Myrtle Beach Watersports Guide 2026 — Jet Ski, Parasailing & Dolphin Cruises
60 miles of watersports
The Grand Strand packs jet ski rentals, parasailing, dolphin cruises and banana boat rides into every inlet from Murrells Inlet up to North Myrtle Beach. Most operators run May through September, with the calmest water in the morning.
What to book
- Jet ski rentals: most launch from the Intracoastal Waterway or calm inlets rather than open surf. From ~$90/hour.
- Parasailing: 10-15 minutes of flight time at 400-800 feet, no experience needed. From ~$70 per person.
- Dolphin cruises: 1.5-2 hour trips with high sighting rates at sunrise and sunset. Family favorite. From ~$35.
- Banana boats & tubing: cheap, chaotic, kids love them. From ~$25.
Local tips
- Morning slots have glass-calm water and better dolphin sightings.
- July 4th week and Memorial Day weekend sell out days ahead.
- Murrells Inlet operators tend to have shorter waits than the central strip.
- Free cancellation applies to most bookings 24-48h out — check each listing at checkout.
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