Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride
Overview
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If you can't decide between soaring over West Bay, checking out Battleship Texas, or flying over Bolivar Point Lighthouse, this is the flight for you. We wrapped up all the beauty and history of Galveston in one flight that lets you see the entire island and more. This is the whole shebang!
60 minute biplane ride experience (40-45 minutes in the air). Tour of the Bolivar peninsula, town of Galveston and historical points on the island, West End, and West Bay. The whole shebang!
Price per ride, 2 passenger max. MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF PASSENGERS is 300 lbs. due to length of ride and fuel required to have on board.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Who can ride? Thrill enthusiasts 10 years and older. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
Age and weight restrictions - 300lb max
What To Expect
Galveston Island
Beaches to Bay, you'll see it all from the air.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
A bird's eye view of the historic Pleasure Pier and rides.
Options
Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride
What‘s Included
Use of Retro Flying Cap and Goggles
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome!
WilliamM5702,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome! Great for memories! I felt like the Red Baron! Would do it again in a heartbeat. Great pilot! Worth the cost and time.
Flying high over Galveston in a vintage style plane
FarAway29718370039,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had no Idea what to expect but it was the most fantastic airplane ride I have ever had. It was smooth, visibility was excellent, the pilot was competent. All in all an awesome experience
Fantastic experience!
statsdr,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing biplane flight. Nathan was an awesome pilot. Worth every penny. Don't hesitate to book your flight. Ought to be MUCH higher than 13 on list of things to do in Galveston.
Excellent
237priyaa,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breathtaking experience. Cannot define in words. Funfilled. Pilot was awesome. Time I will remember for life and cherish memory.
first time! wonderful!
Ymmen G,Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00first ride and it was awesome. our pilot ethan was awesome, he gave nice introduction, took care of our needs and most importantly flew really well. we got little bit of uneasiness in stomach towards the end, given ot was our first time, but he received our signal and immediately headed back. galveston looked so beautiful from up in the air. watching the cruise ships from the top was different as i have never seen what happens inside those ships. overall wonderful experience, would love to do it again.
Awesome Ride
Jobie P,Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect weather, awesome pilot and something I will remember. I have done many helicopter tours and enjoy that but this was an entirely different experience. I believe we were traveling at 90 miles an hour and it felt like floating. I would recommend it!
Wonderful experience
67crochet,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely a wonderful, fun, and breathtaking experience! Highly recommend for locals as well as visitors. Can't wait to go again.
Wonderful flight.
R7058SImelh,Aug 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see Galveston Island. ride was smooth. The piolet was very competent. Recommend the one hour tour. would definitely do it again.
BEST BIRTHDAY FLIGHT
K3118GFchristinam,Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ride was smooth and relaxing. I decided to fly on my birthday. The best birthday gift of my life. The pilot (Nathan) took pictures of my dad and I. My dad didn't want to fly, so he sat in the observation deck and took pictures. The weather was perfect. My mom died on my birthday a couple of years ago. Every year I go the cemetery to visit my mom's grave, this year was different. I know my mom would of wanted me to enjoy this flight.
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