West End Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride
Overview
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 combined weight of passengers is 400 lbs.
What's Included
- Use of retro flying cap and goggles
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Terminal Drive
Galveston, TX 77554, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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 6 years and older. Younger riders between the ages of 6 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
- Our Waco can accommodate up to 400 pounds in the front seat with 1 or 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the West End Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride?
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Activity code: C-410855P2
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 7 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- Use of retro flying cap and goggles.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the West End Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for West End Tour, Open Cockpit Biplane Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Use of retro flying cap and goggles
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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 6 years and older. Younger riders between the ages of 6 and 15 must be accompanied by an adult over 18. Anyone under 18 is required to have a guardian-signed waiver on file.
- Our Waco can accommodate up to 400 pounds in the front seat with 1 or 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.
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