Beyond standard jet skis and parasailing, Phuket has a small but genuine cable park and boat-towed water sports scene.
Cable wakeboarding
A dedicated cable park (rather than boat-towed) lets riders wakeboard or waterski without needing a boat and driver — a lower-cost, more repeatable way to practice than booking boat time by the hour. A similar cable-based system underlies the SUP option covered in our paddleboarding guide at some venues.
Flyboarding
A water-jet-propelled board strapped to the rider's feet, powered by a personal watercraft pumping water through a hose — allows hovering and aerial movement above the water, offered as a guided experience by a handful of operators rather than something typically rented unsupervised.
Who it suits
Both activities suit complete beginners with instruction included, though a reasonable level of fitness and comfort in water helps — most operators run a short briefing and practice period before letting guests attempt tricks.
Photos and video
Several operators offer photo or video packages of your session, worth asking about upfront if you want footage — otherwise see our underwater photography guide for bringing your own waterproof camera.