Sister was super excited about this flight! Because of the stress already cause and the travel time already spent for nothing I called the morning of our 3rd Reservation attempt to make sure this wouldnt all be for nothing again! I was told everything was functioning and we where good to start the drive out there to complete or reservation at 3pm no signs of problems or cancelations for that day. We arrived in Newport 2 hours PRIOR to our reservation and went straight to check in, only to be told we where NOT on the reservation list AND that all slots for the day where FULL. I asked for Managment of some kind and was told no one was available to just request a refund from Groupon! The only option was to wait to see if someone else didn't show up for there reservation and refused to accommodateus in any other way. In frustration I told them we would wait right there since we where ALREADY there AND had a CONFIRMED reservation at 3pm. They literally made us wait till 30 mins AFTER our reservation time to allow time for other reservations WHO WE'RE NOT THERE AND ALREADY AN HOUR LATE time to arrive. They finally allowed us to go on the boat and we took our flight. We paid the extra money for the photo package and was told they would be emailed to us. Well it's been over 2 weeks now, Every single email to 4 different email addresses has been returned saying incorrect address and I have spent the last 5 days trying to call every chance I could. My calls are NEVER answered I still don't have the Pictures that we paired for! Worst Memory to have for a day that was SUPPOSED to be something special, biggest disappointment ever!!!! *I CAN ANYBODY HELP ME REACH SOMEONE AT ANY LOCATION AT ALL I WANT THE PICTURES I PAID FOR AS A MEMORY FOR HER BIRTHDAY!!!???? *
Favorite Birthday Celebration
Review by JRo on 1/13/20, 1:32 PM
This is my 6th time parasailing here! Best thing to do in Newport and favorite birthday activity for my girlfriends. Phenomenal views, cool music, easy peasy planning, professional crew you feel safe with. Thank you for always a fantastic trip!
Amazing view, great people, great music
Review by Sahrina on 11/19/19, 6:27 PM
Amazing experience for my husband and myself. The view is to die for. Our instructors Dave and Sky were awesome. Good taste in music and great sense of humor, both of them (prepare to be playfully teased a little bit). Admittedly I jumped to conclusions when we arrived early for our ride and didnâÂÂt see anyone there. We hopped on our phones and read reviews about this happening to others - random cancelations without notice. If this happens to you, donâÂÂt be a jerk and start getting upset like me. And definitely donâÂÂt leave. Calm down and hang tight. Literally two minutes after I left a frustrated voicemail and email, the instructors pulled up in their boat with the group before us. Those of us in the next group got onto the boat on time, and everything turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this excursion. Thanks for the ride guys! It was the highlight of our trip.
Simply the BEST
Review by Lowell on 11/19/19, 12:16 PM
Fabulous experience with excellent and caring crew. I highly recommend!
Fantastic
Review by Meena on 10/21/19, 3:05 PM
The crew was professional and fun. My son and I had an awesome experience and will return again for another round. Great music. The driver of the boat should share his playlist with everyone!
Fantastic
Review by Meena on 10/21/19, 3:05 PM
The crew was professional and fun. My son and I had an awesome experience and will return again for another round. Great music. The driver of the boat should share his playlist with everyone!
Good times!
Review by Jos on 9/23/19, 1:42 PM
Went for my son's 18th Birthday. Great time & unique experience! They also play great music on boat ride. Beautiful day!
Good times!
Review by Jos on 9/23/19, 1:42 PM
Went for my son's 18th Birthday. Great time & unique experience! They also play great music on boat ride. Beautiful day!
Dissapointed
Review by Jaime on 9/17/19, 7:46 PM
Got there ready to parasail and their boat was down. I was dissapointed because, I had reserved it for my fiances bday. Hopefully in the future they reach out to their customers or offer a raincheck on the bday promotion.
Dissapointed
Review by Jaime on 9/17/19, 7:46 PM
Got there ready to parasail and their boat was down. I was dissapointed because, I had reserved it for my fiances bday. Hopefully in the future they reach out to their customers or offer a raincheck on the bday promotion.
Dissapointed
Review by Jaime on 9/17/19, 7:46 PM
Got there ready to parasail and their boat was down. I was dissapointed because, I had reserved it for my fiances bday. Hopefully in the future they reach out to their customers or offer a raincheck on the bday promotion.
Amazing time!
