UFO PARASAIL AND FISHING ADVENTURES FEATURED FOR HAWAI’I FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2025

Greg Vanderlaan, owner of UFO Parasail and Fishing Adventures has been featured on the Hawai’i Food and Wine Festival 2025 podcast earlier this month. For nearly four decades, UFO Parasail has been a staple of adventure along Ka’anapali Beach and the Kona coast. Founded in 1985, this company has brought thousands of visitors and locals alike a birds-eye view of Maui and Hawai’i islands breathtaking coastline. Greg isn’t just the owner-he’s also an innovator. As the designer of the winch system that revolutionized parasailing safety and efficiency, he has helped shape the modern parasail industry. His ingenuity has led to the creation of over 550 Premium parasail boats operating around the world.

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When the parasailing season winds down, the adventure doesn’t stop. UFO Parasail shifts gears to offer year round fishing charters and seasonal private charter whale watching tours giving guests a chance to experience Maui’s ocean wildlife up close.

(photo courtesy of UFO Fishing staff)

(photo courtesy of UFO Adventures staff)

From sky-high thrills to ocean adventures, Greg Vanderlaan and UFO Parasail and Fishing Adventures continue to embody the spirit of local pride, innovation and aloha that have contributed to Ka’anapali Beach being a world destination for over 40 years. We hope to continue to be able to serve our community and visitors to the island alike. Thanks for following along!