Pirate Water Sports
Pirate Water Sports is a watersports & rentals outdoor recreation and watersports operator in Oceanfront, Virginia Beach, located at 227 Mediterranean Ave. Rudee-area parasail operator flying solo, tandem, or trio riders up to 1,000 feet for 8-10 minute flights aboard Coast Guard-inspected boats.
Docked a couple of blocks from Rudee Inlet, Pirate Water Sports runs Coast Guard-inspected parasailing boats carrying up to 12 passengers, with flyers going up solo, in tandem, or as a trio to as high as 1,000 feet for 8-to-10-minute flights. Non-flying riders can come along for the boat ride at a reduced rate, and the crew operates seven days a week from 8am to 6pm in season.
Amenities
- Parasail flights up to 1,000 feet
- Solo, tandem, and trio flights
- Non-flying rider seats available
Know Before You Go
- Best for: non-flying riders — a reduced-rate boat-ride-along option
Visit
- Address: 227 Mediterranean Ave, Virginia Beach, VA
- Phone: (757) 985-7000
- Website: https://parasailingvirginiabeach.com/
Last verified 2026-07-11.
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