Private Tour
First Mate Open Cockpit Biplane Ride in Galveston
Overview
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A shorter version of our popular Town of Galveston Tour. A true bucket list item!
20 minute biplane ride experience (10-12 minutes in the air). A smaller scenic circle of the town, including Pleasure Pier and Battleship Texas .
Price per ride, 2 passenger max. Maximum combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Who can ride? Thrill enthusiasts 6 years and older. Younger riders between the ages of 6 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
Age and weight restrictions (400 lbs max).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Retro Flying Cap and Goggles
Gratuities
What To Expect
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Get a birds eye view of the Historic Pleasure Pier
Galveston Island
Explore the beautiful Gulf beaches from the air. Includes aerial views of Battleship Texas and town of Galveston
Options
First Mate Open Cockpit Biplane Ride in Galveston
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time
R8533AOstephenm,
Nov 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did the ride yesterday. The pilot was very friendly and professional. The hard part was getting in the cockpit. We both on the plus side side it can be a challenge. The pilot called it cockpit yoga. Everything was great, even the landing. She was a very good pilot.
Highlight of vacation
Q6035ECbrendas,
Sep 20, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was the highlight of our trip. Sarah was amazing from start to finish. She explained so much about the plane and our tour prior to departure. Hubby is an air force veteran so he asked many questions 🤣 We did the 10-12 min as we’ve done helicopter tour previously and just wanted to get the experience. Couldn’t have asked for a better pilot.
Awesome Adventure!
Duane C,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is the best way to see the island... be aware that the plane o.ly take two passengers at a time.
Kackley trip
J8972CDrobk,
Aug 31, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Cadence was amazing and very accommodating. The landing was spot on and all of our questions were answered without hesitation.
A birdseye view with...
GEORGE B,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00A birdseye view with perimeter sights of Galveston. Great water view of drop offs and beaches. First experience in a cockpit of the instruments - engine RPM’s and altitude. Really cool!
Emotion
Luis M,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience, very good experience with the super friendly pilot, he explains very clearly what the flight will be like, pleased with the experience
Don't pass up this opportunity.....
Stay714296,
Jul 5, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing and informative adventure above Galveston. Sarah was so knowledgeable and engaging. Can't wait to go back and take a longer flight.
Flying over the Gulf!
loelb2025,
Jun 27, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun adventure flying over the Gulf and the Island! Cadence is awesome! Will definitely do this again and will recommend to friends!
Great Flight
Roy G,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great pilot & ride. Enjoyed seeing Galveston Island from the air in an open cockpit. The whole experience was exceptional.
WOW, what an amazing experience inside an Open Cockpit Vintage Biplane! DO THIS and purchase the video of your flight!!!
P6717CZtammyf,
May 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00My pilot Cadence was amazing and so was the smooth ride in the sky that she delivered on my journey in my first ever Biplane experience!!! The open cockpit and the feeling of flying in a vintage aircraft definitely created a distinct and memorable Aviator experience for myself! The views from the biplane were stunning, especially over coastlines, beaches and the port where i saw my Carnival Cruise Ship. I purchased the video and was very pleased to now have that memory of my entire flight!!! A big thank you to Cadence for helping me build new memories one flight at a time! I'll be back for a different route in February 2026... Thank you again Cadence! Tammy Franz
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