Review by Parasailing on 9/16/19, 5:17 PM
Celebrating 70th Birthday souring over Newport Beach.....priceless!!!!! The Best crew, very professional & so much fun! CanâÂÂt wait to do it again!
Amazing time!
Review by Parasailing on 9/16/19, 5:14 PM
Celebrating 70th Birthday souring over Newport Beach.....priceless!!!!! The Best crew, very professional & so much fun! Canât wait to do it again!
Parasailing
Review by mbambl on 9/11/19, 3:48 PM
What a rush....Girls trip to Newport to go Parasailing! Had an amazing time with Balboa Parasail and the 2 guys that took us out. They played great music, made everyone on boat comfortable, and made the adventure worth the trip! Will be back:)!!
Parasailing
Review by Dolphinluver on 9/6/19, 1:17 AM
One of the best things to do down in Newport Beach. My sis and I loved the experience. Had a great time for being our first time. Enjoyed the music that was played in the boat. I would say staff has a great taste in music. The only little flaw on the trip would be the issue of the ticket price listed on the website. It was less than what it was eventually charged at the ticket booth. Had to pay more than what the online transaction was.
Parasailing
Review by Dolphinluver on 9/6/19, 1:17 AM
One of the best things to do down in Newport Beach. My sis and I loved the experience. Had a great time for being our first time. Enjoyed the music that was played in the boat. I would say staff has a great taste in music. The only little flaw on the trip would be the issue of the ticket price listed on the website. It was less than what it was eventually charged at the ticket booth. Had to pay more than what the online transaction was.
Amazing time! Get ready!
Review by Yessi on 8/13/19, 10:49 AM
What an amazing time we had! We got an awesome boat ride then we went 800 feet up with great views! Omg I canâÂÂt wait to do it again. Will definitely stay with the company! Thank you guys for making us safe and allowing us a fantastic time!
Amazing time! Get ready!
Review by Yessi on 8/13/19, 10:49 AM
What an amazing time we had! We got an awesome boat ride then we went 800 feet up with great views! Omg I canât wait to do it again. Will definitely stay with the company! Thank you guys for making us safe and allowing us a fantastic time!
Parasail
Review by Danielle on 8/12/19, 7:40 AM
Great staff and amazing experience!!!!!
Parasail
Review by Danielle on 8/12/19, 7:40 AM
Great staff and amazing experience!!!!!
Enjoyed
Review by Santiago on 8/12/19, 1:37 AM
Enjoyed the experience & fun for my grandchildren.
Parasailing
Review by Marge Castro on 8/4/19, 5:22 PM
Harley did a great job!
I recommend!
Review by ! on 7/30/19, 9:10 PM
Staff was great! Riding was fun! Felt completely safe! Thank you!
I recommend!
Review by ! on 7/30/19, 9:09 PM
Staff was great! Riding was fun! Felt completely safe! Thank you!
Fantastic Experience!
Review by Zena on 7/30/19, 11:36 AM
From the ease of booking my adventure online to the professionalism of the crew, Balboa Parasail created a fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend them for anyone interested in parasailing out of Newport Beach!
Great experience
Review by McAdoo on 7/29/19, 4:18 PM
The two young men that took us out were very out going and made the experience fun! I would definitely recommend them and will use them again if I am ever in California again.
Best trip ever!
Review by DJ on 7/12/19, 3:36 PM
The guys were like hanging out with friends. Afraid of heights & ocean but the crew were so good I wasn't worried a bit, can't wait 2 go again we all loved it!!!!!
highlight of trip to California
Review by Sheamus328 on 7/7/19, 2:05 PM
I brought my friend from Ireland to visit California for two weeks. He thought the parasailing was the best part of his whole time in California. The captain, David, was super professional and helpful and made us feel extra safe since it was my friends first time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, probably the best thing to do down by Newport beach
highlight of trip to California
Review by Sheamus328 on 7/7/19, 2:05 PM
I brought my friend from Ireland to visit California for two weeks. He thought the parasailing was the best part of his whole time in California. The captain, David, was super professional and helpful and made us feel extra safe since it was my friends first time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, probably the best thing to do down by Newport beach
Rider
Review by Georgia on 7/5/19, 7:10 PM
We had a wonderful time on our ride today. Everyone was very nice, kind, professional and we never felt scared or uncomfortable. 10 stars!!!!
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