Miami Helicopter Tour with Champagne & Private Flight

Thirty Minutes Above Miami in a Private Helicopter, Champagne in Hand

You arrive 30 minutes early, board a private black R44 helicopter with your group only, and fly for roughly an hour over South Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Biscayne Bay, and the Venetian Islands while watching for marine life below. Champagne is waiting when you arrive and travels with you. You can photograph and video the entire flight, and parking is free. The pilot is your guide and handles all the flying while you focus on the view.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury helicopter tour over Miami

• Arrive at airport
• Receive complimentary champagne
• Board private luxury helicopter
• Fly over Coral Gables and Coconut Grove
• View Palm and Venetian Islands
• Glide past South Beach and Downtown Miami
• See Biscayne Bay and Key Biscayne
• Watch for marine life below

The experience

The moment you step out of the car at the helipad, the R44 sits waiting: sleek black, rotors still. You're handed a bottle of champagne before you even climb in. The pilot, a commercial helicopter operator, briefs you on the headsets (Bose noise-cancelling, so you can actually hear each other), and then you're lifting off, the ground dropping away fast. Below, South Beach spreads out in a grid of white sand and turquoise water, and from up here you see how the whole city is threaded through with water: Biscayne Bay glinting, the Venetian Islands connected by their thin causeway, everything smaller and more connected than it looks from the street.

The flight moves over Coral Gables next, where the Mediterranean Revival roofs catch the light in rust and cream, and then across to Coconut Grove, the neighborhood tucked into its own curve of coast. You're watching for dolphins and manatees in the shallows (the pilot points them out when they surface), and sharks sometimes, though you have to look close. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens appears below like something from a European postcard, all formal gardens and a mansion that shouldn't exist in Florida but does. The whole thing takes maybe an hour, and you can shoot video or photos the whole time. Nobody's stopping you. It's just your group up there, which means no waiting for other passengers to finish their moment, no sharing the window.

You need to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, bring a valid photo ID, and know that the combined weight of everyone in your group can't exceed 500 pounds. The helicopter has limits, and they're strict about it. The person who booked has to be there with ID and the credit card used for payment. No smoking, drugs, or intoxication once you're on the property. Free parking is included, so at least that part is simple. The champagne stays with you the whole flight, and you land back where you started, still holding the bottle if you haven't finished it.

What’s included

• Private luxury black R44 helicopter flight with experienced commercial pilot.
• bottle of complimentary champagne upon arrival.
• Bose noise-cancelling headsets for all passengers.
• aerial views of South Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Biscayne Bay, Venetian Islands, and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.
• opportunity to spot dolphins, manatees, and sharks.
• permission to photograph and video throughout the flight.
• free parking at the helipad.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 to 90 years) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Arrive 30 minutes before your tour at "CR Aviation", located inside Miami Executive Airport. Free parking available. Address: 14359 SW 127 ST - Miami, FL 33186”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 19

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Magic Air Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Miami's layout and landmarks from the air without arranging your own aircraft or worrying about other passengers: the private flight and experienced pilot mean you get the full view and all the time you need to take it in.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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 24h before the start.

What's the weight limit for this helicopter tour?

Combined passenger weight cannot exceed 500 pounds (230 kg), with a maximum of 250 pounds per person. If the limit is exceeded, one passenger will be excluded with no refund.

How long is the helicopter flight?

The flight lasts approximately one hour, covering South Beach, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Biscayne Bay, and the Venetian Islands.

Is photography allowed during the flight?

Yes, photos and videos are allowed throughout the entire flight.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a valid photo ID (driver's license or passport). The person who booked must present the ID and credit card used for payment.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive 30 minutes before your reserved flight time for check-in.

Is this tour private to my group?

Yes, it's a private flight: only your group will be on the helicopter.

What's included in the price?

The price includes the helicopter flight, champagne, Bose noise-cancelling headsets, an experienced commercial pilot, free parking, and aerial views of Miami's coastline and landmarks.

Can I bring children on this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, including children, as long as combined passenger weight stays within the 500-pound limit.