5 Exciting Watersports for Thrill Seekers
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
Watersports are among the most exciting ways to have fun on your beach vacation.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are filled with adrenaline-pumping activities to get you out on the water. From speeding across the waves to soaring above the shore, here are a few of the thrilling watersports you’ll discover on Alabama’s beaches.
1. Parasailing
If you’re looking for amazing views to go along with your excitement, you’ve got to try parasailing. The experience of being lifted into the air and flying over the water is unlike any other. You can parasail alone or with others in a double or triple harness. The views from the sand are great, but they’re even better from above.
2. Jet Skiing
There’s no better way to find thrills on your beach vacation than on a Jet Ski. You can glide across the water or fly over the waves. Jet Skis allow you to explore the area at your own speed. Race through the waves alone or with others, as many Jet Skis allow up to three riders.
3. Pontoon Boating
Ahoy, captain! Here in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, you don’t have to own a boat to spend a day on the water. When you rent a pontoon boat, you’re the captain and can traverse the waterways without a boating license. Most pontoon boats can hold up to 10-12 passengers, so you can bring your whole crew along. If you want to add even more fun to your day of boating, rent a pontoon with a slide.
4. Screamin' Eagle
Thrill-seekers looking for a high-speed adventure have to take a ride on the Screaming Eagle at Hudson Marina. This speed boat will get your adrenaline pumping as it bounds across the waves. Like a roller coaster on water, the Screaming Eagle offers an exhilarating experience.
5. Cat Boat Tour
If you want to drive your own personal watercraft, cat boating is for you. With Orange Beach Cat Boat Tours, you’re led by a guide boat on a two-hour tour through the area’s mesmerizing back bays. These two-passenger boats are small and glide just above the water, so you’ll be able to spot marine life easily and might even spy dolphins.
Those seeking an adrenaline rush will love these five watersports! Check out all water activities available in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and start planning your next beach trip.
