Outer Banks Sky Adventures With a Bird’s-Eye View

By Arielle Markowicz, Marketing Manager OBX Parasail
Feb. 15, 2024

Ready to glide through the wide-open blue skies above the picture-perfect Outer Banks? These memorable, high-flying experiences offer a bird’s-eye look at the area’s beautiful landscapes, with options suited for families, couples, and solo travelers.

1. Parasailing With OBX Parasail in Manteo, NC

Prepare for a memorable outing that lifts you high above the water with OBX Parasail. Based in Manteo on lovely Roanoke Island, this exciting, beginner-friendly experience gives visitors a chance to rise into the sky and see the region from an unmatched vantage point.

After being secured in safety gear, guests settle into a specially designed parasail and are gently lifted upward. From the air, the Outer Banks unfolds from an entirely different angle. Riders can select their preferred height, up to 400 feet, and enjoy the distinctive views that make the area so special. The experience is open to anyone over the age of 5, and no special skills or swimming ability are needed.

Captain Rusty brings over 21 years of experience leading OBX Parasail and is known for strong flying expertise and a commitment to safety. He has personally trained most parasail captains in the area, giving guests confidence throughout the adventure. OBX Parasail sits conveniently in Manteo's waterfront downtown, close to local restaurants, shops, art galleries, and museums, making it easy to park once and spend the day exploring.

Partnered with Kitty Hawk Kites, the premier leader in adventure and recreation on the Outer Banks, OBX Parasail offers a one-of-a-kind, energetic way to experience the Outer Banks from above and create lasting vacation memories.

2. Skydiving With Skydive OBX

Looking for a bigger rush? Skydive OBX delivers an unforgettable skydiving experience. Guests climb to 9000 feet before enjoying a 30-second freefall, followed by a smooth canopy ride over the gorgeous barrier islands below. First-time jumpers are welcome, since an instructor provides complete guidance and flies along with you to support both safety and fun from start to finish.

The Outer Banks holds a deep connection to aviation history through the Wright Brothers. Orville Wright became the first person to fly over the sand dune and helped make First in Flight a famous phrase. Taking your First Flight with OBX Skydive places you in the path of those early aviation pioneers. After the jump, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement, and visitors can also stop by the Wright Brothers National Memorial to explore more aviation history.

3. Aero Tours Over the Outer Banks

Another way to see the coastline from the sky is through an aero tour with OBX Airplanes or Barrier Island Aviation, where flights take guests over major Outer Banks sights from a Bi-Plane or Cessna airplane. From above, you can view the Wright Brothers Monument, Jockey's Ridge, Oregon Inlet, and the Bodie Island Lighthouse, along with hidden shipwrecks and natural geographic features.

Coastal Helicopters provides flight-seeing tours, photography and videography flights, and additional aerial experiences with an FAA certified commercial helicopter pilot. The helicopter ride is air conditioned and ultra smooth, with clear sightlines from every seat.

See the Outer Banks From Above

The Outer Banks is a destination made even more remarkable when viewed from the sky. With several sky-high adventures to choose from, visitors can build unforgettable memories in the air. Whether you want an easy, beginner-friendly outing or a more adrenaline-filled experience, there is an option for every kind of traveler.

Author

Arielle Markowicz, Marketing Manager OBX Parasail

OBX Parasail is based in the heart of Manteo's waterfront downtown, near local eateries, shops, art galleries, and museums. Partnered with Kitty Hawk Kites, the premier leader in adventure and recreation on the Outer Banks, OBX Parasail offers an exciting aerial perspective on the Outer Banks.