Miami Private Helicopter Flight with Champagne

You get a window seat on every flight, no matter where you sit.

A 50-minute private helicopter tour over Miami that covers South Beach, Fisher Island, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and downtown, with guaranteed window seating for all passengers. The flight includes champagne service, noise-cancelling headsets for communication with the pilot, and free parking at the departure point. A live English or Spanish-speaking pilot guides the route and watches for dolphins, manatees and sharks in the waters below.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private helicopter flight over Miami

• Fly over Coral Gables shoreline
• Fly over Coconut Grove shoreline and port
• View Virginia Key and Key Biscayne
• Soar above Fisher Island and South Pointe
• Fly over South Beach and Miami Beach
• View Bal Harbour and Haulover Beach
• View Venetian, Palm, Hibiscus Islands and Port of Miami
• View Miami Downtown and Brickell
• Soar above Miami Downtown, Biscayne Bay and Bayside

The Experience

The helicopter departs with a pilot who holds a commercial license and flies the route daily, narrating the sights as you pass over them. You'll cross Biscayne Bay toward Fisher Island and South Pointe, then follow the coastline north past South Beach and Miami Beach toward Bal Harbour and Haulover Beach. The route swings west over the Venetian Islands, Palm Island and Hibiscus Island—where you can spot cruise ships docked at the Port of Miami—before heading inland to circle Miami Downtown and Brickell, then back out over Bayside Marketplace. The whole arc takes 50 minutes and covers the city's main landmarks without backtracking.

Champagne and flutes come aboard, served once you're airborne. The Robinson R44 helicopter is painted black and gold, and every passenger gets a window—no middle seats, no obstructed views. Bose noise-cancelling headsets let you hear the pilot and talk to other passengers without shouting over the rotor. You can bring a camera or phone; photos and video are allowed throughout the flight. Parking is free at the departure point, so you don't pay extra to get there.

The route passes over water most of the way, so watch for dolphins and manatees in the bay and along the shoreline. The pilot knows where to look and will point them out. Coral Gables and Coconut Grove appear as you swing back inland—tree-lined neighborhoods and waterfront that look entirely different from 1,000 feet up. The whole flight is built around what you can actually see from the air, not what's famous on the ground.

What’s included

• Guaranteed window seat for every passenger.
• 50-minute private helicopter flight with a commercial pilot guide.
• Bose noise-cancelling headsets for all passengers.
• champagne and champagne flutes served in flight.
• free parking at the departure point.
• aerial views of South Beach, Fisher Island, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Magic Air Tours

Is this one for you?The helicopter departs from a fixed location with free parking included, so you don't need a car or a ride to get there. If you're staying without transportation or visiting from out of town, the parking and the fixed departure point mean one less thing to arrange on the day of the flight.

Top questions

What's the minimum age to fly on this Miami helicopter tour?

Passengers must be at least 21 years old. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all fitness levels otherwise.

Do I get a window seat, or could I end up in the middle?

Every passenger on this flight gets a guaranteed window seat. The helicopter is configured so there are no middle positions with blocked views.

What wildlife might I see from the helicopter?

Dolphins, manatees and sharks live in Biscayne Bay and the surrounding waters. The pilot watches for them and points them out when they surface, though sightings are not guaranteed.

Is the champagne service included, or do I pay extra?

Champagne and champagne flutes are included in the tour price. Service happens once you're airborne and the helicopter is at cruising altitude.

How does the pilot communicate with passengers during the flight?

Everyone wears Bose noise-cancelling headsets that let you hear the pilot's narration and talk to other passengers. The headsets cut engine noise so conversation is clear without shouting.

Can I bring a camera or phone to take photos and videos?

Yes. Photos and videos are allowed throughout the 50-minute flight, and you can use your own camera or phone to capture the views.