Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride
From
£416
pp
55 mins · 5.0 (9)
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.
Free cancellation
Private tour
What's included
- Use of Retro Flying Cap and Goggles
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Beaches to Bay, you'll see it all from the air.
- A bird's eye view of the historic Pleasure Pier and rides.
- An aerial view of one of the two remaining iron lighthouses in Texas.
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please check in at Scallywag Air desk within the Scholes Airport Terminal building.
End point
Please check in at Scallywag Air desk within the Scholes Airport Terminal building.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Scallywag Air Biplane Rides
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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 - 350lb max
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 55 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.