Parasailing in Bahamas

New Providence Island

Premier Watersports (242/324-1475; 242/427-0939 cellular) gives you the chance to be lifted into the skies for five to eight minutes—at $45 a pop. Ask for Captain Tim or his crew on Cabbage Beach in front of the large hotels.

Grand Bahama Island

Ocean Motion Watersports (Westin and Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Resort, Freeport. 242/374-2425 or 242/373-2139) charges $60 for its flights from Lucaya Beach. It also has Hobie Cat and WaveRunner rentals, waterskiing and banana boat rides, and a water trampoline.

Paradise Watersports (Island Seas Resort, Freeport. 242/373-4001) has parasailing tow boats and offers five-minute flights for $60.