Flyboard Kish is a fast-growing watersport attraction that combines a short technical lesson with high-adrenaline flight over calm Gulf waters — here’s a practical guide to where to try it and who it suits.
Kish Island is one of the beautiful islands of Hormozgan Province in the Persian Gulf and has become one of Iran’s tourism hubs. Because of its location, attractions, shopping centres and recreational facilities, it draws many visitors and creates memorable trips.
You shouldn’t miss visiting Kish’s sights such as the Kariz underground city, the ancient city of Harireh, and the Greek Ship, and you should also try activities such as diving, water-skiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, safaris, go-karting, bungee jumping and camel riding. One of Kish’s best and most exciting activities is flyboarding, which many travellers try for its thrill. If you’re interested in trying this sport, read on and join us through the rest of this article.
The word flyboard (Flyboard) is made up of “fly” and “board.” A flyboard is a recreational and sports device that is connected to a jet ski via a hose. It is effectively a pair of special boots that channels high-pressure water downward; that thrust can lift a person up to 12 metres above the sea and allows for manoeuvres, showy stunts and diving. With this thrilling new activity you can test your balance and enjoy hovering in the air and flying above the water.
To participate in this water activity, visit the island’s marine clubs or locations that offer cable-skiing. You can enjoy this exciting activity at Simorgh Beach clubs, Kish’s recreational pier, or Damoun Beach.
Simorgh Beach: southeast side of the island, Marjan Boulevard (Marjan 11).
Kish Recreational Pier: Senai Street, Darya Boulevard.
Damoun Beach: Didaniha Town, Damoun Pier.
Flyboarding was first introduced about eleven years ago by a French jet-ski champion named Frank Zapata, and in 2011 it appeared as a sport in international jet-ski competitions in China. After that, public interest grew and, following various trials, since 2012 the activity has been recognised around the world as a recreational sport and made available to the public.
Flyboarding first entered Iran in 1391 (2012/2013 in the Gregorian calendar) and today is one of Kish Island’s popular water activities.
This thrilling sport arrived in spring 1391 in Iran and from about 1392 it became widely known and very popular. Now flyboarding is one of Kish’s best-selling water activities. In addition to Kish Island, the sport has also spread to northern Iran and Tehran.
Minimum age of 15 years.
Minimum weight 50 kg and maximum weight 110 kg.
Do not bring valuables or jewellery with you.
Use of a helmet and a life jacket is mandatory.
Available to both women and men.
Prohibited for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory problems, pregnant women, and also for people who have a fear of heights or water.
Fifteen minutes of instruction is provided for people who have never used a flyboard before.
Familiarity with basic swimming is required.
The price of this exciting and popular sport in the year 1401 (2022/2023) for a 20-minute session was set at 436,000 tomans per person.
To enjoy this thrilling activity you should, like other water attractions, visit one of the island’s marine clubs between 09:00 and 17:00.
If you have visited Kish Island and tried flyboarding, you can share your comments and experiences at the end of this article
