West End Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride

5.0 (8 reviews) 20 min – one hour Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Our beautiful bright red Waco Biplane truly expands the horizons here at Galveston Island! Join a rare few and experience the West End, San Luis Pass, and West Bay from a new perspective. This is also a unique opportunity to get a birds eye view of all the canal-front homes on the West End.

30 minute biplane ride experience (16-18 minutes in the air). Tour the bays and beaches of the West End of Galveston island.

2 passenger max. Maximum weight of passengers is 350 lbs.

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At a glance

Duration: 20 min – one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Scallywag Air Biplane Rides

What is included

Included

Included: Use of retro flying cap and goggles

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Galveston Island

Passing by

See West Bay, West End Beaches, and the San Luis Pass

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Scallywag Information Booth within the Terminal

End point

Scallywag Information Booth within the Terminal

Using your ticket

Please check in with staff and pilot at Scallywag Air desk within the Scholes Airport Terminal building.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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
Price per ride, 2 passenger max.
Who can ride? Thrill enthusiasts 10 years and older. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
Our Waco can accommodate up to 350 pounds in the front seat with 2 riders. The entry to the front seat is somewhat small, so anyone with mobility limitations may have difficulty boarding the aircraft. Please call us with any questions.