Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comNew York Helicopter Flight: Grand Island
based on 14 reviews
Duration: 25 - 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: New York City, New York
Product code: 5024GRAND
14 reviews of New York Helicopter Flight: Grand Island
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Excellent trip, absolutely enjoyable. The part around the Empire State Building was a real treat.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Spain, August 2008
We did the 30 minute trip which was brilliant. Great pilot and we were treated well when we arrived, mind you I think the 25 pp on arrival is over the top when you have paid top for the flight. Saw so much of the city- Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building roof top. Why queue 2 hours to see the view, this is the way to do it.
Reviewed by: Lynn R, United Kingdom, August 2008
That was the best present we've ever received!!! Even if I was so scared to fly at the beginning, once we were on the NY sky, we were absolutely positively shocked! What a great view!!! THANKS for making this trip special!
Reviewed by: Joaquin D, Spain, August 2008
Absolutely fantastic!! We'll do it again on our next visit to NY!
Reviewed by: Roy D, Netherlands, July 2008
If you think New York City is fantastic at ground level, take a look from 1500 feet, incredible!!!
Reviewed by: Julian K, United Kingdom, July 2008
Great trip--good staff.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, July 2008
Fantastic!! Our pilot really made the trip!!!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, June 2008
Very enjoyable - the route was what was expected plus a few bonus loops around Empire State, Chrysler Building and twice around Times Square. Good value for an outstanding experience in a cloudless sky. Unforgettable! Good crew too.
Reviewed by: John H, United Kingdom, May 2008
The ride was great; however, the pilot was very quiet. I asked my daughter, who grew up in Florida, how she liked it, and she said it was OK, just a bunch of buildings.
Reviewed by: Jay G, United States, July 2008
Great time!
Reviewed by: Chris S, United States, April 2008
Booked 25-30 minute tour but it only lasted 15 minutes. Was really disappointed and complained to staff at the time but they weren't interested. Was a shame as we wanted longer in the air.
Reviewed by: Stuart B, United Kingdom, July 2008
I followed instructions and booked time for trip, 10.30 am. Arrived as requested 15 min prior to departure. After various excuses from being bumped to take a charter to a problem with windscreen our flight took off at 12.20, lasted barely 20 min when advertised as 25-30 min. Very disappointing and took edge off what was an excellent way to see New York. Pilot said virtually nothing during the trip.
Reviewed by: David C, United Kingdom, July 2008
It is a very expensive attraction however we justified this expense as we thought this would be a once in a life time experience. We are disappointed to say this fell far short of our expectations as we paid for a 30 minute tour this was cut short into 20 minutes and although we had a helicopter ride our pilot seemed to want to be somewhere else and gave us no indication of what we were looking at. I would not be able to recommend this tour to any of my friends coming to New York. Regarding the photograph it would have been a nice keep sake of the trip however we were further disappointed as the camera we were told they could not work there was no compensation given.
Reviewed by: Sheila M, Ireland, August 2008
It was a disappointment that we had bad view seats. We didn't see anything of Manhattan, the pilot flew only one direction and we sat at the wrong side, the side of New Jersey and Brooklyn. We had a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building and did NOT see Times Square and Ground Zero. The seats were pointed out, we cannot choose because of the weight balance, but we paid the same amount as the good view seats. That was a big disappointment. I am sorry to say so. The people who sat at the right side were very enthusiastic and blocked the complete window for us.
Reviewed by: Klara V, Netherlands, July 2008
