Private Helicopter Tour over Long Beach: Queen Mary & Catalina

Queen Mary, the port, downtown Long Beach, and the L.A. Basin from the air in 15 minutes

A private helicopter tour over Long Beach takes up to three passengers on a 15-minute flight past the Queen Mary, the Long Beach waterfront, Aquarium of the Pacific, Battleship USS Iowa Museum, Belmont Shore Pier, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Shoreline Village, downtown Long Beach, and Naples, with live commentary through headsets and all taxes and fuel surcharge included. Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. A liability waiver must be signed before takeoff.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour over Long Beach sights

• Fly over Queen Mary
• View Long Beach Waterfront
• Pass Aquarium of the Pacific
• See Belmont Shore Pier
• View Battleship USS Iowa Museum
• Fly over Vincent Thomas Bridge
• See Shoreline Village
• View Downtown Long Beach
• Fly over Naples

The experience

You're in Los Angeles with a free afternoon or a few hours between plans. A private helicopter tour over Long Beach means no waiting for a group to assemble. The flight departs when your party of two or three is ready. The helicopter climbs from the helipad and immediately crosses over downtown Long Beach, then banks toward the Queen Mary, the retired British ocean liner that sits permanently docked in the harbor. From the air, the ship's scale becomes clear in a way no ground-level photo captures.

The route then sweeps over the Long Beach port and waterfront, passing the Aquarium of the Pacific and Belmont Shore Pier before reaching the Battleship USS Iowa Museum. As altitude increases, the Vincent Thomas Bridge comes into view, followed by Shoreline Village and the residential neighborhoods of Naples. The flight climbs further to frame Catalina Island and the L.A. Basin: the full coastal geography spreads below. Throughout, you hear the pilot's live commentary through headsets, so questions and observations stay clear even over the rotor noise. The entire flight runs 15 minutes. The return to the helipad is included.

All taxes, fees, fuel surcharge and handling charges are built into the price. You sign a liability waiver on arrival and must be present 15 minutes before departure for check-in. The helicopter seats a maximum of three passengers and has weight limits per seat (220–300 lb depending on aircraft type) and a group total. The operator verifies weight on arrival. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or in a stroller until boarding.

What’s included

• Live commentary from the pilot through headsets so you hear every landmark named.
• private tour with a maximum of three passengers.
• all taxes, fees, fuel surcharge and handling charges included in the price.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Anthelion Helicopters

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're a small group (two or three people) with a free afternoon and want close-up views of Long Beach's waterfront and Catalina without waiting for a larger group to assemble or spending hours in the air.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly will I see from the helicopter over Long Beach?

The flight passes the Queen Mary, Long Beach waterfront, Aquarium of the Pacific, Belmont Shore Pier, Battleship USS Iowa Museum, Vincent Thomas Bridge, Shoreline Village, downtown Long Beach, Naples, and views of Catalina Island and the L.A. Basin as the helicopter climbs to altitude.

How long is the actual flight time?

The helicopter tour is 15 minutes in the air, including the climb to higher altitude for the Catalina and L.A. Basin views and the return to the helipad.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes live commentary from the pilot through headsets, all taxes, fees, fuel surcharge and handling charges. Nothing extra is charged at the helipad beyond the ticket price.

What time do I need to arrive?

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for check-in and the liability waiver signing. If you arrive late, the flight may be shortened or you can reschedule to another date.

Are there weight or size limits for passengers?

The helicopter has per-seat weight limits (220–300 lb depending on aircraft type) and a group total limit under 580 lb. Weight is verified on arrival, and passengers over the limit cannot fly and are not eligible for a refund, though rescheduling is available.

Can children and infants fly on this tour?

Children can fly if accompanied by an adult. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during flight or ride in a stroller until boarding, but must be secured to an adult once airborne.