Island and Bolivar Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride

5.0 (9 reviews) 55 min – one hour Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 55 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

Beaches to Bay, you'll see it all from the air.
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Passing by

A bird's eye view of the historic Pleasure Pier and rides.
Bolivar Point Lighthouse

Passing by

An aerial view of one of the two remaining iron lighthouses in Texas.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting 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.

Using your ticket

Please check in with staff and pilot at the Scallywag Air desk inside 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
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 - 300lb max