Paragliding, parasailing, kitesurfing, surfing, dirt bike riding, rally racing, ziplining; you name it, there are lots of activities in Jamaica that will unleash your inner daredevil and get your adrenaline pumping.

These water sports activities are designed to help you decompress and remind you why Jamaica is the best vacation investment you've made.

There are watersport activities for visitors of all ages, so we gladly encourage you to book a day of adventure for the entire gang.

Most tour operators and water parks on the island make special provisions for small children so that they don't feel left out while you enjoy a thrilling water ride. 

Here's a short list of the types of daredevil water sports activities to enjoy in Jamaica.

In 2001, German, Claus Vischer made the jump from Skyline Drive in Kingston, and paragliding was introduced to the island.

A few years later, another German, Jurgen von Dueszeln, would expand on the experiences available by establishing new sites with resident pilots.

Skyline in Kingston is the oldest and most well-known site, but there’s also John Crow Hill in Malvern, St. Elizabeth (on the south coast).

Free Hill in St. Ann, Spur Tree, Pen Hill in Manchester, and Cabbage Hill in St. Thomas, all give a bird's eye view of the varying beauty of Jamaica.

For those wishing to get a taste of the sport, tandem paragliding experiences are offered by Ingo Hillman of Paradise Wings.

Experiences last between five and 15 minutes depending on the location and weight of the passenger.

You can also find some of the best flying sites in Jamaica here.

Contact Paradliding Jamaica
Website: www.paraglidejamaica.com 
Phone: (876) 366 5265
Facebook: @ParaglidingJamaica

Email: paragriding876jamaica@gmail.com

Kitesurfing

Looking to soar on the high seas effortlessly like a kite? Kitesurf Jamaica, located in the historic town of Falmouth, and Kiteboarding Jamaica in Montego Bay, are two incredible places to check out kitesurfing on the island.

Jump on a board, strap yourself to a harness, catch a wave and the wind, and off you go.

Not for the fainthearted, it may look easy but it's quite the workout. If you know what you’re doing, the latter allows rentals of equipment for the day for all kiteboarders level three and above.

Contact Kiteboarding Jamaica
Website
Phone: (876) 781 2190
Facebook: @JulesJamaica
ContactKitesurf Jamaica
Website 
Phone: (876) 841 4062
Facebook: @kitesurfingJamaica

Surfing

One of the most popular Jamaican surfing families, the Wilmots, can all be seen riding the waves in BullBay, St. Andrew.

If you want to ‘hangten’, they offer lessons for various ages and levels under the name Jamnesia and run Makka and PaliPro, two local surf competitions.

Other surfing spots include Lighthouse, Copa, the Zoo, Buff Bay, Rio Grande, Peenie Wally, SharkCove, Boston (you can get lessons here too), Long Bay, Orange Bay, Hammer Pit, and The Ranch.

Contact Jamnesia Jamaica
Website 
Phone: (876) 750 0103
Facebook: @jamnesiasurf


Parasailing

For those a tad less adventurous, parasailing is the perfect way to see the island from above and is easily accessible for most hotel guests on the north coast.

Whereas with paragliding you create the momentum to fly by running and jumping off somewhere high, parasailing has you strapped to a harness, connected to a parachute, and pulled by a boat (which creates the lift) traveling at a moderate speed.

From that vantage point, guests can enjoy a stunning bird’s eye view of the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean Sea below and beyond. 

Sun Star Watersports Jamaica in Ocho Rios and Premium Parasail Jamaica in Negril are just a few great choices on the island that can take you on this exciting adventure.
Contact Blue Vision Jamaica
Website
Phone: (876) 361 3657
Facebook: @BlueVisionJA

Contact Sun Star Watersports
Phone: (876) 278 8722
Facebook: @sunstarwatersportsjamaica

Contact Premium Parasail
Phone:(876) 957 3928
Facebook: @PremiumParasailJamaica

Rally Racing

While rally racing is mostly a sport enjoyed by spectators in Jamaica, Jamwest in Westmoreland offers a wide variety of sports for everyone including the thrill of having a driving experience zipping around their circuit track.

Contact Jamwest
Website
Phone: (876) 475 7588
Facebook: @jamwestadventureworld

View the calendar of motorsports events here.

Ziplining

Zipping through the trees is probably the most popular activity for those seeking a taste of adventure on the island.

Offered by numerous attractions, tour companies, and even some hotels, zipline experiences in Jamaica can take you flying through a canopy of trees or along the length of rushing rivers.

Whatever thrill you’re seeking, you’ll most likely find it here on our island full of adventure. As the saying goes, if you don’t get on the ride, you won’t experience the adventure!

Contact Mystic Mountain:
Website
Phone: 1 (888) 935 5008
Facebook: @MysticBountainBobsledJamaica
Instagram: @MysticMountainJamaica
Twitter: @MysticMountainJM

Contact Island Routes:
Website
Phone: 1 (877) 768 8370
Facebook: @IslandRoutes

If you’re looking for more on-the-ground but off-the-beaten path adventures, riding a dirt bike or ATV on the rugged trails of the Blue Mountains of Jamaica with a tour company like Irie Racing could be just for you.

Tour companies like Yaaman Adventure Park in Ocho Rios or Chukka also offer ATV riding at their properties.

ContactYaaman Adventure Park 
Website
Phone: 1 (866) 393 5158
Facebook: @YaamanAdventurePark

Contact Jamaica Tours Limited
Website: www.jamaicatoursltd.com
Phone: (876) 953 8100
Facebook: @JamaicaToursLtd

Contact Irie Racing 
Website
Phone: (876) 286 6149
Facebook: @IrieRacing

For more information on tours, hours of operation, and sporting activities in Jamaica visit the websites of the operations mentioned or simply, browse Jamaica Experiences

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